Business · Mergers & acquisitions · published 2026-10-14 · via Benzinga Italia

Credem ottiene l'esclusiva per rilevare l'ex Banca Popolare di Bari

Mediocredito Centrale ha concesso a Credem l'esclusiva per negoziare l'acquisizione di Bdm Banca, l'ex Banca Popolare di Bari. L'offerta del gruppo emiliano supera i 500 milioni di euro e batte quelle di Iccrea e Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata.

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Mediocredito Centrale has granted Credem sole negotiating rights over Bdm Banca, the institution formerly known as Banca Popolare di Bari. Credem’s proposal, valued at more than €500 million, is larger than competing offers from Iccrea and Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata. The development places the Emilian group ahead in the contest for the bank.

Context

If completed, the deal could reshape banking services in areas served by Bdm Banca, affecting customers, employees, and local businesses. A change of ownership may influence branch networks, lending priorities, and competition, though outcomes would depend on regulatory review and integration choices. Communities tied to the former Banca Popolare di Bari may see shifts in access to credit and financial services.

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