Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Upgrade Now Berlin - Delayed Quote • EUR Anima Holding SpA (124.BE) Follow Compare 6.89 +0.02 +(0.29%) At close: March 13 at 8:21:21 AM GMT+1 All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations UniCredit's takeover target Banco BPM secures investor backing to sweeten Anima bid MILAN (Reuters) -Banco BPM on Friday secured shareholder approval for its decision to pay more to buy fund manager Anima Holding, a key plank of the Italian bank's defence strategy against suitor UniCredit. UniCredit in late November swooped on Banco BPM, which has long been a natural takeover target for the bigger peer given its roots in Italy's wealthy Lombardy region, where UniCredit's market share is considered too small. UniCredit's 10 billion euro all-share bid had put at risk the buyout offer Banco BPM had launched two weeks earlier to take full control of Anima. Banco BPM Raises Takeover Offer for Asset Manager Anima (Bloomberg) -- Banco BPM SpA raised its bid for asset manager Anima Holding SpA, indicating that the Italy’s third-largest bank is determined to win over investors as it seeks to defend from the takeover attempt of UniCredit SpA.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia’s Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data CenterWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltThe Forgotten French Architect Who Rebuilt MarseilleIn New Orleans, an Aging Dome Tries to Stay SuperThe Italian lender boosted its offer to €7 from Anima Holding SpA (STU:124) (Q4 2024) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth in Assets and ... Anima Holding SpA (STU:124) reports a 53% rise in net profit and proposes an 80% dividend increase, despite facing revenue volatility and investment impacts. Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025 As global markets navigate a landscape marked by volatile U.S. corporate earnings and competitive pressures in the AI sector, investors are keenly observing central banks' monetary policies, with the ECB cutting rates while the Fed remains steady. Amidst these dynamics, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide stable income streams in uncertain economic times. Italy’s Banca Ifis Bids $308.7 Million for Illimity Amid Sector Consolidation The takeover offer values the specialty lender at around $309 million as banking consolidation in the country heats up. Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024 As global markets continue to experience gains, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reaching record highs, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by domestic policy shifts and geopolitical developments. In this context of economic stability concerns and tariff discussions, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, appealing to those seeking steady returns amidst market fluctuations. Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In November 2024 As global markets navigate a busy earnings season and mixed economic signals, major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have experienced volatility, with growth stocks lagging behind their value counterparts. Amid these fluctuations, dividend stocks offer investors a potential source of steady income, making them an appealing consideration in uncertain times. Anima Holding SpA (FRA:124) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record AUM and Robust Revenue Growth Anima Holding SpA (FRA:124) reports significant gains in assets under management and net income, while navigating acquisition impacts and tax rate changes. Italy's Banco BPM bids for asset manager Anima, boosting shares of both MILAN (Reuters) -A bid by Italy's third-largest bank Banco BPM to acquire full control of fund manager Anima Holding sent shares of both soaring on Thursday. Banco BPM will use its insurance business, which allows it to minimise the use of capital thanks to favourable rules known as 'Danish compromise'. The Danish compromise rule became permanent this year and authorities have clarified it also applies to the assets a bank buys via its insurance arm. Italy's Banco BPM launches $1.7 billion bid for asset manager Anima Italy's third-largest Banco BPM on Wednesday said it would launch a buyout offer to gain full control of asset manager Anima Holding in an up to 1.6 billion euro ($1.7 billion) deal. Banco BPM already owns 22% of Anima. Bringing Anima in house will boost Banco BPM's fee income, helping it to buttress profits in the face of declining interest rates. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 3/13/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is FTSE MIB Index Return 124.BE FTSE MIB Index YTD +6.17% +11.16% 1-Year +75.56% +12.14% 3-Year +136.48% +64.92%