Intesa Sanpaolo has obtained all authorizations for the acquisition of MPS

Intesa Sanpaolo, with reference to the takeover bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, has received the latest preventive authorizations from the competent foreign authorities required in relation to the acquisition of control of Monte and its subsidiaries and investee companies.

All prior authorizations required by law in relation to the takeover bid were therefore obtained. The effectiveness condition must be considered fulfilled.

The group recalls that the approval of the offer document by Consob will take place within ten days of the release of the last prior authorization for the sector