Market regulator approves BBVA's improved takeover offer for Banc Sabadell
Spain's CNMV extends acceptance period to October 10, while Catalan bank leader says it's "not enough"
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BBVA improves by 10% takeover bid offer for Banc Sabadell
Basque bank offers one BBVA share per each 4.8376 shares of Banc Sabadell
Banc Sabadell says none of its shareholders back BBVA takeover bid
Catalan bank CEO says investors see Basque entity's offer as 'worthless' and that none of the bank's retail shareholders have accepted it
Banc Sabadell board unanimously rejects BBVA takeover bid
Catalan bank says current offer 'destroys' shareholder value and rests on 'unrealistic assumptions'
Spain's market regulator approves BBVA takeover bid for Banc Sabadell, shareholders next
Announcement arrives after US Securities and Exchange Commission greenlights takeover bid with at least 30% of shares
BBVA to proceed with Sabadell takeover bid with at least 30% of shares
Basque bank receives green-light from US Securities and Exchange Commission
Banc Sabadell acknowledges selling TSB is unrelated to BBVA's takeover bid
Catalan bank understands financial operation "complicates" acquisition by Basque bank and praises sale of British subsidiary
BBVA to proceed with Banc Sabadell takeover bid despite new conditions
Bank believes acquisition generates value despite Spanish government's three-year delay imposed on merger
BBVA weighs withdrawing Banc Sabadell takeover or suing Spanish government
Acquisition approved under stricter conditions, raising doubts about its feasibility
Spanish government greenlights BBVA's takeover bid for Banc Sabadell
The two banks will have to maintain separate legal identities, assets, and autonomous management for three years
Spanish regulator suspends trading of BBVA and Banc Sabadell shares
Decision made ahead of Economy Minister's appearance on possible government action over takeover bid
EU to examine Spanish government’s handling of BBVA takover bid for Sabadell
Spanish economy minister maintains “there will be no conflict” with Brussels
Spain's economy minister refers BBVA's bid for Sabadell to cabinet on public interest grounds
Government has 30 days to decide whether to impose additional conditions
Will 'quality tourism' fix Barcelona's overtourism problem, or just rebrand it?
As Catalonia moves to attract higher-spending visitors, critics warn the strategy won't ease pressure on public services, local communities, or the environment
April blackout was first caused by overvoltage, EU experts say
Preliminary report avoids assigning blame and downplays role of renewables
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