BPER Banca S.p.A. BPE

The insurer has reached an agreement to purchase a business made up of about 635 MPS branches.

BPER Banca SpA (BPXXY) reported a record first half 2026 adjusted net profit of over 1.3 billion, representing a 15% year-on-year growth. BPER Banca SpA (BPXXY) maintains a strong capital position with a CET1 ratio of 15%, well above its 14.5% target. The integration of Banco di Sardegna is progressing well, with over 25% of the 290 million cost and revenue synergies expected to be achieved by the end of 2026.

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