Cross-border banking M&A in Europe: do markets validate synergy projections? An event study of UniCredit’s strategic consolidation of Commerzbank

Cianfarini, Costantino Flavio (A.A. 2024/2025) Cross-border banking M&A in Europe: do markets validate synergy projections? An event study of UniCredit’s strategic consolidation of Commerzbank. Tesi di Laurea in Advanced corporate finance, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Pierluigi Murro, pp. 135. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The story. Overview and evolution of UniCredit’s progressive acquisition strategy toward Commerzbank. Key political, regulatory and strategic dynamics shaping the cross-border banking affair. Theoretical foundations and conceptual framework. M&A in the European banking sector: drivers and implications. Value creation and market impact: theory and valuation models. Case study: UniCredit and Commerzbank. Strategic analysis and future scenarios. Analysis of the potential strategic value of the combination. Competitive positioning, transaction risks and governance. Empirical analysis: event study on merger announcement. Methodology and econometric model of the event study. Results and data interpretation.

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Bibliografia: pp. 134-135.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree program in Corporate Finance, English language (LM-77)
Chair: Advanced corporate finance
Thesis Supervisor: Murro, Pierluigi
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Altieri, Michela
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Extraordinary
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 15 Jun 2026 15:17
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2026 15:17
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/46158

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