UniCredit, Italy's largest bank, threatens to abandon its €10 billion takeover bid for Banco BPM if BPM's shareholders approve an increased bid for Anima Holding. BPM's CEO Giuseppe Castagna rejected UniCredit's offer, citing regulatory challenges. The situation escalates as Castagna accuses UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel of spreading misinformation to influence shareholder votes. If BPM secures approval, key investors may sell their stakes to BPM. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)