• Crédit Agricole on November 13, 2026, described Banco BPM's board decision as confirming the strategic interest of the proposed merger.
• The proposal would combine Banco BPM with Crédit Agricole Italia to create a larger, more diversified Italian banking group.
• The talks build on longstanding cooperation, following the initial proposal outlined on November 9, 2026.

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