hostile takeover

The takeover bid for Banc Sabadell enters the shareholders' arena

Economy | 16/08/2025

Carlos Torres, CEO of BBVA, yesterday at Esade.

BBVA appeals to the Supreme Court against the Spanish government's terms in the takeover bid for Sabadell.

Economy | 14/08/2025

BBVA President Carlos Torres during the Círculo de Economía conference in 2025.

BBVA reminds that it can withdraw from the takeover bid but admits that if it fails, it could face adverse reactions.

Economy | 07/08/2025

Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo and BBVA President Carlos Torres met this Monday in Santander.

Sabadell shareholders take the floor

Editorial | 06/08/2025

BBVA is resisting improving its offer for Sabadell and insists it can withdraw it: "We have the right."

Economy | 31/07/2025

BBVA Chairman Carlos Torres and CEO Onu Genç in a file photo.

BBVA delays takeover bid: Sabadell shareholders won't vote until September.

Economy | 22/07/2025

BBVA President Carlos Torres in Bilbao.

Sabadell plans a future without BBVA, focused on the Spanish market.

Economy | 06/07/2025

Banc Sabadell President Josep Oliu received a standing ovation during the bank's 2025 shareholders' meeting.

Banco Santander wins the bid for Sabadell's British subsidiary

Economy | 01/07/2025

Banco Santander President Ana Botín in a recent photo.

BBVA maintains its takeover bid for Sabadell despite the conditions imposed by the Spanish government.

Economy | 30/06/2025

BBVA President Carlos Torres in Bilbao.

Sabadell shareholders would pay more personal income tax than the cash they receive if they join BBVA's takeover bid.

Economy | 28/06/2025

Sabadell President Josep Oliu and BBVA President Carlos Torres at the entrance to the Círculo de Economía conference.

BBVA and Sabadell, at a standstill to avoid a misstep

Economy | 27/06/2025

The president of Banc Sabadell, Josep Oliu, and the president of BBVA, Carlos Torres.

Sabadell's González-Bueno: "The sale of TSB has nothing to do with the takeover bid."

Economy | 25/06/2025

Banc Sabadell CEO César González-Bueno spoke at Santander this Wednesday.

BBVA does not rule out withdrawing the takeover bid following the Spanish government's decision.

Economy | 25/06/2025

BBVA's CEO in Spain, Peio Belausteguigoitia, this Wednesday in Santander.

The Spanish government is pushing BBVA to coexist separately with Sabadell.

Economy | 24/06/2025

Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, at a press conference this Tuesday, following the Cabinet meeting.

Torres (BBVA) rules out the Spanish government tightening its takeover bid for Sabadell: "I'm not worried."

Economy | 23/06/2025

BBVA President Carlos Torres during an APIE conference this Monday in Santander.

The most political week of BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell

Economy | 23/06/2025

BBVA President Carlos Torres; Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo; and Sabadell President Josep Oliu.

BBVA reminds us that it can take legal action if the government blocks the takeover bid for Sabadell.

Economy | 18/06/2025

BBVA President Carlos Torres during the Círculo de Economía conference in 2025.

Pimec cries "no way!" in the BBVA takeover bid, with clear support for Oliu.

Economy | 12/06/2025

Josep Oliu (Sabadell), Antoni Cañete (Pimec) and President Salvador Illa

The Competition Authority does not consider Sabadell "irreplaceable" in the SME business.

Economy | 06/06/2025

The president of the CNMC, Cani Fernández, in a recent photo.

Former Catalan and Valencian presidents and former economy ministers consider the takeover bid for Sabadell to be contrary to the general interest.

Economy | 05/06/2025

Banc Sabadell CEO César Gonzáez Bueno spoke at IESE this Wednesday.