Analyst Manuela Meroni of Intesa Sanpaolo maintained a Hold rating on illimity Bank SpA (53D – Research Report), retaining the price target of €3.70.
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Manuela Meroni’s rating is based on a combination of factors, including the weak start to 2025 for illimity Bank SpA, which was marked by a disappointing net interest income and higher than anticipated provisions. These challenges led the company to close the first quarter at break-even, rather than the profit that was expected. The outlook for the full year remains uncertain, further influencing the Hold rating.
Additionally, the ongoing offer from Banca IFIS, although financially fair according to illimity’s Board of Directors and its major shareholder, faces opposition from a significant group of shareholders. This opposition could jeopardize the merger’s success, which is crucial for realizing potential synergies. Given that the current market price and the offer from Banca IFIS align with the target price of EUR 3.7 per share, the recommendation has been adjusted from Buy to Neutral.