Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA’s board of directors raised broad concerns over a takeover bid by Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, saying the price offered appears low and that it relies on optimistic assumptions while exposing shareholders to risks.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-16/paschi-casts-doubts-over-intesa-bid-suggests-studying-bpm-plan)