Shareholder participation in Monte dei Paschi di Siena's offer for Mediobanca has surpassed 38.5%, exceeding the necessary 35% threshold. The bid, launched in July, includes an improved cash offer of €0.90 per share and 2.533 shares of MPS for each Mediobanca share, valuing Mediobanca at €19.85 per share. Mediobanca previously rejected MPS's bid, citing potential harm to its business model. Notable investors include the Caltagirone group, the Del Vecchio family, and the Benetton family. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)