Santander has announced that it is absorbing its subsidiary banks Banesto and Banif in a merger that will be completed next year, an action it says will result in savings of €520 million. It will also mean the closure of around 700 branches.
Iberia pilots union rejects restructuring
Sepla, the union representing Iberia pilots has rejected the proposed restructuring plan presented by the airline and called on the company to unwind its merger with British Airways. IAG, the holding company for the tie-up between BA and Iberia, last week unveiled a plan that calls for 4,500 layoffs, about 23% of the workforce, and salary cuts for pilots on …
More bank mergers
Three Spanish savings banks – Ibercaja, Liberbank and Caja3 – have approved a merger to strengthen their weak balance sheets. The new merged bank would create the country’s seventh biggest lender, with €120 billion in assets.
Unicaja and Caja España agree merger
The boards of directors of Banco Caja España-Duero and Unicaja Banco have agreed a definitive merger which will make it the seventh ranked financial institution in Spain.
Antena 3 and La Sexta to merge
After nearly two years of talks, the television channels Antena 3 and La Sexta have announced their intention to merge with the result that La Sexta will cease to exist as a legal entity.
Interregional fusion
Both the Governing Council of the Junta de Andalucia and the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla la Mancha have approved the fusion of Cajasol and Caja Guadalajara, the first interregional merger in Spain following the reorganisation of the financial system. The final administrative procedures could be completed within a few weeks.
Merger agreed
The general assemblies of the Cajasol and Caja Guadalajara have agreed upon a merger, the first interregional banking merger in Spain.
Iberia and British Airways sign definitive merger
Iberia and British Airways have signed a definitive merger agreement and both will now submit the proposal to their respective shareholders for approval.
Job losses following merger of Unicaja and Cajasur
Unions and management have been meeting to discuss the preliminary data relating to job losses as a result of the merger of the Unicaja and Cajasol banks.
Telecinco and Cuatro to merge
TV channels Telecinco and Cuatro are to merge and form a new company in which Telecinco will have 81.7% share and Prisa 18.3%.