Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A. (BIT:BDB) signed an agreement to acquire 14 bank branches of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata S.C.p.A. for ?21.9 million on May 16, 2024. The acquisition is subject, among other things, to the authorization measure envisaged by the Golden Power regulations.

Vitale&Co. S.P.A. acted as financial advisor, ADVANT Nctm acted as legal advisor and EY S.p.A. acted as due diligence provider for Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A.