# MPS investors can back defence plan and still accept Intesa's offer, CEO says

https://mins.news/en/item/71459

- Reuters, 2026-09-23 23:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/mps-investors-can-back-defence-plan-still-accept-intesas-offer-ceo-says-2026-09-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab45fd229ff15000114e670

> Monte dei Paschi CEO Luigi Lovaglio urged investors to support his strategy for defending the Italian bank against Intesa Sanpaolo’s takeover bid, even if they plan to tender their shares under the offer.