Dirty tricks claims by BBVA mar end of Spanish banking’s takeover battle
Lender files complaint with market regulator alleging Sabadell staff are obstructing voting
Lender files complaint with market regulator alleging Sabadell staff are obstructing voting

Tender offer only won over shareholders holding 25% of smaller rival’s stock

Spanish bank aims to conclude 18-month pursuit with improved €17bn bid for smaller rival

Possibility of Sabadell shareholders getting a better offer from their Spanish rival leaves them with an uncomfortable choice

Catalan bank’s chief says offer is ‘riddled with risks and uncertainties’

Government imposes new conditions on hostile banking bid

Combining the two lenders would eventually create €900mn of synergies and form Spain’s second-biggest bank by assets