Publication of the resolution approving the merger by absorption of BPER Credit Management S.C.p.A. into BPER Banca S.p.A.

Following the approval of the simplified merger pursuant to art. 2505 of the Italian Civil Code by the Boards of Directors of BPER Banca S.p.A. (the ‘Merging Company’) and BPER Credit Management S.C.p.A. (the ‘Merged Company’), the approval resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Merging Company, filed today with the Modena Companies’ Register, has been made available to the public.

The resolution is likewise available at the registered office of the Merging Company, on the authorised storage system “1INFO” and on the website www.bper.it - Institutional site > Investor Relations > Main corporate transactions > Merger by incorporation of BPER Credit Management S.C.p.A.

Once the deadline under art. 57, paragraph 3, of Legislative Decree no. 385/1993 has elapsed, the merger deed will be signed and subsequently filed for registration with the Companies Register.