Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft (CBK) Discloses BlackRock Major Holdings Notification

Commerzbank AG plans to buy back up to €1.2 billion in shares starting September 4, 2026, and ending by February 10, 2027. The buyback, approved by regulators, is part of the bank's capital return plan for fiscal 2026, which includes dividends. The bank aims to return 100% of its net profit, excluding certain items, to shareholders, targeting total returns of around €3.2 billion.

Kenya’s High Court, per Judge Josephine Mongare, dismissed jurisdiction objections by Safaricom PLC and M-Pesa Holding Company in Paula Rogo’s class action over an M-Pesa fraud that cost her Ksh 125,658. The court kept the Central Bank of Kenya as a party, clearing a constitutional challenge to digital financial regulations and anti-fraud reforms.

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBK) reported Q2 2026 net income of $10.2 million, or $0.75 per share, up from $8.9 million, or $0.73 per share, in Q2 2025. Core net income was $10.2 million. Net interest margin rose to 4.06% (+18 bps). Assets were $2.4 billion, loans $1.9 billion, and book value per share $22.09 at June 30, 2026.

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. (CBK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 ea029912701ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE OF COMMERCIAL BANCGROUP, INC., DATED JULY 27, 2026 Exhibit 99.1 Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter 2026 HARROGATE, TN –July 27, 2026 – Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. (“Commercial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq

Germany’s Finance Agency, managing the state’s 12% stake in Commerzbank, rejected UniCredit’s hostile exchange offer, saying it is “economically out of the question” because it lacks an adequate premium over Commerzbank’s current share price. The decision preserves Commerzbank’s role in German lending and employment. UniCredit shares rose 3.71% to €77.34; acceptances were 11.91% as of Monday.

Commerzbank said it still sees no evidence of institutional investor backing for UniCredit’s takeover offer, despite acceptance reaching 10.95%. Based on data from custodian banks, Commerzbank reported no institutional investors tendered shares and retail participation was about 0.05%. It added tendered shares appear mainly from UniCredit-linked banks. Commerzbank shares traded about 6% (€2.30) above the offer price on June 9.