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BBVA’s Torres Digs In on Sabadell Bid as 5-Year Chase Nears End

BBVA’s Torres Digs In on Sabadell Bid as 5-Year Chase Nears End

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As Carlos Torres’ long pursuit of Banco Sabadell SA nears the finish line, the BBVA SA Chairman is confronting a choice that derailed his first approach five years ago: raise the bid or risk failure.
Since unveiling his €15.5 billion ($18.2 billion) takeover plan in May of last year, Torres has steadily plowed ahead despite lengthy regulatory assessments, government opposition and a last minute maneuver by Sabadell to obstruct the deal by selling its UK unit.