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ots Ad hoc-Service: Commerzbank AG <DE0008032004> Commerzbank: no merger negotiations with Dresdner Bank

Frankfurt (ots Ad hoc-Service) -

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Talks to explore the scope for
cooperation between Commerzbank and Dresdner Bank have been
terminated. In view of the complexity of the topic, it seems
impossible to produce a plan that reflects the interests of all
parties.
Commerzbank's board of managing directors has resolved that the
bank should continue to pursue its successful course of going it
alone. Although the strategic objectives of the two banks are not far
apart, a critical assessment of the pros and cons of a merger
ultimately failed to yield a convincing perspective. Martin
Kohlhaussen, Commerzbank AG's chairman, regretted that apparently the
real value added of a merger cannot be achieved and thus the
opportunity to consolidate the domestic banking industry cannot be
realized. "In the interests of our customers, our shareholders and
our staff, we shall now continue to pursue the decidedly positive
course of recent years under our own steam and with our own
resources. We will remain an efficient, innovative and
customer-oriented bank", said Mr. Kohlhaussen.
The four pillars of Commerzbank's strategy remain unchanged: 1.
Customers The bank seeks dynamic expansion in its activities
involving retail and corporate customers, especially SMEs. The
already implemented approach and a modern,lean branch organization
represent a good basis for this.
2. Products The bank will further strengthen its position as an
integrated, customer-oriented European investment bank. Here it is
particularly important that many products developed in investment
banking can be sold extremely well through the branch system - to
retail and corporate customers alike.
3. Distribution Commerzbank will become Germany's leading internet
bank and will systematically extend its electronic distribution
channels while maintaining its branch network. Customer preference
will determine which distribution channel is strengthened and which
scaled back.
4. Technology Commerzbank intends to create a technology network
in Germany and/or Europe, with the objective of producing at
competitive cost over the long term.
Now that the talks have ended, the agreement to negotiate
exclusively with one another ceases to be valid. Each bank is free to
consider other strategic options. Commerzbank will primarily
concentrate on strengthening its European links and will implement
organizational measures which will enable it rapidly to achieve its
ambitious goals.
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