Five years after Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank aborted an attempt to merge, an uncertain outlook for bank profitability and Germany's need to plug a hole in its budget are rekindling speculation about a potential deal. Germany has said it is looking at all options to raise funds by selling stakes in some of the 100 or more companies it owns. Though a sale of its remaining 15% holding in Commerzbank isn't imminent, Finance Minister Christian Lindner is open to a disposal and ultimately would prefer the government exiting the stake, according to a person familiar with his thinking.
Commerzbank merger talk resurfaces as Germany mulls company sales-sources By Reuters
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