Did banking giant UBS make "the deal of the century" when it bought one of the world s biggest banks for a pittance as it teetered on the edge of the abyss?
Did banking giant UBS make "the deal of the century" when it bought one of the world's biggest banks for a pittance as it teetered on the edge of the abyss? - 'Godsend' - "UBS has pulled off the deal of the century," Switzerland's Socialist Party said, maintaining the "rescue" was more of a "godsend", allowing it to snatch up a bank at a dramatically reduced rate.
UBS s acquisition of Credit Suisse for $3.25 billion in March has been hailed as the "deal of the century" after UBS reported a net profit of $29.2 billion for the second quarter. The exceptional gain was attributed to the difference between the purchase price and Credit Suisse s book value. However, critics argue that the takeover has created a monopolistic situation and put Switzerland at risk if the new mega-bank faces a crisis. UBS still faces challenges ahead and it remains to be seen whether the deal was truly worth it.
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