Going forward the merger procedure through absorption of Unipol Banca S.p.A. into BPER Banca

BPER Banca S.p.A. ("BPER Banca" or the "Merging Company") and Unipol Banca S.p.A. (“Unipol Banca” or the "Company to be Merged") - having duly been authorized by the competent Supervisory Authority - have taken a step forward aimed at finalizing the mergere transaction by means of their respective Board merger resolutions.