Poste Italiane is trading 4.1% down at €27.15 as investors weigh the execution and balance-sheet risks associated with its proposed €14.9 billion takeover of Telecom Italia.
- The massive acquisition would significantly expand the company's empire but has prompted concerns regarding integration challenges and financial stability.
- Shareholders are reassessing the stock's valuation after several flat trading sessions at €28.32, focusing on the scale of the deal previously welcomed by Telecom Italia’s board.