(Sharecast News) - BBVA's long-running takeover battle for fellow Spanish bank Sabadell has collapsed, after shareholders rebuffed the hostile €16bn approach.

The lender managed to acquire just 25% of the voting rights in Sabadell, after the remaining investors declined to sell. It needed to secure support from more than 50%...

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