Core Insights - Intesa Sanpaolo has distributed €3 billion in interim dividends for 2024, leading the eurozone banks with a total shareholder return increase of +205% since January 1, 2014 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Under the leadership of Carlo Messina, Intesa Sanpaolo achieved a 107% increase in stock market value, resulting in a €37 billion rise in market capitalization since January 2014 [2] - The bank has distributed a total of €31 billion in dividends to shareholders, yielding a cumulative dividend yield of 98%, including the recent interim dividend [2] Group 2: Comparison with Competitors - In comparison, Santander raised €15 billion through capital increases and distributed €23 billion in dividends, while BNP Paribas distributed €35 billion with a cumulative dividend yield of 51% [3]
Intesa Sanpaolo is the eurozone's leading bank for shareholder value creation