German finance minister damps speculation of sale Commerzbank stake

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Lindner, speaking at a conference in Frankfurt, said no quick decisions about the stake were needed and that it was not the time for speculation about the holding.

The government is “very satisfied with the development of Commerzbank”, Lindner said.

The No. 2 German lender after Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) is in the midst of a restructuring, trimming a third of its staff, and has returned to profit.

Germany owns a stake of more than 15% in the bank.