News Headline Summary

Santander (SAN SM) resumes trade with shares falling 0.4%, Banesto (BTO SM) shares are up 23%

Update details:

- There were earlier comments that Santander was to study absorbing Banesto Bank with Banesto shareholders set to get Santander shares at 24.9% premium which resulted to the co. shares being suspended for trading by the regulator.

Reaction details:

- Co. shares currently down 1.15%, last USD 5.832.

Print 10:41, 17 Dec 2012 - European Equities - Source: Newswires