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At the same time, the 'B' short-term rating was affirmed. The rating actions follow the announcement that UniCredito Italiano SpA (UCI; A+/Stable/A-1), through its subsidiary Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG (A+/Stable/A-1), has signed a share purchase agreement with the majority shareholder of USB on the acquisition of approximately 95% of the share capital of USB. The deal is subject to approval by relevant regulatory authorities. "The CreditWatch placement reflects the strong upside potential for USB, resulting from the change of control. 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