Cassa di Risparmio di Prato


Cassa di Risparmio di Prato S.p.A. or known as Cariprato or C.R. Prato, is a former Italian saving bank based in Prato, Tuscany. It was acquired by Banca Popolare di Vicenza in 2003. In 2010 it was completely absorbed by the parent company as its own branded branches.
The former owner of the bank, Fondazione Cariprato, as of 31 December 2013, still owned 0.5% shares of BPVi. However, in January 2015 the foundation also announced that they would diversify their investments by decrease the shares holding on one company.

History

Cassa di Risparmio di Prato was found in 1830 in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, a year after the formation of Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze. The bank gained an independent status on 13 October 1882. Cariprato was the first bank that bail-out by Fondo Interbancario di Tutela dei Depositi in 1988, which the bank was acquired by Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
In 1992, due to Legge Amato the bank was divided into società per azioni and Fondazione Cariprato. In 1995 a new legal person for the bank was incorporated, which the banking foundation only owned 21% shares. Banca MPS sold the controlling interests to Banca Popolare di Vicenza in March 2003 for €411.2 million. Due to 2010 complete takeover, the foundation gained about 0.5% shares of BPVi as well as €33,440,000 for the remain 8%. The takeover also caused a minor conservatory, which the arts collection of Cariprato had moved to Vicenza instead of remained in Prato.

Banking foundation

Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Prato or Fondazione Cariprato currently is a charity organization. The foundation failed to elect the board of director in 2013.