BayernLB says rejects Formula One boss Ecclestone's settlement offer


Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone arrives back in the courtroom after an ajournment, at the regional court in Munich August 5, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder

MUNICH Germany (Reuters) - German bank BayernLB [BAYLB.UL] said on Friday it had rejected a 25 million euro settlement offer from Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone relating to his involvement in the 2005 sale of its stake in the motor racing business.

State-backed BayernLB claims Ecclestone collected unjustified commissions and undervalued its stake in the motor racing business when private equity fund CVC became Formula One's largest shareholder eight years ago.

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