Statutory changes in Pirelli
Recently, Pirelli‘s extraordinary and ordinary shareholders’ meeting approved significant changes to the Articles of Association. The shareholders’ meeting was held at the Marchetti studio in Milan and saw a participation of 81.72% of the capital entitled to vote. The decisions were taken exclusively through the designated representative, a change that marks a new era for the company’s governance
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In particular, articles 7 and 8 of the Statute have been amended, establishing that the participation in the shareholders’ meeting and the exercise of the right to vote can take place only through the designated representative, after resolution of the board of directors.
This change obtained the approval of more than 79% of the capital represented, evidencing a broad consensus among shareholders
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Strategic plan of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
At the same time, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group presented its ambitious Strategic Plan 2025-2029, which involves investments of more than 100 billion euros over the next five years. This plan is designed to contribute to the country’s development and to consolidate Europe as a domestic market, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and the centrality
of people.
The plan aims to modernize infrastructure and improve the services offered, with the aim of making rail transport more efficient and accessible. The planned investments will not only stimulate the economy, but will also help to reduce the environmental impact of the sector, in line with current sustainability needs
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Economic and financial implications
In a changing global economic environment, the Swiss National Bank surprised the market with a cut in the monetary policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 0.5%. This move generated mixed reactions among investors, who remain uncertain about the Bank of Japan’s future monetary policies, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed higher, with the Nikkei index exceeding 40,000 points, supported by positive data on inflation in the United States and the weakening
of the yen.
In addition, Saipem has recently obtained two important contracts for the development of offshore structures for the transport and storage of CO2 in the United Kingdom, a significant step towards the energy transition and the fight against climate change.
