SUNDAY MARCH 5 Israel, Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa starts his visit; ends on March 6.
MONDAY MARCH 6 OECD releases February composite leading indicator data (1100 GMT). Treasury starts offer of new 5-year BTP Italia index-linked bond reserved to retail investors, ends on March 8; subject to early closure. Webinar "The inconvenient figures of women in Italy" with Labour Minister Marina Calderone (1600 GMT). Israel, Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa ends his visit. Rome, 14th plenary meeting of tax police 'Guardia di Finanza' expert officers serving abroad starts (0800 GMT); ends on March 7. On Monday tax police Commander General Giuseppe Zafarana, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani delivering welcome addresses; Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti gives speech. Rome, Guido Carli Foundation start ceremony for 30th anniversary of the death of Guido Carli (1600 GMT); Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco delivers opening address, followed by speech by Borsa Italiana President Claudia Parzani. Milan, conference "Economic recovery and social growth: one recipe with many ingredients" (0800 GMT); expected attendees include Lombardy Region Governor Attilio Fontana, Deputy Economy Minister Maurizio Leo; Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti at the round-table discussion "Economic and social growth: what actions?" (1100 GMT); Economy Undersecretary Lucia Albano. DeA Capital , first of two-day of suspension from trading before de-listing. Nexi holds board meeting on FY results. Tod's holds board meeting on annual general meeting.
TUESDAY MARCH 7 Bank of Italy releases February data on Target 2 liabilities and European Central Bank funding to Italian banks. Treasury continues offer of new 5-year BTP Italia index-linked bond reserved to retail investors, ends on March 8; subject to early closure. Treasury announces sale of 12-month BOT bills, with relative amounts to be auctioned on March 10. Rome, 14th plenary meeting of tax police 'Guardia di Finanza' expert officers serving abroad ends (0900 GMT); on Tuesday Foreign Ministry Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia, tax police Commander General Giuseppe Zafarana delivering welcome addresses; Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani gives speech. Rome, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi reports on the shipwreck of the migrants' boat in Cutro in Calabria region before Chamber of Deputies. Nexi holds conference call on FY results (0700 GMT). DeA Capital , last of two-day of suspension from trading before de-listing. Board meetings on FY results: Banca Mediolanum (FY results released on Feb. 8), Fincantieri .
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8 ISTAT releases January retail sales data (0900 GMT). Treasury ends offer of new 5-year BTP Italia index-linked bond reserved to retail investors, subject to early closure. Rome, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi reports on the shipwreck of the migrants' boat in Cutro in Calabria region before Senate. Rome, Foreign Ministry and Bank of Italy hold annual conference "The necessary transition: the future of energy, between geopolitics and sustainable growth" (0830 GMT); Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco delivering welcome addresses; conference then continues as closed-door; Bank of Italy Director General Luigi Federico Signorini and Foreign Ministry Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia deliver closing addresses. Verona, 2nd edition "LET EXPO 2023" starts; ends on March 11. On Wednesday expected attendees include Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, Veneto region Governor Luca Zaia at inauguration ceremony (1000 GMT); Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, Infrastructure and Transport Deputy Minister Edoardo Rixi, Justice Deputy Minister Francesco Paolo Sisto, Industry Deputy Minister Valentino Valentini (via videoconference), Education Undersecretary Paola Frassinetti. DeA Capital is de-listed from Euronext Star Milan as of Wednesday March 8, following takeover bid by Nova Srl. Juventus holds board meeting on H1 results. Board meetings on FY results: Banca Generali (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9), Acea , Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (FY results released on Feb. 7).
THURSDAY MARCH 9 Bank of Italy releases January data on Italian residents deposits with domestic banks, banks lending to non-financial companies and gross bad loans at Italian banks. Treasury holds offer of 5-year new BTP Italia index-linked bond reserved to institutional investors. Treasury announces sale of BTP bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on March 14. First round-table discussion online on "The Digital Transformation of the Public Administration under the PNRR" with Public Administration Minister Paolo Zangrillo (1030 GMT); second round-table discussion online on "Innovation in the construction sector as a lever for competitiveness and sustainability: the role of institutions" with Infrastructure and Transport Deputy Minister Edoardo Rixi (1330 GMT). 2nd edition online business talk "The economy of sustainability" (0830 GMT); expected attendees include Industry Minister Adolfo Urso, Brembo board member Cristina Bombassei, Sisal CEO Francesco Durante, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Director Fabio Natalucci. Verona, 2nd edition "LET EXPO 2023" continues; ends on March 11. On Thursday expected attendees include Civil Protection and Sea Policy Minister Nello Musumeci, Environment and Energy Security Deputy Minister Vannia Gava, Labour Undersecretary Claudio Durigon. Danieli & C holds board meeting on H1 results. Board meetings on FY results: Azimut Holding , BPER Banca (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 8), Italgas followed by conference call (1500 GMT), Leonardo , Prysmian followed by conference call, Autogrill (revenues released on Feb. 15) followed by conference call, Banca Ifis (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9), Credito Emiliano (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 6), Geox (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 2) followed by conference call (1645 GMT), illimity Bank (press release on March 10-preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9), Safilo Group (preliminary FY results released on Jan. 26). Prada holds conference call on FY results (1300 GMT).
FRIDAY MARCH 10 ISTAT releases January and Q4 producer prices data (0900 GMT). Treasury sells 12-month BOT bills. Subscriptions close at 1000 GMT. Rome, market regulator CONSOB holds conference "The new frontiers of digital finance" (0900 GMT); CONSOB President Paolo Savona delivers welcome remarks (0900 GMT); expected attendees include CONSOB Commissioner Carlo Comporti, John Berrigan from EU Commission, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) President Verena Ross, Carmine Di Noia from OECD, ECB Supervisory Board member Elizabeth McCaul, Bank of Italy Vice President Paolo Angelini (0915 GMT); CONSOB Commissioner Paolo Ciocca (1130 GMT). Verona, 2nd edition "LET EXPO 2023" continues; ends on March 11. On Thursday expected attendees include Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso, Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche, Disability Minister Alessandra Locatelli, Sport and Youth Minister Andrea Abodi, Cabinet Undersecretary Alessandro Morelli, Infrastructure and Transport Deputy Minister Galeazzo Bignami, Infrastructure and Transport Undersecretary Tullio Ferrante. Bioera ends capital increase. Illimity Bank releases FY results, followed by conference call. Safilo Group hold 'Capital Markets Day' with analysts; followed with meeting with media (1100 GMT).
SATURDAY MARCH 11 Verona, 2nd edition "LET EXPO 2023" ends; on Friday expected attendees include Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Undersecretary Maria Tripoli.
MONDAY MARCH 13 Banking association ABI holds technical meeting with trade unions, as part of the negotiations for the renewal of the national contract. Board meetings on FY results: Assicurazioni Generali (press release on March 14), Compagnie Industriali Riunite (CIR) (0900 GMT), Tod's (2022 sales results released on Jan. 25).
TUESDAY MARCH 14 ISTAT releases January industrial output data (0900 GMT) and monthly bulletin on the state of the economy in February (1000 GMT). Treasury sells BTP bonds. Subscriptions close at 1000 GMT. Milan, 'Eccellenze d'impresa' holds 'Competitive Inclusiveness' event (1530 GMT); expected attendees include Borsa Italiana CEO Fabrizio Testa (1530 GMT). Assicurazioni Generali releases FY results (0630 GMT), followed by conference call (1100 GMT). Board meetings on FY results: Banco BPM (FY results released on Feb. 7), ERG (press release on March 15), FinecoBank (FY results released on Feb. 7), Saipem (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 28), Intercos followed by conference call, LU-VE (preliminary FY results released on Jan. 13).
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15 Bank of Italy releases January data on public finances, state borrowing and debt. Rome, Chamber of Deputies holds question time session; Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expected to attend (1400 GMT). ERG releases FY results, followed by conference call. Board meetings on FY results: Snam (press release on March 16), Telecom Italia (TIM) (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 14), Brunello Cucinelli (preliminary FY results released on Jan. 9) followed by conference call, ENAV , Saras followed by conference call (afternoon).
THURSDAY MARCH 16 ISTAT releases February CPI final data (0900 GMT). Snam releases FY results (before Bourse opening), followed by conference call (afternoon). Telecom Italia (TIM) holds conference call on FY results. Autostrade per l'Italia, not listed company, holds board meeting on FY results. Board meetings on FY results: A2A (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 23), Enel (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9) followed by conference call, Eni (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 23), Recordati (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 21), Arnoldo Mondadori Editore followed by conference call, Rai Way followed by conference call, Webuild .
FRIDAY MARCH 17 ISTAT releases January foreign trade data (0900 GMT). Board meetings on FY results: Interpump Group (Q4 results released on Feb. 15), Banca Popolare di Sondrio (released on Feb. 7). Prada releases FY results.
MONDAY MARCH 20
Milan, #FORUMAutoMotive starts "If the wind of common sense
is not blowing on eco-mobility" closed-door and online session;
ends on Feb. 21 in presence in Milan. On Monday expected
attendees include Environment and Energy Security Minister
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin.
FTSE share indexes revision effective as of Monday: Banca
Monte dei Paschi di Siena enters Italy's blue-chips
index FTSE Mib replacing Buzzi Unicem .
Trade ex-dividend: Eni of 0.22 euro per share
*2022
third tranche* (0.22 euro per share as 2022 second tranche on
Nov. 21, 2022 and 0.22 euro per share as 2022 first tranche on
Sept. 19, 2022); STMicroelectronics of 0.06 U.S.
dollars per ordinary share as quarterly dividend.
TUESDAY MARCH 21 Milan, #FORUMAutoMotive "If the wind of common sense is not blowing on eco-mobility" ends in presence (0800 GMT); on Tuesday expected attendees include Infrastructure and Transport Deputy Minister Galeazzo Bignami. Milan Stock Exchange starts "Euronext STAR Conference 2023" in Milan; ends on March 23. Anima Holding holds annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings (1000 GMT). Board meetings on FY results: Hera , RCS MediaGroup .
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 Bank of Italy releases January data on foreign investors holdings of Italian government bonds. Rome, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks before Chamber of Deputies on the European Council to be held in Brussels on March 23-24 (0800 GMT). Milan, 2023 Hydrogen Forum "Hydrogen: sustainable energy resource and key ally in the ecological transition" (0830 GMT); expected attendees include Energy Authority ARERA President Stefano Besseghini (0840 GMT); EU Energy Commissioner Head of Cabinet Stefano Grassi (0855 GMT); at panel "Hydrogen as an engine for a sustainable industry. The point of view of industry players" with Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, Italgas CEO Paolo Gallo (0920 GMT); FNM Chairman Andrea Gibelli (1110 GMT). Milan Stock Exchange continues "Euronext STAR Conference 2023" in Milan; ends on March 23. Board meetings on FY results: Terna followed by conference call, Industrie De Nora (press release on March 23), Seco .
THURSDAY MARCH 23 Treasury announces sale of BTP Short and BTPei bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on March 28. Milan Stock Exchange ends "Euronext STAR Conference 2023" in Milan. Industrie De Nora releases FY results (before Bourse opening), followed by 'Strategy presentation'. Board meetings on FY results: Pirelli & C (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 22), Unipol (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9, press release on March 24 ), doValue (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 23), Iren followed by conference call, UnipolSai (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 10, press release on March 24).
FRIDAY MARCH 24 Treasury announces sale of 6-month BOT bills, with relative amounts to be auctioned on March 29. Unipol and UnipolSai release FY results (before Bourse opening - preliminary results released on Feb. 10), followed by conference call.
SUNDAY MARCH 26 Italy and Europe back to summer time (GMT +2).
MONDAY MARCH 27 Treasury announces sale of BTP and CCTeu bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on March 30. ECB releases February data on Italian banks domestic government bond holdings. DiaSorin holds board meeting on FY results.
TUESDAY MARCH 28 ISTAT releases March consumer and business confidence data (0800 GMT). Assogestioni expected to release February fund flows data. Treasury sells BTP Short and BTPei bonds. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 ISTAT releases February non-EU foreign trade data (0900 GMT). Treasury sells 6-month BOT bills. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Freedom of Mobility Forum holds online digital debate on "In a decarbonised world, will freedom of mobility be affordable to a happy few only?" (1230 GMT). Board meetings on FY results: Buzzi Unicem (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9), Poste Italiane (press release on March 30), Technogym .
THURSDAY MARCH 30 ISTAT releases February unemployment rate data (0800 GMT) and February producer prices data (0900 GMT). Treasury sells BTP and CCTeu bonds. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Rome, state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) holds board meeting on FY results. Poste Italiane releases FY results (before Bourse opening), followed by presentation also on 2023 guidance of strategic plan "2024 Sustain & Innovate".
FRIDAY MARCH 31 ISTAT releases January industry sales data (0800 GMT) and March CPI flash data (0900 GMT). Rome, Bank of Italy holds annual general meeting (0900 GMT). Cernobbio, The European House Ambrosetti 34th edition annual workshop "The outlook for the economy and finance" starts; ends on April 1. Florence, ECB President Christine Lagarde expected to meet students at public event by Osservatorio Permanente Giovani-Editori "New meetings for the future". UniCredit holds annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings (0800 GMT) in Milan.
SATURDAY APRIL 1 Cernobbio, The European House Ambrosetti ends 34th edition "The Economic and Financial Scenario".
MONDAY APRIL 3 March PMI manufacturing S&P Global data (0745 GMT). Transport Ministry releases March car sales data (1600 GMT). March state sector borrowing requirement data.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 5
March services PMI S&P Global data (0745 GMT).
ISTAT releases Q4 deficit/GDP ratio data (0800) and
February retail sales data (0900 GMT).
OECD releases March composite leading indicator data (1000
GMT).
Treasury announces sale of 12-month BOT bills, with relative
amounts to be auctioned on April 12.
The European House Ambrosetti holds meeting with Pirelli & C Executive Vice President and CEO Marco Tronchetti
Provera (0900 GMT).
Edison holds annual general meeting.
THURSDAY APRIL 6 Treasury announces sale of BTP bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on April 13. Bourse After Hours market closed.
FRIDAY APRIL 7 Italy, markets closed for Good Friday. Bank of Italy releases March data on Target 2 liabilities and European Central Bank funding to Italian banks. Bank of Italy releases quarterly 'Economic Bullettin'.
MONDAY APRIL 10 Italy, markets closed for Easter Monday.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 12 Bank of Italy releases February data on Italian residents deposits with domestic banks, banks lending to non-financial companies and gross bad loans at Italian banks. Treasury sells 12-month BOT bills. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT.
THURSDAY APRIL 13 ISTAT releases February industrial output data (0800 GMT) and monthly bulletin on the state of the economy in March (0900 GMT). Treasury sells BTP bonds. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Annual general meetings: Campari Group , Stellantis (1000 GMT).
FRIDAY APRIL 14 Bank of Italy releases February data on public finances, state borrowing and debt. LU-VE holds board meeting on preliminary Q1 results. Annual general meetings: CNH Industrial (1230 GMT), Ferrari , Iveco Group (0930 GMT).
MONDAY APRIL 17 ISTAT releases March CPI final data (0800 GMT). The European House Ambrosetti holds meeting with Credito Emiliano Director General Angelo Campani (1230 GMT). Exor holds board meeting on FY results.
TUESDAY APRIL 18 ISTAT releases February foreign trade data (0800 GMT). Treasury announces sale of BTP Short and BTPei bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on April 21. The European House Ambrosetti and trade association Confcommercio start forum "Market players and scenarios for the 2000s"; ends on April 19. Brunello Cucinelli holds board meeting on Q1 results, followed by conference call. INWIT holds annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings (1300 GMT). MFE-MediaForEurope NV holds board meeting on FY results, followed by conference call. Annual general meetings: Banca Mediolanum (0800 GMT), Moncler , Acea , Piaggio .
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19 Bank of Italy releases February data on foreign investors holdings of Italian government bonds. The European House Ambrosetti and trade association Confcommercio end forum "Market players and scenarios for the 2000s". Saipem holds board meeting on Q1 results, press release on April 20. OVS holds board meeting on FY results (closed on Jan. 31). Annual general meetings: Banca Generali (0730 GMT), Prysmian , Maire Tecnimont , Tod's .
THURSDAY APRIL 20 The European House Ambrosetti holds meeting with Snam CEO Stefano Venier (1500 GMT). Saipem releases Q1 results (before Bourse opening), followed by conference call. Salvatore Ferragamo holds board meeting on Q1 results (revenues), followed by conference call. Autostrade per l'Italia, non-listed company, holds annual general meeting. Annual general meetings: Banco BPM , Italgas , Telecom Italia (TIM) , Banca Ifis , Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena , Brembo (0830 GMT), Geox , illimity Bank , Intercos .
FRIDAY APRIL 21 S&P Global rating agency scheduled review of sovereign debt rating on Italy. Treasury sells BTP Short and BTPei bonds. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Treasury announces sale of 6-month BOT bills, with relative amounts to be auctioned on April 26. Annual general meetings: Amplifon , Recordati .
MONDAY APRIL 24 Treasury announces sale of BTP and CCTeu bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on April 27. Bourse After Hours market closed. Trade ex-dividend: Banco BPM of 0.23 euro per share; Campari Group of 0.06 euro per share; Ferrari of 1.810 euro per share; Stellantis of 1.34 euros per share; Edison of 0.022 euro per ordinary share and of 0.052 euro per saving share, Maire Tecnimont of 0.124 euro per share, Piaggio of 0.10 euro per share as final dividend (0.085 euro per share on Sept. 19, 2022 as interim dividend).
TUESDAY APRIL 25 Bourse After Hours market closed.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 26 Assogestioni expected to release March fund flows data. Treasury sells 6-month BOT bills. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Salvatore Ferragamo holds annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings (0700 GMT). Tenaris holds board meeting on Q1 results. Annual general meetings: BPER Banca , ERG , Credito Emiliano .
THURSDAY APRIL 27 ISTAT releases April consumer and business confidence data (0800 GMT). Treasury sells BTP and CCTeu bonds. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Annual general meetings: Azimut Holding , FinecoBank , Hera (0800 GMT), Arnoldo Mondadori Editore , Brunello Cucinelli , doValue , Rai Way , Safilo Group , Seco , UnipolSai , Webuild . Board meetings on Q1 results: Eni (press release on April 28), Maire Tecnimont . Conference call on Q1 results: Tenaris , Maire Tecnimont .
FRIDAY APRIL 28 DBRS rating agency scheduled review of sovereign debt rating on Italy. ISTAT releases Q1 GDP flash data (0800 GMT); Q1 wage inflation data (0900 GMT); February industry sales data (1000 GMT). Eni releases Q1 results (before Bourse opening), followed by conference call (afternoon). Annual general meetings: A2A , Assicurazioni Generali , DiaSorin , Interpump Group , Intesa Sanpaolo , Unipol , Compagnie Industriali Riunite (CIR) (0800 GMT), ENAV , Industrie De Nora , LU-VE , Saras . Prada holds annual general meeting.
SATURDAY APRIL 29 Banca Popolare di Sondrio holds annual general meeting.
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