THURSDAY MARCH 23 Treasury announces sale of BTP Short and BTPei bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on March 28. Rome, Chamber of Deputies Speaker President Lorenzo Fontana receives Moldovan Ambassador to Italy Anatolie Urecheanu (1300 GMT). Rome, Chamber of Deputies Speaker President Lorenzo Fontana delivers welcome address at 2023 Auditel annual report presentation (0900 GMT). Rome, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani speaks before Senate and Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs committees on the outcome EU Foreign Affairs Council held on March 20 (1330 GMT). Rome, Senate holds 'question time' session with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, Family, Natality and Equal Opportunities Minister Eugenia Roccella (1400 GMT). Rome, Industry Ministry holds meeting on Wartsila chaired by Undersecretary Fausta Bergamotto; representatives from company, Friuli Venezia Giulia region, trade unions and employers (1000 GMT). Rome, business lobby Confindustria and American Chamber of Commerce in Italy hold event on "Towards a transatlantic industrial policy?"; Industry Minister Adolfo Urso delivers closing address (1330 GMT).
Naples, President Sergio Mattarella attends inauguration of Judiciary High School headquarters (1030 GMT). Milan Stock Exchange ends "Euronext STAR Conference 2023" in Milan. Industrie De Nora releases FY results (before Bourse opening), followed by 'Strategy presentation'. Juventus expected to hold board meeting on H1 results between March 22 and March 24.
Board meetings on FY results: 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 (1330 GMT), 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. Rome, President Sergio Mattarella at ceremony for the 79th anniversary of the WW2-era Fosse Ardeatine's massacre (0900 GMT).
Florence, Chambers of Commerce start conference; end on March 25. On Friday President Sergio Mattarella at opening session; Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and Tuscany region Governor Eugenio Giani delivering welcome addresses; Unioncamere President Andrea Prete presents report (1500 GMT); expected attendees include at panel I "Digital and sustainability: innovation frontiers for companies and public administration" Supreme Court President Margherita Cassano, farming association Confagricoltura President Massimiliano Giansanti, Public Administration Minister Paolo Zangrillo; at panel II "Companies and work: people at the heart" small companies association Confartigianato President Marco Granelli, trade association Confcommercio President Carlo Sangalli; Industry Minister Adolfo Urso delivers closing address. Unipol and UnipolSai release FY results (before Bourse opening - preliminary results released on Feb. 10), followed by conference call on 'IFRS 17&9 Guidance' (1100 GMT).
SATURDAY MARCH 25 Rome, business lobby Confindustria presents economic forecasts report "The Italian economy between rising rates and high inflation" (0930 GMT); Industry Minister Adolfo Urso expected to attend (1100 GMT).
Bergamo, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti attends swearing-in ceremony at tax police 'Guardia di Finanza' academy (0900 GMT). Florence, Chambers of Commerce end conference (0815 GMT); on Saturday Unioncamere Secretary General Giuseppe Tripoli delivers opening address; EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni gives speech; expected attendees include at panel III "Italian economy and the international context" business lobby Confindustria President Carlo Bonomi, Milan Stock Exchange President Claudia Parzani, farmers lobby Coldiretti President Ettore Prandini, Economy Ministry agency SACE CEO Alessandra Ricci; think-tank CENSIS President Giuseppe De Rita gives speech; at panel IV "Modernising the Country and PNRR" Economy undersecretary Lucia Albano, shopkeepers' association Confesercenti President Patrizia De Luise, banking foundations association (ACRI) President Francesco Profumo.
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 (0800 GMT). 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. Rome, Italian government expected to hold cabinet meeting.
Milan, round-table discussion on "Global challenges for diversified firms: the endeavour of De Agostini Group" with BNL BNP Paribas CEO Elena Goitini, Rothschild Vice Chairman Paolo Scaroni (1615 GMT). Autostrade per l'Italia, not listed company, holds board meeting on FY results.
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). Rome, Federmeccanica-FIM-FIOM-UILM Automotive Observatory presents a comparative study on the automotive industry in Europe, and in particular France, Germany, Poland, Spain and Turkey (1330 GMT). Rome, Industry Ministry convenes 'Pharmaceutical and Biomedical' meeting chaired by industry Minister Adolfo Urso and Health Orazio Schillaci; main sector companies, trade associations and trade unions have been invited (1230 GMT). Board meetings on FY results: Poste Italiane (press release on March 30), Buzzi Unicem (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 9), 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, 'Rome Investment Forum 2023' on "The role of the Italian financial sector for sustainable growth in the face of European challenges" (1230 GMT); Banking Insurance and Finance association FeBAF President Fabio Cerchiai delivers opening address; EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni presents report; round-table discussion with Italian Institutional investors in risk capital association (AIFI) President Innocenzo Cipolletta, insurers' association ANIA President Maria Bianca Farina, Paolo Gentiloni, banking association ABI President Antonio Patuelli; European Affairs, South and PNRR Minister Raffaele Fitto delivers closing address. 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" (1500 GMT). Naples, Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco delivers closing address at IARIW-Bank of Italy conference "Central banks, financial markets, and inequality" (1600 GMT). 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. Rome, event on "The reform of the European electricity market between competition, sustainability and security of supply" (1530 GMT); Utilitalia President Filippo Brandolini, Elettricità Futura President Agostino Re Rebaudengo delivering welcome addresses; energy authority ARERA President Stefano Besseghini delivers introductory remarks; reound-table discussion with EU Energy Commissioner Haed of Cabinet Stefano Grassi; Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin delivers closing address.
TUESDAY APRIL 4 Milan, IR TOP Consulting holds "EGM Investor Day" (0900 GMT), with Gibus CEO Alessio Bellin (0930 GMT); Meglioquesto CEO Felice Saladini (0945 GMT), NVP CEO Massimo Pintabona (1000 GMT), Ilpra Chairman and CEO Maurizio Bertocco (1015 GMT), GM Leather CEO Marco Malagutti (1030 GMT), Eligo CEO Naomi Kohashi (1045 GMT), Farmacosmo Chairman and CEO Fabio de Concilio (1100 GMT), Redelfi Chairman Davide Sommariva (1115 GMT), Rocket Sharing Company Chairman and CEO Luigi Maisto (1130 GMT). Turin, FCA Bank holds news conference with Credit Agricole Consumer Finance CEO and FCA Bank Chairman Stephane Priami, FCA Bank CEO and General Manager Giacomo Carelli (0900 GMT).
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).
Milan, 2023 Merger & Acquisition Summit "Mergers and
acquisitions in Italy, major investors, areas of interest and
key players" in presence and online (0730 GMT); expected
attendees include at panel "Rate dynamics, debt pressure and
inflation. How will these affect future M&A market trends?"
Rothschild & Co Italian President Federico Ghizzoni (0745 GMT);
at panel "Private equity continues to be one of the drivers of
the M&A market. What are the future prospects for the sector and
what are the possible risk factors? The liquidity factor to the
advantage of funds" EuroGroup Laminations CEO Marco
Arduini (0830 GMT); at panel "Focus on one of the new areas of
mergers and acquisitions. Football, entertainment and the
transfer of club ownership. How to create value with a club and
the media company model" with soccer team Milan President Paolo
Scaroni, Lazard Italian CEO Marco Samaja (0945 GMT).
Edison holds annual general meeting (0900 GMT). Pirelli & C holds board meeting on FY results (preliminary FY results released on Feb. 22).
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 Bulletin'.
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. Vicenza, "Champions companies festival" starts; ends on April 16. On Friday expected attendees include at opening event industry Minister Adolfo Urso (0830 GMT); at panel "Energy security and ecological transition. The difficult obstacle course between geopolitics, development and sustainability" Snam CEO Stefano Venier is interviewed (1630 GMT); at panel "Producing value by looking to the utmost" Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) President Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi is interviewed (1900 GMT).
LU-VE holds board meeting on preliminary Q1 results. Annual general meetings: CNH Industrial (1230 GMT), Ferrari (0700 GMT), Iveco Group (0930 GMT).
SATURDAY APRIL 15 Vicenza, "Champions companies festival" continues; ends on April 16. On Saturday expected attendees include at panel "Logistics infrastructure nodes in an export-oriented Italy" with non-listed company Autostrade per l'Italia CEO Roberto Tomasi (1430 GMT); at panel "Job and sustainability: young people question Prada CEO Andrea Guerra (1900 GMT).
SUNDAY APRIL 16 Vicenza, "Champions companies festival" ends.
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. MFE-MediaForEurope NV holds board meeting on FY results, followed by conference call. Annual general meetings: Banca Mediolanum (0800 GMT), Moncler (0930 GMT), Piaggio (1300 GMT). Annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings: INWIT (1300 GMT), Acea (0800 GMT).
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), Autogrill (0930 GMT), Tod's . Annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings: Maire Tecnimont (1430 GMT), Prysmian (0700 GMT).
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 and extraordinary shareholders' meetings: Banca Ifis (0730 GMT). Annual general meetings: Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (1230 GMT), Banco BPM (0800 GMT), Italgas (1230 GMT), Telecom Italia (TIM) (0900 GMT), Brembo (0830 GMT), Geox (0800 GMT), illimity Bank (0730 GMT), 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. Rome, ISTAT holds news conference to present thematic focus on water statistics (1030 GMT).
Annual general meetings: Amplifon (1300 GMT), Recordati (0700 GMT).
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: Banca Mediolanum of 0.50 euro per ordinary share; Banco BPM of 0.23 euro per share; Campari Group of 0.06 euro per share; Ferrari of 1.810 euro per share; Prysmian of 0.60 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 (0830 GMT), Credito Emiliano , Tod's (0900 GMT).
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 and extraordinary shareholders' meetings: FinecoBank (0900 GMT), Brunello Cucinelli (0800 GMT), Safilo Group (0800 GMT). Annual general meetings: Azimut Holding , Hera (0800 GMT), Arnoldo Mondadori Editore , doValue , Rai Way (0900 GMT), Seco , UnipolSai , Webuild (1300 GMT). Board meetings on Q1 results: Eni (press release on April 28), Maire Tecnimont . Conference call on Q1 results: Tenaris , Maire Tecnimont . Prada holds annual general meeting.
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 and extraordinary shareholders' meetings: Interpump Group (0800 GMT), Intercos , LU-VE , Saras (0800 GMT). Annual general meetings: A2A (0700 GMT), Assicurazioni Generali , DiaSorin , Intesa Sanpaolo , Unipol , Compagnie Industriali Riunite (CIR) (0800 GMT), ENAV (1000 GMT), Industrie De Nora .
SATURDAY APRIL 29 Banca Popolare di Sondrio holds annual and extraordinary shareholders' meetings (0800 GMT).
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