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ECONOMY ISTAT releases February unemployment rate data (0800 GMT) and February producer prices data (0900 GMT). Bank of Italy releases new 'Sustainable Financial Investments Report' online (0900 GMT).
DEBT Treasury sells 2.5-3.0 billion euros 3.40% BTP bonds due April 1, 2028; 3.0-3.5 billion euros 4.40% BTP bonds due May 1, 2033; 1.0-1.25 billion euros CCTeu bonds due Oct. 15, 2030 and 1.0-1.25 billion euros CCTeu bonds due April 15, 2029. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT.
COMPANIES (*) POSTE ITALIANE The state-controlled Italian postal service said on Thursday it expected its net profit to rise to 1.7 billion euros ($1.84 billion) this year, from 1.51 billion euros in 2022, and a dividend per share of 0.71 euros, up 9% year-on-year. Management to present strategic plan "2024 Sustain & Innovate" online (0900 GMT) and hold online news conference (1200 GMT).
TELECOM ITALIA (TIM) Top investor Vivendi has called on the Italian phone group's board to only examine offers for its landline network which adequately value the asset, sources close to the matter said, adding to pressure on TIM's CEO and directors.
STELLANTIS CEO Carlos Tavares on Wednesday said climate change policies should not be used to influence global investment decisions, and said the EU decision to allow sales of e-fuel cars after 2035 would not change Stellantis plans towards electrification.
(*) IVECO GROUP The Italian truck and bus maker said on Thursday it signed a letter of intent to sell its distribution and retail business in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark to Hedin Mobility Group, without giving financial details.
BUZZI UNICEM The Italian cement maker said on Wednesday it expects to maintain in 2023 the level of recurring core profits reached last year, even as economic uncertainties and the war in Ukraine weaken Italy's growth prospects. The company said it could not offer guidance on its Russian operations, from which it has cut operational involvement, but CEO Pietro Buzzi said there were no plans to close Buzzi's plant in Russia and leave the country.
(*) IPO, ILLYCAFFE The CEO of the Italian premium coffee maker, Cristina Scocchia, said in an interview with Reuters that the company aimed to expand in the United States and confirmed plans to take it public by 2026. DIARY Rome, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s headquarters (0930 GMT), event closed to press.
Rome, Italian government representatives and ITA Airways top management expected to meet Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr. Rome, 'Rome Investment Forum 2023' on "The role of the Italian financial sector for sustainable growth in the face of European challenges" (1230 GMT); EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni presents report; European Affairs, South and PNRR Minister Raffaele Fitto delivers closing address. Rome, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso gives speech at National Association of Young Innovators (ANGI) event (0800 GMT); delivers closing address at "Made in Italy conference" via video conference (1000 GMT); gives speech at freelancers' pension scheme conference (1050 GMT). Rome, state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) holds board meeting on FY results.
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