Bad start to the week for Eni's stock, which at the start dropped more than two points, clearly trailing the Ftse Mib. The coupon effect weighs on the shares of the Italian energy giant. It's scheduled for today the detachment of the 2013 interim dividend of 0,55 euro per share, up from the 0,54 euro of September 2012. The payment will be on 26 September.
Intermonte analysts point out that investors' attention is also focused on Eni for another reason: the group's shares could be a relevant chapter in the privatization program set up by the Government.
Economists recall that the Economic and Financial Document launched last Friday provides for an annual target for receipts from privatizations of 7,5 billion euros (a target halved compared to the previous 15 billion of the Monti government). In any case, Intermonte points out that any reductions in shares in Eni (as in Enel) should be preceded by the reform of the golden share.
