State motorways, a new Anas is born: it will manage the state toll network
It is a public company entirely owned by the MEF and subject to "similar control" of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Here are the details
Are privatizations good or bad? It depends on how the Government does them, but it is up to the opposition to raise the level of the challenge
What is the general strategy and what is the industrial plan in which the Government's privatizations fit? And how are they intertwined with liberalizations? These are the real challenge areas on which the quality of privatizations depends.…
Autostrade per l'Italia energy producer. Electric current from vehicles to the entire network
For the first time in the world, Italy is experimenting with the production of clean electricity thanks to motorway crossings.
The infrastructure challenge: Aponte with Italo thinks about the axis with Ita. Dogliani's Fininc reopens the Aspi dossier
Two large operations could open the privatization dossier - This is Aponte's challenge to the Fs with Italo and Ita. Dogliani's Fininc instead focuses on Aspi. And Matteo Salvini blesses the deal
Mid-August exodus, Saturday 12 August with a black dot: traffic forecasts
The second weekend of August promises to be critical for the traffic linked to departures for the August XNUMXth bridge: here is the calendar of stamps
Black dot traffic in the first weekend of August: the exodus for the summer holidays begins
The weekend of 5 and 6 August coincides with the weekend in which the summer holidays begin for many: here is the day-by-day list of black, red and yellow stickers on Italian roads and motorways
Red dot weekend, exodus traffic. For summer 2023, Italians are choosing the car to travel
A red dot weekend for the many Italians who have chosen to go on holiday these days. But that's just the beginning: 77% will leave in August according to Federalberghi
FS accelerates with the Ferraris plan: 3,6 billion races in 72 hours
The tenders are part of the FS and Ad Ferraris plan to improve the transport system in Italy. Two billion are destined for the new railway works of Rfi while 1,6 for the road projects entrusted to ANAS. The list of…
EIB and CDP finance 750 million for the modernization of the Alto Adriatico motorway network
Among the interventions is the completion of the third lane of the A4 Venice - Trieste in support of a strategic infrastructure for the national logistics network and which represents a crucial junction in the connection of Eastern and Western Europe
Appointments: Andrea Mangoni will lead Mundys, the former Atlantia. Objective: relaunch and acquisitions
Atlantia becomes Mundys and Edizione of the Benetton family chooses Andrea Mangoni as CEO
Highways: 60 billion investments at stake but the government must release the permits
At the Aiscat assembly, the concessionaires announce investments over the next 15 years that will help modernize the motorway network. The discussions between the various ministries and the relationship with the Superintendencies. The unfinished works to be completed
Autostrade per l'Italia, Eni and CDP: agreement to decarbonise the motorway network and improve sustainable mobility
Signed an agreement to develop joint initiatives for the energy transition of its businesses. The initiatives will be aimed above all at decarbonising the Italian motorway network by promoting sustainable mobility.
Road safety: safe driving courses that are not mandatory but young people like them, here's how they work
Safe driving courses as a remedy for thousands of road accidents. Motorists, especially the younger ones, respond positively. Towards a "national platform" to promote its diffusion.
Autogrill-Dufry ok with the merger: a group with 12 billion in revenues is born. Opa is arriving at 6,33 euros
The leading group of Italian catering in airports and motorways is controlled by Alessandro Benetton's Edizione which received 9 billion lire from the sale of Autostrade in April
Motorway toll refunds for construction site delays: the Antitrust sanctions Aspi, payments are triggered
Refunds between 25% and 100% of the toll depending on the kilometer range and the delay accumulated due to disruptions generated by construction sites - Here's how to get them
Bypass of Bologna, the widening of the ring road that causes an entire city to fight: here are the pros and cons
After more than twenty years of discussions, construction sites should start at the beginning of 2023 to expand the ring road and the motorway section of the Emilian capital - There are those who say that it will be chaos for the city and those who warn that not…
Autostrade per l'Italia returns to the State: Cdp, Blackstone and Macquarie complete the 88% purchase
Autostrade per l'Italia (Aspi) passes from the Benettons to the CDP, i.e. to the State, with two international funds alongside. It is the consequence of the tragedy of the Morandi Bridge
Open Fiber and Aspi: new company to cable the country. Digitization partnership
Signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the creation of a consortium to develop ultra-fast fiber in Italy - Strategic partnership to digitize the country
Ponte Morandi: Castellucci on trial with 58 other defendants, Aspi plea bargains for 30 million
This was established by the Judge for the preliminary hearing - The trial for the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia and his 58 co-defendants will begin on 7 July
Autostrade, Court of Auditors: decisive green light for the sale by Atlantia to the CDP-Fondi consortium
The 8 billion transaction for the transfer of 88% of Autostrade to the CDP-Fondi consortium can be considered substantially concluded – The news triggers Atlantia's share on the Stock Exchange
Aspi, Atlantia: the sale to Cdp, Blackstone and Macquarie is not yet concluded. Two conditions are missing
In the press release on the 2021 financial statements, closed in the red for half a billion due to write-downs, Atlantia explains the reasons that still prevent the conclusion of the sale of Aspi
Autostrade, the dialogue between concessionaires and the government on the Pnrr restarts
"Positive confrontation" between the government and Aiscat after the first two meetings between the top of the association and ministers Giovannini and Franco. On the table, the Pnrr
Aspi: ok EU to the acquisition by CDP and funds
According to the EU commission, the transition of Autostrade per l'Italia from Atlantia to Cdp and Fondi "would not raise competition problems"
Autostrade Cashback: this is how refunds work
From 15 September, in the event of queues and delays on the motorway due to construction sites, motorists will be able to receive a refund on tolls - Here's how it works and how much it amounts to
Antitrust, action against Aspi: "It did not reduce tolls"
In March, the Authority had imposed a fine of 5 million on Autostrade, requiring it to reduce tolls on sections with traffic problems - The company ignored the warning and disputes the accusations: "Tolls already reduced in 2020"
Autostrade, the nationalization that doesn't exist: double insult for M5S
The sale of Autostrade per l'Italia (Aspi) by Atlantia was indeed a deal but above all for the Benettons and - mockery within the mockery - the minority shareholders of Aspi decided not to sell to avoid…
Motorways: CDP, Blackstone and Macquarie agree with Atlantia
The consortium - made up of CDP Equity, Blackstone Infrastructure Partners and Macquarie Asset Management - today announced that it has reached an agreement with Atlantia for the acquisition of 88% of the share package in Autostrade per l'Italia
Opa Generali and sale of Autostrade turn on the lights of the Stock Exchange
All the spotlights of Piazza Affari on the surprise takeover bid launched by Generali on Cattolica Assicurazioni and on the sale of Autostrade by the Benettons to Cdp and international funds - The signs of economic recovery are multiplying all over the world…
Stock market, Cattolica rallying for the Generali takeover bid and Atlantia leap
Sparks in Piazza Affari for today's two major operations: Generali's total takeover bid which sends Cattolica Assicurazioni flying over 15% and Atlantia's green light for the sale of Autostrade to CDP and international funds
Autostrade changes: Atlantia sells it to CDP and international funds
Green light from Atlantia's shareholders' meeting for the sale of the subsidiary Autostrade per l'Italia to Cassa depositi e prestiti and to the Blackstone and Macquarie funds - The value of Autostrade has been raised to 9,3 billion euros
Autostrade, for Atlantia it is the D-day for the sale to CDP and funds
Atlantia's shareholders' meeting is called today to decide on the sale of the entire Autostrade per l'Italia package to Cdp Equity and the Blackstone and Macquarie funds: the Benettons' vote is decisive
Cdp in Open Fiber wants the majority and in Autostrade between 88 and 100%
The CDA of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti has given the green light to an offer to Enel to raise more than 50% in Open Fiber - The offer for Aspi has also been finalized with Blackstone and Macquarie - Telecom runs on the stock exchange, in…
Autostrade: from Cdp and final offer funds to Atlantia
The consortium underlines that the new proposal "constitutes a significant approach to the requests" of the Benetton holding company
Atlantia to showdown and Antitrust sting on Autostrade
Turning point in the game on the split of Aspi. Fondazione Crt comes out and asks for a vote on the Cdp proposal in the assembly on Monday. Fire weekend
Highways, Cdp and funds: offer sent. The price remains unknown
Tomorrow, Atlantia's Board of Directors will meet to decide, but the market is betting on refusal: Aspi's valuation is too low. Here's what can happen now
Autostrade: Cdp is a candidate to take control of it with the Funds
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti has officially presented its binding offer to Atlantia with the Blackstone and Macquarie funds to take over control of Autostrade per l'Italia (Aspi) - The operation has three objectives, in addition to the departure of the Benettons…
Bags in the red, but Atlantia runs and Astm flies
Fears about inflation and the trend of the pandemic send the stock markets into the red and push purchases on commodities - Spreads on the rise - Atlantia appreciates in Milan awaiting the CDP's board of directors who could decide on the offer - Astm…
Atlantia soars on the stock market in the wake of letters from the EU Commission and CDP
The hypothesis that Edizione may open the capital of Holding Sintonia to third party investors also drives the title
Autostrade relaunches with the new plan: investments up by 110%
In the industrial plan to 2024, investments will rise to 6,1 billion, while maintenance costs will reach 2,5 billion (+60%) - 2.900 new hires are expected and a strong push towards digital
Atlantia goes on the stock market after the (provisional) No to CDP for ASPI
The board of directors of the holding has rejected the latest proposal from the CDP and funds for 88% of Aspi, but points to an improved offer after the closure of the due diligence at the end of January. On the 15th extraordinary assembly
Autostrade, Benetton towards the thaw with Laghi at the top
The signs of appeasement from the Benettons towards the government are multiplying: from the proposal on tariffs to the arrival of the former Alitalia commissioner as CEO of Edizione Holding. However, some "mines" remain to be defused on the way to an agreement with Palazzo Chigi
Benetton, change at the top: Laghi replaces Mion
Professor Laghi, a well-known Roman professional and former commissioner of Ilva and Autostrade, is the new president of Edizione Holding, the Benetton finance company which appointed him yesterday evening in the hope of finding mediation with the Government and…
Ponte Morandi, Castellucci's arrest sinks Atlantia on the Stock Exchange
The former CEO of Aspi, liquidated in 2019 for almost 13 million euros, ended up under house arrest for the crimes of attacking transport safety and fraud in public supplies. Five other managers involved
Mediobanca: assembly of truth for Nagel and Del Vecchio
Mediobanca increases its profit and dividend and today it presents itself to the shareholders' meeting which must renew the board: Del Vecchio should vote for the Assogestioni list, but Nagel should remain in command - CDP does not increase the price for Autostrade
Cdp: here is the new proposal for Autostrade
The offer provides for CDP to appoint president and CEO of Aspi - The foreign funds Blackstone and Macquarie support it in the offer - A 10-week due diligence is expected
Autostrade: Atlantia rejects CDP proposal
The greatest distance between the parties concerns the enhancement of Autostrade - The Atlantia Shareholders' Meeting of 30 October remains confirmed - But the negotiation continues under wraps
Wall Street stumbles on the anniversary of Black Monday
The anniversary of Black Monday in 1987, in which the American stock market lost 22,6% in a single session, brings bad luck to Wall Street, which suffers from the uncertainty of the presidential elections and the Covid nightmare - Piazza Affari looks to Atlantia after the …
Autostrade: CDP presents the purchase offer with foreign funds
The Cassa Depositi e Prestiti has formalized its offer together with the Blackstone and Macquarie funds to take over Autostrade from Atlantia which, however, does not consider the price proposed by the consortium to be fair
Autostrade: agreement in sight, Atlantia goes public
In the afternoon, the board of directors of the holding company and Cdp - In the end, the Cassa, in consortium with two foreign funds, could take over 88% of Aspi - The market is also celebrating the sale of 49% of Telepass to Partners Group
Stock exchanges: Covid and Brexit weigh on Europe
Positive signals for China and the USA, but not for Europe - Today perhaps the day of truth between Atlantia and the CDP on the future of Autostrade
Atlantia, the Stock Exchange toasts Cdp-Blackstone-Macquarie
Autostrade's exclusivity in negotiating the entire package garners acclaim - Even if a certain caution remains in the background after the many stop & go that have marked the negotiations with the government, the first figures of…
The anti-Covid vaccine slips, new offer for Autostrade
First Johnson & Johnson and then Eli Lilly announce difficulties in testing the anti-Covid vaccine and thus freeze the markets - The international funds Blackstone and Macquarie instead advance a new offer together with CDP to take over 88% of Autostrade
Atlantia board of directors: “Autostrade transfer yes, indemnification no”
Atlantia's Board of Directors confirms its willingness to sell the controlling stake in Autostrade, but only at market conditions and without any guarantee on the past - Now it's up to Prime Minister Conte to respond
Highways, tug of war. Brexit, last call
China is restarting and the Asian stock exchanges are recovering - The US awaits the first TV duel between Trump and Biden - Last round to avoid the EU-London rift over Brexit - In Piazza Affari the spotlights are on Atlantia: Friday…
Atlantia, two options for Autostrade: sale or spin-off with IPO
The Benetton holding which controls Autostrade breaks the gap and proposes two solutions that the Government does not like, because they reduce the space for the CDP to intervene, even if they do not close the door - the Government and the CDP ask for respect…
Autostrade: Atlantia and the Government one step away from breaking up
All the spotlights on today's Atlantia board of directors which is oriented towards the spin off and sale of Autostrade on the market, which would reduce the state's entry into the motorway company - The government is furious and is contemplating the revocation of…
Atlantia: ok to split Autostrade
The board of directors gives the green light to the Aspi demerger project, but does not close on the direct sale - Gualtieri in the Chamber: "Agreement with CDP in the process of being defined, it will be a market operation" - Title on a roller coaster
Highways towards the agreement. Accounts on investments and tolls
According to the rumors collected by Bloomberg, the agreement between the CDP and Atlantia which brings together the Board on Thursday is now close. The assessments on Aspi are ready. Two-stage solution with spin-off and capital increase. The accounts of the Cottarelli Observatory…
Atlantia has second thoughts: for Aspi, sale to the highest bidder
The Board approves the half-year accounts in the red for 772 million and launches the new strategy: either international tender or demerger and IPO - "Concrete difficulties" in the negotiation with the government and the CDP which, however, do not at all like the turnaround of…
Genoa: the bridge exists, the agreement on Atlantia is not
On the day of the official inauguration of the bridge over the Polcevera, Minister De Micheli announces that the memorandum on the sale of Autostrade will not be signed on Wednesday - The key points of tariffs and indemnity remain to be defined - Aspi towards the split…
Atlantia takes off on the Stock Exchange after the stakes of the Tci fund
Purchases of the stock after the requests to the Treasury of the activist fund and the weekend rumors on the modalities of the reorganization - The entry of CDP will take place at the same time as the listing on the Stock Exchange
Benetton, Edizione: Mion remains president, CEO is sought
The shareholders' meeting of Edizione, Atlantia's parent company, has appointed the new board of directors - The search for the new CEO continues, who will be called upon to redefine the structures following the agreement with the government on Autostrade
Autostrade, after the slap to the Benettons will not be a public company
After the ouster of the Benettons, the future of Autostrade remains dominated by two major misunderstandings: the one about the public company and the one about the compatibility between the drop in tariffs and the sustainability of profits
Bags poised between unknown Recovery and EU verdict
Contrast the Asian markets, curb the European ones while the EU Council opens and the recovery marks time - Bofa halves profits, Wall Street comes to terms with hackers on Twitter and theft attempts on…
Autostrade, a public company full of unknowns
Who will join the CDP in the capital of Autostrade if the reduction in tariffs will limit its profitability? The risk that in the end the taxpayers will pay is not farfetched, just as the intervention of the State in Alitalia is not a good omen…
Autostrade, all accounts after the agreement
Once the agreement between Autostrade and the government is closed, the first estimates are being made. Capital increase of 3-4 billion, dilution, spin-off of Aspi, entry on the Stock Exchange. But we are just at the beginning and many points are still to be clarified. Achievements on Atlantia after…
Autostrade: the Benettons out, the CDP in, no revocation
Hard clash in the cabinet and agreement at dawn: downsizing of the Benettons below 10%, entry of Cassa depositi e prestiti, subsequent listing on the Stock Exchange. With the revocation of the concession avoided, the mediation of Gualtieri - Balzo di Atlantia in…
Autostrade, the CDM slips. Commissioner hypothesis
After Prime Minister Conte's ultimatum, the government is taking time to try to reconcile the still distant positions of the majority. Cdm at 22 pm - Hypothesis of commissioner in the event of revocation but there are many knots to untie. And now yes…
Stock exchange, Atlantia does not stop Piazza Affari (+1,2%). Tim runs
The clash over the revocation sinks the stock, but the Ftse Mib runs with the European squares - Tuesday new crucial day, the Board of Directors and the Council of Ministers convened - The analyzes on the single network push Telecom - Leonardo recovers
Atlantia collapses (-15%), revocation more probable. Aspi at risk of default
Since January, the Atlantia share has lost 44% - An increasingly distant agreement with Conte and the M5S who make it a political issue and want the Benettons out of the game - A dangerous scenario opens up in the name of…
Conte: out of the Benettons. Renzi warns: "Enough populism"
In two interviews released to the newspapers, the Premier does not mince words: "We will not sacrifice the public good on the altar of their interests", but the leader of IV, Matteo Renzi brakes: "Avoid populist slogans"
Autostrade, duel on revocation. Bags, sprint of Asia
In Milan, all the spotlights are on Atlantia. Conte rejects the Aspi proposal and meets Merkel in Germany - US quarterly reports are underway - Positive estimates on Chinese GDP boost the turbo in Shanghai and Tokyo
Autostrade: over 3 billion to save the concession
Aspi's proposal to be sent to Palazzo Chigi brings the package offered to the government to 3,4 billion. The shareholding reorganization and the downsizing of the Benettons below 50% of Aspi are also in the field. Tuesday Council of Ministers but remains…
Autostrade, ultimatum on tariffs. Reorganization negotiation
Decisive weekend for Atlantia. The government asks Aspi for a new, more advantageous proposal and threatens revocation. But the majority is split, Pd and IV are for negotiation. And Benetton is ready to dilute its share under…
Highways at the crossroads, towards the Ponte di Stato
The Atlantia stock sinks on the stock exchange, the company meets the Board of Directors to evaluate the countermoves after the sentence of the Consulta. Summit at MIT while the way out and the possible step backwards of the Benettons in the Aspi shareholding are being studied. The…
Ponte Morandi, the Consulta: legitimate to exclude Autostrade
The decision agrees with the yellow-green Conte-Salvini-Di Maio government which had ousted the Benetton company from the reconstruction works, which however was entrusted with the management of the new Genoa bridge by Minister De Micheli - High voltage…
Atlantia goes public. Liguria collapsing for queues
The tug-of-war over the concession and the latest government requests, which arrived at the end of May, bring the region to collapse - Investors are betting on the Consulta which will rule on the Morandi bridge case on 8 July
Highways, Aiscat reacts: 6 billion blocked by bureaucrats
The delay in the Pef, the economic-financial plans, keeps investments blocked due to the lack of agreement between the granting state and the concessionaire - If the deed is not formalized, the mechanism will stop - The association in the Senate rejects the accusations on maintenance
Brebemi changes ownership: Intesa sells the controlling stake to Aleatica
The Brebemi, the private motorway in the North that connects Milan to Bergamo and Brescia, changes hands: the Spaniards of Aleatica - an infrastructure company controlled by the Australian IFM fund - have purchased the controlling package from Intesa Sanpaolo.
Atlantia, towards Cdp and F2i in Aspi? Conte is running out of time
The tangle over the future of the Autostrade concession could unravel before the imminent inauguration of the new Genoa bridge - The premier wants to accelerate and the stock market is betting on Atlantia, the only Blue Cip to rise in Piazza Affari, on a day marked…
Atlantia seeks an agreement with the government on Aspi and the share goes up
The group has brought together its board of directors and that of ASPI and reaches out to the government. "Ready to continue the discussions even after June 30". And the Stock Exchange is betting on the agreement
Atlantia appeals to the EU: the government wants Aspi below cost
The Financial Times reveals that the holding company that owns Autostrade has written to Brussels. The Benettons accuse the Italian government of violating contracts and of pushing for a sale to CDP at prices below market prices –…
Autostrade, in Campo Macquerie with Costamagna advisor
The future of Autostrade remains a puzzle for concessions, tariffs and the shareholding structure but in the last few hours the Australian Macquerie has appeared in the limelight with an exceptional consultant: the former banker of Goldman Sachs and former chairman of Cdp ,…
Atlantia swings between concession and loan thorns
The shares of the group linked to the Benetton family opened lower, and partially recovered in the afternoon, after Aspi's letter to the government and subsequent tensions - The market relies on Di Maio's mediation…
Petrol station strike 13-14 May: all the information
The strike will begin at 22 pm on May 12 and will last for 48 hours - Transport and traffic at risk - Unions: "Indifferent and deaf government"
Gas stations threaten to stop: freight transport at risk
The first to close will be the motorway systems, then it will be the turn of the ordinary road system - This is the announcement of the unions of the petrol stations - Freight transport and essential services at risk
Highways, 200 tunnels at risk. Half is Aspi
Alarm from the Ministry of Transport after the letter sent by the Superior Council of Public Works to firefighters and superintendents. There is a very long list of non-compliant tunnels, but Aspi replies: "Adjustments in progress in over 90% ...
Autostrade, Atlantia's plan is not enough
The company seeks peace with the Government by putting a large investment package on the table - Patuanelli is in favor of the hypothesis of a maxi-fine to close the case but the M5S puts its foot down - Game open, it's a question - On the 16th…
Motorway tolls, no increases in 2020
The entry into force of the Milleprorghe decree froze increases on 95% of the motorway network. Price increases only on four routes
Milleproroghe, the showdown arrives on Autostrade
The Milleproroghe decree should be published on 30 December. News on Atlantia but also on motor liability insurance
Autostrade, Benetton counterattacks: 25 billion indemnity risk
After the changes introduced with the Milleproroghe, the Government will make a decision by January on the revocation of the concession - Meanwhile, Autostrade per l'Italia is preparing to ask for monstrous compensation
Milleproroghe 2020: news on motorway tolls and green bonus
The last provision of the year has been on the table of the Council of Ministers since Saturday and also contains a further extension for the top management of Agcom and the Privacy Guarantor - New recruitments in the police force
Between Benetton and Di Maio head-on collision on Autostrade
Rags fly between the Benettons and the head of the Five Stars: the Government is on the verge of revoking the motorway concessions for the Venetian family or imposing a huge discount on tolls
Genoa, the new bridge is born but Conte: "Revoke concessions"
The first beam of the new bridge has been laid - Conte: "Genoa a symbol of rebirth and redemption" - On motorway concessions: "The ongoing proceeding is for termination", Atlantia falls on the Stock Exchange
Atlantia and Benetton: thus discontinuity is lame
The resignation of Atlantia's CEO is not enough to mark a real discontinuity between the company and the shareholders: if the board of directors had wanted to separate its responsibilities, it would have had to revoke the powers and the CEO from office for just cause, without remuneration,…
Atlantia, Castellucci leaves with an incentive of over 13 million
The Genoa cyclone (collapse of the Morandi bridge plus false reports on motorway maintenance) overwhelms the CEO of Atlantia who leaves his seat in exchange for over 13 million - Guenzi new Chief Executive Officer
Atlantia: Autostrade not for sale but CEO Castellucci wobbles
The Benettons rule out the spin-off or sale of Autostrade, whose concession the government plans to revoke at least for Genoa - Atlantia CEO Giovanni Castellucci's step back is expected on Tuesday
Drills and highways: this is what changes with Conte 2
The Prime Minister explained that permits for new drilling will not be granted - As for motorways, the review of the concession continues and in theory could even lead to its revocation
Catania-Ragusa and Verona-Vicenza high-speed motorways: ok from the Cipe
The works for the Asti-Cuneo motorway restart and those for the Agrigento-Caltanissetta - Unisalento are unblocked: 49 million are on the way
Autostrade, M5S in forcing for revocation of concessions
A report from the Ministry of Infrastructure speaks of a "serious breach" by Autostrade following the collapse of the Morandi bridge, but the company could obtain the payment of fines