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Italy's Poste swaps its holding in Nexi with CDP's stake in Telecom Italia

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Posted on February 15, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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ROME (Reuters) - State-backed financial conglomerate Poste Italiane has decided to buy the stake in Telecom Italia (TIM) held by state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), it said in a statement on

Poste Italiane Acquires CDP's Telecom Italia Stake

ROME (Reuters) - State-backed financial conglomerate Poste Italiane has decided to buy the stake in Telecom Italia (TIM) held by state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), it said in a statement on Saturday.

In offloading its 9.8% TIM shareholding to Poste, CDP will buy Poste's 3.78% stake in Italian payments group Nexi.

Poste offers phone services through its Poste Mobile unit.

"The operation represents an investment of a strategic nature, with the aim of creating synergies between the companies and favouring, with all the players involved, the consolidation of the telecommunications market in Italy," Poste said in a statement.

(Reporting by Giselda Vagnoni, editing by Deepa Babington)

Key Takeaways

  • Poste Italiane acquires Telecom Italia stake from CDP.
  • CDP receives Poste's Nexi shares in the swap.
  • The deal aims to create strategic synergies.
  • Poste offers phone services via Poste Mobile.
  • The move supports telecom market consolidation in Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses Poste Italiane's acquisition of Telecom Italia shares from CDP, involving a swap with Nexi shares.
Why is this deal significant?
The deal is strategic, aiming to create synergies and consolidate the telecommunications market in Italy.
What companies are involved in the deal?
The companies involved are Poste Italiane, Telecom Italia, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, and Nexi.

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