Italy's Prodi discloses details about talks with Telecom Italia

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Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy has disclosed talks with Telecom Italia S.p.A. of Italy Chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera. The move is unusual, however it is an attempt to prevent the spin off of the cell phone unit and ensure the security of the Italian government. Telecom Italia S.p.A. is valued at greater than 40 billion Euros (approximately $50 billion).

Government expenditures, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Economic policy, Communications industry, Telecom Italia S.p.A., Prodi, Romano, TI

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Vespa's builder scoots back to profitability

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Piaggio e Compagnia S.p.A. of Italy is a successful financial turnaround of Chief Executive Roberto Colannino, an Italian industrialist. The motorcycle manufacturer is planning to open new factories in China and a stock market listing this year. Piaggio is the maker of the famous Vespa scooter.

Financial management, Finance, Company financing, Company overview

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Piaggio focuses on long term with merger

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The acquisition of financially stressed Aprilia S.p.A. by successful scooter maker Piaggio e Compagnia S.p.A. is discussed. Piaggio's goals for turning around the ailing motorcycle company and its plans for expansion into the Chinese market are also outlined.

China, Strategy & planning, Acquisitions & mergers, Foreign operations, Sales, profits & dividends, Joint ventures, Securities issued, listed, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Transportation equipment industry, Securities, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company securities, Company joint venture, Aprilia S.p.A., Aims and objectives

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