Astaldi in negotiations with potential new partners

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An Astaldi-led consortium constructed the driverless underground Line C of the Rome metro. Photo: Astaldi.
An Astaldi-led consortium constructed the driverless underground Line C of the Rome metro. Photo: Astaldi.
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Rail construction company Astaldi has announced that it is in “advanced negotiations” with potential new partners.

A spokesperson for the Italian firm said that the public statement follows a request from Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) – the authority responsible for regulating the Italian financial market.


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The full statement, which was released on May 9, reads: “As per CONSOB’s request and in relation to press reports, Astaldi confirms to be in advanced negotiations with new potential partners – also interested in creating industrial synergies – with regards to the company’s capital and financial strengthening plan.

“The comprehensive agreements with the new potential partners will be examined by a company board meeting which will take place in the next days.

“Astaldi SpA will provide extensive information to the market after the board meeting’s decisions.”


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