News: PIA Italy - Factors to watch on July 27

The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.

Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).

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	ECONOMY 

ISTAT releases July consumer and business confidence data (0800 GMT) and Q2 wage inflation data (0900 GMT).

DEBT Treasury sells 3.0-3.5 billion euros 3.80% BTP bonds due Aug. 1, 2028; 3.25-3.75 billion euros 4.35% BTP bonds due Nov. 1, 2033; 1.0-1.25 billion euros 2.50% BTP bonds due Dec. 1, 2032 and 1.0-1.25 billion euros CCTeu bonds due Oct. 15, 2028. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT.

COMPANIES STELLANTIS STLAM.MI The carmaker's CEO Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday a production target of one million vehicles in Italy it is discussing with Rome was well within reach, but it could not be a one-sided commitment and the government must support it.

The company's revenue and operating profit grew in the first half to beat estimates, with Tavares saying it would have to accelerate cost cutting to keep profitability strong in a more challenging pricing environment.

ENEL ENEI.MI Italy's biggest utility has agreed to sell 50% of its renewable business in Greece to Australia's Macquarie Asset management in a deal worth around 345 million euros ($382 million), the company said on Wednesday.

Enel on Wednesday also confirmed its targets for full-year core earnings and net income under new Chief Executive Flavio Cattaneo.

CAMPARI CPRI.MI The Italian drinks group posted on Wednesday a 14% rise in like-for-like revenues in the first half of this year and confirmed its margin target for 2023, but its shares retreated on disappointment over the figures.

NEXI NEXII.MI Italy's Treasury will chair at 1500 GMT on Thursday a meeting with banks, payment providers and retailers to sign off on a deal to soften fees on small digital transactions, sources said, after Italy's Antitrust body blessed the agreement last week.

The deal will allow Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to remove the threat of a windfall tax on proceeds from card payments worth up to 30 euros.

SAIPEM SPMI.MI The oil service company said on Wednesday its first-half net result swung to a profit of 40 million euros, from a loss of 130 million euros in the same period a year ago.

MONCLER MONC.MI Sales at the Italian luxury group rose 24% at constant exchange rates in the first half of the year, thanks to a strong rebound in Asia and solid growth in the EMEA region, the company said on Wednesday.

TOD'S TOD.MI The Italian leather goods group on Wednesday expressed confidence in its first-half profits as it reported a 23% yearly rise in revenues net of currency swings, driven by a strong performance its main market Greater China.

INWIT INWT.MI Italy's biggest telecoms tower firm reported on Wednesday 12.8% growth in second quarter total revenues.

FINCANTIERI FCT.MI The Italian shipbuilder posted a first-half net loss of 22 million euros ($24.35 million), much smaller than the loss of 234 million euros a year ago, helped by one-off items of 33 million euros, the group said on Wednesday.

EXPRIVIA XPR.MI Abaco3 said on Wednesday the government would not apply its special vetting rights, or "golden powers" over its bid to take over information technology group Exprivia.

IPO Italian steelmaker Feralpi Group is eying a listing in 2024 after slowing its initial public offering (IPO) plan due to market conditions, its CEO said on Wednesday.

STMICROELECTRONICS STMMI.MI Releases H1 results (before European markets opening), followed by conference call (0730 GMT).

SAIPEM SPMI.MI Conference call on H1 results (0830 GMT), followed by media briefing (1015 GMT).

MEDIOBANCA MDBI.MI Board meeting on FY results, followed by conference call (1300 GMT).

TERNA TRN.MI Releases H1 results, followed by conference call (1500 GMT).

AMPLIFON AMPF.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1300 GMT).

BREMBO BRBI.MI Extraordinary shareholders' meeting on transfer of legal headquarters to Amsterdam (0700 GMT); board meeting on H1 results (0730 GMT) followed by conference call (1230 GMT).

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA ZGN.N Releases H1 results (1000 GMT), followed by conference call (1130 GMT).

PRADA GROUP 1913.F Releases H1 results, followed by conference call (1215 GMT).

DIASORIN DIAS.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1300 GMT).

SNAM SRG.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1300 GMT).

PRYSMIAN PRY.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1400 GMT).

IREN IREE.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1400 GMT).

MAIRE TECNIMONT MTCM.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1530 GMT).

GEOX GEO.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1530 GMT).

PIRELLI & C PIRC.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call (1630 GMT).

PIAGGIO PIA.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call.

RAI WAY RWAY.MI Board meeting on H1 results, followed by conference call.

AZIMUT HOLDING AZMT.MI Board meeting on H1 results.

BANCA GENERALI BGN.MI Board meeting on H1 results.

WEBUILD WBD.MI Board meeting on H1 results.

AUTOSTRADE PER L'ITALIA Non-listed company holds board meeting on H1 results.

ARISTON GROUP ARIS.MI Extraordinary shareholders' meeting in Amsterdam (1000 GMT).

ENI ENI.MI Board meeting on H1 results, press release on July 28.

LOTTOMATICA LTMC.MI Board meeting on H1 results, press release on July 28.

DIARY Washington, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni starts her visit and meets U.S. President Joe Biden; ends on July 28.

Vatican, Pope Francis receives Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong (1300 GMT).

Rome, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti speaks before RAI Supervisory Committee on the future of the RAI's fee (0630 GMT).

Rome, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso convenes representatives from Italian automotive industry association ANFIA, ahead of the transition agreement between the government and Stellantis.

Rome, Steering Group meets on Italy's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) (1230 GMT).

Rome, Digital Payments Committee meets to ratify agreement on fee cuts in digital transactions up to 30.00 euros (1500 GMT).

Rome, ceremony to present postage stamp issue for Ukraine with Industry Minister Adolfo Urso, Industry Undersecretary Fausta Bergamotto (1200 GMT).

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