Alessio Butti

Officina Stellare S.p.A has signed today a new contract with Leonardo for the development of an ultra-high resolution space optical system. The HIREOS (High Resolution Optics and Structure) project, which is in the frame of the Optical Technological Roadmap promoted and funded by the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), represents a significant step towards the technological autonomy of the Italian industry in the field of ultra-high resolution optical systems for Earth Observation. This new milestone attests to the technical and engineering expertise of Officina Stellare S.p.A in the strategic sector of space and scientific instrumentation for Earth Observation. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/es3zcaB

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#Leonardo has signed a new revolving credit facility with a pool of international and domestic banks. The ESG-linked Revolving Credit Facility signed is for €1.8 billion and has a duration of 5 years.  The new credit line replaces the existing ESG-linked Revolving Credit Facility, reducing the margin by 30% and extending the duration until 2030.  The economic conditions negotiated reflect the Group's strengthened creditworthiness, now recognised as solid Investment Grade by the three main Rating Agencies. In line with Leonardo's sustainability strategy and remuneration policy, the credit line integrates two targets related to the Group's direct and indirect CO2 emission reduction.  The selected ESG parameters allow the Revolving Credit Facility (‘RCF’) to be included within Leonardo's sustainable financing sources, which represent approximately two-thirds of the total available sources. Roberto Cingolani, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, stated, "In line with the Group's financial strategy, the new credit facility allows us to maintain a significant liquidity position while reducing costs. The credit rating upgrades achieved in 2025 supported our proposed terms in the RCF negotiation, which were widely accepted by the banks. Furthermore, the confirmation of the ESG content reaffirms our commitment to sustainability and our confidence in the strategy we are pursuing." The high number of counterparties, 26 banks, and the oversubscription of ca €5 billion confirm the success of the transaction, the banks’ support for Leonardo and their appreciation for the Group's Industrial Plan. https://lnkd.in/dt2SuJgZ #LDO_PR #LDO_IR

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UniTS hosts the second edition of the International Summer School "Sustainability and Digitalization in the Blue Economy", promoted within the framework of the iNEST - Ecosistema dell'Innovazione del Nord Est (funded by the #PNRR – #NextGenerationEU) and the Interreg Italy–Croatia MareSkill project. The initiative involves DEAMS - Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche, Aziendali, Matematiche e Statistiche "Bruno de Finetti", the Department of Engineering and Architecture (DIA), and the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Geosciences (MIGe), with the support of OGS – National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics and the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea. This international Summer School, held entirely in English, welcomes 28 Master's and PhD students from Iran, Croatia, Serbia, Pakistan, Ghana, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, Moldova, and Italy. The program provides a multidisciplinary education on sustainability and digitalization in the #BlueEconomy, with a special focus on port systems, shipbuilding, maritime transport, and marine resource management. The agenda includes lectures, workshops, group activities, and a series of company and technical visits to key sites such as the Port of Trieste, the Groupe Beneteau Italia, the FINCANTIERI SpA shipyard in Monfalcone, the water system in San Giovanni di Duino, and the wastewater treatment plant managed by AcegasApsAmga. These visits offer participants the opportunity to explore the technologies, processes, and sustainable strategies adopted by leading industrial and infrastructural hubs in the Blue Economy that represent international excellence. A concrete example of international cooperation, network strengthening, multidisciplinarity, and the connection between academia, industry, and institutions—key pillars of the iNEST project. 🔎 Read more here: u.garr.it/xgn2s

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Thrilled to see my perspective on emerging customer behavior making headlines on Italy's #1 business newspaper (Il Sole 24 Ore) Giampaolo Colletti and Fabio Grattagliano perfectly synthesized what I've been observing: the lines between gaming, commerce, and brand engagement are dissolving before our eyes. The article highlights three game-changing trends that every marketer should understand: ☝️ Virtual worlds as marketing frontiers: Platforms like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft aren't just games anymore, but act like immersive marketing ecosystems where brands can create authentic experiences that resonate with Gen Alpha and Gen Z. ✌️ The rise of new forms of "advergame": We're witnessing the emergence of advertising that doesn't interrupt the experience but enhances it. Brands are becoming part of the gameplay itself (aka creating value rather than disrupting it). 🫶 Community-driven commerce: These platforms are proving that the future of retail isn't selling products, it's building COMMUNITIES WHERE COMMERCE HAPPENS NATURALLY. What fascinates me most is how these gaming environments are teaching us new rules for customer engagement: 1. authenticity over promotion, 2. experience over transaction, 3. community over audience. The implications for traditional retail and marketing are profound and they apply beyond Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft. 😉 -gs

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Milbank advised Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. in connection with its US$1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of notes due 2030. The proceeds from the offering will be used for general funding purposes.   The Milbank team was led by European Leveraged Finance/Capital Markets partners Apostolos Gkoutzinis and Ana S. Grbec and associates Matteo Bonacina and Luca Mirabile.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3hEwbwf

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The Hera Group is one of the key participants at Euronext Sustainability Week 2025 (4–11 September), an event dedicated to sustainable finance featuring public debates and direct dialogue between companies and investors. Key highlights: 📌 Today in Milan, at the Investor Conference “Infrastructure, Energy & Defence”, Executive Chairman Cristian Fabbri and CEO Orazio Iacono are meeting leading Italian and international investors to present the Group’s strategy focused on sustainability, innovation and the energy transition. This morning, Executive Chairman Fabbri also spoke at the workshop “Energy mix, networks and infrastructure: security, resilience and innovation”, where he highlighted Hera Group’s role in developing smart, secure networks and emphasized the importance of innovation and investment in strengthening infrastructure resilience. With its strong local presence and close relationship with end consumers, the Group serves as a key enabler of the energy transition. 📌 Engagement with the financial community will continue on 10 September at the Sustainability Week Virtual Investor Conference, with the participation of Investor Relations Director Jens Klint Hansen. 👉 Discover the full programme: https://lnkd.in/dax-MbGT #EuronextSustainabilityWeek2025 #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

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