Poste Italiane

Report Publication Announcement • Dec 13, 2016

Informazione Regolamentata n. 1130-71-2016		Data/Ora Ricezione 13 Dicembre 2016 18:39:25	MTA
Societa'	:	POSTE ITALIANE
Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata	:	82807
Nome utilizzatore	:	POSTEN03 - Fabio Ciammaglichella
Tipologia	:	IRAG 09
Data/Ora Ricezione	:	13 Dicembre 2016 18:39:25
Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione presunta	:	13 Dicembre 2016 18:54:26
Oggetto	:	events	Poste Italiane: 2017 calendar of corporate
Testo del comunicato

Vedi allegato.

POSTE ITALIANE: 2017 CALENDAR OF CORPORATE EVENTS

Rome, 13 December 2016 – As a reference for the financial community, Poste Italiane S.p.A., in compliance with the provisions of Art. 2.6.2.c 1, letter b) of the Rules for the Markets organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., announces its financial calendar for 2017, indicating when the Group's accounts will be examined by the Board of Directors:

• 27 March 2017: consolidated financial statements of the Poste Italiane Group, Poste Italiane S.p.A. draft financial statements as at 31 December 2016 and proposed appropriation of profits;
• 10 May 2017: interim report on operations as at 31 March 2017;
• 2 August 2017: half-year financial report as at 30 June 2017;
• 9 November 2017: interim report on operations as at 30 September 2017.

On the occasion of the publication of the annual results for the year 2016, of the interim report on operations as at 31 March 2017, of the 2017 half-year financial report and of the interim report on operations as at 30 September 2017, ad-hoc conference calls to present the relevant Group's accounting data to financial analysts and institutional investors will be organized by the Company.

With particular reference to the interim reports on operations as at 31 March 2017 and 30 September 2017, in accordance with the developments of the relevant regulatory framework and in consideration of the stakeholders' requirements, Poste Italiane has decided to present its quarterly financial disclosure on a voluntary basis, by means of a brief report on its business performance focusing on significant information (mainly of an economic nature), in compliance with the provisions of Consob Resolution No. 19770 of 26 October 2016, which allows listed issuers whose member state of origin is Italy to periodically disclose financial information on a voluntary basis, in addition to annual and half-year financial statements.

More specifically, the information contained in the Group's quarterly financial reports will include the following:

• the structure of financial statements;
• selected economic details by operating sector with comments on the relative business performance;
• net financial position by operating sector.

In line with past practices, the quarterly financial report may contain, if necessary, further qualitative and quantitative information in order to better describe business developments.

The terms and procedures of the publication will be compatible and consistent with those of the past, within forty-five days from the end of the relevant quarter.

The Meeting called to resolve on the approval of Poste Italiane S.p.A.'s financial statements as at 31 December 2016 and on the appropriation of profits has been scheduled for 30 May 2017, in a single call.

As regards the dividends to be paid during 2017, the dividend for the year 2016 is forecast to be paid on 21 June 2017, with "ex-dividend" date coinciding with 19 June 2017 and record date (i.e. date of dividend payment eligibility) on 20 June 2017. During 2017 no interim dividend payment has been scheduled for dividends accrued during the same year.

Any changes to the above information will be promptly disclosed to the market.

For further information contact:

Poste Italiane SpA – Press Office Pierpaolo Cito Head of Press Office Tel. +39 0659589008 Mail citopier@posteitaliane.it

Poste Italiane SpA – Investor Relations Luca Torchia Head of Investor Relations Tel. +39 0659589421 Mail luca.torchia@posteitaliane.it