Upon Consob request, Telecom Italia restates what it already clarified on April 5th 2013: only preliminary non binding contacts are taking place with Hutchison Whampoa Group, aimed at checking the feasibility of an integration process.
The topic will be discussed in the Board of Directors’ meeting convened on April 11th 2013; after the meeting information will be disseminated to the market as per the relevant rules.
Rome, 9 April 2013