Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane to acquire Astaldi stake in Milan Metro line 5

Italian company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has agreed to purchase Astaldi’s investment in M5 SpA, concessionaire of Line 5 of the Milan Metro. Line 5 of the Milan Metro links Bignami Parco Nord station to San Siro Stadio station, along a route extending for about 13 kilometres, with 19 stations and a light transport system connected with Milan’s other underground lines. The transaction calls for the sale of a 36.7 per cent stake held by Astaldi in M5. Astaldi will remain a shareholder with a two pe
December 13, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Italian company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has agreed to purchase Astaldi’s investment in M5 SpA, concessionaire of Line 5 of the Milan Metro.

Line 5 of the Milan Metro links Bignami Parco Nord station to San Siro Stadio station, along a route extending for about 13 kilometres, with 19 stations and a light transport system connected with Milan’s other underground lines.

The transaction calls for the sale of a 36.7 per cent stake held by Astaldi in M5. Astaldi will remain a shareholder with a two per cent share in M5, ensuring support in developing the activities under its responsibility.

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