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July 13, 2020 "The new proposal stems from a discussion that lasted almost a year in which we listened carefully to the needs of the executive. We are committed to allocating 3.4 billion divided between reconstruction costs, modular reduction of tolls and further maintenance of infrastructure , all elements against us ". Roberto Tomasi, CEO of Aspi, says it in an interview with 'Repubblica', illustrating, together with the CEO of Atlantia, the details of the latest proposal to the government. 

"With the new tariff system defined by the Transport Authority - explains Carlo Bertazzo - the investments made are remunerated, the tolls will no longer go up compared to inflation. On 14, 5 billion investments we have accepted a rate of return of the capital of 7.09% pre-tax also on complex works such as the gutter of Genoa and the node of Bologna ". 

Atlantia has no intention of exiting Aspi
"Atlantia has no intention of exiting Aspi, has recognized the errors and now wants to have the pride and patience to make up for it, even with other partners". So Bertazzi and Tomasi replying to the journalist asking if Atlantia was available to sell the entire Aspi package equal to 88% of the capital. "In order to reach an agreement and unblock this situation, Atlantia is willing to give up part of its option rights in the presence of a capital increase", explain the two to

"Already since February 6th, we have opened the possibility of diluting ourselves in favor of third party shareholders, below 51% but at market conditions and with respect for the minority shareholders Allianz and Silkroad ", they comment. As far as governance is concerned "we are open to sharing governance with any new public and private shareholders, as is the case in other international companies. On the other hand, the path so far has already been shared. But we would be willing to share governance even in the case that the state, together with other relevant investors, wants to enter with a small share without having to face large disbursements of money. This solution would be optimal for the public interest ", add Tomasi and Bertazzo.

Conte: "From Benetton teasing Italians"
"The Benettons have not yet understood that this government will not accept to sacrifice the public good on the altar of their private interests". In an interview with the press, Giuseppe Conte said that tomorrow, in the CDM, he will decide on the revocation of the motorway concessions: the Benettons "have benefited from unreasonably favorable conditions for them: this may be enough. I will bring the question of revocation to the Council of Ministers and we will decide collectively, but we are not available to grant further benefits. "

Then on the Fact, the interviewee adds: "If I have to express a personal evaluation, in light of all that has happened, it would be really paradoxical if the State entered into society with the Benettons. Not for personal matters, which do not exist, but for serious responsibilities accumulated by the management chosen and supported by the Benettons over the years until the collapse of Morandi and even after ". "The Benettons - says Conte - do not make fun of the Prime Minister and the ministers, but the families of the victims of the Morandi bridge and all the Italians".

Marcucci: "Company proposal is a step forward"
Meanwhile, the majority remains split on the Autostrade issue. "It seems to me that the latest proposal filed by Aspi is an undoubted step forward. If it will be further filed, the Government will say by Tuesday. I will limit myself to one observation: the decision must be consistent with the public interest, and not oriented by prejudices in one direction or the other, "says the leader of the Democratic Party in the Senate in an interview with QN.

Cancelleri: "Revocation of concession or out of Benetton by Aspi"
While Giancarlo Cancelleri, deputy minister of Infrastructure, from the pages of Il Corriere della Sera attacks. "The revocation of the concession, or the exit of the Benetton family from the Autostrade company. For the 5 Star Movement, these are the options. I hope they will also be for the government". 

Renzi: "Populists ask for revocation, but solution is Cdp intervention"
"Populists have been asking for the revocation of the concession for two years. Easy to say, difficult to do. Because if you revoke without a title, you give a gift to individuals, Benettons, members and open a billionaire litigation that creates uncertainty, blocking construction sites, layoffs. This is the truth "presses in turn the leader of Italia Viva, Matteo Renzi who explains:" The road is another. If the state wants to return to ownership, the only possibility is an operation on Atlantia with a capital increase and Cdp intervention. Transparent operation, listed company, global industrial project. There are no serious and credible alternatives.