Atlantia to acquire Abertis Infrastructure for EUR16bn.

Atlantia SPA announces the decision to launch a voluntary tender offer on the entire issued share capital of Abertis Infraestructuras SA, whose shares are admitted to trading in the Spanish stock exchange. The CEO of Atlantia, Mr Giovanni Castellucci, has issued the following statement with regard to the transaction: “Over the past weeks we have worked to design an offer that is friendly and attractive for all shareholders, stakeholders and the management of both companies. We believe we have achieved this goal. Should the offer be successful, the combined Group will result in a very strong cash flow generation capacity and ability to invest, which together with our unique geographic presence, will allow us to be the most suitable partner to address the needs of the relevant institutions and customers in our countries of operation. The transaction will create the global leader in transport infrastructure. I am confident that the strong and integrated management team, which results from the combination of Atlantia and Abertis’ unique capabilities, will allow us to benefit from the substantial opportunities created by this transaction."