Ponte

Fineurop Soditic acted as financial adviser in the acquisition by Aletti Merchant of approximately a 21% stake in Ponte S.p.A. (ACC new holding) from Abn Amro which holds the remaining share capital. ACC (Appliances Components Companies), headquartered in Pordenone, is specialised in the production of electrical motors for "wet appliances" and compressors for household and commercial refrigerators. Following this transaction ACC's shareholders will be: Ponte S.p.A. (53% stake), Efibanca, Palladio Finanziaria, Dresdner and the Company's management.