Poste-Tim: Investment, Iliad Merger, Vivendi Move
- The public group now holds 24.8% of Telecom Italia (TIM), bringing the telecommunications company back under Italian control as the French group Vivendi exits.
- Telecom Italia (TIM) is once again under Italian control.
- Vivendi is preparing to conclude its decade-long involvement in Italian telecommunications.
Telecom Italia Returns Under Italian Control as Poste Italiane Increases Stake
Table of Contents
- Telecom Italia Returns Under Italian Control as Poste Italiane Increases Stake
- Telecom Italia Returns Under Italian Control: A Q&A
- Key Questions About the TIM Deal
- Why is Poste Italiane Increasing Its Stake in TIM?
- What is the Financial Aspect of Poste Italiane’s Investment in TIM?
- Who is Leading Poste Italiane?
- What Does This Mean for Vivendi?
- Will There be Collaboration Between Poste Italiane and TIM?
- What are the Strategic Benefits of the Investment?
- Cloud Computing Collaboration
- Summary Table: Key Investment Details
- Key Questions About the TIM Deal
The public group now holds 24.8% of Telecom Italia (TIM), bringing the
telecommunications company back under Italian control as the French group
Vivendi exits.
March 30,2025
Telecom Italia (TIM) is once again under Italian control. Poste Italiane
has increased it’s stake in TIM to 24.81%, acquiring a 15% share from the
French group Vivendi for €684 million. Just over a month after its
initial investment, the postal group, 65% government-controlled, has
become the largest shareholder in the telecommunications company. This
gives them significant influence over industrial strategies and management
structures.
Vivendi’s Exit
Vivendi is preparing to conclude its decade-long involvement in Italian
telecommunications. Their tenure was marked by conflicts with other
shareholders and TIM’s management. The French group retains a small share
of 2.5%, which is expected to be sold on the market soon.
the Investment
Poste Italiane’s total investment in TIM, including the initial stake and
subsequent increases, amounts to approximately €850 million.this was
financed partly through available funds and partly by transferring 3.8% of
Nexi to CDP.The group, led by Matteo del Fante, emphasized the
“strategic nature” of this investment. The primary goal is to foster
collaboration between the two companies.
Poste italiane is nearing an agreement with TIM to migrate Poste Mobile and
its five million telephony customers to TIM’s network infrastructure,
replacing the current supplier, Vodafone. Further synergies are being
explored in financial,payment,insurance services,media content,and
energy. Collaboration is also planned in cloud computing, where TIM is a
major supplier and spends around €800 million annually as a leading user
in the country.
Telecom Italia Returns Under Italian Control: A Q&A
Introduction
Telecom Italia (TIM) has returned to italian control, with Poste Italiane increasing its stake in the company. This article answers key questions about this important development.
Key Questions About the TIM Deal
Why is Poste Italiane Increasing Its Stake in TIM?
Poste Italiane, a 65% government-controlled postal group, increased its stake in TIM to 24.8% to become the largest shareholder and bring the telecommunications company back under Italian control.This allows Poste Italiane significant influence over TIM’s industrial strategies.
What is the Financial Aspect of Poste Italiane’s Investment in TIM?
Investment Amount: Poste Italiane has invested approximately €850 million in TIM.
Financing: The investment was financed using existing funds and by transferring 3.8% of Nexi to CDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti).
Who is Leading Poste Italiane?
The group is led by Matteo del Fante.
What Does This Mean for Vivendi?
Vivendi, the French group, is preparing to conclude its involvement in Italian telecommunications. They are selling their shares and will no longer the main investor in TIM
current Stake: Vivendi currently retains a small share of 2.5% in TIM.
Will There be Collaboration Between Poste Italiane and TIM?
yes, the primary goal of the investment is to foster collaboration between the two companies.Specifically:
Poste Italiane is nearing an agreement with TIM to move Poste Mobile and its five million telephony customers to TIM’s network infrastructure,replacing Vodafone.
Synergies are being explored in financial, payment, insurance services, and media.
Collaboration is planned in cloud computing.
What are the Strategic Benefits of the Investment?
The investment is being regarded “strategic” by the leadership of Poste Italiane.
* The primary goal is to foster collaboration between the two companies.
Cloud Computing Collaboration
TIM is a major supplier in cloud computing in Italy, spending around €800 million annually as a leading user in the country.
Summary Table: Key Investment Details
| Feature | Details |
| :—————————- | :————————————————————————- |
| Poste Italiane Stake | 24.8% |
| Stake acquired from | Vivendi |
| Investment Amount | Approximately €850 million |
| Financing | Funds and transfer of 3.8% of Nexi to CDP |
| Strategic Goal | Foster collaboration between poste Italiane and TIM |
| Vivendi’s Remaining Stake | 2.5% expected to be sold |