Poste Italiane is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its listing on the stock exchange, which took place on 27 October 2015, following Europe’s largest initial public offering (IPO) that year. Over the past decade, the company has undergone a profound transformation and diversification of its business, aimed at creating value for shareholders and strengthening Poste Italiane’s role as a key national institution. The anniversary was celebrated today in Milan at the headquarters of Borsa Italiana. The event, hosted by Fabrizio Testa, CEO of Borsa Italiana, was attended by Federico Freni, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy; Silvia Maria Rovere, Chair of Poste Italiane; Matteo Del Fante, Chief Executive Officer of Poste Italiane; and Giuseppe Lasco, General Manager of Poste Italiane.
A Driver of Innovation
“In this decade, we have written an indelible page in Italy’s economic history and proved that a company with deep roots can also be a driver of innovation, growth, and sustainability for the country,” said Silvia Maria Rovere, Chair of Poste Italiane. “The stock market listing marked the beginning of a journey of transparency and constant dialogue with the market, fully consistent with our public service mission. Today, Poste Italiane stands as a solid, modern company with its eyes on the future – capable of generating both economic and social value, and reaffirming its role as a strategic infrastructure for Italy.”
Winning Strategies
“The tenth anniversary of our listing,” stated Matteo Del Fante, CEO of Poste Italiane, “marks the culmination of the transformation that has turned Poste Italiane into Italy’s leading platform company. We have focused on innovation and the implementation of sustainable business strategies that have proven successful, while preserving our identity as a socially oriented company deeply rooted in the community. The results are reflected in our share performance: every €100 invested ten years ago by shareholders who placed their trust in us has grown to €540 today, including dividends and share appreciation. This decade has seen an average annual increase of 15% in operating profit and 14% in dividends, alongside a prudent and responsible financial management. On this special occasion,” Del Fante concluded, “I would like to thank our 120,000 employees – their commitment and professionalism continue to be the foundation of our strong dividend history.”
Dedication and Expertise
“It is an honor to celebrate this anniversary at Borsa Italiana alongside Undersecretary Federico Freni,” said Giuseppe Lasco, General Manager of Poste Italiane. “Today’s milestone is a recognition of the dedication and expertise of all Poste employees, to whom I extend my personal thanks. Our success and stability stem from the union of tradition and innovation, within a model that combines local presence and community focus with the ability to meet the needs of citizens and businesses. We look to the years ahead with the same determination, fully aware that our strength lies in the continuous trust that millions of Italians place in us every day.”
Consistent Returns
Since its debut on the market with a capitalization of €8 billion, Poste Italiane has more than tripled its value to over €26 billion. Over this period, the company has distributed more than €7 billion in dividends, ensuring shareholders steady and growing returns – the result of a long-term strategic vision built on innovation, business diversification, and strong capital solidity.
Digital Transformation
Poste Italiane’s growth has been driven by an unprecedented digital transformation, which has established the company as Italy’s largest payment platform, with over 3 billion transactions per year, and the country’s leading card issuer, with more than 30 million cards in circulation. Poste Italiane has also consolidated its leadership in the insurance sector, with €165 billion in assets under management, and strengthened its role as a safe haven for savings, managing over €450 billion in assets guaranteed by the State. Under the leadership of Silvia Maria Rovere and Matteo Del Fante, the Group has achieved market leadership in logistics, delivering over 300 million parcels annually, and has expanded into strategic sectors such as energy and telecommunications, reinforcing its position as a key player in Italy’s economic and social landscape. Ten years after its listing, combining tradition and modernity, local roots and global vision, Poste Italiane has successfully aligned financial growth objectives with its mission to support Italy’s economic development, social cohesion, and digital transformation.
