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Italy Clears Poste’s Bid to Become Top Shareholder in TIM

By  |  July 31, 2025

Italy’s antitrust regulator has granted unconditional approval to Poste Italiane’s planned acquisition of an additional 15% stake in Telecom Italia (TIM), according to Reuters, allowing the state-controlled postal group to become the telecom company’s largest single shareholder.

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    With this acquisition, Poste Italiane now holds a 24.8% share in TIM, overtaking other stakeholders and cementing its position as a key player in the Italian telecommunications sector, per Reuters.

    The green light from the Italian competition authority came after a review of the transaction, which was submitted in May. The regulator concluded its assessment without requiring any concessions or remedies from the involved parties, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

    Neither TIM, Poste Italiane, nor the antitrust agency offered public comments on the matter.

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    Poste Italiane, traditionally known for its mail and parcel services, has diversified significantly in recent years. The company now operates across a range of sectors, including financial services, energy, payments, and broadband—areas that strategically align with its growing stake in Italy’s telecom infrastructure.
    Source: Reuters