Merger of ABF Leasing S.p.A. into Sardaleasing S.p.A.

The Boards of Directors of Banca popolare dell’Emilia Romagna Soc. Coop., Parent Company of the BPER Group, and Banco di Sardegna S.p.A., part of the same group, have adopted a resolution to start the merger process of ABF Leasing S.p.A. into Sardaleasing S.p.A.

According to the 2012-2014 BPER Group’s Business Plan, the merger would enable the Group to further simplify its structure and maximize the operational and managerial efficiency in leasing sector, setting up a specialized hub dedicated to the entire BPER Group's distribution network.

Attached is the press release.