Italy: Competition and Market Authority investigation into Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato SpA's acquisition of 51% stake in PagoPA
Progress
Current status
in force
05 Aug 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Market Authority authorises sole control acquisition of PagoPA through 51% stake by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato with governance conditions
On 5 August 2026, the Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) authorised the acquisition of sole control of PagoPA SpA by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato SpA, which will hold a 51 % stake, with the remaining capital held by Poste Italiane S…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority