Italy: Competition and Market Authority authorises sole control acquisition of PagoPA through 51% stake by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato with governance conditions

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2026-08-05
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On 5 August 2026, the Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) authorised the acquisition of sole co…