La Repubblica had reported on Friday that Atlantia was in informal talks with Italy that could result in fines and other commitments, but would stop short of the seizure of the toll-road concession held by Autostrade.
The tragedy could accelerate the family’s plan to have more financial investments and fewer industrial businesses to manage. Gilberto Benetton has indicated that in the future the holding company should operate more in the manner of a sovereign wealth fund.
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