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Finance and economyLeonardo and shareholders' meeting (2): filing notice
Notice of call and explanatory reports
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo, convened in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 in single call (see AVIONEWS), Leonardo hereby informs that are available to the public at the Company’s hea... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: call of the Shareholders’ Meeting in ordinary session
Approval of the 2025 Financial Statements, distribution of the dividend, new BoD
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, has resolved to call the Shareholders’ Meeting in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 in single call. ... more
DefenseLeonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group's Defence Business
Value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1.7 billion minus agreed contr... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
It is available at its head office and its website
According to applicable law and regulations, you are hereby notified that the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2025 also drafted pursuant to art. 154-ter of the TUF (“Integrated Report”, including the... more
AerospaceLeonardo's BoD (2): 2026-2030 industrial plan update
Presentation today in Rome at 11:00am CET - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves FY2025 results and 2026 guidance
Confirming the preliminary ones announced in February - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... more
Finance and economyLeonardo refinances a portion of its debt
New Term Loan ESG-linked signed for EUR 600 million, maturing in 2031
Leonardo has signed a new Term Loan ESG-linked with a pool of international and domestic banks. The Term Loan signed, for an amount of € 600 million, has a duration of 5 years. The repayment plan includes tw... more
Finance and economyLeonardo published the Board of Directors guidelines
Of the ideal size and makeup of the BoD for the next term
Leonardo's Board of Directors has approved its guidelines on the ideal size and makeup of the new Board. This decision follows the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code and the Board's own self-assessment. The... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD: 2025 preliminary results reviewed
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 12 - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... more
Civil aviationLeonardo reduces ESG risk
And it is upgraded by rating agency
Sustainalytics, a global ESG research and ratings agency, has improved Leonardo’s ESG Risk Rating, reducing it to 22/100 from 29/100 (on a scale from zero to 100, where zero represents the best score), p... more
Civil aviationLeonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation
The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2026
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Leonardo US Corporation, has signed an agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC), a US company specializing in developing, manufacturing and servicing... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: 2026 financial calendar
Five events in months of February, March, May, July and November
Leonardo informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2026 is as follows: Tuesday 24 February– Board of Directors: 2025 preliminary results;Wednesday 11 March – Board of Directors: Draf... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: MSCI upgrades ESG rating from BBB to A
The CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani's declaration
MSCI, a reference global provider of ESG ratings covering around 17,000 issuers worldwide, has upgraded Leonardo’s ESG rating from “BBB” to “A”. The improved rating reflects Leonardo’s continued commitment t... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: subscription to Avio’s capital increase completed
Operation completed
Leonardo announces that yesterday it has completed the monetization of its shareholding in Avio SpA, which now stands at 19.30%, down from the original 28.75%. This transaction is fully in line with the... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: statement on Alessandra Genco stepped down as CFO
As already communicated it in a press release last November 5
Following the press release issued on 5 November 2025 (see AVIONEWS), Leonardo announces in a statement that: "Alessandra Genco has stepped down as of yesterday from her role as Chief Financial Officer... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on purchase of Treasury Shares
Since the beginning of the program, industry has purchased a total of 600,000 ones - ATTACHMENT
As part of the share buyback program authorized by the Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting held on May 26, 2025 (with the start of the program announced on October 17, 2025), Leonardo hereby announces that, o... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved 9m2025 results
Orders €18,2 bn (+23,4%); Giuseppe Aurilio appointed new CFO - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2025 results
507 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... more
AerospaceLeonardo (2) announces the completion of process for placement of shares in AVIO
The company holds about 19% of the share capital of the other industry
Following what was previously announced yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo SpA has successfully completed the sale of approximately c. 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA equivalent to c. 9.4%... more
AerospaceLeonardo launches operation to sell 9,4% of AVIO shares
In the context of industry's capital increase
Leonardo announces the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding process addressed to institutional investors of about 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA (“Avio”), equivalent to around 9.4% of its share capital. The majo... more
AerospaceConfindustria on Leonardo-Thales-Airbus agreement: "strategic to strengthen the role of Europe and Italy"
The comment by the delegate for aerospace Giorgio Marsiaj following the signing of the MoU
"The agreement between Leonardo, Thales and Airbus represents a step of enormous strategic value for strengthening Europe’s position in space and for Italy, which will be able to assume a leading role i... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on Purchase of Treasury Shares
For a total consideration of € 25,013,193.26 - ATTACHMENT
As part of the share buyback program authorized by the Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting held on May 26, 2025 (with the start of the program announced on October 17, 2025, see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo h... more
AerospaceAvio pushes US expansion with 400 mln: Leonardo's withdrawal redefines the Italian Space sector
The ten-year plan financed by the mega capital increase focuses on solid‑propellant engines and a key role in the United States
The first partner (28,75%) withdraws from the launchers, concentrating on satellites with Airbus and Thales more
Finance and economySpace, Leonardo rallies at Piazza Affari: European satellite summit in sight with Thales and Airbus
The Group's stock gains over 3% driven by rumors about the "Bromo" agreement for a jv of €10 bn
The merger of space activities would create a colossus with governance 35-32,5-32,5% and Italian potential more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
Following the resolution adopted by the shareholders’ meeting held on 26 May 2025 and in the terms already disclosed
Leonardo also announces today, pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the S... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: renegotiated the ESG-linked credit line
High oversubscription, confirming market appreciation for the industry
For €1.8 billion and it has a duration of 5 years more
Civil aviationSuperJet International at the crossroads: the company's future in the hands of three European bids
Hopes rekindled after the State Property Office's refusal of the six-million Euro bridge loan
The fate of SuperJet International, the company responsible for the marketing, after-sales support and services, as well as the training, design and development of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft and... more
AerospaceAvio's stock market plunges as it awaits a decision on its capital increase
A possible 300 million Euro increase. But Leonardo might not participate
Shares of the Italian aerospace company Avio are plummeting on the stock market. Trading began yesterday afternoon following rumors of a possible capital increase of as much as 300 million Euro. However,... more
DefenseLeonardo (2) to acquire Iveco Defence
Enterprise value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for a total enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The transaction will be financed through available cash resources.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the 1H2025 results
Order Backlog came to € 45 billion - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved 2025 first half results.The highlights are: • Order Backlog came to € 45 b... more
Finance and economyLeonardo strengthens its cyber solution portfolio at international level
Towards the development of a “Made in Europe” Zero Trust ecosystem
Share of Finnish company SSH Communications Security Corporation to be acquired by the industry, valued at 20 million EUR more
Civil aviationBaykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace's business complexes
The Turkish industry has pledged to maintain current employment levels at the Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa sites
The transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies under extraordinary administration operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish aer... more
AerospaceLeonardo's shareholder meeting approves 2024 financial statements
Main economical results at end of December
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Leonardo SpA was held yesterday in Rome. It should be noted that, in line with the provisions of Art. 106 of Law Decree No. 18 of 17 March 2020, as converted, with... more
DefenseUSA. Department of State approves potential sale of helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Model AW-119Kx and related equipment for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars
The US Department of State has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes AW-119Kx helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated value of... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD (2): industrial plan update
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, unanimously approved the update of the Industrial Plan for the period 2025-2029. The company presents today to the financial c... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD: FY 2024 results and guidance 2025 approved
Orders € 20,9 bn - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2024 results. Results FY 2024New Orders increased to €20.9 b... more
AerospaceBoD of Leonardo approved the preliminary results 2024
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 11
The Board of Directors of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2024.Results above or in line with 2024 GuidanceNew Orders increased to €20.9 billion (+12.2% c... more
AerospaceLeonardo Board of Directors approves 9M 2024 results
Statements by CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2024 first nine months results.“The economic-financial performance o... more
AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
DefenseItaly will have a new tank
Rome-Berlin agreement on new generation land vehicles
Agreement between Italy and Germany for the development of new generation military land vehicles. The industrial and technological synergy between two of the main European companies involves the creation... more
AirlinesItaly. Olbia Airport: 350 hires in maintenance
New hope for technicians worldwide and ex-workers of Air Italy airline
Two technologically advanced hangars and 350 new hires. The aviation maintenance service at the Italian Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport, in Sardinia, restarts after a few years. This is thanks to the tender... more
AirlinesAircraft strike in Canada
Some flights scheduled for Friday 28 June 2024 are at risk
Some flights to Canada scheduled for tomorrow, June 28, 2024, and in the coming weeks are at risk. The reason is the strike of engineers and maintenance workers of the Canadian company WestJet Airlines,... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie: work drops on Boeing fuselages
Fim Cisl: "Possible 4-month redundancy fund and worker mobility until 2025"
Repercussions in Italy due to problems regarding the safety of planes made by the US Boeing Group. The slowdown in aircraft production imposed by the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: 11 reports of thefts at duty-free
The police forces also stopped eight NCCs and illegal taxi drivers
Eleven people reported and 4500 Euros of stolen goods recovered including cosmetics, perfumes and tobacco. It is the outcome of a series of checks recently conducted by Carabinieri, Italian police forces,... more
AirlinesParma Airport (Italy): Padilla Coleman new CEO
Dalla Rosa Prati (president): "We will have routes and services that aim for quality"
Quality services, not quantity. This is the objective of Guido Dalla Rosa Prati, confirmed as president of the board of directors of the manager of the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma in... more
Finance and economySix builders for the new NATO helicopters
The first phase comes to life with the assignment of the concept study
Six companies are vying for the creation of the new generation military helicopter which could be adopted as the standard aircraft for the member fleets of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).... more
AirlinesHelicopters: increasing use of leasing
It emerges from consultancy monitoring
The number of chartered helicopters will reach 15% of the total number of aircraft in flight in the world By 2030. In fact, operators in the sector are increasingly turning to leasing services to strengthen... more
DefenseTowards Fincantieri-Leonardo pact on submarines
Sale of the Wass company into which hundreds of millions of euros will be injected
The acquisition of the Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (Wass) company, the submarine division of the Italian Leonardo Group which will be acquired by the Italian maritime group Fincantieri, will be... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport is looking for check-in staff
Selection of professional figures and work expected to start at the end of May
A company specializing in airport handling services is looking for 40 check-in staff to work at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino airport. These professional figures are asked to assist passengers... more
AirlinesEU airports: no limits on liquids
In some airports, passengers will be able to carry up to two liters with them
After almost 20 years, the rule at airports that prevents passengers from carrying more than 100 milliliters of liquids in their hand luggage will be abolished in some European countries. The rule came... more