Milan , 28 November  2007 –  On the recommendation of the market supervisor (Consob), with reference to information appearing in today's newspapers, Sopaf declares that a member of the Group has shown interest in examining a possible offer for a 29% stake in IPI S.p.A..

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For further information:
Maria Antonietta Barelli
SOPAF S.p.A.
Tel: +39 (02) 72.14.24.29- 
cell: +39.335.620.0990
mail to: mabarelli@sopafgroup.it

Laura La Ferla
PMS – Financial and Corporate Communications
Tel: +39 02 48000250-
cell: +39 329 4705000
mail to: l.laferla@pmsgroup.it   

Andrea Faravelli
PMS – Financial and Corporate Communications
Tel: +39 02 48000250-
cell: +39 328 4909601
mail to: a.faravelli@pmsgroup.it