Milan, 16 September 2008 – With reference to the recent events in relation to Lehman Brothers, Sopaf renders notice that is has no exposure to such investment bank.

 
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For further information

Marco Stella       
Alberto Ciaperoni      
Sopaf S.p.A.       
Tel: 02 72.14.24.24      
e-mail: investor.relations@sopafgroup.it     

Laura La Ferla 
PMS- Resp. Sede Milano
Tel: +39 02 48000250
mob. +39 329 4705000
e-mail: l.laferla@pmsgroup.it