공시 • May 08
Wyser-Pratte Demands Independent Investigation into Leonardo SpA AGM Vote On May 7, 2026, Wyser-Pratte Management Co., Inc. demanded an independent investigation into Leonardo SpA Annual General Meeting vote, stating the shareholder meeting was conducted under restrictive and antidemocratic terms with no opportunity to speak, ask questions, or engage, capped at approximately 60 minutes and conducted through a company-designated proxyholder. In addition, Wyser-Pratte stated that while a Webex link for remote access failed at the exact moment the meeting was called to order, and the government slate prevailed by the narrowest of margins at 50.097% versus 49.481%, raising questions and demanding scrutiny, despite ISS and Glass Lewis recommending a vote against the government slate and in favor of the dissident slate submitted by Assogestioni, as a government controlling just 30.2% of share capital secured a majority, sending the wrong signal to global investors, as rules are bent, meetings are closed, shareholders are silenced, and votes are certified under conditions that invite no scrutiny, even as Leonardo reports strong performance including €23.8 billion orders, €19.5 billion revenues, and 91.75% total shareholder return. Reported Earnings • May 06
First quarter 2026 earnings released First quarter 2026 results: EPS: €0.28. Revenue: €4.45b (up 6.9% from 1Q 2025). Net income: €162.0m (down 57% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 9.1% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 21% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Germany. 공시 • Apr 25
Wyser-Pratte Management Urges Leonardo Shareholders to Vote No on CEO Cingolani's Replace Proposal On April 24, 2026, Wyser-Pratte Management Co., Inc., announced its alarm and disappointment regarding the Italian government's the Ministry of Economy and Finance recent interference in Leonardo S.p.A.'s management, specifically the replacement of CEO Roberto Cingolani. In addition, Wyser-Pratte, together with other minority shareholders, urged all Company shareholders to vote no on proposal, the ousting of CEO Roberto Cingolani, at the annual general meeting on May 7, 2026, citing that the government's actions undermine confidence in the Company's governance and put at risk the significant value created under Cingolani's leadership. Further, Wyser-Pratte Management highlighted that since Cingolani's appointment, Company's share price rose by more than 430%, headcount increased by nearly 9,200, and earnings and revenue compounded annually at approximately 10%, with meaningful acceleration in free cash flow and reduced Net Debt/EBITDA ratio. Furthermore, Wyser-Pratte warned that further government interference could damage shareholder value and stated its intention to pursue all available legal remedies, including litigation, to protect the rights of the company's owners if necessary. 공시 • Mar 30
Leonardo S.p.a., Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2026 Leonardo S.p.a., Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2026, at 10:30 W. Europe Standard Time. Location: piazza monte grappa 4, roma Italy Board Change • Mar 19
High number of new directors There are 9 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Marcello Sala was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 공시 • Mar 19
Leonardo S.p.a. (BIT:LDO) completed the acquisition of ASTRA Veicoli Industriali S.p.A and Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A. from Iveco Group N.V. (BIT:IVG) for €1.6 billion. Leonardo S.p.a. (BIT:LDO) agreed to acquire ASTRA Veicoli Industriali S.p.A and Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A. from Iveco Group N.V. (BIT:IVG) for an enterprise value at €1.7 billion on July 30, 2025. On completion, Iveco Group intends to distribute the net proceeds of the transaction, subject to closing adjustments, to shareholders via an extraordinary dividend. The transaction will be financed through available cash resources.
For the period ending December 31, 2024, ASTRA Veicoli Industriali S.p.A/Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A. reported total revenue of €1.13 billion and EBIT of €108 million.
The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to anti-trust approval, regulatory approvals and carve-out completion. On completion, Iveco Group intends to distribute the net proceeds of the transaction, subject to closing adjustments, to shareholders via an extraordinary dividend. As of March 17, 2026, all conditions for closing sale of its defense business have been met. The transaction, which is expected to be finalized in the coming days, is a condition, inter alia, for the completion of the voluntary tender offer by Tata Motors Limited for all issued common shares of Iveco Group (after the separation of its Defence Business), as announced on July 30, 2025.
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, Italian Branch acted as financial advisor for Iveco Group N.V. Freshfields LLP acted as legal advisor for Iveco Group N.V. Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc acted as financial advisor for Leonardo S.p.a. Bonelli Erede Pappalardo Studio Legale acted as legal advisor for Leonardo S.p.a.
Leonardo S.p.a. (BIT:LDO) completed the acquisition of ASTRA Veicoli Industriali S.p.A and Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A. from Iveco Group N.V. (BIT:IVG) for €1.6 billion on March 18, 2026. According to plan, the net proceeds of the sale will be distributed to the Company’s shareholders through an extraordinary interim dividend. Based on the sale price, the expected closing adjustments and the separation costs borne for the carve out of the Defence Business, such extraordinary dividend (initially assumed at €5.5-6.0 per share) is presently estimated to end at €5.7-5.8 per issued and outstanding common share. In due course, the exact amount to be distributed will be determined by the Board of Directors. It is currently anticipated that payment will take place in April, with ex-dividend date on 20th April as per the Italian Stock Exchange calendar. 
