The consortium is comprised of long-term infrastructure investors Allianz Capital Partners on behalf of the Allianz Group (60 percent), EDF Invest (20 percent) and DIF (20 percent).

Autostrade per I'Italia is the largest toll motorway concession asset in Europe representing more than 50 percent of Italy's toll motorway network, stretching some 3,000 km across 16 Italian regions comprising 21 toll motorways, which cover essential transport links mainly in the northern part of Italy around the major economic urban areas as well as the two principal north-south routes, the A1 Milan-Naples and the A14 Bologna-Taranto.

Commenting on the closing of this deal, Christian Fingerle, Chief Investment Officer at Allianz Capital Partners, said: 'This investment matches our strategy to deliver long-term benefits to our customers at Allianz. In addition to this, Autostrade per I'Italia has delivered outstanding economic benefits in Italy. We now look forward to working with Atlantia and our consortium partners to facilitate the continued delivery of high-quality service for motorists and commuters.'

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