Significant events for the 2019 financial year

Acea and the companies Alma C.I.S. Srl and Mediterranea Energia Soc. Cons.a.r.l., having obtained approval from the Municipality of Pescara, on 18 March 2019, completed Acea's acquisition of 51% of the share capital of the company Pescara Distribuzione Gas Srl, a business engaged in the distribution of methane gas in the Municipality of Pescara.

It should also be noted that on 25 June 2019 with start date of 4 July 2019 Acea set up Acea Innovation Srl, which has the objective of researching innovations and start-ups to start experimental projects in order to apply innovative ideas to real cases, together with Group companies, as well as some collaborative initiatives in funded projects.

Finally, it should be noted that on 17 October the Lazio Regional Administrative Court definitively ruled on the appeal filed by Acea concerning the fine of € 16.2 million imposed for anti-competitive conduct in the electricity sales market, thereby completely annulling the penalty measure.