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	Finmeccanica - Integrated Systems
		Finmeccanica solutions for homeland security are organized around four pillars and rest upon a solid network-centric communications infrastructure that allows supevisory and co-ordination activity and distribution of services and information associated to the different levels.
		Finmeccanica offers coastal states integrated and flexible solutions to protect national maritime interests and natural resources in exclusive economic zones, that extend up to 200 nautical miles from their coasts.
		Finmeccanica solutions are built around a solid net-centric infrastructure to bring together the best telecommunications networking and command and control modules to connect and enable the systems, subsystems, equipment and platforms that complete systems for EEZ protection.
	www.finmeccanica.it /Holding/EN/Business/Sistemi_Integrati/index.sdo (1188 words)

	Finmeccanica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Per il 2007 Finmeccanica prevede di realizzare ricavi tra i 13,1 e i 13,7 miliardi di euro, mentre per il 2008 dovrebbero attestarsi tra i 14 e i 14,7 miliardi.
		Finmeccanica porta a casa un altro contratto da 20 milioni di euro per la fornitura di sistemi di sorveglianza aerea delle coste australiane.
		Finmeccanica guadagna intorno a mezzogiorno l'1,89%, attestandosi a quota 21 euro.
	www.finanzablog.it /categoria/finmeccanica (1391 words)

	Philadelphia Business Journal: Finmeccanica SpA company profile
		About Finmeccanica S.p.A. When the big boys of defense need equipment or supplies, Finmeccancia is ready.
		Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, Finmeccanica S.p.A. (Italian: FNC) is the largest aerospace and defense contractor in Italy.
		Finmeccanica increased its holding of Datamat shares to 84.801% of the company's stock, acquiring a further approximately 43% of the company's stock for almost A88.6million.
	philadelphia.bizjournals.com /philadelphia/gen/Finmeccanica_SpA_E24B5B7FFFDF4564896AD176405DC32D.html (346 words)

	DefenseNews.com - Finmeccanica, L-3 Ramp Up Partnership - 12/05/05 13:09
		Finmeccanica sources have said Alenia may have lost a patrol aircraft bid to Bombardier in Sweden because Bombardier boasted an L-3 mission system aboard its Dash 8 aircraft.
		Finmeccanica is pitching the ATR 42 maritime patrol aircraft to India and the ATR 72 anti-sub aircraft to the United Arab Emirates.
		Finmeccanica is still pitching its AgustaWestland US101 helicopter to the U.S. Air Force in partnership with Lockheed Martin, the same teaming that successfully pitched the platform in the VXX contest to supply the next U.S. presidential helicopter.
	www.defensenews.com /story.php?F=1380279&C=america (893 words)

	Alcatel, Finmeccanica To Merge Space Divisions
		Finmeccanica spokesman Marco Valerio Bonelli said June 11 that Finmeccanica Chairman Pier Francesco Guarguaglini has indicated that a draft memorandum of understanding with Alcatel has been completed, but would need to be approved by Finmeccanica’s board of directors before being signed.
		Finmeccanica reported 2003 space-related revenues of 767 million euros ($942.4 million) in 2003, and said the division had a positive pretax profit margin of 1.8 percent, compared to a loss in 2002.
		Finmeccanica Chief Executive Roberto Testore told investors in May that the company’s space business had been streamlined enough that, with a slight uptick in business now seen from the Italian government, the company is ready for a merger.
	www.space.com /spacenews/archive04/mergearch_062104.html (662 words)

	Slimmer Finmeccanica to focus on aerospace defence-19/07/2004-Flight Daily News
		Finmeccanica is devising a plan to shed non-core activities worth a further €2.3 billion ($1.86 billion) as it streamlines its activities to aerospace and defence.
		Finmeccanica chief executive Roberto Testore says the company is embarking on an ambitious strategy of global consolidation in an attempt to grow its aerospace, defence and security revenues from €6.2 billion last year to €10 billion by 2006.
		Finmeccanica, in which the Italian government now only owns a one-third stake, had an "insignificant" debt to equity ratio of around 8% prior to its acquisition drive, says Testore, and the aim is not to increase that ratio above 40%.
	www.flightglobal.com /articles/2004/07/19/186175/slimmer-finmeccanica-to-focus-on-aerospace-defence.html (465 words)

	Finmeccanica
		Finmeccanica’s decision to launch a strategy of aggressive growth in a crucial market segment like government electronics, and at the same time consolidate its presence in the most important European market in the sector, has enabled the group to become one of the leading players in the aerospace and defense industry.
		Finmeccanica (Milano: SIFI.MI; FNC.IM) and Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA), today announced the signature of a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities and form alliances in the space sector through the creation of two sister companies, to which both partners will contribute their respective satellite industrial and service activities.
		Finmeccanica intends to strengthen its industrial positioning by pursuing its growth strategy in the Aerospace and Defence sectors in line with its stated strategic objectives.
	www.finmec.com /rsspress.asp (16892 words)

	Finmeccanica (defense procurement, defence acquisition, military purchasing) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Finmeccanica subsidiary AgustaWestland recently received a GBP 1 billion (about $1.9 billion at 02/07 rates) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 70 Future Lynx helicopters.
		In September 2001, the NH90 was chosen as the common helicopter for the Nordic Standard Helicopter Programme, serving the navies of Norway, Sweden and Finland.
		Finmeccanica subsidiary Selex Sistemi Integrati has signed a EUR 20 million (currently about $26 million) contract with the Yemenite Coast Guard for the supply of its Vessel Traffic System (VTS).
	www.defenseindustrydaily.com /finmeccanica (2194 words)

	Finmeccanica posts 59 pct profit drop - Boston.com
		Italian aerospace and defense company Finmeccanica SpA Tuesday said its third-quarter net profit dropped 59 percent due to higher financial charges compared to the same period last year.
		ROME --Italian aerospace and defense company Finmeccanica SpA Tuesday said its third-quarter net profit dropped 59 percent due to higher financial charges compared to the same period last year.
		Finmeccanica's net profit for the nine months more than tripled to euro612 million (US$786 million) from euro180 million the year before, primarily due to the public listing of 60 percent of railway technology unit Ansaldo STS last March, the company said.
	www.boston.com /news/world/europe/articles/2006/11/14/finmeccanica_posts_59_pct_profit_drop (316 words)

	Forecast International
		This point is also illustrated by Finmeccanica's control of a joint avionics venture with BAE Systems, formed under the auspices of the new EuroSystems.
		Finmeccanica officials feel that this level of sales is necessary in order to maintain competitiveness against rivals such as EADS.
		Finmeccanica's willingness to deal, as exemplified in its protean agreements with BAE Systems and Alcatel, along with its newly bulked-up operations, is expected to make it an attractive partner in the current defense environment.
	www.forecastinternational.com /abstract.cfm?recno=113464 (570 words)

	Alcatel and Finmeccanica creating the new European space industry leader
		About Finmeccanica, S.p.A. Finmeccanica is Italy's leading high-tech company, operating in the design and manufacture of helicopters, civil and military aircraft, aerostructures, space satellites and infrastructure, satellite services, command and control systems, defence electronics and systems, communications, security and IT.
		Finmeccanica participates in some of the largest international programmes in the sector through well-established alliances with European and American partners.
		Finmeccanica also boasts significant manufacturing assets and skills in the transport and energy sectors.
	www.home.alcatel.com /vpr/vpr.nsf/DateKey/28012005uk (515 words)

	Finmeccanica Board : Company To Be Privatized By June 30, 2000
		The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica met today to examine the plan of re-capitalisation and privatisation of Finmeccanica that IRI, following the indications received by the Italian Government, is committed to complete by 30 June of next year.
		The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica and MEI, supported by their respective advisors, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch, on the basis of an exchange ratio of 1,37 between the relative economic values of MEI and Finmeccanica, have determined the merger exchange ratio of n.
		MEI's activity will be attributed to the Finmeccanica financial statements as of 1 January 1999, and therefore its results for the current year will be included in the overall results of Finmeccanica 1999.
	www.defense-aerospace.com /produit/882_us.html (1049 words)

	Finmeccanica, Russian Railways sign deal - Boston.com
		Italian defense company Finmeccanica SpA said Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned JSC Russian Railways for the creation of a high-speed rail link between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
		Finmeccanica and Ferrovie dello Stato did not provide any financial details nor did the company say when construction would begin.
		Finmeccanica said in October it had signed an agreement with JSC Russian Railways to work together on the production, technical assistance, and marketing of rolling-stock and rail infrastructure in Russia.
	www.boston.com /news/world/europe/articles/2007/02/09/finmeccanica_russian_railways_sign_deal (241 words)

	Finmeccanica's ambitions take flight \| \| Guardian Unlimited Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Finmeccanica, the Italian aerospace and defence firm that nearly collapsed in the 1990s, is flexing its muscles to take on BAE Systems, its bigger British rival, on its home turf and in its target US market, by far the world's most lucrative.
		Mr Pertica said Finmeccanica, which expects to increase its order book from €11bn last year to €16bn by 2008, was keen to forge partnerships or secure mergers in France, where as many as six defence firms are active.
		Finmeccanica wants to become the main European maker of the Joint Strike Fighter, or F-35, a $400bn scheme for a new combat jet for the US armed forces led by Lockheed Martin and in which BAE has a big stake.
	business.guardian.co.uk /story/0,16781,1643426,00.html (907 words)

	Roevin Translation Services Provides Interpreters for Finmeccanica's 2006 Convention
		Roevin's Birmingham office managed this project on behalf of Finmeccanica and provided all the equipment, headsets and booths required for the convention, as well as two Italian/English interpreters.
		Finmeccanica is the main Italian industrial group operating globally in the aerospace, defence and security sectors.
		The Finmeccanica Group is based in Italy and has an extensive industrial base in the UK as well as important production facilities in the rest of Europe and the USA.
	www.prweb.com /releases/2007/2/prweb505541.htm (491 words)

	BAE Systems and Finmeccanica move to establish a major European Partnership - Armed Forces - Defence Suppliers Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		BAE SYSTEMS plc and Finmeccanica Spa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a partnership, Eurosystems, bringing together their European defence electronic systems activities.
		Finmeccanica's aerospace and defence activities account for around 70% of consolidated sales, and employ more than 32,000 staff.
		Finmeccanica also ranks as Italian number one in research and development: the group invests around EUR 1 billion a year (or 13% of its value of production) in advanced technology, notably dual technologies.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /releases/raq40a0b05c1d456 (661 words)

	Finmeccanica Inc. News: November 2005
		Finmeccanica projects year-on-year revenue growth of over 20% in 2005, taking EBIT to around EUR 700 million.
		AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, with primary operations in Italy, United Kingdom and USA, is a commercial enterprise offering an unrivaled range of products designed to satisfy the most diverse requirements of civil and military customers.
		Finmeccanica Inc. is the U.S. part of a family of aerospace, defense, transportation and energy companies worldwide.
	finmeccanicainc.typepad.com /finmeccanica_inc_news/2005/11/index.html (7475 words)

	Finmeccanica - Home
		Alenia Aeronautica, prime partner del programma 787, ha un ruolo chiave nello sviluppo di questo velivolo che si annuncia come un nuovo best seller tra gli aerei da trasporto commerciale, realizzando il 14% della sua struttura.
		La sera di lunedì 16 luglio, Finmeccanica è stata fiera di confermare il proprio sostegno alle cause sociali e all'arte in un evento che ha messo in evidenza il consolidamento del gruppo nel Regno Unito, il secondo mercato nazionale del Gruppo.
		FS E FINMECCANICA PREQUALIFICATE PER LA LINEA AV JEDDAH-MECCA-MEDINA IN ARABIA SAUDITA
	www.finmeccanica.it /Holding/IT/index.sdo (160 words)

	Finmeccanica Inc. Podcasts Podcasts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Ansaldo Fuel Cells, a Finmeccanica company, is producing a highly innovative fuel cell design with both military, civil and civi...
		Finmeccanica's Chairman and CEO Piero Francesco Guarguaglini is named "Person of the Year" by Aviation Week and Space Technology." Dr. Guarguaglini is the first person in the 89 year history of Aviation Week selected for this special honor.
		Finmeccanica Inc. podcast presents technology and products for defense, aerospace, homeland security and transportation in broadcasts that provide an in depth look at products developed by one of the world's leading high technology companies.
	www.podcastdirectory.com /podcasts/4919 (1022 words)

	Bloomberg.com: Japan
		Finmeccanica is expanding its activity outside of Italy by bidding for contracts and looking for partnerships.
		Zappa said Finmeccanica is investing in Japan as the country's research expenditure is one of the highest in the world.
		Finmeccanica said in September that first-half profit rose 62 percent as the company delivered more helicopters in the U.K. and as its Alenia aircraft parts unit benefited from demand for new airliners.
	www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=ao_0rBBBQW38&refer=japan (369 words)

	Marconi Sells Its Strategic Communications Business to Finmeccanica For 387 Million Pounds
		Finmeccanica will be an excellent home for the business, its customers, management and employees." Strategic Communications designs, manufactures and supplies communications and information systems, primarily for defense and security applications, including ground, naval, avionic communications/command and control systems.
		About Finmeccanica SpA Finmeccanica is a high technology group active in the design and manufacture of aircraft, helicopters, satellites, missile systems, radars, components for power generation, trains, information technology services.
		The Finmeccanica Group is the largest in Italy and ranks among the largest international groups in the sectors in which it operates - Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Transportation and Information Technology - developing highly sophisticated products and systems that require strong engineering and managerial skills, the use of electronics, information technology and innovative materials.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-02-2002/0001776751&EDATE= (557 words)

	The Carlyle Group and Finmeccanica: Agreement for the Acquisition of FiatAvio’s Aerospace Business
		Finmeccanica, as an industrial partner in the deal, will assume a board seat and voting rights in accordance with corporate governance, and will be involved in defining Avio’s corporate strategy and managerial decisions.
		Banca Intesa, Citigroup (bookrunner), Lehman Brothers (bookrunner) and Mediobanca are acting as mandated lead arrangers of the senior debt; Citigroup, Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs are lead underwriting the subordinated debt, while Banca Intesa is acting as underwriter.
		Goldman Sachs acted as advisor to The Carlyle Group and Lehman Brothers as co-advisor; Mediobanca was advisor to Finmeccanica.
	www.carlyle.com /eng/fund/l5fundnews-2600.html (799 words)

	Finmeccanica SpA :: Finmeccanica Contributes $75,000 to Soldiers Rehabilitation Project in Pentagon Ceremony
		The Finmeccanica contribution to the program is part of a two year long effort by Finmeccanica in support of the Fran O'Brien's rehabilitation project.
		Finmeccanica companies including AgustaWestland, Selex Systems Integration, Selex Communications, Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, Oto Melara Inc., Alenia Aeronautica North America Inc., Ansaldo Breda North America, and Union Switch and Signal are contributors to the program and attended the Pentagon ceremony.
		Stephen Bryen, President of Finmeccanica Inc. said at the ceremony: "Finmeccanica is particularly proud to contribute to this effort.
	sev.prnewswire.com /aerospace-defense/20060320/NYM14920032006-1.html (698 words)

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