FAQ

• When was Pirelli founded?
  Pirelli was founded in 1872 in Milan, by Giovanni Battista Pirelli.
  
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• In which business sectors does Pirelli operate?
  The Pirelli Group has focused its activities on a selected number of high margin businesses aimed at the top-of-the range market segments: - The tyres sector, where it is a leader in the high-segments of the market with Pirelli Tyre SpA
  - The real-estate sector, where in few years it has become one of the major players in the market thanks to the innovative business model of Pirelli RE
  - The second generation photonics and broadband access sectors with Pirelli Broadband Solutions
  - The environment sector with Pirelli Ambiente,specialized in sustainable development projects such as the Gecam ^TM, low environment impact fuel, antismog filters, pollution and traffic monitoring sensors and waste-derived fuel.
  The Group's "innovation engine" is represented by Pirelli Labs, the advanced research centre which operates for all the Pirelli businesses.
  
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• How many people does Pirelli employ?
  Pirelli Group employs more than 31,600 employees.
  
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• How are the Group sales composed?
  In terms of business sectors, you can look at the composition of revenues from sales of goods and services of the Pirelli Group accessing the Company Profile.
  
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• Where is Pirelli represented?
  Pirelli is represented in more than 169 countries, with 24 factories in 4 continents.
• Who are the main shareholders of Pirelli?
  Pirelli main shareholders, regrouped in a Shareholders'Agreement, are Camfin, Mediobanca, Edizione Holding, Fondiaria SAI, Allianz and Assicurazioni Generali.
  
  [more - Group Structure]
• How much does Pirelli invest in research and development (R&D)?
  In fiscal year 2006, Pirelli invested in R&D the 3.5% of total sales, amounting to € 171 mn.
  
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• When does Pirelli fiscal year begin and end?
  The fiscal year for Pirelli & C. starts on 1^st January and ends on 31^st December.
  
• Where can I obtain information on Pirelli's latest financial results?
  Financial Results are published quarterly in March (FY), May (1Q), September (2Q) and November (3Q). Official reports and Interim reports are available on the Investor Relations website in the Official Reports section. They can also be requested sending an email to the Investor Relations Department at the following address: ir@pirelli.com
  
•  When will the next financial Results be released?
  They will be released following the company financial calendar.
  
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•  Where can I find information about Pirelli results of the previous years?
  Financial results of the previous years are published on the Investor Relations Website in the section Official Reports. They can also be requested sending an email to the Investor Relations Department at the following address: ir@pirelli.com
  
  
• When the Board of Directors will meet the next time?
  The Board of Directors will meet following the financial calendar of Pirelli group.
  
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• Does Pirelli issue a Corporate Social Responsibility Report?
  Pirelli issues a "Sustainability Report", which is included in the Annual Financial Report, starting by 2005. A former Environmental Report was issued by the leading company of the Pirelli Group, starting by 2000.
  
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• Where can I buy the Pirelli Calendar?
  The Pirelli Calendar is not up for sale.