Articles by Gianluca Semeraro

Update: Generali’s CEO Bets on Buyback, Dividend Hike, Bold Profit Goals to Keep Job

Italy’s biggest insurer Generali said it would stick to bold earnings goals for 2024, hike dividends and launch its first buyback in 15 years as Chief Executive Philippe Donnet’s bid to stay on faces opposition from two billionaire investors. Donnet’s …

Generali Board Backs Reappointment of CEO Despite Opposition of 2 Major Shareholders

The board of Assicurazioni Generali on Monday threw its weight behind the reappointment of Chief Executive Philippe Donnet, overlooking opposition from two leading shareholders in Italy’s top insurer, two people close to the matter said. Donnet’s fate had been called …

Generali CEO Donnet Faces Key Test in Face of Opposition From 2 Leading Investors

Generali Chief Executive Philippe Donnet’s future at Italy’s biggest insurer faces a key test on Monday at a meeting of its board to discuss putting him forward for reappointment in the face of opposition by two leading investors. With Donnet …

Italian Tycoons Seek Allies in Battle Over Choice of Generali’s Next CEO

Two Italian tycoons who are leading investors in Generali are looking for allies after joining forces in a bid to have a say over the choice of the insurer’s next chief executive, a document showed on Friday. Construction magnate Francesco …

Two Leading Investors Could Seek New Generali CEO: Reuters

MILAN — Two leading Generali investors are ready to push to replace current CEO Philippe Donnet if the top Italian insurer’s board fails to reach an accord to keep him in the job, three sources close to the matter said. …

Generali’s Operating Profit Increases 10.4% During First Half

Generali on Tuesday said it was on track to meet full-year targets after Italy’s top insurer reported a good performance across all business sectors to slightly beat first-half expectations. Operating profit rose 10.4% to 3 billion euros ($3.6 billion) versus …

Unhappy Investor Caltagirone to Snub Generali Meeting

MILAN – Leading Generali investor Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone will snub its AGM on Thursday in the first public sign that the businessman is unhappy with the balance of power among shareholders, three sources close to the matter said. Tensions among …

Italy’s Generali Expects to Hit 2021 Targets After Reporting ‘Excellent’ Results in 2020

MILAN – Generali is confident it can hit its targets this year after Italy’s biggest insurer overcame a negative impact from the coronavirus crisis in 2020 to deliver a record operating profit. Operating profit, which is closely watched by the …

Generali Aims to Become Top Player in Asset Management

Italy’s top insurer Generali on Wednesday said it is aiming to become a top player in asset management after confirming its 2021 financial targets despite the pandemic. At an investor day on Wednesday, the insurer said asset management allowed it …

Italy’s Generali to Pay 2019 Dividend, Resisting EU Regulatory Guidance

Italy’s biggest insurer Generali on Friday said it would pay its 2019 dividend in two tranches, confirming a total payout of 0.96 euros per share, citing its strong capital position. The announcement flies in the face of calls by industry …