Borsa Italiana’s Equity Road Show begins in Tokyo today, strengthening the relationship between international investors and Italian-listed companies.

The event, in its tenth year, is organised in partnership with Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, Nomura and the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The listed companies attending the Road Show this year are: Brunello Cucinelli, Gtech, Recordati, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sorin, and Telecom Italia.

More than 110 meetings with the management teams of the companies’ are currently planned with 60 local investors.

Massimiliano Lagreca, Head of Large Caps of Borsa Italiana, said:

“Through our annual Equity Road Show, Borsa Italiana continues to show its commitment to boosting the profile and visibility of the excellent companies on our markets.

Over the past few years we have seen growing appetite from Asian investors for Italian listed companies. There are around 1200 investment houses from more than 40 countries investing in FTSE Mib companies.

This strong interest from international investors in our large cap companies highlights the attractiveness of Borsa Italiana’s markets”.

Borsa Italiana’s Equity Road Shows will continue throughout the year including in North America and Europe, as well as the Star Conference in London.