Exhibit 99.5
PRESS RELEASE
INTESA SANPAOLO: RATING AGENCIES
Torino, Milano, January 2, 2007 – Intesa Sanpaolo communicates that today:
· Fitch has upgraded the Support rating of Intesa Sanpaolo to 1 from 2. The bank’s other ratings are affirmed at long-term debt AA-, short-term debt F1+ and Individual B. The outlook is stable.
· Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Intesa Sanpaolo’s long-term debt rating at AA- and short-term debt rating at A-1+. The outlook is stable.
This communication does not constitute an offer to purchase, sell or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, sell or exchange any securities. The shares of Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or pursuant to a valid exemption from registration.
Investor Relations |
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Andrea TAMAGNINI |
| Costanza ESCLAPON |
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Dean QUINN |
| Filippo VECCHIO |
+39.011.5552593 |
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investorelations@bancaintesa.it |
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investor.relations@sanpaoloimi.com |
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