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The company, global leader in high-complexity shipbuilding, joins the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, further strengthening its commitment to inclusion, respect, and equality—core principles of everyDEI program

Milan/Trieste, July 31^st, 2025 – Fincantieri and the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation have signed a sponsorship agreement as part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Fincantieri Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Pierroberto Folgiero, the President of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, Giovanni Malagò, and the CEO, Andrea Varnier.

This collaboration represents the coming together of two internationally renowned organizations, united by the desire to embody and promote universal values such as inclusion, respect, and the appreciation of diversity.

Paralympic Games, in particular, represent for Fincantieri an extraordinary example of determination and resilience—principles that inspire the company daily in its journey of growth and innovation. Through the Fincantieri everyDEI program, the Group has made diversity, equity, and inclusion foundational values of its identity, and is committed to fostering active participation and the empowerment of every individual. The company recognizes the Games as a catalyst for social and cultural change, able of breaking down barriers and building a more equitable and welcoming society.

Through this sponsorship, Fincantieri reaffirms its role as a key player in the development of the national system, contributing to an international project that places Italy at the center of the global stage. Embracing the Olympic and Paralympic values represents a concrete opportunity for the Group to strengthen its commitment to corporate social responsibility, promoting a model of inclusive growth in line with the challenges and aspirations of new generations.

Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Fincantieri, stated: “Standing alongside an international event such as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a unique opportunity for Fincantieri to reaffirm the centrality of values such as inclusion and respect, which are the foundation of our work. In a global context that demands cohesion and openness, we believe that the strength of a community is measured by its ability to value every form of diversity and to turn challenges into opportunities. As builders of excellence, we also want to be builders of values, accompanying Italy on this extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic journey.”

Andrea Varnier, Chief Executive Officer of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, commented: “We are pleased to announce our partnership with Fincantieri, an Italian company of international renown and a leader in complex shipbuilding. Fincantieri embodies the ingenuity and manufacturing prowess that characterize our country's industry around the world. This collaboration reflects the model of the Milan Cortina 2026 Games, which is deeply rooted in the Italian spirit. The union between our vision and a company of such great prestige as Fincantieri, with its consolidated experience and focus on finding innovative solutions, will be important for the success of the event: it will contribute to promoting Italian excellence, strengthening our commitment to the Games."