Circle S p A : 2021 07 26 Circle and RINA support DG MOVE on the development of implementations specifications for the EU Regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI).

JOINT PRESS RELEASE

CIRCLE together with RINA will support the European Commission (DG MOVE) on the development of implementations specifications for the EU Regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI).

The value of this contract is € 210,000.

Genoa, July 26th, 2021

Circle S.p.A., company heading the homonymous Group specialised in the analysis and development of automation and digitalisation solutions for port and intermodal logistics sectors, listed on the AIM Italia market organised and managed by Borsa Italiana, together with RINA Consulting S.p.A.will support the European Commission (DG MOVE) on the development of implementations specifications for the EU Regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI).

The eFTI Regulation will facilitate and support the digitalisation of freight transport and logistics information exchange with a view to reduce administrative costs, improve enforcement capabilities of the involved Competent Authorities, and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transport.

The partnership between Circle (project leader) and RINA - successful tenderers of the Call launched in 2020 by the European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport - has been established to bring together all the relevant expertise that are consider needed to cover the specific requirements of this project.

The assignment will have a duration of 18 months.

The value of this contract is € 210,000.

This press release is available at www.circletouch.eu in the Investor Relations section and www.1info.it.

Established in Genoa in June 2012, Circle S.p.A. is the Innovative SME heading CIRCLE Group, specialized in the analysis and development of innovation and digitalization solutions for the port and intermodal logistics sectors.

Besides Circle, software houses Info.era and Progetto Adele, purchased respectively at the end of 2017 and in July 2019, belong to the Group.

Synergies between Circle, Info.era and Progetto Adele allowed the Group to expand the portfolio of solutions offered in the fields of IoT, Optimisation, Digital Twin, Big Data and Process Automation, and to strenghten its software products: Milos® - the suite for all players of intermodal logistics such as inland terminals, port terminals, ports, MTOs and shipping agencies -,Sinfomar - Port Community System -,Master SPED® and Master TRADE® solutions - respectively dedicated to shipping and logistics, and to commerce and industry.

With Circle Connecting EU, Circle supports Public Entities and Companies by identifying their positioning at European level (EU Branding) and funding opportunities (Project Anticipation). Moreover, thanks to the recent joint venture agreement and purchase of Magellan Circle, Portuguese entity delivering advocacy services towards the European Institutions, Circle offers further services at European level, regarding the Iberian Peninsula, having strengthened its presence in Brussels and taken maximum advantages from opportunities linked to the Next Generation EU Recovery Fund.

Lastly, Circle leads Log@Seanetwork of enterprises in order to enhance its evolved solutions for Gate Automation of ports and intermodal hubs.

From October 26th, 2018, Circle is listed on the AIM Italia market of Bosra Italiana (alphanumeric code: CIRC; ISIN code for ordinary shares: IT. 0005344996).

RINA provides a wide range of services across the Energy, Marine, Certification, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Mobility and Industry sectors. With net revenues in 2020 of 495 million Euros, over 3,900 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a member of key international organisations and an important contributor to the development of new legislative standards.

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Issuer: Circle S.p.A.

Registered office Via Gustavo Fara 28, 20124 Milano

Operational headquarters Via Bombrini 13/3, 16149 Genova

Nicoletta Garzoni, Media & Investor Relations Manager

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