Fiera di Vicenza S.p.A agreed to acquire Rimini Fiera SpA on May 9, 2016. On July 18, 2016 the Board of Directors of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza approved the deal. As part of the agreement approved by the Board of Directors, Lorenzo Cagnoni to be appointed as Chairman and Managing Director and the addition of two board members nominated by Fiera di Vicenza, one of them will be Matteo Marzotto, who will assume the role of Vice Chairman. The deal is subject to shareholder approval which is expected by end of 2016. Silvia Bordi of Gianni Origoni Grippo & Partners, Giosuè Boldrini of Boldrini, Giacomo Cavalieri and Giuseppe Lupi of Adacta and Ranieri Guaccero Cornetta acted as legal advisors to Rimini Fiera SpA.