Rome, 23 July 2013 - Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane elects Italy as “Home member state”

Notification pursuant to art. 65-decies of Consob regulation no.11971/1999 and subsequent amendments and as provided by the Transitory Regime disciplined by Consob resolution no. 16850/2009

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A., with registered office in Rome (RM), Piazza della Croce Rossa 1, in the capacity of the issuer of securities, has elected Italy as Home Member State.