A statement released today to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM) reveals that the qualified shareholding of Impreger in Impresa — Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, S.A., previously attributable to Dr. Francisco José Pereira Pinto de Balsemão until his death on October 21, 2025, is now distributed among his children: Mónica da Costa Lobo Pinto de Balsemão, Henrique da Costa Lobo Pinto de Balsemão, Francisco Maria Supico Pinto Balsemão, Joana Presas Pinto de Balsemão, and Francisco Pedro Presas Pinto de Balsemão.
According to the newly disclosed shareholder agreement, “Balseger, SGPS, S.A. is the parent company of Impreger, SGPS, S.A., which, in turn, directly and indirectly holds 50.311% of the voting rights in Impresa,” with Balseger’s share capital divided into ordinary shares and Category A shares, these being redeemable preferred shares.
“Under the statutes of Balseger, Category A shares grant their holders a set of rights ensuring voting precedence in strategic matters and allow redemption upon shareholder resolution, ensuring the continuity of coordinated influence within Balseger and, indirectly, its subsidiaries,” the agreement states.
The CMVM has today ordered the suspension of Impresa’s shares trading, pending the release of relevant market information.
On Thursday, reports indicated that “Italians are expected to enter the owner of SIC by the end of the year,” and negotiations between Impresa and MFE, controlled by the Berlusconi family, are nearing conclusion with details currently being finalized.
Additionally, today it was reported that MFE will enter the owner of SIC with a minority stake while the Balsemão family retains control for now.
This move is perceived as an initial step towards Italian control of Impresa in the long term.
The CEO of Impresa today reiterated that doors have always been open for partners who bring value, and any significant information will be communicated in due course, according to a letter to employees accessed by Lusa.
An official source from Impresa stated that the letter to employees is independent of any news published today, representing solely a communication moment between the CEO and staff.
Prior to the trading suspension, Impresa’s shares were up 1.48% at 0.28 euros, with a volume of 323,139 shares traded.
