Pirelli & C SpA (2PI.SG)

Pirelli to focus on new materials, connectivity for future M&A strategy

MILAN (Reuters) -Italy's Pirelli sees M&A opportunities in new materials and connectivity, its CEO said on Wednesday as the company updated its business plan to 2025, focused on an effort to strengthen its leadership in high-value tyres. Chief Executive Andrea Casaluci told analysts Pirelli could accelerate its M&A strategy in the future. "This is opening up opportunities to increase the percentage of biobased and recycled materials, not only natural rubber".