FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period November 18, 2004
SANPAOLO IMI S.p.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Piazza San Carlo 156
10121 Turin, Italy
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ý Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No ý
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| SANPAOLO IMI S.p.A. | |||
Date: November 18, 2004 |
By: |
/s/ GIORGIO SPRIANO |
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| Name: | Giorgio Spriano | ||
| Title: | Head of Company Secretariat |
Turin, 18 November 2004—Following rumours in the press, Sanpaolo IMI has stated that it is in its regular policy to keep relationship with other groups to consider possible developments of common interest. In this context, there are also preliminary contacts under way with the Dexia group, covered by the usual confidentiality agreements.
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