Italy's CDP against selling stake in Nexi, sources say

Wednesday 29 April 2026 - 12:15

Italy’s state-owned lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is not planning to sell its stake in payments company Nexi, according to sources familiar with the matter.

CDP currently holds around 19% of Nexi through its investment arm CDP Equity. Despite recent market speculation, the institution has no intention of divesting its shares in the Italian digital payments group, sources said.

The clarification comes amid reports that private equity firm CVC Capital is in the early stages of evaluating a potential bid to take Nexi private. However, no formal contact has been made between CDP and CVC, according to one of the sources.

Nexi shares reacted positively in early trading following the reports, rising before paring some of their gains. Market observers noted continued investor interest in the company, which plays a key role in Italy’s digital payments infrastructure.

CDP’s position signals stability in the company’s shareholder structure at a time when European financial technology firms are attracting increased attention from private investors.