Article 1

The initial capital allocation of EUR 105,8 million from SACE for the establishment of SACE BT in 2004 which included the share capital paid up in full by SACE amounting to EUR 100 million and SACE's contribution of EUR 5,8 million to SACE BT's reserves (‘Fondo di Organizzazione’) does not constitute aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) of the Treaty.