2013-04-12 08:51:00.0 CEST

Indesit Company S.p.A. has mandated Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, HSBC and UniCredit to arrange a series of meetings with qualified investors commencing on Tuesday 16th April 2013, in order to explore market conditions for a potential issue of Eurodenominated fixed rate notes up to a maximum nominal amount of Eur 350,000,000.00, with a maturity between 5 and 7 years, to be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The proceeds would be used to support Group's general purposes and to refinance existing indebtedness with maturity within the next few years.

Indesit Company is one of the European leading manufacturers and distributors of major domestic appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, hoods, ovens and hobs). It is the undisputed leader in major markets such as Italy, the UK and Russia. Founded in 1975 and listed on the Milan stock exchange since 1987, the Group posted sales of €2.9 billion in 2012. Indesit Company has 8 industrial areas (in Italy, Poland, the UK, Russia and Turkey) and 16,000 employees. The Group's main brands are Indesit, Hotpoint and Scholtès.

For further information:

Corporate Communication:
Federico Ziller, tel. + 39 02 303233; +39 0732 662432 cell. +39 335 7555508, e-mail:
federico.ziller@indesit.com

Investor Relations:
Cristina Bifulco, tel. +39 02 30083245 cell. +39 3459969200, e-mail: investor.relations@indesit.com

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