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AGICI

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ADVISORY

PUBLISHING

HIGHER EDUCATION


Agici

Agici Finanza d’Impresa is a company offering research and advisory services, which specialises in utility, infrastructure and energy efficiency.

Since 1985, Agici has been working in collaboration with companies and organizations, as well as local, national, and international governments, and other institutions. Its main goal is to recommend policies and to implement projects that aim at creating value for specific firms or the entire country.

The team’s approach is based on a sound theoretical background and on an extensive empirical knowledge of managerial, financial and economic issues. This guarantees flexibility to the clients’ needs and customized solutions.

Agici created a wide network of national and international partners thanks to the highly appreciated competences and the many years’ experience of its team.

Agici professionals gained experience and expertise in many private and public sectors including: • Water, Waste, Power, and Gas Utilities;• Renewables;• Infrastructure;• Internet/Broadband Networks;• Energy efficiency.


TeamProf. Andrea GilardoniFounder and President of Agici Finanza d’Impresa, Prof. Gilardoni teaches economics and management at Bocconi University, where he was the director of the Master programme in Public Utilities. He has been active in the utility/infrastructure sectors for many years now. Gilardoni has served in the board of various companies in these industries. He has been the Chairman of AMSA of Milan and the Minister for Infrastructure and Mobility of the Lombardy Government. He is the author of over 150 publications and has founded “Management delle Utilities e delle Infrastrutture”, which is in Italy a leading Quarterly Journal.

Marco CartaDirector of Utility and Renewables R&A

Stefano ClericiDirector of Infrastructure and Energy Efficiency R&A

Alessandra Garzarella Coordinator of CNF Observatory

Tommaso Perelli Coordinator of OIR Observatory

Valeria Panza Coordinator of Marketing and Communication


Four Research & Advisory UnitsThe four Research & Advisory Units (R&A Units) are dedicated to developing Agici’s presence in their respective areas of competence. Thanks to high quality and continuing Research, each Unit extends its offer to a wider range of activities, which include Advisory and Higher Education. Easy Solutions is an innovative approach designed to provide smart and qualified consultancy services for companies and institutions in order to solve relevant strategic challenges. Higher Education is often performed behind closed-doors through seminars addressed to top-level managers and professionals on topics related to research. Discussion about the matter and professional free talk opportunity are essential features of the meetings.

EASY SOLUTIONS

ADVISORY

Observatory on Alliances and Strategies

in the Pan-European Utility Market

RESEARCH

HIGHER EDUCATION

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS

EASY SOLUTIONS

ADVISORY

RESEARCH

HIGHER EDUCATION


Observatory on the Cost of Non Action

Quality Project Lab

EASY SOLUTIONS

ADVISORY

RESEARCH

HIGHER EDUCATION


ESEFCResearch Center on Energy Efficiency

EASY SOLUTIONS

ADVISORY

RESEARCH

HIGHER EDUCATION


OIRObservatory on

the International Renewables Industry and Finance

RESEARCH & ADVISORY UNIT

UTILITIESRESEARCH & ADVISORY UNIT

INFRASTRUCTURESRESEARCH & ADVISORY UNIT

RENEWABLESRESEARCH & ADVISORY UNIT

ENERGY EFFICIENCY


M&AObservatory on Alliances and Strategies in the Pan-European Utility Market

UTILITIESThe National Report. It evaluates the growth policies of the Italian leading gas, power,

waste, and water utilities.

The International Report. It analyses and compares the competitive strategies and the M&A deals of the 40 European leaders in the

Gas & Power Industry.

Working Papers. They focus on the strategic issues affecting the energy world, such as

the global gas market, the cost of renewable energy or the role played by the grids in the

new era of sustainable electrical energy.

The Observatory was founded in 2001 by Agici and, then, mainly developed in cooperation with Accenture. Its original purpose was to monitor how the Italian Utility Industry gathered and rearranged itself following the liberalisation plan schedule. After 2004, the mission was extended to include Europe.

Today, the Observatory’s activity focuses on alliances and mergers, but also on the most relevant strategic issues that the companies operating in the gas, power, waste, and water sectors must face.

Yearly results are presented and discussed during an annual conference, which, over the years, has become a key event in the industry.

STUDIES


CNFObservatory on the Cost of Non-Action

INFRASTRUCTURES Annual Report. In-depth analysis of the Italian infrastructure-related issues that measures the

cost of non acting in several industries.

Project’s CNF. Study of the socio-economic impact on the cost of not building specific

infrastructures or plants.

Benefits of Having Done. It measures the benefits stemming from the implementation of

specific infrastructure.

Regional CNF. It estimates the cost of not building infrastructures at regional level both in

Italy and abroad.

International CNF. Strategic analysis of the opportunities for Italian companies in the

global infrastructure markets.

The Observatory is part of the Infrastructure R&A Unit. It assesses the economic, social, and environmental impact caused by construction delays on infrastructure projects both in Italy and abroad. The methodology, developed by Agici researchers, is based on the Cost-Benefit Analysis. The CNF’s primary focus is on infrastructural projects related to energy, waste, transport, telecommunication and water.

Objectives:• To analyze the reason and disseminate information about the causes that may

delay or prevent the construction of infrastructures in Italy.• To measure the costs of such delays affecting the country.• To suggest solutions to unlock the country’s infrastructures development.

STUDIES


QPLab

The Quality Project Lab (QPLab) is a new section within the infrastructure R&A Unit. Its purpose is to develop models and proposals aimed at designing and properly managing “Quality Projects” in the field of public works and infrastructure. “Quality Projects” are those financially sustainable infrastructures that are expected to be useful for the territory, and are achievable following predetermined times and costs. The QPLab covers two aspects:

• Research, which explores the key factors and the elements of risk through the in-depth analysis that describe the history of construction of a public work or an infrastructure.• Easy Solutions, which applies a methodical approach to identify and manage the risks related to the process of realisation of projects on request of our partners/customers.

The activity and knowledge of QPLab are based on a 10 years empirical research and are aimed at identifying and solving the main critical aspects affecting the field of infrastructure.

INFRASTRUCTURESSector Report. Analysis of the most relevant

issues in specific public works and infrastructural areas (energy, transport, water,

waste, telecommunication).

Case Studies. Detailed analysis of a public work or an infrastructure tthrough its history of

construction.

Monographic Studies. Specific analysis of the main key factors in the field of public works

and infrastructure.

STUDIES

Quality Project Lab


OIRInternational Observatory on the Renewables Industry and Finance

RENEWABLES Annual Report. A document representing the in-depth study that examines

the most relevant trends and issues related to renewables in Italy and on an

international basis.

Country Reports. Country-specific studies on roles, market, and potential of the renewable

energy sector.

Dedicated Research. Customized research services on specific domestic and

international projects.

OIR was established in 2008 in collaboration with GSE. It monitors and analyzes the industry value-chain of the renewable energy sector in Italy and on an international basis. It aims at developing a comprehensive view of the industrial issues, innovation, and finance. OIR also submits development-oriented solutions and proposals addressed to the representative of decision making in public policy.

The outputs of the researches are discussed both during public workshops and closed-door seminars (which access is limited to the Observatory Partners) by the representatives of the top management of the leading companies.

STUDIES


CESEFResearch Center on Energy Efficiency

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Annual Report. It examines the key issues to energy efficiency in Italy and on an

international basis. The research focuses on the business model and the financial issues

of the company.

Focus Group. It refers to meetings that aim at investigating specific strategic issues

concerning energy efficiency (i.e: finance, regulations, technology, etc.)

Ad-hoc Projects. Analysis of specific sub-sectors, projects and technologies (monographic studies, Case Study, Cost Benefit Analysis, Country reports, etc.).

Today, energy efficiency is a key component in the fields of energy and environmental public policy. It allows countries to face the trilemma: energy security, energy affordability and competitiveness, and environmental sustainability.

CESEF was established in 2013, and it focuses on the key issues for the industry in a global and independent perspective. It develops a comprehensive view on the following matters: players’ strategy , technology development, end-user benefits, financial instruments, impact on the industry and the countries.

Yet, the Center gives opinions on public policies relating to the industry, and submits proposals to the policy makers.

STUDIES


Easy Solutions

Our offer is carried out over 4 steps:1. Preliminary meeting to frame the key management issues.2. Drafting of a Report that identifies a set of strategic options by sug-

gesting what best fits each specific business case.3. Presentation of the Report and discussion about

the recommended solutions.4. Follow-up activies.

Easy Solutions include:• Successful strategies and business model in the utilities,

renewables and energy efficiency sectors.• Cost Benefit Analisys for individual infrastructures.• Benchmark analisys with selected competitors in specific sectors.• Research of industrial or financial qualified partners.• Access to our database, plenty of historical and perspectival

financial data, filtered according to specific needs.• Other customized solutions.

The consulting activity by Agici encompasses Easy Solutions: a new advisory service. It is designed to provide quick and not expensive results, as well as to offer the know-how to approach relevant, strategic issues and to face urgent, competitive challenges.


Agici Partners

Being a partner of one or more Agici R&A Units offers several advantages:

• To become a part of a highly qualified network;

• To develop synergies and direct access to policy makers;

• To exploit Agici’s advanced and qualified studies and databases;

• To take advantage of the Observatories’ media coverage;

• To attend influential events on the matters related to Utility, Infrastructure, and Energy Efficiency.

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Higher Education

From our perspective, Higher Education is closely linked to the research activity. Agici organizes several annual high profile seminars and conferences to discuss the results obtained from the studies and researches carried out in the field. There are two kinds of event:• Open-door, they are typically organised to illustrate and debate the Annual Reports drafted by the R&A Units. The aim is to

disseminate the results obtained through research projects carried out via media channels such as newspapers, the Internet, and television.

• Closed-doors, they are mainly dedicated to Agici partners and other selected guests. The objective is to discuss the key challenges for the top-level managers – working in fields such as industry, finance, and government – in a controlled environment.

We organize tailor-made initiatives at the request of some of our partners.


Agici PublishingAgici Publishing was established in 2011 and specializes in publishing books on different topics related to Utility and Infrastructure.

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Quarterly JournalManagement delle Utilities e delle Infrastrutture

Public services and infrastructures are essential aspects from an economic and social perspective. These sectors have a profound impact both on the competitive strength or nations and people’s quality of life.

The Journal is conceived as a tool that helps the development and the dissemination of managerial systems and techniques applicable to public services and infrastructures. It allows also a better understanding of the industries dynamics, the corporate strategies, and the national policies.

The fields considered for the purpose mainly demonstrate industrial relevance, and they include: Gas, Power, Water, Waste, ICT; Public Transport, Infrastructure and Mobility, etc.

For further information: www.rivista-utilities.com


Contacts

Agici Finanza d’Impresa

Address:Via Brentano, 2 20121 Milano Italy

Phone: + 39 02 5455801

Fax: + 39 02 54118532

Mail: [email protected]

Web:www.agici.it publishing.agici.it www.costidelnonfare.it

For further information, please contact:

Utilities and Renewables: [email protected]

Infrastructures and Energy Efficiency: [email protected]

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