Aurora Assicurazioni - Shareholders' meeting approved the 2004 accounts

The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Aurora Assicurazioni S.p.A. (Unipol Group) was held today under the chairmanship of Mr. Fabrizio Rindi.

The Shareholders’ Meeting approved the 2004 Annual Accounts of Aurora Assicurazioni S.p.A., and resolved a total dividend distribution of €137,050,631.95, corresponding to a unitary dividend of €0.149 for each ordinary share having a nominal value of €0.27, with coupon to be detached on 26 April 2005 and payments as from 29 April 2005.

Since a Director formerly resigned, the Shareholders’ Meeting resolved not to replace him, thus redefining at 12 the number of Board members, whilst confirming its present composition. The Board of Directors will hold office until the approval date of the 2005 Annual Accounts.