On Dec. 15, 2016, Atlantia SpA and Autostrade per l'Italia (Aspi) announced approval by the respective board of directors of a restructuring plan aimed at organizing the group into four main divisions: Italian motorways, overseas motorways, airports, and other businesses. The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2017. At the same time, Atlantia has obtained necessary approval to transfer to Aspi the senior notes issued under its €10 billion euro medium-term note (EMTN) program and currently guaranteed by Aspi. These notes will benefit from a parent guarantee. We are therefore affirming our 'BBB+/A-2' ratings on Atlantia and Aspi. We are also affirming our 'BBB+' issue rating on the notes under the existing €10 billion EMTN