"Finmeccanica advises that, pursuant to article 144-bis, paragraph 3, of Consob Regulation 11971/1999, it is to proceed with the launch of the share buyback programme approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on 4 May 2011. To implement the programme and enable it to be completed in the appropriate timescale, the Board of Directors, exercising the mandate conferred on it by the shareholders’ mee...