--Italian state-controlled lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti may buy up to 5% of Telecom Italia's shares, Il Sole 24 Ore reports.

--The acquisition should be discussed at Cassa Depositi e Prestiti's board meeting on Thursday, according to the paper.

--This comes amid a board reshuffle at Telecom Italia and a struggle between shareholder Vivendi SA and activist investor Elliott Management, which has built a stake of more than 5% in the Italian telecommunications company.

 

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