03.12.2003 THE FERRARI MASERATI GROUP ACQUIRES ITS FRENCH IMPORTER CHARLES POZZI SA

Charles Pozzi has a long history of racing Ferraris.

The Ferrari Maserati Group has acquired the French company Charles Pozzi S.A., official importer of the two marques in France, and its branches. The new direct management structure will be operative from January 2004.

Andrea Castronovo, formerly Commercial Director at Maranello, will be General Manager. Working under him in the Commercial Department for Maserati will be Matteo Camesasca and for Ferrari, Edwin Fenech.

Daniel Marin, President of Charles Pozzi S.A., will have the same role in the new operation. Founded by the French driver, the company has been the official importer since the 1960s. It has 16 sales points overseen by concessions in Paris and Lyon. France is one of Ferrari and Maserati's traditional markets and absorbs 5% of the two marques' production.