Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16
Of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July 2007 Commission File Number 1-11854
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Via Iazzitiello 47
70029 Santeramo, Italy
(Address of principal office)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
(Check One) Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
(Check One) Yes No X
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b). 82- .)
Ernesto Greco Resigned as CEO of the Natuzzi Group
He Will Continue to Serve the Board of Directors as Outside Director
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13,
2007--Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) ("Natuzzi" or "the Company"), the
world's leading manufacturer of leather-upholstered furniture,
announces that Ernesto Greco has resigned as CEO of Natuzzi SpA. His
resignation will be effective September 30, 2007, in order to
guarantee the necessary operational continuity.
Pasquale Natuzzi, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors,
will be proposed for the appointment as next Chief Executive Officer
of the Natuzzi Group at the next meeting of the Board that will be
held at the beginning of September 2007.
Ernesto Greco commented: "I resigned the position of CEO for
personal and professional reasons. I am firmly convinced that Natuzzi
is a great Company with a high potential, and I am thankful for the
confirmed trust since I have been requested to remain in the Board."
Pasquale Natuzzi stated: "I am sorry for Ernesto's decision, a
very responsible professional, with proven ability and experience,
who, notwithstanding his short staying in the Group, started new
projects that will surely bring good results. At the same time I am
pleased he will continue to give his valuable contribution to the
Group as Member of the Board. I wish Ernesto a career full of
satisfactions and new accomplishments.
During this very important and challenging period for our Company,
I will pledge myself to guarantee continuity and lead the management
towards the ambitious goals we intend to achieve".
ABOUT NATUZZI S.P.A.
Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. designs and
manufactures a broad collection of leather-upholstered residential
furniture.
Italy's largest furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi is the global
leader in the leather segment, exporting its innovative, high-quality
sofas and armchairs to 123 markets on 5 continents.
Since 1990, Natuzzi has sold its furnishings in Italy through the
popular Divani & Divani by Natuzzi chain of 123 stores, and 1 Natuzzi
Store. Outside Italy, the Group sells to various furniture retailers,
as well as through 158 licensed Divani & Divani by Natuzzi and Natuzzi
Stores.
Natuzzi S.p.A. was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on May
13, 1993. The Group is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.
www.natuzzi.com
CONTACT: Natuzzi S.p.A.
Tel.:+39 080 8820.111
Fax: +39 080 8820.241
or
Investor Relations Dept.
Tel.: +39 080 8820.812
investor_relations@natuzzi.com
or
Corporate Press Office
Tel.: +39 080 8820.124
relazioni.esterne@natuzzi.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Registrant)
Date: July 13th, 2007 By: /s/ FILIPPO SIMONETTI
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Filippo Simonetti