Italian Bankers, Goldman May Head Pirelli IPO

(Akron/Tire Review) AFX News reports that Italian banks Mediobanca and Banca Intesa will probably be tapped to lead the IPO of Pirelli SpA’s tyre group. Goldman Sachs may also be an advisor on the potential deal. No decision on bankers has been made. Pirelli’s board of directors said it would consider an IPO for it tyre unit, but would retain controlling interest.