Filing of explanatory report on the Special-Category Shareholders’ Meeting

Milan, 29 March 2011 - Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A. informs that, in accordance with current laws, the Explanatory Report on the Special-Category Shareholders’ Meeting of 26 April, is available to the public at the registered office in Via Monte Rosa 91, Milan, at Borsa Italiana S.p.A. and on the Company's website www.gruppo24ore.com.