Italian cement maker Italcementi SpA has agreed to sell to its controlling company, a 1.4 per cent stake in Mediobanca SpA (MB.MI) and a 2.3 per cent holding in RCS.MI. In a filing to the Italian stock exchange, the company said it is selling those stakes to focus on its core business and strengthen its financial structure. The company added that the sales will generate capital gains of Eur 17.1 mn.Contact:Italcementi SpATel. +39 035 396 111Fax: +39-035 244 905Email: g.berera@italcementi.itWebsite: www. italcementi.it