Rai Way shares fall amid concerns

(ANSA) - Milan, February 26 - Shares in Rai Way were lower in early trading Thursday amid concerns over a proposed purchase by a Mediaset-controlled firm. Rai Way shares were down by 1.48% mid-morning, trading at 3.99 euros. One day earlier, the government warned that the proposed deal with Mediaset's EI Towers exceeded limits set last year on the purchase of shares in Rai Way, which controls transmission towers and antennas for State broadcaster RAI. The government has said RAI must retain 51% ownership of Rai Way.