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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-18-000039
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180109
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180109
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATUZZI S P A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000900391
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE [2510]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11854
		FILM NUMBER:		18517778

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		VIA IAZZITIELLO 47
		CITY:			SANTERAMO ITALY
		STATE:			L6
		ZIP:			70029

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		VIA IAZZITIELLO 47
		CITY:			SANTERAMO ITALTY
		STATE:			L6
		ZIP:			999999999

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NATUZZI INDUSTRIES SPA
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950823
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      <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Securities
      and Exchange Commission</font><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Washington,
      D.C. 20549</font><br><br><br><font style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>Form
      6-K</b></font><br><br><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Report
      of Foreign Issuer</font><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Pursuant
      To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16</font><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Of
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      Exchange Act of 1934</font><br><br>
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            <font style="font-size: 14pt"><b>NATUZZI S.p.A.</b></font>
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          Via Iazzitiello 47
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          70029 Santeramo, Italy
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Indicate by
      check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
      under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:</font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Form
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Indicate by
      check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
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      Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act
      of 1934. &#160;Yes </font><font style="font-family: Arial Unicode MS; font-size: 12pt">&#8414;</font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">&#160;&#160;
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">If &quot;Yes&quot; is
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Natuzzi
      and Jason Furniture (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (&#8220;Kuka&#8221;) Announce a Partnership
      to Strenghten the Natuzzi Retail Network in Greater China</b></font>
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      SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 9,
      2018--Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) and Kuka announced that today they have
      entered into a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to expand
      the Natuzzi retail network in Greater China.
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      Pasquale Natuzzi, Chairman and CEO of Natuzzi S.p.A., said: &#8220;<i>We
      have known Kuka for many years and have always admired their growth
      oriented entrepreneurial spirit and approach. This historic partnership
      will enable Natuzzi and Kuka to become the leading player in the
      emerging and growing market for branded luxury home furnishings in
      Greater China.</i>&#8221;
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      Jiangsheng Gu, Chairman of Kuka, added: &#8220;<i>We have long admired
      the position and strength that Natuzzi has achieved globally. This is
      the right product and brand for the new growth we see in the Chinese
      home furnishing market. By combining Natuzzi&#8217;s unparalleled position as
      the top brand in home furnishings with Kuka&#8217;s strong position in China,
      we as partners will be a force with which to be reckoned in the years to
      come. We are extremely excited to be taking this unique step with one of
      the world&#8217;s leaders in the industry</i>.&#8221;
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      Subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the preliminary
      agreement and to obtaining any applicable authorizations, it is expected
      that Natuzzi will contribute the exclusive distribution right to
      perpetually use the Natuzzi Italia and Natuzzi Editions trademarks into
      a Chinese corporate entity, and that Kuka will invest 65 million Euros
      to sustain the expansion of the Natuzzi retail network in Greater China.
      15 million Euros of Kuka&#8217;s investments is in exchange for Natuzzi&#8217;s
      contribution of the<b> </b>right to perpetually use the Natuzzi Italia
      and Natuzzi Editions trademarks in Greater China, particularly Mainland
      China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR. Natuzzi and Kuka will own 49% and
      51%, respectively, of the Chinese corporate entity.
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      The preliminary agreement also envisages that Natuzzi will contribute
      its existing stores and commercial organization in China. Further, the
      joint venture will benefit from Natuzzi&#8217;s retail management team who
      will be employed by the joint venture. It is also expected that the
      joint venture will operate the existing distribution agreements related
      to the Natuzzi network of franchised stores. The preliminary agreement
      also contemplates that Natuzzi will retain the right to use the Natuzzi
      Italia and Natuzzi Editions trademarks for all manufacturing activities,
      including in Greater China, and distribution in countries other than
      Greater China. Additionally, the agreement provides for Natuzzi to
      supply the joint venture with products at a certain discount.
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      The parties expect to promptly start the activities to prepare the
      documentation to implement the partnership. If the parties fail to reach
      a final agreement by March 31, 2018, the preliminary agreement shall be
      void.
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      <b>CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</b>
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      Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute
      forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor
      provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
      Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
      statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Natuzzi&#8217;s
      actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such
      forward-looking statements. More information about the potential factors
      that could affect the Company&#8217;s business and financial results is
      included in Natuzzi&#8217;s filings with the Securities and Exchange
      Commission, including the Company&#8217;s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the
      year ended December 31, 2016. Natuzzi undertakes no obligation to update
      any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press
      release.
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      <b>About Natuzzi S.p.A.</b>
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      Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. is Italy&#8217;s largest
      furniture house and one of the most important global player in the
      furniture industry with an extensive manufacturing footprint and a
      global retail network. Natuzzi is the Italian lifestyle best-known brand
      in the furnishings sector worldwide (Brand Awareness Monitoring Report -
      Ipsos 2016) and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 13
      May 1993. Always committed to social responsibility and environmental
      sustainability, Natuzzi is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified (Quality and
      Environment), OHSAS 18001 certified (Safety on the Workplace) and FSC
      certified (Forest Stewardship Council).
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      <b>About Kuka</b>
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      Jason Furniture (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. is originated from a carpenter
      workshop founded in 1982. Now it is one of the largest upholstery
      furniture manufacturers and retailers in China. The company is mainly
      engaged in research, design, production and sales of the middle and
      middle-high upholstery furniture used in living room, dining room and
      bedroom. It has three major manufacturing bases in China, more than 3000
      mono-brand stores in China and overseas, providing the high quality
      products and services for the global families. The company was
      officially listed on the Shanghai stock exchange on October 14, 2016.
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      CONTACT:<br><b>NATUZZI INVESTOR RELATIONS</b><br>Piero Direnzo (IR
      Manager), tel. +39.080.8820.812<br><u>pdirenzo@natuzzi.com</u><br>or<br><b>NATUZZI
      CORPORATE COMMUNICATION</b><br>Vito Basile (Press Office), tel.
      +39.080.8820.676<br><u>vbasile@natuzzi.com</u>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">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
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            <b>January 09, 2018</b>
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