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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-21-000030
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210108
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210108
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210108

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11854
		FILM NUMBER:		21517812

	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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    <div style="text-align: center;"><font style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Securities and Exchange Commission</font><br>
      <font style="font-size: 12pt;">Washington, D.C. 20549</font><br>
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      <font style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-weight: bold;">Form 6-K</font><br>
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      <font style="font-size: 12pt;">Report of Foreign Issuer</font><br>
      <font style="font-size: 12pt;">Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16</font><br>
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      <font style="font-size: 12pt;">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></div>
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            <div>For the month of <font style="font-weight: bold;">JANUARY 2021</font></div>
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            <div style="text-align: right;">Commission File Number 1-11854</div>
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            <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-weight: bold;">NATUZZI S.p.A.</div>
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            <div style="text-align: center;">Via Iazzitiello 47<br>
              70029 Santeramo, Italy</div>
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    <div style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:&#160;&#160;<br>
      Form 20-F&#160; &#9746;&#160;&#160;&#160; Form 40-F&#160; &#9744;</div>
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    <div style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange
      Act of 1934.&#160; Yes&#160; &#9744;&#160;&#160;&#160; No&#160; &#9746;</div>
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    <div style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):<br>
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      <h1 style="text-align: center; list-style-position: inside;FONT-SIZE: 14pt;"> <b>Natuzzi and The Vita Group Enter Into Agreement for the Purchase of I.M.P.E. S.p.A., an Italian Foam Manufacturer </b> </h1>
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          <p>SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 8, 2021--Today, Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) (&#8220;Natuzzi&#8221;) and The Vita Group (or &#8220;Vita&#8221;) announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Vita Italy S.r.l., a wholly owned
            subsidiary of The Vita Group, will acquire I.M.P.E. S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Natuzzi based in Naples, Italy. </p>
          <p> The site, which will be known as Vita Italy, manufactures polyurethane foam for the furniture and bedding industry in Italy. It has 32 employees and production capabilities of 20k tonnes per annum. </p>
          <p> The sale of I.M.P.E. S.p.A. is for a value of &#8364;6.1 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments and warranties. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing
            conditions. </p>
          <p> Chairman and CEO, Pasquale Natuzzi, commented: &#8220;<i>The agreement is part of the Company&#8217;s strategy to review its value chain and reshape the Group&#8217;s manufacturing configuration. With this agreement, we have posed the basis for a business
              cooperation with an international group, such as Vita, whose contribution will be beneficial to our operations.</i>&#8221; </p>
          <p> Speaking on behalf of The Vita Group, Group CEO Ian Robb said: &#8220;<i>This acquisition constitutes a step in our ambition to broaden our production footprint across Europe. We believe this is a win-win transaction for all parties and allows Vita
              to gain an established foothold in this important market. It is a highly respected company, with an experienced workforce and we look forward to working with this team to support our customers and build our presence in the Italian furniture
              market.</i>&#8221; </p>
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          <p> <b>About Natuzzi</b> </p>
          <p> Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. is Italy&#8217;s largest furniture house and one of the most important global players in the furniture industry with an extensive manufacturing footprint and a global retail network. Natuzzi is
            the European lifestyle best-known brand in the upholstered furnishings sector worldwide (Brand Awareness Monitoring Report - Ipsos 2018) and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 13, 1993. Always committed to social
            responsibility and environmental sustainability, Natuzzi S.p.A. is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified (Quality and Environment), OHSAS 18001 certified (Safety on the Workplace) and FSC&#174; certified (Forest Stewardship Council). </p>
          <p> <b>About The Vita Group</b> </p>
          <p> The Vita Group is Europe&#8217;s leading flexible foam solutions provider. Built on 70 years of heritage, Vita develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of value added and differentiated flexible polyurethane foam and Talalay latex and
            flooring products. </p>
          <p> Vita's three divisions &#8211; Comfort, Technical and Flooring &#8211; cater for customers across a broad set of industries including Bed-in-the-Box mattresses and bedding, furniture, hygiene and medical, mobility, construction and flooring. The
            company's pan-European operating base is well positioned to serve local, regional and multi-national customers across Europe and provide innovative and value-added products and applications across the world. </p>
          <p> Vita has responded to the urgent need for products and materials to support healthcare, care homes, medical and hygiene applications during the COVID-19 emergency. The Company is currently delivering products for medical mattresses, filters
            for ventilators, PPE mask inserts, and many other healthcare relate products. For more information, please visit www.thevitagroup.com </p>
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          <p> <b>CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS REGARDING NATUZZI</b> </p>
          <p> <i>Certain statements included 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 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
              as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intended sale of I.M.P.E. S.p.A. or the likelihood or timing of the contemplated transaction. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ
              include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability of Natuzzi to successfully complete the sale of I.M.P.E. S.p.A.; (ii) failure to satisfy any of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction; (iii) the length of time necessary to
              consummate the proposed transaction, which may be longer than anticipated for various reasons; and (iv) unexpected costs or liabilities that may arise from the sale of I.M.P.E. S.p.A. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You
              should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect Natuzzi&#8217;s business, including those described in the &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; section of Natuzzi&#8217;s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F. Natuzzi
              undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.</i> </p>
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          <h2 style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt;">Contacts</h2>
          <p> <b>Natuzzi Investor Relations </b><br>
            Piero Direnzo | tel. +39.080.8820.812 | pdirenzo@natuzzi.com </p>
          <p> <b>Natuzzi Corporate Communication </b><br>
            Vito Basile (Press Office) | tel. +39.080.8820.676 | vbasile@natuzzi.com </p>
          <p> <b>The Vita Group </b><br>
            Alison Vesey &#8211; Corporate Marketing &amp; PR Manager <br>
            alison.vesey@thevitagroup.com </p>
          <p> Gilbert Davids &#8211; Managing Director Comfort Division <br>
            gilbert.davids@thevitagroup.com </p>
          <p> Tomas Stachura &#8211; Regional Director South Europe <br>
            tom.stachura@thevitagroup.com</p>
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            <div style="font-weight: bold;"><font style="font-weight: normal;">Date:&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>JANUARY 08, 2021</div>
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            <div style="text-align: center;">/s/ Pasquale Natuzzi</div>
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