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Deal with Macquarie could be derailed if Suez exercises right of first refusal on disposal
Disposal would create third-largest waste management supplier in UK with £1bn revenues
French groups wait on British antitrust regulator’s judgment before settling fate of operation
Regulator fears merged entity of waste and water companies could lead to higher prices
Would-be bohemian with a sharp intellect and instinctive disdain for politics who became the wife of a Conservative prime minister
CEO says he was ‘rational like Machiavelli’ in takeover fight with arch-rival that divided Paris
Merger of world’s 2 largest water and waste groups after long takeover battle will reshape sector
Tailback of vessels threatens to disrupt global trade flows and worsen container shortage
Messy back and forth suggests paying more now rather than later would be better
French water and waste group hopes bid will pave way for end to hostile takeover by arch-rival Veolia
War between world’s two largest waste and water groups puts spotlight on Dutch takeover defence
French stand-off continues as water and waste group says offer too low and puts jobs at risk
The intervention of Ardian/GIP may force bidder and target together
Proposal means French waste and water group is ‘willing to open a dialogue’ with rival
Water-waste battle has become France’s most bitter in years
Sale to rival Veolia sets up next chapter in takeover battle for water and waste group
Utility company seeks to derail fierce rival Veolia’s pursuit of stake held by Engie
French utility asks to extend deadline for acceptance but concedes time for alternative bid is over
A deal that aims to make the world a cleaner place has turned into a messy squabble
Despite rumours of a link-up between the French companies, the speed of the approach took many by surprise
Competition concerns remain a hurdle to a deal that would create a national champion
French infrastructure group’s €2.9bn bid for stake held by Engie is prelude to a full offer
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Waste and water utility agrees to slash costs following attack from hedge fund Amber Capital
Investor accuses water and waste group of underperforming and demands shake-up
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