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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
Energy sector executive takes over at critical juncture for French utility 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
French energy group wants ‘improved terms’ for vast majority of holding in water and waste group
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
Public-private partnerships are proving to be a recipe for discord
French waste group and central African state trade accusations after seizure of 35 sites
Group will sue to recover losses after ‘expropriation’ of its subsidiary by the African country
Councils and industry face dealing with waste no longer bound for China
Markets in 2017 are odd places where no one believes interest rates will rise
Companies are trying to cut environmental damage caused by consumers’ use of products
Company performance diverges after Britain votes to leave the EU
Brexit cannot stop the waste recycling trend begun by the EU
Post-Brexit boost as French services group plans 600 jobs and investment drive
Companies make the case for maintaining a drive for sustainability despite post-Brexit uncertainty
Featuring groundbreaking initiatives by PwC, Veolia, GSK, M&S and NFU Mutual
Fancy footwork meant little against the wall of EDF and the French state over Hinkley Point
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