Ardian refuses to launch a counter-takeover bid
Associated with the American fund GIP, the fund wants “the appointment of a mediator” to settle the file between the two groups. Ardian snorts at … Read more
SUEZ
Ardian wants a negotiated solution between Suez and Veolia
Much awaited, Dominique Sénéquier, the president of the Ardian investment fund, spoke for the first time publicly on the Suez Veolia case, of which she … Read more
New legal victory for Veolia over Suez
Like the AMF, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled that Veolia was not in a pre-offer situation when it bought up nearly 30% of its … Read more
Between Veolia and Suez, the battle rages on
RÉCIT – The group led by Antoine Frérot, which already owns 29.9% of its rival, goes back on its commitment not to launch a hostile … Read more
Veolia takes the risk of a hostile takeover bid for Suez
The plan to buy Suez by Veolia, launched at the end of August, was already not very friendly, but this time becomes frankly hostile. The … Read more
Determined to succeed in its takeover bid for Suez, Veolia refuses to negotiate with Ardian
Its CEO ignores the letter of intent of the investment fund, presented by Suez as a white knight. Will Suez be able to escape the … Read more
Veolia puts pressure on Suez and its white knight Ardian
DECRYPTION – The group led by Antoine Frérot submitted its draft offer to the board of directors of its target. Despite the pitfalls, Veolia fully … Read more
Veolia will launch its takeover bid on Suez “whatever happens”
Veolia undertook on Tuesday, November 3, to launch a takeover bid for the entire capital of Suez at € 18, the same price as that … Read more
Could the takeover of Suez by Veolia have an effect on water prices?
THE CHEKING PROCESS – The merger of two major operators of the water market in France makes local elected officials fear the consequences for consumers. … Read more
Bruno Le Maire, a minister in the Suez backwater
INVESTIGATION – The Minister of the Economy, by failing to impose the line of the State shareholder, suffered a failure in the Suez file. Despite … Read more