The Veolia group announced on Sunday evening to file a purchase offer on the 70.1% of the capital of Suez that it does not hold, giving up obtaining the agreement of the board of directors of its competitor who "
multiplied the actions intended to obstruct his
"friendly redemption
proposal,
" he said.
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Considering that "
Veolia's corporate interest and good market information deserve clarification in the face of ambiguous maneuvers and declarations by Suez, Ardian and GIP
", the board of directors of the water and waste champion has decided to "
A public takeover bid in cash at a price of 18 euros,
" said a press release. Veolia bought in October 29.9% of the capital of Suez.
