GIP, Ardian offer €11.3bn ‘friendly solution’ to Suez battle

The duo are offering a rival bid to the one led by Veolia, which had been preparing a takeover supported by Meridiam.

By

Zak Bentley

18 January 2021•2 mins read

Deals Europe Water

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