Mitsubishi, Chubu to take over Dutch energy giant Eneco
Posted November 25, 2019 6:00 am
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Dutch energy company Eneco says it has agreed to a proposed 4.1 billion-euro ($4.5 billion) takeover by Japanese corporations Mitsubishi and Chubu.
Eneco said in a statement Monday that Mitsubishi will fund 80% of the deal and Chubu the remaining 20%.
The company, which is currently owned by a group of 44 Dutch municipalities, says Mitsubishi and Chubu support strengthening Eneco's sustainable energy strategy and will allow it to further expand internationally.
Mitsubishi CEO Takehiko Kakiuchi says Eneco 'œfits in perfectly with our current energy activities and provides us with a platform to further grow in the European market in which we intend to have a leading position in the energy transition.'ť
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