Energiekonzerne: Kanadier, Norweger und Briten in der engeren Auswahl für Uniper-Übernahme
Die Bundesregierung hat drei Bieter eingeladen, verbindliche Angebote für Deutschlands wichtigsten Gasversorger abzugeben. Ein strategischer Bieter aus Deutschland hat offenbar das Nachsehen.
The German government has narrowed down the pool of potential bidders for the takeover of gas supplier Uniper. According to an insider, three international energy companies - Brookfield and CPP from Canada, Equinor from Norway, and Centrica from Britain - have been invited to submit a binding offer for the Düsseldorf-based group. This was confirmed by an insider to the German business daily Handelsblatt, following initial reports by Bloomberg and Reuters.
Brookfield, Equinor and Centrica were initially reported to be leading the pack, but they have now withdrawn from the bidding process. The sources suggest that RWE, a German energy group, and KKR, a private investment firm from the United States, have dropped out, as well as the EP Group, led by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. KKR and the EP Group have declined to comment on the matter.
The implication is clear: a complete sale of Uniper's 75 percent stake could see Germany's leading gas supplier back under majority foreign ownership. However, the government will retain a 25 percent stake, ensuring it retains a veto power over significant decisions.
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