Essent, Nuon look underpowered: Dutch energy firms, merger plans shelved, are takeover targets

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Netherlands power utilities Nuon N.V. and Essent N.V. will face a potential loss of business value due to legislation that requires energy firms to unbundle specific assets. The two firms currently obtain about half of their cash flows through their distribution operations. The unbundling requirements are effective July 2008 and must be completed by January of 2011.

Financial management, Management dynamics, Management, Netherlands, Finance, Company business management, Company financing, Essent N.V., Nuon N.V.

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AEM-ASM deal may spark more mergers in Italy

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Italian regional electric utilities ASM S.p.A. and AEM S.p.A. have merged in a deal valued at $11.88 bil, prompting speculation than a broader consolidation in the nation's energy sector may be imminent. The deal has created the third largest power company in Italy in generation capacity.

Acquisitions & mergers, Italy, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, AEM S.p.A.

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