TransAlta becomes largest power retailer in New Zealand

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TransAlta Corp. has become New Zealand's biggest electricity retailer through its TransAlta New Zealand Ltd.'s acquisition of the electricity retailing unit of Southpower Ltd. of Christchurch, New Zealand for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the 160,000 clients of Southpower gives TransAlta 300,000 clients in New Zealand, or approximately 20% of the country's total retail electricity market. In addition, the deal between Southpower and TransAlta New Zealand, which is two-thirds owned by TransAlta Corp., will double the 1999 sales of TransAlta in New Zealand to over NZ$600 million.

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Acquires the electricity retailing unit of Southpower Ltd of Christchurch for an undisclosed sum

Electric Power Distribution, New Zealand, Electric Power Sales, Electric utilities, TransAlta Corp., Southpower Ltd., TransAlta New Zealand Ltd.

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Merger makes sense to coal rivals

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Luscar Ltd. is in agreement with hostile takeover target Manalta Coal Ltd. over the positive aspects of a potential consolidation between the two companies. A successful merger would produce the sixth-biggest North American coal producer and the largest Canadian coal producer. It would generate 41.1 million tons of coal per year which is equivalent to 45.3 million short tons when compared to US producers. Manalta spokesman John Taylor noted that the Manalta president will only accept Luscar's bid if it is fair to Manalta receipt holders.

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Is in agreement with hostile takeover target Manalta Coal Ltd. over the positive aspects of a potential consolidation

Canada, Coal, Coal Mining, Manalta Coal Ltd., Luscar Ltd.

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