La Caixa

14 articles about "La Caixa"

Q3 results fail to boost water stocks Vol 10, Issue 11 (November 2009)

The ongoing effects of the economic downturn – and a wet summer – took their toll on many companies’ third quarter results. Despite an impressive performance from China, the GWI Global Water Index was flat on the month.

Suez and la Caixa get set for Agbar-itrage Vol 9, Issue 2 (February 2008)

As of mid-January, less than 10% of Agbar’s shares remained in public hands. Its major shareholders can now pick their moment to re-float 20% of the share capital.

IN BRIEF – EUROPE Vol 8, Issue 12 (December 2007)

* Spanish government plans to triple the reuse of regenerated wastewater to 1,200hm³/yr by 2015 received a boost in early December with the approval of legislation establishing a legal framework and quality parameters for the use of recycled water.

SPAIN VS. FRANCE Vol 8, Issue 10 (October 2007)

* Saur – the number three player in the French market – is selling its 33% interest in Aguas de Valencia to Suez for €135 million.

The price of controlling Agbar Vol 8, Issue 10 (October 2007)

The mechanism for the joint bid for control of Agbar has now been settled. There is still potential for conflict over energy interests in southern Europe.

Agbar boss: Spain could learn from the UK Vol 8, Issue 4 (April 2007)

Agbar’s director-general Ángel Simón discusses strategy with Richard Weyndling, and outlines the challenges his company faces both at home and abroad.

FRENCH MANOEUVRES Vol 8, Issue 4 (April 2007)

* The big story this month is the pending sale of Saur to Séché, the solid waste specialist led by Joël Séché and backed by Caisse des Dépôts, the government-controlled banking group.

Suez and la Caixa move to secure control of Agbar Vol 8, Issue 4 (April 2007)

Agbar’s main shareholders are looking to eliminate the risk of a hostile takeover bid by seizing control of the company. It seems the deal is something of a fait accompli.

SUEZ SUITORS LINE UP Vol 8, Issue 1 (January 2007)

* The Suez saga marched on relentlessly over the Christmas period, and a report published in French business magazine Capital in late December suggested that François Pinault’s holding company Artemis could be on the verge of launching a hostile bid.

FUNDAMENTAL BUYERS Vol 7, Issue 9 (September 2006)

* Water’s irresistible attraction to fund managers burst into the open on 14 September with news that the UK’s Anglian Water Group had received an approach from a group of investors said to be 3i, Colonial First State of Australia, CPP Investment Board of Canada and a fourth unnamed investment group.