Sempra Energy set to buy KN Energy in $1.9 billion deal
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Sempra Energy has reached an agreement to purchase KN Energy Inc. for $1.9 billion. KN Energy is the second-largest operator of natural gas pipelines and storage in the US. The deal will make Sempra a major player in the dynamic US energy market. The stockholders of both companies still have to give their approval to the deal. The deal is also awaiting approval from federal and state regulators.
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Sempra Energy to purchase KN Energy Inc. for $1.9 billion
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Key opposition threatens Scottish Power acquisition
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United Kingdom-based Scottish Power PLC's bid to acquire United States-based electric utility company PacificCorp., is being opposed by consumer advocates in Oregon and Utah Governor Mike Leavitt. The proposed $7.6 billion merger bid could be delayed by two legislative bills pending in the Utah State Legislature.
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Consumer advocates in Oregon and Utah State governor oppose Scottish Power bid to acquire PacifiCorp.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Adviser chosen for CEV stakes
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The government of the Czech Republic is expected to privatize its shares in Ceske Energeticke Zavody and six other regional energy distributors. The privatizations are expected by the end of 2001.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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