VINCI denies rumours on the acquisition of Nexity

30 May 2006 - Finances

Over the past few days, the press has carried reports on negotiations between VINCI and Nexity, hinting at a possible takeover of Nexity by VINCI.

VINCI formally denies such a scenario.

Moreover, there are no grounds whatsoever to think that such a scenario could have been devised to protect VINCI from alleged investment fund speculation.

VINCI has no plans to take over Nexity, either for cash or for an exchange of shares.

If, after review, there should be any form of cooperation, it would be limited solely to VINCI’s property business, where Nexity is already involved in some large-scale operations (Renault’s land in Boulogne, Société Générale’s Tour Granite, etc.).

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