Romania: Romania reportedly seeks to return as majority shareholder at (…)

January 9, 2025

Romania reportedly seeks to return as majority shareholder at utility group Electrica
Jan 9, 2025

Romania reportedly seeks to return as majority shareholder at utility group Electrica.

The Romanian state would consider the option of returning as a majority shareholder of utility group Electrica (BVB: EL) again and is analyzing ways to do this, sources told Economedia.ro. "It's a working scenario," other sources told Economedia.ro. Currently, Electrica is a listed company on (…)

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