Canada’s SNC-Lavalin eyes Wood/Amec assets - Betaville

Mar 20, 2017, 01:47 PM

Ben Harrington, Business Journalist and Editor at Betaville updates viewers about the developments surrounding the Amec Foster Wheeler and Wood Group deal, Unilever’s decision to sell some of its brands as a part of strategic review and other major stories in the M&A world.

Key points

SNC Lavalin could launch a counter bid for Amec against Wood’s recommended all share offer. Harrington says SNC isn’t interested in buying all of Amec but only those assets that would be during and after the merger with Wood Group.

Listen to the full segment for an update about rumours that Swiss Re is examining potential UK acquisitions.

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