CK Infrastructure (HKG:1038) is considering bidding for Macquarie Group's UK smart-meter assets and is in talks with banks to shore up finances, Bloomberg reported Friday.
The company is seeking 1 billion pounds in bridge financing for a potential bid for Macquarie's portfolio of gas and electricity smart meters.
The report cautioned that deliberations were ongoing and CK Infrastructure may decide to drop the pursuit.
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