Market Chatter: CK Infrastructure Shoring Up Finances For Potential Macquarie UK Smart Meters Bid

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Mar 13

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.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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