EPH undertakes internal reorganisation and commences review of strategic alternatives for minority shareholding in its infrastructure assets
22. 10. 2015
ENERGETICKÝ A PRŮMYSLOVÝ HOLDING (“EPH”), a leading Central European energy group operating in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Poland, today announced its plan to reorganise all of its Central European infrastructure assets under one holding company: EP Infrastructure (“EPIF” or the “Company”). EPIF will hold controlling interests in a number of leading businesses that operate primarily in the domains of gas transmission, distribution and storage and distribution and supply of heat and power. The Company is expected to become the most important business unit of EPH.
In connection with the planned reorganisation, EPH as EPIF’s sole shareholder is reviewing strategic alternatives for the disposal of a minority stake in EPIF, including an initial public offering. Further announcements will be made in due course in the event EPH decides to proceed with any transaction.
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