Criteria Caixacorp increases its holding in Abertis by acquiring an additional 3%

27.03.08 - 20:34 ... source : Criteria Caixacorp

... Barcelona, 27 March 2008. Criteria Caixacorp today purchased a 3% share from Caixa Catalunya for approximately €400 million. This purchase takes Criteria Caixacorp's stake in Abertis to 29% of the share capital. Criteria Caixacorp has taken advantage of the opportunity to acquire a package of shares that was available for sale to underline its confidence in the development and growth of the infrastructure operator. Abertis is an international group which manages mobility and telecommunications infrastructure via five business areas: toll roads, telecommunications infrastructure, airports, car parks and logistics parks. The company, which operates in 17 countries, posted €3.62 billion euros in operating income and €682 million in net profit in 2007. The Group has a workforce of over 11,000 and generates practically 50% of its revenue outside Spain. This docu ...» Next (HTML)