Platinum Equity to sell Urbaser to Blackstone (BX) and EQT (EQT) for around USD 6.6bln
Platinum Equity's sale of Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for approximately $6.6 billion highlights significant consolidation in the waste management sector, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics.
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Platinum Equity to sell Urbaser to Blackstone (BX) and EQT (EQT) for around USD 6.6bln
Hermes (RMS FP) FY 2025 (EUR) Revenue 16bln (exp. 16bln), Op. Income 6.56bln (prev. 6.15bln Y/Y); notes that 2026 price increases would be around 5-6%, down from around 6-7% rate in 2025
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This deal may send ripples across the financial services and energy sectors, as both acquirers could leverage Urbaser's assets for growth. Additionally, the transaction offers insights into the current investment appetite for infrastructure-related assets, which remain attractive amidst ongoing economic shifts.
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