HK Panva Gas may buy 45% stake in Foshan Gas ( 2003-11-20 12:45) (Agencies)
Panva Gas Holding Ltd. said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of
understanding for the potential acquisition of a 45% stake in a gas company in
China's Guangdong for no more than 81 million yuan ($1=CNY8.28).
The company, Foshan Gas Co., is located in Foshan city of the province and
will have 50 years of exclusive rights for piped-gas network operation and
supply.
It currently has a main pipeline network of about 143 kilometers and a
sub-branch network of approximately 200 kilometers, commanding a market share of
about 76% in the city, where the gas-penetration rate is 27%.
Panva Gas will finance the proposed acquisition with the proceeds from the
company's internal resources and its five-year convertible bonds issued in
April.
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