Eni in preliminary talks to buy Neptune Energy for up to $6b

Eni in preliminary talks to buy Neptune Energy for up to $6b

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Eni is in preliminary talks to buy private-equity backed gas and oil producer Neptune Energy for around $5-$6 billion, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that no official bid had been submitted.

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