January 2, 2018 - AREVA S.A., through its subsidiary AREVA NP, sold on December 31st, 2017 all of its shares in New NP, which employs nearly 14,000 people, to a consortium of acquirers consisting of the EDF group, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Assystem.
The shareholding situation of New NP is now as follows: EDF is the majority shareholder with 75.5% of the capital of New NP, while MHI and Assystem respectively hold stakes of 19.5% and 5%. This transaction closes a series of divestments conducted by AREVA S.A., following those of Canberra (nuclear measurements), ADWEN (offshore wind) and AREVA TA (nuclear propulsion).
New NP is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components and fuel for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
Read the press release on the EDF website
Press Release
Closing of the New NP divestment
Topic:
corporate
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