UPDATE 2-Meridiam could buy all Suez activities in France under new Veolia offer
* Meridiam has confirmed interest in French business * Suez says Veolia’s latest proposal lacks seriousness (Adds Suez reaction) PARIS, March 11 (Reuters) - Suez will be able to keep its brand and operations in France intact in an eventual sale to investment firm Meridiam, waste and water group Veolia said on Thursday, in its latest takeover offer to its arch rival. However, Veolia Chairman and Chief Executive Antoine Frerot told a conference call his company would not change its 18 euros per share bid for Suez - a pre-condition Suez had set for resuming tie-up talks - reiterating it was a ...
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