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India's Jupiter, Poland's PFR ready offers for Spanish train maker Talgo, El Confidencial reports

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Posted on February 7, 2025

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MADRID (Reuters) - India's train maker Jupiter Wagons and Poland's state-owned investment PFR are readying two separate offers for Spanish train maker Talgo, news website El Confidencial reported on

Jupiter Wagons and PFR Prepare Bids for Spanish Train Maker Talgo

MADRID (Reuters) - India's train maker Jupiter Wagons and Poland's state-owned investment PFR are readying two separate offers for Spanish train maker Talgo, news website El Confidencial reported on Friday, citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter.

Both companies are readying public tender offers for all the shares of Talgo, El Confidencial reports.

The two bids would rival the offer filed on Thursday by a Basque consortium comprising shareholders of steelmaker Sidenor, together with the regional government and local bank Kutxabank, for a 29.8% stake in Talgo at up to 4.80 euros ($4.98) a share.

Jupiter and PFR, which owns Polish train maker Pesa, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

($1 = 0.9632 euros)

(Reporting by Inti Landauro and Marta Serafinko; editing by David Evans)

Key Takeaways

  • Jupiter Wagons and PFR are preparing offers for Talgo.
  • The bids will compete with a Basque consortium's offer.
  • The Basque bid targets a 29.8% stake in Talgo.
  • Jupiter and PFR have not commented on the matter.
  • Talgo is a significant player in the train manufacturing sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What companies are bidding for Talgo?
Jupiter Wagons from India and Poland's state-owned investment PFR are preparing separate offers for Talgo.
What percentage of Talgo is the Basque consortium aiming to acquire?
The Basque consortium is aiming to acquire a 29.8% stake in Talgo.
Did Jupiter and PFR respond to requests for comment?
No, Jupiter and PFR did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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