Total secures SunPower stake in $1.3bn deal

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French oil giant completes acquisition of 60 per cent stake in US solar panel manufacturer

Total has successfully completed its takeover of SunPower after paying $1.3bn for a 60 per cent stake in the solar panel manufacturer. The French oil giant made its initial offer at the beginning of...

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