Equitix snaps up 'substantial minority stake' in UK energy-from-waste firm Viridor

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Equitix claims deal with KKR represents 'significant additional investment' in Viridor, which operates 12 EfW plants across the UK

Equitix has increased its stake in UK waste management, recycling and energy-from-waste (EfW) operator Viridor Group, in addition to agreeing "a path" to acquiring up to 50 per cent of the firm's shares...

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