Italy’s Eni agrees sale of Saipem stake

Premium Content

29 October 2015

Italian energy group Eni has agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in its engineering & construction, and drilling subsidiary business Saipem.

Eni currently owns 42.93% of Saipem, in partnership with Dodge & Cox and the People's Bank of China, who own 12.1%, and 2.035% respectively.

Saipem will sell its 12.5% stake to the shareholding company Fondo Strategico Italiano (FSI) for around €400 million.

In addition, Saipem will pay off its debt to Eni, which is said to be around €6.1 billion.

WorkDry invests in pump fleet in preparation for extreme events
Company adds hundreds of new pumps in anticipation of extreme El Niño weather events.
Chinese gains reshape South American market
Chinese construction equipment manufacturers are becoming an established competitive force in South America rather than simply a low-cost alternative, according to a white paper from Off-Highway Research
Smarter by design: How intelligent excavators are delivering better jobsite results
Integrated technology is helping contractors improve accuracy, productivity and control without neglecting the fundamentals of machine performance