Three strategic companies now appear on the economic and political scene after receiving purchase offers from foreign companies. The government and Caixabank are struggling to maintain the Spanishness of all three.
This morning there was turbulence Naturgy due to the appearance of a possible foreign investor. The government is waiting but has not yet wanted to show its cards. Jordi Hereu, Minister of Industry, said on Wednesday that he did not want to “make an evaluation”. “We will do it on facts and not on elements which are not yet based on formal communications,” he added.
This is an Abu Dhabi company that wants to take control of 40% of the company.. Facing the movement, there is a duo, that of Moncloa and La Caixa, who want to guarantee Spanish control. Javier Flores, independent analyst, explains to laSexta that both ensure “in a coordinated manner, on the one hand, the control of certain companies and, on the other hand, by closing the entry door to certain foreign investors.”
A public-private clan that seeks ways to contain new foreign aggression against Spanish listed companies, like Talgo, with the same objective. The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, insisted that it was essential that “the company preserves its Spanish character and maintains its strategic character for the country”.
It was a Hungarian group that launched a takeover bid against the railway company. For their part, the government and Caixa want to lead the battle by looking for alternative investors.
The third battle takes place in Telefónica, although more controlled. Saudi Arabia sought to become the majority shareholder, to which the government and Caixa responded by increasing their stake.