EDF: part-privatization failure could lead to break up

Failure to press on with the EDF's part privatization, which has encountered stiff public opposition, could see the company considering alternatives to plugging the holes in its balance sheet. This could include the option of divesting some of its worldwide assets.

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EDF: partial sell-off could affect competitive landscape

An IPO for a 15% stake in EDF will go ahead before November 21, 2005, raising up to E7 billion. The capital raised is earmarked to finance EDFs investment programme in France and elsewhere in Europe. However, conditions have been imposed on the sale which may go on to impact upon the competitive landscape of the French market.

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EDF: powering up for expansion

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EDF: setting sights on Seeboard

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EdF: sure to lose UK renewables decision

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EdF: time to count the pennies

EdF, the French electricity utility, has announced that it is planning to implement tough cost-cutting programs to see itself through financial hardship. Although the company insists that it is not an "asset seller", some minor and non-strategic foreign interests might be disposed of to balance the books.

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EdF: waving the white flag

A likely deal would open the French market to competition among mid-sized commercial users. This would please the EC, as 60-70% of the electricity market would be open. It would also please EdF, which would stave off residential competition. The deal might even benefit the French firm in the long run, helping to change its state-owned monopoly ethos.

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EdP: putting a stop to EdF's expansion in Spain

Following an 18-month battle, EdF's subsidiary EnBW is reportedly ready to sell some of its shares in Hidrocantabrico in exchange for an active role in management. If EdP wins the fight for control of Spain's fourth largest electricity utility, it will be a serious blow for EdF. The French company's international plans have so far been highly successful.

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Electrabel: slow but steady in France

Electrabel is one of few successful new entrants in the French power market, and is looking to develop its position further through an increased stake in Compagnie Nationale du Rhone (CNR). Electrabel already operates a marketing partnership with CNR, which has been one of the few companies to win business from EdF, and Electrabel is obviously keen to ensure further success.<BR />

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Electricite de France: six major challenges ahead

Pierre Gadonneix, the current chairman of the French gas utility GDF, is widely tipped to be unveiled as the new EdF head later this week. Doubtless he will be receiving many good luck messages as he prepares to take on the role: he will need them, with at least six major challenges already weighing down his in-tray.

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