Mergers and acquisitions in the natural gas industry

Journal Article · Thu Apr 26 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7179208

Burkhardt, D A; Brown, M L

Three examples of natural gas distribution companies involved in merger activity illustrate how the distribution as well as the transmission side of the industry may be attractive to potential acquiring companies seeking diversification. Although the mergers are a new phenonmenon, the acquiring firms are attracted by the overlapping service areas and the operating efficiency of the regulated distributors. They also see a possible outlet for surplus natural gas. 1 table.

• OSTI ID: 7179208
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Vol. 113:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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