French firm won’t pursue Constellation bid

Published October 16, 2008 4:00am ET



French energy giant Electricite de France said Wednesday it would not make a counteroffer for Baltimore-based Constellation Energy, paving the way for completion of a merger with Warren Buffett’s Mid-American Energy Holdings Co. last month.

“After discussions with several potential American partners, EDF has determined that current conditions are not conducive to presenting a new offer for Constellation Energy Group,” EDF said in a statement.

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