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M&A buoyed by economic optimism in spite of more cautious Chinese activity
Family holding company sets sights on global stage with €16bn bid for Abertis
Italian group says it is available to address Spanish government concerns over offer
Deal structured with cash and share alternatives to attract target’s backers
It is hard to see why Abertis shareholders would want to sell out
Deal would create one of the world’s largest toll road groups
Chief says political interference and regulatory fragmentation are harming sector
Fall in traffic is forcing operators into international expansion
Investors snap up wave of bond issues from Italy, Ireland and Spain
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