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Veolia Acquires CDPQ’s 30% Stake in Water Technologies and Solutions, Achieving Full Ownership to Accelerate Value Creation
PARIS, May 07, 2025--Veolia acquires CDPQ’s 30% stake in Water Technologies and Solutions, achieving full ownership to accelerate value creation
About this update from Veolia Environnement Sa
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