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Engie Is Said to Consider Takeover of U.S. Services Firm Emcor

  • French energy company discussing acquisition with advisers
  • Emcor, worth $4.5 billion, works on construction, facilities

People walk outside of the headquarters of Engie in Paris.

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French energy company Engie SA is weighing a takeover of construction and facilities services firm Emcor Group Inc. as it seeks to expand in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter.

Engie is working with advisers as it considers pursuing a deal for Emcor, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public. No final decision has been made and the French company could decide against an offer, they said.