SPAIN - Applus+ still attracting private equity interest

Private equity firms Permira, CVC, Bridgepoint, Apax, Carlyle and Doughty Hanson have all reportedly expressed interest in the vehicle inspection and certification company.

Applus+'s shareholders Agbar, Unión Fenosa and Caja Madrid are also thought to have been contacted by the Macquarie Group. The Australian firm has recently acquired Itevelesa, the number two vehicle inspection company in Spain.

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