# Fortum acquires 47.12% stake in Uniper

Fortum's voluntary public takeover offer for Uniper shares received total acceptance of 47.12%, making Fortum the largest shareholder. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in mid-2018.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-02-07
- Status: announced
- Products: electricity generation, energy trading
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Uniper](https://endata.com/companies/9700.md) (target)
- [Fortum](https://endata.com/companies/11212.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [fortum.com](https://www.fortum.com/en/media/2018/02/total-acceptance-fortums-offer-uniper-4712), 2018-02-07: "We are satisfied with the shareholding we have received, which will, when the transaction is finalised, make Fortum the largest shareholder in Uniper."

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