Brief: Beijer Ref Acquires French Company EID
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Beijer Ref AB (publ) BEIJb.ST :
* STRENGTHENS ITS OFFER IN FRANCE THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF
THE
FRENCH COMPANY EID
* TO ACQUIRE 85 PER CENT OF SHARES IN EID, WITH AN OPTION TO
ACQUIRE REMAINING SHARES
* EID PRODUCES INSULATED COPPER PIPES
* EID WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER ITS OWN BRAND AND
FOUNDERS
WILL REMAIN AND MANAGE BUSINESS
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