Inexus

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Inexus is a Cardiff-based provider of utility infrastructure services to mainly new-build construction sites within the United Kingdom. Operating within a series of sub-brands, the company plans and manages the installation of electrical, gas, water and telecommunications supplies, acting as an interface between developers and both the utility service companies and infrastructure providers.

Formerly a subsidiary of French oil group Total S.A., in September 2005 the company was acquired by Australian private equity company, the Challenger Infrastructure Fund (CIF), for an enterprise value of £465m. In 2011, it was listed on the 100 most profitable private equity held companies in the UK, with profits of £43.4m in 2010. [1] On 19 October 2012, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has agreed to buy Inexus and merge it with GTC Group, with a £900 million refinancing of the new entity. [2]

Inexus Group companies include: [3]

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References

  1. Chris Kelsey (5 February 2011). "Welsh firms on list of private equity high fliers". Western Mail. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  2. "Completed acquisition by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP of Inexus Group Limited" (PDF). Office of Fair Trading GOV.uk.
  3. "About Us". Inexus Group. 5 February 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.