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Brookfield, Cannon-Brookes in joint bid for AGL Energy

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    Canadian asset manager Brookfield and Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes have teamed up on a joint bid for AGL Energy.

    It is understood the pair have submitted a non-binding and indicative offer and it is being considered by AGL Energy’s board.AGL’s power plants account for an estimated 8 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Paul JonesThey are believed to be keen to acquire AGL Energy in full - including its retail operations and power generation - ahead of the company’s plans to split in two.

    An AGL Energy spokesperson declined to comment on Sunday. Brookfield could not be reached for comment prior to publication.Brookfield and Cannon-Brookes are understood to be keen to accelerate AGL Energy’s plans to exit coal-fired power, and invest in more renewable energy generation projects and infrastructure.
 
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