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Prysmian Is Said Near Takeover of US Electrical Maker Atkore

Bloomberg Markets
Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Original Report

Italy’s Prysmian is in advanced talks to acquire electrical manufacturing company Atkore Inc., people familiar with the matter said.

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