EDF Is Said to Consider Relisting Italian Unit Edison in Milan

Electricite de France SA is weighing a relisting of its Italian unit Edison SpA in Milan, as the French utility faces mounting capital expenditure on its nuclear projects in its home country, people familiar with the matter said.

The state-owned utility has held preliminary discussions with financial advisers about listing Edison again, said the people, asking not to be identified because talks are private. Edison was listed on the Milan stock exchange until 2012 when EDF took control following a mandatory bid for the minority shareholders.

EDF may also opt to sell part or all of its Italian subsidiary in ...