Utility company SSE PLC (LON:SSE) has confirmed weekend press reports that it talking to Ovo Group about the possible sale of SSE Energy Services.
The group hoisted the “for sale” sign on its energy services business back in May. The division supplies energy and related services to around 5.7mln household customers in Great Britain.
Ovo is the largest independent energy supplier in Britain with more than 1.5mln customers.
SSE said no final decisions have been taken and no agreements regarding the terms of any transaction have been entered into.