Australia's AusNet opens books to Brookfield Asset affiliate after $7b bid

Australia's AusNet opens books to Brookfield Asset affiliate after $7b bid

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Australia’s AusNet Services Ltd said on Monday it had opened its books to a Brookfield Asset Management affiliate after the energy infrastructure firm received a higher A$9.57 billion ($6.95 billion) indicative, non-binding buyout proposal.