Downer wins war of attrition
Spotless' board now unanimously recommend investors accept Downer's cash offer.
Jenny Wiggins, Infrastructure Reporter
Jenny Wiggins writes on Business specialising in Infrastructure, Transport, Policy. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jenny has over 20 years experience as a financial journalist, including a decade with the Financial Times in New York and London.
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