Macquarie front-runner to buy up to 50% in EnergyAustralia from HK's CLP Holdings: report

Macquarie front-runner to buy up to 50% in EnergyAustralia from HK's CLP Holdings: report

The logo of Australia's Macquarie Group Ltd adorns a desk in the reception area of their Sydney office headquarters in Australia. REUTERS/David Gray

Australian investment bank Macquarie Group could be the front-runner to buy an up to 50% stake in electricity and gas supplier EnergyAustralia, the Australian Financial Review reported on Monday citing sources close to talks.