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Besix chief executive rules out higher bid for Watpac

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Belgian giant BESIX is unlikely to sweeten its 92¢ a share offer to acquire two-thirds of ASX-listed Watpac and may walk away entirely from the Australian construction company if its proportional takeover fails, chief executive Rick Vandenberghe says.

"We believe our offer is a very strong offer and a win-win for Watpac and its shareholders," Mr Vandenberghe told The Australian Financial Review.

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