1523 GMT [Dow Jones] United Utilities (UU.LN) is the worst performing iTraxx Europe constituent by percentage spread change, according to Markit, with 5-year protection 8.5 bps wider at 96/101 bps. An analyst says there may be some read across from the Abertis (ABE.MC) story, after Abertis shareholders confirmed Monday that they are in talks with CVC Capital Partners regarding a potential buyout. ([email protected]) Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 06, 2010 11:23 ET (15:23 GMT)