Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) has successfully completed the sale of its 42.2% equity stake in Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc. CEO Chris Huskilson emphasized this transaction as a key achievement in optimizing the company's investment in Atlantica and advancing AQN's strategic transition to become a pure-play regulated utility company. The company plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and recapitalize its balance sheet. J.P. Morgan Securities served as the financial advisor, with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acting as legal advisor for the transaction.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) announces a support agreement with Energy Capital Partners and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ: AY). AQN's subsidiary Liberty, holding 42.2% of Atlantica shares, will vote in favor of Bidco's acquisition of Atlantica for $22.00 per share, a transaction valuing Atlantica at approximately $2,555 million. This represents an 18.9% premium on Atlantica's closing price on April 22, 2024. Proceeds from AQN's $1,077 million stake will help reduce debt and focus on becoming a pure-play regulated utility. The transaction, subject to several approvals, is expected to close by late 2024 or early 2025.
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