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This page provides historical news coverage for ALLETE, Inc. (formerly NYSE: ALE), an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. ALLETE’s public communications describe a business built around regulated utilities and energy subsidiaries, including Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light and Power of Wisconsin, ALLETE Clean Energy, BNI Energy, New Energy Equity and an equity interest in American Transmission Co.
News about ALLETE has covered several key themes: its acquisition by an entity jointly owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners, regulatory approvals from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, and the resulting transition from a publicly traded company to a privately held subsidiary of Alloy Parent LLC. Articles also document commitments made to Minnesota Power customers and communities, such as a one‑year base rate freeze, rate credits, customer assistance funds and a Clean Firm Technology Fund.
Investors and researchers can review past earnings announcements, dividend declarations, financing activities and regulatory milestones that shaped ALLETE’s trajectory prior to and through the closing of the merger on December 15, 2025. Coverage includes quarterly earnings releases, segment performance for Regulated Operations, ALLETE Clean Energy and New Energy Equity, as well as updates on transaction‑related expenses and settlement agreements with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Because ALLETE’s common stock has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and deregistered with the SEC, the ALE symbol now represents a historical record rather than an active listing. This news archive helps contextualize the company’s evolution, ownership change and long‑term commitments to regulated utility service and clean‑energy investments.
ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) announced completion of its acquisition by CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners following a final MPUC order on December 15, 2025.
The transaction delivers approximately $200 million in benefits to Minnesota Power customers, including a one-year base rate freeze, $50 million in rate credits, and funding for energy affordability and innovation. CPP Investments and GIP committed to fund a five-year transmission grid strengthening and energy transition plan. ALLETE will remain headquartered in Duluth, MN, keep its current leadership and workforce, and have a majority-independent board with regional representation. ALLETE shareholders will receive $67 per share in cash; ALLETE common shares ceased trading on the NYSE prior to today’s open.
ALLETE (NYSE:ALE) announced on Dec. 14, 2025 that its board declared a stub period dividend of $0.008 per share, payable only if the previously announced acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners closes.
The $0.008 figure reflects the most recent quarterly dividend rate of $0.73 per share divided by 91 days, multiplied by the number of days from and including Aug. 16, 2025 through the transaction closing date. The record date was fixed at Oct. 16, 2025. Payment will be made five business days after closing to holders who receive the merger consideration.
Corebridge Financial (NYSE:CRBG) will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 prior to the open on Dec 17, 2025, replacing Allete (NYSE:ALE), which will be deleted on the same date.
The change follows an announced acquisition of Allete by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners, which is expected to close soon pending final conditions.
ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) said the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a written order approving its acquisition by CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners, with closing expected on or about Dec. 15, 2025 subject to remaining closing conditions.
The company expects approximately $200 million in historic benefits for Minnesota Power customers and the regional economy via bill credits, past-due bill assistance, and economic development. The transaction already has shareholder approval and regulatory clearances including FERC and the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Upon closing, ALLETE common shares will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) reported Q3 2025 diluted EPS $0.46 and net income $27.1 million, down from $0.78 and $45.0 million in Q3 2024. Total operating revenue was $375.0 million for the quarter and consolidated net income attributable to ALLETE was $27.1 million. The company awaits a written MPUC order to close its sale to CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners after unanimous MPUC approval on October 3, 2025. Minnesota Power customers will receive about $200 million of value including rate credits and an immediate return-on-equity reduction. Balance sheet highlights include cash $78.7M, long-term debt $2,098.9M, and shareholders' equity $3,343.2M.
ALLETE (NYSE:ALE) will announce its third-quarter 2025 financial results before markets open on Friday, October 31, 2025.
ALLETE is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, operating electric utilities Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; BNI Energy; New Energy Equity; and holding an 8% equity interest in American Transmission Co. More information and investor resources are available at www.allete.com. For investor inquiries call 218-723-3952 or email shareholder@allete.com.
ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) announced the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved its acquisition by CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners. With regulatory approvals complete, the transaction is expected to close in late 2025 following the MPUC written order.
The agreement delivers approximately $200 million in Minnesota Power customer benefits, including a one-year base rate freeze, $50 million in additional rate credits, a $10 million Long-term Residential Energy Bill Mitigation Fund, up to $3.5 million arrearage forgiveness, and an immediate ROE reduction from 9.78% to 9.65% with a cap of 9.78% through Dec 31, 2030. The deal preserves ALLETE headquarters in Duluth and current leadership; ALLETE shares will cease trading on the NYSE upon closing.
ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.55 per share on net income of $31.9 million, compared to $0.57 per share on net income of $33.0 million in Q2 2024. The quarter included $3.4 million in after-tax transaction expenses related to the announced merger with CPP Investments and GIP.
The company's Regulated Operations segment recorded net income of $23.0 million, down from $33.7 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower industrial customer margins and higher expenses. ALLETE Clean Energy's net income decreased to $0.9 million from $2.4 million, while New Energy Equity's net income declined to $4.7 million from $7.7 million.
The company expects the proposed merger transaction to close in 2025, subject to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approval. Total operating revenue increased to $360.3 million from $354.5 million in Q2 2024.
ALLETE (NYSE:ALE) has announced its quarterly dividend declaration of $0.73 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025. On an annual basis, this dividend amounts to $2.92 per share, remaining unchanged from the previous quarter.
ALLETE is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, operating through multiple subsidiaries including Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light and Power of Wisconsin, ALLETE Clean Energy, BNI Energy, and New Energy Equity. The company also maintains an 8% equity stake in American Transmission Co.
ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) has reached a significant settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce regarding its proposed acquisition by CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). The Department has determined the acquisition is "consistent with the public interest" and recommends approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
The agreement includes several key benefits: a one-year customer base rate freeze, ROE reduction from 9.78% to 9.65%, establishment of a $50 million Clean Firm Technology Fund, and guaranteed funding for the company's five-year capital plan. The deal ensures ALLETE's headquarters will remain in Duluth, with current CEO Bethany Owen and management team staying in place. The transaction, expected to close in 2025, has already received approvals from ALLETE shareholders, FERC, and Wisconsin PSC.