Enel Launches Tender Offer For Eletropaulo
April 17 2018 - 1:07PM
Dow Jones News
By Max Bernhard
Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) said Tuesday that it has launched a voluntary
offer to acquire Brazilian power distribution company Eletropaulo
Metropolitana Eletricidade de Sao Paulo SA (ELPL3.BR) for up to 1.1
billion euros ($1.36 billion).
Enel Brasil Investimentos Sudeste SA, which is fully owned by
Enel's Brazilian subsidiary Enel Brasil SA, has launched an offer
to buy the entire share capital of Eletropaulo for 28.0 Brazilian
reais ($8.25) a share.
"The transaction is in line with the Enel Group's current
strategic plan and, if successfully executed, would mark another
step forward in strengthening the Group's presence in the Brazilian
distribution sector," Enel said.
The offer is made under the condition that more than 50% of the
company's share capital are bought, Enel said.
Earlier Tuesday, Iberdrola SA's (IBE.MV) Neoenergia S/A
(NEOE3B.SM) agreed to subscribe to a capital increase ahead of a
potential full takeover of Eletropaulo, valued at approximately
$1.7 billion.
Enel's subsidiary Enel Americas SA will provide Enel Sudeste
with the necessary financing for the investment, the company
said.
The offer is subject to approval by regulators.
Write to Max Bernhard at Max.Bernhard@dowjones.com;
@mxbernhard
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 17, 2018 13:52 ET (17:52 GMT)
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