Capital Power announces renewable power asset sell-down transaction
November 26 2024 - 3:08PM
Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) ("Capital Power") and Axium
Infrastructure (“Axium”) are pleased to announce that Axium,
through one of its managed funds, has agreed to acquire a 49%
interest in two operating Canadian wind facilities from Capital
Power. The 246 MW portfolio includes the Quality Wind facility in
British Columbia and the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind facility in
Ontario. Total pre-tax cash proceeds to Capital Power from the
transaction are expected to be approximately $340 million,
inclusive of working capital.
The two wind facilities are fully contracted with investment
grade counterparties and have a remaining weighted average contract
life of ~11 years. Capital Power will continue to manage and
operate the assets on behalf of the newly formed partnership under
a long-term asset management agreement. Consistent with its
strategy, the transaction represents the crystallization of a
levered equity return in excess of Capital Power’s capital
allocation thresholds and enhances its financial flexibility.
“We are proud to announce this asset sell-down transaction which
represents a concrete instance of us unlocking asset value in
alignment with our strategy,” said Jason Comandante, SVP, Head of
Canada of Capital Power. “Our partnership with Axium, a
well-respected investor, speaks to the market’s recognition of
Capital Power as a top-tier operator and developer.”
“We are very pleased to establish a partnership with Capital
Power,” said Elio Gatto, Vice President & Senior Investment
Director at Axium. “This transaction is consistent with Axium’s
strategy of acquiring meaningful equity positions in high-quality
renewable energy projects alongside top-tier partners.”
The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2024, subject
to customary closing conditions.
CIBC Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to Capital Power
and Dentons Canada LLP acted as legal advisor to Capital Power.
Facility |
Technology |
InstalledCapacity |
CommercialOperation Date |
Location |
Quality |
Wind |
142 MW |
2013 |
Northeast British Columbia |
Port Dover & Nanticoke |
Wind |
104 MW |
2012 |
Southern Ontario |
Territorial AcknowledgementIn the spirit of
reconciliation, Capital Power respectfully acknowledges that we
operate within the ancestral homelands, traditional and treaty
territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, or North
America. Capital Power’s head office is located within the
traditional and contemporary home of many Indigenous Peoples of the
Treaty 6 region and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We
acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in
these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the
community.
About Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is a growth-oriented
power producer with approximately 9,300 MW of power generation at
32 facilities across North America. We prioritize safely delivering
reliable and affordable power communities can depend on, building
clean power systems, and creating balanced solutions for our energy
future. We are Powering Change by Changing Power™.
About Axium Infrastructure
Inc.
Axium Infrastructure (comprised of Axium
Infrastructure Inc. and its affiliated entities) is an independent
portfolio management firm dedicated to generating long-term
investment returns through investing in core infrastructure assets.
Axium Infrastructure had over C$11.5 billion in assets under
management as of September 30, 2024, as well as approximately C$2.0
billion in co-investments. With offices in Montreal, Toronto,
Vancouver, New York, and London, the firm benefits from the
capabilities of a group of specialists with decades of experience
acquiring, developing, financing, operating, and managing
infrastructure assets. Focus is placed on assets that are supported
by robust market demand and under long-term contract with
creditworthy counterparties. Since 2010, the firm has invested in a
diversified portfolio of over 265 infrastructure assets. For
further information, including information about other
infrastructure assets the firm has invested in, please visit
www.axiuminfra.com. This release is for informational purposes only
and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy securities
of any entity.
For more information, please
contact:
Media
Relations: Katherine
Perron(780)
392-5335 kperron@capitalpower.com |
Investor Relations:Roy Arthur(403)
736-3315investor@capitalpower.com Anne-Sophie RoySenior Vice
President, Investor RelationsAxium Infrastructure
Inc.asroy@axiuminfra.comT: +1 514-954-3781 |
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