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26 February 2024
Cindrigo Holdings
Limited
('Cindrigo' or the
'Company')
MOU To Acquire Operation of
110MW Waste to Energy Plant in Finland
Cindrigo (LSE:CINH) is pleased to
announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (the
"MOU") with Amtroy OÜ (the "Seller") for the acquisition of a
50-year lease on a 110 MW Waste to Energy ("WTE") combined heat and
power ("CHP") plant located in Kaipola, Finland (the "Facility").
Through the acquisition, Cindrigo is meeting its goal to expand in
the renewable energy sector by expanding its operation into the
Waste to Energy segment in addition to its current geothermal
business.
Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding
· Background:
The Facility consists of a 110MW WTE Plant (25 MW
electricity and 85MW Steam) that was built by UPM Kymmene
Corporation as an integral part of its paper mill complex in
Kapiola Finland. The current owner of the entire industrial complex
is Kapiola Green Port OY, a Finnish company.
· Lease Overview:
Kaipola Green Port OY has granted Kaipola Energy
OÜ ("Kaipola Energy"), which is owned by the Seller, a 50-year
lease with an option for extension covering the land, buildings,
and equipment essential for the full operation of the WTE
Facility.
· Status,
performance:
· The
Facility will require some maintenance and repair work at an
estimated cost of up to €3 million, to commence commercial
operations.
· The Facility, at full operational capacity, based on current
pricing, would generate revenues of approximately €37 million
annually.
· Commencement of commercial operations is planned for Q4 2024,
with initial revenues of approximately €15 million per
annum.
· Transaction
Overview: Cindrigo has been granted
a 30 day exclusivity period to acquire 100% of the shares in
Kaipola Energy
·
Purchase Price: €18.95 million
for 100% of Kaipola Energy, made up of:
· At
closing, €100,000 in cash plus €15 million in Cindrigo shares,
priced at €1.10 per share being 13,636,364 shares; plus
· A
deferred payment of €3.85m million in cash payable upon
commencement of commercial operations; and
· An
additional earn-out payable to the Sellers of up to €3 million
dependent upon EBITDA performance targets being met during the
first three years following the start of commercial
operations.
· Total investment would be approximately €227,000 per MW
including the estimated costs of maintenance and repair work up
until the facility is fully operational.
·
Operational Commitments: Cindrigo and the Seller have operational commitments
including:
· Cindrigo will fund the cost of maintenance and repair work
required to commence commercial operations.
· Cindrigo will pay rent on the Facility of €30,000 per month
from the commencement of commercial operations, increasing to a
maximum additional rent of €70,000 per month, depending on output
performance.
· The Seller will provide the Facility with biofuel meeting
"green" requirements, equivalent to 3 MW per kilo.
· Warranties:
The Seller will provide warranties regarding the
Facility's condition, excluding specified renovations, ensuring
transparency and confidence in the transaction.
· Closing
Conditions: The closing of the
transaction is subject to the fulfilment of the terms outlined in
the MOU, including satisfactory due diligence and obtaining
necessary approvals.
Commenting on the MOU, Lars Guldstrand, CEO of Cindrigo,
said: "We are excited about the
opportunities presented by this transaction. The Kaipola facility
is a 110 MW waste to energy combined heat and power plant that will
generate early income and represent a significant asset in our
portfolio. This transaction aligns with Cindrigo's long stated aim
to develop a significant presence in the renewable energy sector
through both geothermal and waste to energy projects and supports
green domestic energy resources and production."
**ENDS**
For
more information please contact:
Cindrigo Holdings Limited
Lars Guldstrand CEO
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+44 (0)
7408 861 667
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Hannam & Partners (Financial
Advisor & Corporate Broker)
Samuel Merlin, Sean
Urquhart
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+44 (0) 20
7907 8500
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St Brides Partners Ltd
(PR)
Paul Dulieu
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+44 (0) 20
7236 1177
cindrigo@stbridespartners.co.uk
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Notes:
Cindrigo Group is an active clean baseload energy developer engaged in the
renewable energy sector.
Cindrigo is in the process of
seeking approval by the FCA of a prospectus in respect of its
proposed application for re-admission to the standard segment of
the Official List and to trading on the Main Market of the London
Stock Exchange.