M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Entergy sells gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners for ~$484M
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
- Total cash consideration ~$484M; net proceeds to repay debt and support electric utility capital needs.
- Sale includes ~204,000 gas customers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
- Regulatory approvals required from LPSC, Baton Rouge Metro Council, and New Orleans City Council.
- Expected closing in ~21 months; impact on adjusted EPS essentially neutral.
- Transaction to be discussed on Nov 1 Q3 2023 earnings call.