M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 1.00
ALLETE to be acquired by CPP Investments/GIP for $67.00/share ($6.2B enterprise value)
ALLETE INC
- Shareholders will receive $67.00 per share in cash; enterprise value ~$6.2B including net debt.
- Premium of 19.1% over ALLETE's closing price on Dec 4, 2023 (prior to sale speculation).
- Deal expected to close in mid-2025, subject to shareholder vote and regulatory approvals (MPUC, PSCW, FERC, CFIUS, HSR).
- ALLETE will remain locally managed, HQ in Duluth; CEO Bethany Owen continues; workforce and compensation commitments.
- Termination fees: $212M/$164M payable by Parent (certain circumstances), $116M payable by ALLETE.