M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
CDPQ acquires ~30% indirect equity stake in AES Ohio for $544M; proceeds to repay $415M notes
DAYTON POWER & LIGHT CO
- CDPQ subsidiary Astrid Holdings LP purchased 15% of AES Ohio Holdings and 17.65% of AES Ohio Investments for total $544M, closing April 4, 2025.
- CDPQ now holds ~30% indirect equity interest in AES Ohio (The Dayton Power and Light Company).
- DPL LLC will use portion of proceeds to repay in full $415M of 4.125% senior notes due July 1, 2025.
- Remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes, including equity contributions to AES Ohio.
- Board of directors reduced from nine to three via amendment to Code of Regulations effective April 3, 2025.