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NiSource completes $2.16B minority equity sale of NIPSCO stake to Blackstone
NISOURCE INC.
- Blackstone affiliate acquired 19.9% non-controlling indirect equity interest in NIPSCO for $2.16 billion cash.
- Additional equity commitment of $250 million from Blackstone over three years to fund capital needs.
- NiSource retains 80.1% controlling interest; transaction closed December 31, 2023.
- Proceeds to strengthen balance sheet and support NIPSCO's energy transition and grid modernization.
- NiSource reaffirms consolidated credit, earnings and growth commitments through 2028.