M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Iberdrola to acquire remaining 18.4% of Avangrid for $35.75/share in all-cash deal
Avangrid, Inc.
- Iberdrola to pay $35.75 per share for Avangrid stock it doesn't already own, representing an 11.4% premium over March 6 close.
- Transaction values the remaining 18.4% stake; expected to close in Q4 2024 subject to regulatory approvals (FERC, Maine PUC, NY PSC).
- Avangrid's Special Committee unanimously approved; Moelis & Co acted as financial advisor to the Special Committee.
- Avangrid will continue paying regular quarterly dividends up to $0.44 per share until closing.
- Shareholder approval requires three separate majorities: all shares, shares held by unaffiliated shareholders, and shares excluding Iberdrola and certain insiders.