M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
Genesis Energy sells soda ash business for $1.425B; receives ~$1.010B net cash
GENESIS ENERGY LP
- Sold Alkali Business to WE Soda affiliate for $1.425B enterprise value; net cash proceeds ~$1.010B after fees and assumed $390M ORRI bonds.
- Plans to use proceeds to repay $291M credit facility balance, redeem $406M of 8.0% senior notes due 2027 at 102% of par, and repurchase preferred equity.
- Edward T. Flynn ceased as EVP and President of soda/sulfur segment; will retire by June 30, 2025.
- Pro forma 2024 net loss attributable to common unitholders of ~$515M ($4.20 per unit) including a $367.9M loss on sale.
- Credit facility reduced from $900M to $800M; cash netting allowed for leverage ratio calculations.