M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
UNITIL CORP (UTL): debt financing — Unitil completes acquisition of Maine Natural Gas for $86M plus ~$7.1M working capital
UNITIL CORP
- Purchase price $86.0M plus ~$7.1M for working capital; funded via $86M term loan from Scotiabank.
- Maine Natural serves ~6,300 natural gas customers in Greater Portland and Augusta, ME; rate base ~$69.0M as of Dec 2024.
- Unitil now serves ~213,300 customers across ME, NH, MA; acquisition complements existing gas distribution in Maine.
- Credit Agreement with Scotiabank: $86M limit, due Oct 2026, interest at Term SOFR + 1.25% or prime + 0.25%, financial covenant: funded debt to capitalization ≤65%.
- Transition Services Agreement with Avangrid for up to 12 months to ensure operational continuity.