Ardian Acquires MEAG / Munich Re Minority Stake in 460 MW Horse Creek and Electra Wind Farms in Texas

MEAG has completed the sale of its minority stake in the Horse Creek and Electra onshore wind farms in Texas (combined 460 MW, operational since 2016) to Ardian, an existing long-term partner in the assets. The transaction, held on behalf of Munich Re since 2017, consolidates Ardian's full ownership within the ERCOT market.

Transaction date: · Source: meag.com

Key facts

Transaction date
Technology
Onshore Wind
Capacity
460 MW
Transaction price
Not disclosed
Buyer
Ardian
Seller
MEAG
Region
Texas
Location
Horse Creek and Electra, Texas, USA (ERCOT market)
Continent
North America
Development status
Operational
PPA
n.a.

Technology details

Two operational onshore wind farms in Texas: Horse Creek and Electra, with a combined installed capacity of 460 MW. Both assets have been operational since 2016 and generate renewable electricity within the ERCOT market. Ardian consolidates full ownership following MEAG's exit.

Additional information

MEAG managed the minority stake on behalf of Munich Re since 2017. Ardian was already a long-term partner and existing co-owner in both assets prior to the transaction. The deal consolidates Ardian's full ownership of Horse Creek and Electra. MEAG was advised by Holland & Knight (legal) and Santander (financial). Ardian was advised by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and McGuireWoods LLP (legal). Stake size not disclosed.

Source

Original announcement: https://www.meag.com/de/informieren/37195.html

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