New Energy sells US solar assets to MN8 Energy LLC

Aug 22, 2022

New Energy Solar Limited (ASX: NEW) announced that it had signed a binding agreement with a subsidiary of MN8 Energy LLC., (previously known as Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC.) to sell its portfolio of 14 U.S. solar assets. The net proceeds from this transaction are anticipated to be US$224 million (AU$322 million) after transaction fees, allowances for future U.S. tax, and the disposal fee payable to the Investment Manager.

The Purchase Price is consistent with the net asset value of the company’s 14 U.S. solar assets, which was US$242 million on 31 December 2021 and US$244.7m on a Pro-forma basis on 30 June 2022. The transaction will likely provide its shareholders a return of capital of AU$0.82 per share, forecasted to be paid approx. six business days after completion and an additional return of capital projected to total between AU$A0.13 and AU$0.163 per share on winding up of NEW, anticipated to take place before the end of 2023.

 

 

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