ABU DHABI, UAE & ATHENS, Greece - Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, has announced the completion of a transaction to become the majority shareholder in Greek renewable energy company TERNA ENERGY SA, acquiring 70% of its outstanding shares. The deal, which values TERNA ENERGY at 3.2 billion euros, marks the largest energy transaction on the Athens Stock Exchange and one of the largest in the European Union's renewable sector.
Masdar, the UAE's flagship clean energy firm, finalized the purchase at 20 euros per share from GEK TERNA SA and other shareholders, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The company aims to further expand its stake by seeking regulatory approvals for an all-cash mandatory tender offer to acquire the remaining shares of TERNA ENERGY.
TERNA ENERGY has been a significant player in the renewable energy market for over two decades, boasting the largest and most diverse portfolio in Greece, with additional projects in Bulgaria and Poland. The company's current operational capacity stands at 1.2 gigawatts, with ambitious plans to reach 6 gigawatts by 2029. This includes the development of one of Europe's largest pumped hydro projects, the 680MW Amfilochia project.
The acquisition is a strategic move for Masdar to increase its European footprint as it targets a global capacity of 100 gigawatts by 2030, contributing to the broader energy transition. The investment in TERNA ENERGY is expected to significantly bolster Masdar's growth plans in Greece and Eastern Europe.
To facilitate this transaction, Masdar engaged Rothschild & Co as its sole financial advisor, with legal advice provided by Simmons & Simmons, Bernitsas Law, and Latham & Watkins. On the other side, GEK TERNA Group was advised by Reed Smith LLP and Potamitis Vekris for legal matters, and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) served as the sole financial advisor to TERNA ENERGY.
This news is based on a press release statement and represents one of the significant shifts in the renewable energy landscape in Europe, as companies continue to consolidate and expand their clean energy portfolios in response to increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
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