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Electric Utilities: Central
AcquisitionsJul 28, 2026, 06:31 AM

ReNew Energy receives $7.02/share acquisition offer from CPP

AI Summary

ReNew Energy Global plc announced it has received a best and final non-binding proposal from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Sumant Sinha to acquire the company. The Consortium proposes to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned for US$7.02 per share in cash. This offer represents a 12.5% premium to the closing share price on May 28, 2026, and a 24.7% premium to the one-month volume-weighted average price, also marking a 4.0% increase from a prior offer. The transaction is structured as a UK scheme of arrangement, allowing non-Consortium shareholders to either receive cash or elect to retain their shares. A Special Committee is currently evaluating the proposal.

Key Highlights

  • ReNew Energy received a best and final non-binding proposal for acquisition.
  • Offer from CPP Investments and Sumant Sinha to acquire shares not already owned.
  • Proposed cash consideration of US$7.02 per share.
  • Represents a 12.5% premium to closing share price on May 28, 2026 (US$6.24).
  • Represents a 24.7% premium to one-month volume-weighted average price (US$5.63).
  • Offer increased by US$0.27 per share (4.0%) from previous US$6.75 offer.
  • Shareholders can elect to receive cash or rollover their shares.
  • Special Committee is currently evaluating the proposal.