For Release:
12/19/24
ALLETE receives FERC approval for proposed transaction with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners
Expects transaction to close in mid-2025
DULUTH, Minn.— ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the company’s proposed transaction with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
“FERC’s approval of ALLETE’s proposed transaction with CPP Investments and GIP marks an important milestone and brings us one step closer to realizing the benefits of this transaction for our customers, our communities, our co-workers, and our shareholders,” said ALLETE Chair, President, and CEO Bethany Owen. “We are pleased with this decision and look forward to the tremendous opportunity this transaction creates for long-term energy and infrastructure investment while maintaining local jobs, management, and regulatory oversight.”
Owen added, “We will continue diligently working to secure the remaining regulatory approvals for this transaction and value the input of all stakeholders in this process.”
As previously announced, under the terms of the merger agreement, CPP Investments and GIP will acquire all outstanding common shares of ALLETE for $67 per share in cash, or $6.2 billion, without interest, including the assumption of debt. Following close, ALLETE will remain locally managed and operated. Its utilities, Minnesota Power and SWL&P, will continue to be regulated by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and FERC. The acquisition is not expected to impact retail or municipal rates for utility customers. ALLETE expects to complete the transaction in mid-2025, which remains subject to certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
About ALLETE, Inc.
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. In addition to its electric utilities, Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power of Wisconsin, ALLETE owns ALLETE Clean Energy, based in Duluth, Minnesota; BNI Energy in Bismarck, North Dakota; and New Energy Equity, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland; and has an 8% equity interest in the American Transmission Co. More information about ALLETE is available at www.allete.com. ALE-CORP
ALLETE calculates and reports carbon emissions based on the GHG Protocol. Details are in ALLETE’s Corporate Sustainability Report.
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ALLETE Contacts
Media Contact:
Amy Rutledge
Director- Corporate Communications
218-723-7400
arutledge@allete.com
