ALLETE Acquisition & Valuation

ALLETE was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners for $6.2B in May 2024, a 4.1x multiple on $1.5B of revenue.

ALLETE acquisition price

$6.2B

Acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners · May 2024

ALLETE revenue at acquisition

$1.5B

Last twelve months · May 2024

ALLETE revenue multiple at acquisition

4.1x

EV/Revenue · May 2024

ALLETE Overview

About ALLETE

ALLETE is a Duluth, Minnesota-based energy company that provides electricity and related services through subsidiaries including Minnesota Power, with more than 100 years of history serving customers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The company pursues a Sustainability-in-Action strategy focused on decarbonizing its generation mix and expanding regional transmission infrastructure. It has also owned businesses including distributed solar developer New Energy Equity and industrial water-treatment provider U.S. Water Services.


HQ

United StatesUnited States

Website

allete.com

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C & B2B

Revenue model

Usage-based

Revenue

$1.5B (May 2024)

Valuation

$6.2B (acquired May 2024)

ALLETE Acquisition

ALLETE was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners for $6.2B on 6 May 2024.

The acquisition price implies a 4.1x revenue multiple on $1.5B of revenue.

ALLETE, a Duluth, Minnesota-based energy company and clean-energy leader through its 'Sustainability-in-Action' strategy, provides safe, reliable, affordable energy via subsidiaries like Minnesota Power, with over 100 years of history serving customers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), alongside Canada Pension Plan Investments (CPP Investments), acquired ALLETE in a $6.2 billion transaction valuing the deal at $67 per share in cash, inclusive of debt assumption; the agreement was announced May 6, 2024, unanimously approved by ALLETE's board and shareholders (97% in favor representing 74% of shares), and completed after regulatory approvals including unanimous Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) consent and FERC clearance, with closure around late 2025. The buyers committed to fully funding ALLETE's $5 billion five-year capital plan for regional transmission grid expansion and energy transition, including $50 million for firm clean power. Strategic rationale centers on providing ALLETE long-term capital to advance decarbonization, reduce exposure to volatile markets, and meet state clean-energy goals while maintaining headquarters in Duluth, existing management led by Chair, President, and CEO Bethany Owen, workforce retention, compensation benefits, and majority independent board with regional representation. The deal delivers approximately $200 million in Minnesota Power customer and community benefits, including a one-year base rate freeze, $50 million rate credits, and funding for energy affordability and innovation, outweighing private equity ownership risks as determined by MPUC amid broader utility privatization scrutiny. Post-acquisition, ALLETE delisted from NYSE, reverting to private ownership with continuity in operations, strategy, and community focus; GIP and CPP highlighted synergies with their infrastructure expertise to support clean energy investments serving growing demand for carbon-free power.

ALLETE acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/Revenue
  • Global Infrastructure Partners
6 May 2024PE buyout$6.2B4.1x

Acquisitions by ALLETE

ALLETE has acquired 2 companies to date.

Last acquisition by ALLETE was on March 2nd 2022. ALLETE acquired New Energy Equity (NEE) for $166M.


Latest Acquisitions by ALLETE

New Energy Equity (NEE)
U.S. Water Services
Description
New Energy Equity is a solar power developer headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland that constructs and manages generation assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers via long-term contracts. It installed 60 MW of new capacity in 2018 within a cumulative portfolio exceeding 200 MW since inception. Founded in 2013, the company supplies clean electricity through owned projects.
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HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Annapolis, MD
Saint Michael, MN
Deal Date2 Mar 202227 Jan 2015
Valuation$166M$202M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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ALLETE Competitors

ALLETE competitors include listed companies like Shenergy Group, EVN, Kyushu Electric Power and Torrent Power, and private ones like EGPE Solar and Rabigh Arabian Water & Electricity Company.

Public and private companies comparable to ALLETE
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Shenergy GroupChinaChinaPublicly listed$4.2B$1.6B$6.3B2.9x
EVNAustriaAustriaPublicly listed$3.5B$1.2B$6B2.1x
Kyushu Electric PowerJapanJapanPublicly listed$14B$3.1B$6.6B1.8x
Torrent PowerIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$3B$595M$6.7B2.4x
EGPE SolarSpainSpainPrivate--$2B-
Rabigh Arabian Water & Electricity CompanySaudi ArabiaRabighPrivate$311M-$1.3B4.0x

ALLETE Public Comps

ALLETE is no longer listed, but its public comps include Hera, Southwest Gas Holdings, Ithaca Energy, Shenergy Group, EVN, INA-Industrija Nafte, Ormat, HELLENiQ ENERGY, Luberef and TXNM Energy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Hera$15B$1.6B0.8x0.8x7.1x6.3x
Southwest Gas Holdings$1.9B$844M4.9x4.9x11.3x10.6x
Ithaca Energy$2.9B$1.8B2.5x2.2x4.2x3.1x
Shenergy Group$4.2B$1.6B2.9x2.9x7.5x8.0x
EVN$3.5B$1.2B2.1x2.1x6.0x7.0x
INA-Industrija Nafte$4.4B$502M1.5x-13.1x-
Ormat$990M$534M9.1x8.0x16.9x14.4x
HELLENiQ ENERGY$13B$805M0.7x0.6x11.3x5.3x

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Common questions about ALLETE

Where is ALLETE headquartered?ALLETE is headquartered in United States.
Is ALLETE publicly listed?No, ALLETE was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners in May 2024.
Who acquired ALLETE?ALLETE was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners in May 2024.
How much was ALLETE acquired for?ALLETE was acquired for $6.2B in May 2024, a 4.1x revenue multiple.
Which companies are comparable to ALLETE?Companies comparable to ALLETE include Shenergy Group, EVN, Kyushu Electric Power, Torrent Power, EGPE Solar and Rabigh Arabian Water & Electricity Company.
How many companies has ALLETE acquired?ALLETE has acquired 2 companies, including New Energy Equity (NEE) and U.S. Water Services.
What was the largest acquisition by ALLETE?The $202M acquisition of U.S. Water Services in January 2015 is the largest acquisition ALLETE has made to date.

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