- Plenitude acquires ACEA Energia for up to €587 million, including a 50% share in Umbria Energy.
- An additional €100 million is contingent on performance objectives by June 2027.
- Transaction completion is expected by June 2026, pending Antitrust approval.
- Plenitude gains over 1.4 million retail customers in Italy, surpassing 11 million in Europe.
Acquisition Details
Plenitude has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in ACEA Energia from ACEA S.p.A. The deal also includes a 50% share in Umbria Energy S.p.A. The total transaction value is up to €587 million, which includes €460 million in direct payment and up to €127 million in normalized net cash. An additional €100 million may be paid based on performance objectives by June 2027.
Timeline and Conditions
The transaction is expected to be finalized by June 2026, subject to approval from relevant Antitrust authorities. Standard adjustment mechanisms, such as ticking fees and leakage, will apply to the transaction.
Impact on Plenitude
With this acquisition, Plenitude will add over 1.4 million retail customers in Italy, bringing its total customer base in Europe to over 11 million. This move accelerates Plenitude's customer base target by two years, originally set for 2028.
Strategic Focus for ACEA
For ACEA, the transaction aligns with its strategy to focus on infrastructure-related activities. The deal allows ACEA to reinvest in infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability, enhancing its position in regulated businesses.
