NRG Energy acquires Direct Energy
On July 24, 2020, NRG Energy Inc. ("NRG") announced it entered into a definitive agreement with Centrica PLC under which NRG will acquire Direct Energy, a North American subsidiary of Centrica PLC for US$3.625 billion in an all-cash transaction.
The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions, consents and regulatory approvals, including approval by shareholders of Centrica PLC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Closing of the transaction was announced on January 5, 2021.
Further information can be found on Business Wire's website.
Direct Energy is one of North America's largest retail providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business energy-related services with nearly four million customers.
NRG is a Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada. It generates electricity and provides energy solutions and natural gas to more than 3.7 million residential, small business, and commercial and industrial customers through a diverse portfolio of retail brands.
Centrica is an international energy services and solutions company.