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IJInvestor Awards 2024 - PEI wins ‘Power & Transmission Acquisition of the Year’
12.05.2024
PEI wins IJInvestor’s ‘Power & Transmission Acquisition of the Year’ award in North America based on our role as CSG Investments sole financial advisor on the acquisition of Harquahala, La Paloma, Millennium and Athens.
Ara Partners Secures $335mm of Financing for Permanent Magnet Manufacturing Facility
09.05.2024
Congratulations to Ara Partners and its portfolio company, Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG (“VAC”), on the successful closing of $335 million in credit facilities to support the construction of North America’s first permanent magnet manufacturing facility!
Energy Capital Partners (ECP) Acquires Majority Interest in PROENERGY
09.05.2024
Congratulations to PROENERGY and ECP (Energy Capital Partners) on ECP’s recent acquisition of a majority interest in PROENERGY! This transaction represents a significant milestone for PROENERGY. With ECP as its partner, PROENERGY will embark on an expansion of its existing platform and execute accretive growth opportunities.
John Bills Discussing Corporate Facilities for Developers and IPPs
08.22.2024
John Bills, Partner at PEI, discussed with Todd Alexander at Norton Rose Fulbright trends in the renewables market on the latest Currents podcast. This podcast focused on the recent evolution of corporate credit facilities for developers and IPPs.
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council - “Meet the Projects” Panel
08.14.2024
Madyson Winters, Marketing & Origination Manager at PEI, represented the firm at the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council “Meet the Projects” panel. She discussed insights about PEI’s Tampa expansion project alongside Mayor Castor, investors and other Tampa-based companies.
Aypa Power Secures $650mm in Upsized Corporate Facility
Congratulations to Aypa Power on the successful closing of its $650 million corporate credit facility! PEI was excited to work with Aypa again, this time to add term loan while also increasing its revolver and LC capacity, following the success of its initial $320 million facility that closed in January 2023.
07.23.2024
2024 Summer Analysts and Associates
PEI is excited to welcome our 2024 Summer Analyst and Associate Class! During this 10-week program, our summer class will participate in an intensive, hands-on experience with a primary focus on power, energy and infrastructure transactions.
07.15.2024
Eric Berlinger Joins the Team as Managing Director
PEI welcomes Eric Berlinger to the investment banking team as Managing Director. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help expand PEI’s coverage and continued growth.
06.11.2024
PEI Doubles Presence at Water Street
PEI doubled office space in our Tampa office. We held a grand opening ceremony to celebrate alongside Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and Mayor Jane Castor. We look forward to continuing our growth in the Tampa Bay area.
05.21.2024
Greenalia Secures $200mm of Three-Year Credit Facilities
02.16.2024
Congratulations to Greenalia on the closing of three-year credit facilities totaling $200 million. PEI served as the exclusive financial advisor for Greenalia along with Holland & Knight LLP as Greenalia's counsel. Nomura acted as Sole Underwriter, Lead Arranger and Bookrunner.
BrightNight Announces $375mm Corporate Credit Facility
01.04.2024
Congratulations to BrightNight on the successful close of a $375 million corporate credit facility. PEI served as the financial advisor for BrightNight along with Latham & Watkins as the legal advisor.
IJInvestor Awards 2023 - PEI wins ‘Newcomer of the Year’
PEI wins IJInvestor’s ‘Newcomer of the Year’ award in North America based on our proven track record in fostering the expansion of the renewable energy sector.
12.15.2023
CSG Investments - $1.45b Acquisition of La Paloma & Harquahala
10.20.2023
Congratulations to CSG Investments on its sale of La Paloma to Capital Power and of Harquahala to Capital Power and BlackRock. PEI served as the sole financial advisor for CSG Investments, alongside White & Case LLP, who served as CSG’s legal advisor.
IJGlobal ESG Awards 2023 - PEI wins ‘ESG Finance Innovation’
PEI wins IJGlobal's ‘ESG Finance Innovation - North America’ award for exemplary role as sole financial advisor to Hecate Energy.
10.19.2023
PEI Opens Office at Water Street Tampa
Real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners LLC announced Tuesday the signing of a new office lease at Water Street Tampa with PEI.
01.24.2023