ALLETE Acquisition By CPP Investments And GIP Approved By Minnesota PUC; Closing Expected December 15 With $200M In Customer And Regional Benefits

Benzinga · 2d ago

ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE) (the Company) today announced that it has reviewed the written order from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approving the company's acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), two leading global investors in infrastructure and sustainable energy.

The acquisition, which is expected to close on or about Dec. 15, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining closing conditions, aligns with ALLETE's strategy to support a stronger, more flexible electric grid and other clean-energy transition investments while safeguarding reliability and reasonable rates for customers. Approximately $200 million in historic benefits are expected to be delivered to Minnesota Power customers and the regional economy through bill credits, assistance with past-due bills, and economic development opportunities as a result of the acquisition.