Avangrid receives ‘take private’ proposal from Iberdrola, S.A.

Avangrid announced that the Unaffiliated Committee of its Board of Directors received a non-binding proposal from Iberdrola, S.A. on March 6, 2024 to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Avangrid not owned by Iberdrola, S.A. or its affiliates for $34.25 in cash per share. Iberdrola, S.A. owns approximately 81.6% of Avangrid’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock. On March 6, the Avangrid Board met and determined that the Unaffiliated Committee will review, evaluate, negotiate, and approve or disapprove the proposal, advised by independent legal and financial advisers, as well as any other alternative proposals or other strategic alternatives that may be available to Avangrid. The consummation of the proposed transaction is conditioned upon the approval of the proposed transaction by the Unaffiliated Committee and by the Avangrid shareholders that hold in the aggregate a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock that are not held by Iberdrola, S.A. and its affiliates. No decision has yet been made with respect to Avangrid’s response to the proposal or any alternatives thereto. Avangrid’s Board cautions that it has only received a proposal, which does not constitute an offer or proposal capable of acceptance and may be withdrawn at any time and in any manner. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that the transaction proposed in the proposal or any other transaction will be approved or completed.