New Fortress Energy Powers Up Brazil Business With Game-Changing 1.6 GW Capacity Reserve Contract
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
New Fortress Energy Inc (NFE) has signed an agreement to acquire a 1.6 GW Capacity Reserve Contract from Ceiba Energy, a Denham Capital portfolio company. The deal involves NFE issuing Convertible Preferred Stock and assuming liabilities from Ceiba Energy's subsidiary. The PPA will be transferred to NFE's LNG terminals in Brazil, with the transaction expected to close in March 2024 and cash flows beginning by July 2026. The PPA is projected to add over $280 million annually over its 15-year lifespan, positioning NFE as a leading LNG-to-power company in Brazil. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. Last month, NFE reported lower adjusted EBITDA and missed EPS consensus in Q3. NFE shares closed down 1.10% at $38.60.
December 28, 2023 | 11:13 am
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NFE's acquisition of a 1.6 GW Capacity Reserve Contract from Ceiba Energy is expected to strengthen its position in Brazil's LNG-to-power sector and contribute significantly to its annual cash flow starting in 2026.
The acquisition of the PPA is a strategic move that aligns with NFE's growth strategy in Brazil and is expected to generate substantial cash flows, which could positively impact the stock price in the short term. However, the recent earnings miss and the decline in share price indicate some investor caution, which may temper the positive impact.
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IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100