Igneo, an infrastructure investor, to acquire 50 percent stake in the E.ON subsidiary Westenergie Breitband GmbH for the rollout of high speed broadband infrastructure in Germany

Igneo, an infrastructure investor, to acquire 50 percent stake in the E.ON subsidiary Westenergie Breitband GmbH for the rollout of high speed broadband infrastructure in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 18-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON (ETR: EOAN), one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure, and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, an investor in mature, stable, infrastructure businesses and part of First Sentier Investors Group, have announced a new partnership for the roll out of high speed broadband infrastructure across Germany through the establishment of a new joint venture. For this purpose, Igneo will purchase a 50 percent stake in Westenergie Breitband GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of E.ON SE. The transaction, which is subject to customary approvals, is expected to close by the end of the year.

“Strong partnerships are particularly important for the digitization of our country. That’s why we are delighted to have joined forces with Igneo, a renowned and long-term investor, to accelerate the rollout of broadband in Germany,” said Thomas König, member of the E.ON SE Board of Management responsible for networks.

“We are excited to establish this long term partnership with E.ON, one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure. Westenergie Breitband is already a leading high speed broadband provider in its region. The scale, capability and ambition that both Igneo and E.ON bring to this partnership will allow the company to expedite its rollout and provide many more households with access to full fiber broadband”, said Gregor Kurth, Partner at Igneo Infrastructure Partners.

E.ON subsidiary Westenergie remains a 50 percent shareholder and will provide services to the joint venture. Igneo has been investing and managing infrastructure investments for more than 30 years and is the direct infrastructure team of the First Sentier Investors Group.

About Igneo Infrastructure Partners

Igneo is an autonomous investment team of the First Sentier Investors Group. It invests in high-quality, mature, mid-market infrastructure companies in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Operating since 1994, the team works closely with portfolio companies to create long-term sustainable value through innovation, a focus on ESG and proactive asset management. Igneo manages US$14.6 billion worth of assets (as at 31 March 2022) on behalf of more than 120 institutional investors around the world.

For more information, please visit www.igneoip.com.

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SOURCE: E.ON SE