Sale of a 19.9% Ownership Interest in NIPSCO
TRANSACTION SUMMARY
Topic
Minority Investor
Purchase Price
Structure
Governance
Operations
Customers
Use of Proceeds
Closing Conditions
Timing
Description
Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, a permanent capital investor across global infrastructure asset classes
Commitment to fund $2.40B through our five-year plan
$2.15B cash investment at closing in exchange for a 19.9% interest in NIPSCO
Commitment to fund pro rata share of NIPSCO's ongoing capital requirements, supported by a $250M equity commitment letter
NiSource to retain control with 80.1% ownership in NIPSCO
Tax-efficient transaction that utilizes a partnership structure for tax purposes
Blackstone will receive minority rights commensurate with a 19.9% interest
NiSource will remain the sole operator of NIPSCO
■ No impact to NIPSCO employees or management team
Upholds NIPSCO's century-long commitment to delivering reliable and affordable energy to Northern Indiana
Funding NIPSCO capital needs, providing increased surety in NIPSCO's ability to finance its energy transition strategy
Strengthening NiSource's balance sheet and other corporate uses in line with NiSource's capital allocation objectives
■FERC approval
Expected transaction close by year-end 2023
We exist to deliver safe, reliable energy that drives value to our customers
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