Talen Energy agrees to buy Caithness gas plants in PJM for $3.5 billion net
Talen Energy said its subsidiary agreed to buy two combined-cycle gas plants, Moxie Freedom in Pennsylvania and Guernsey in Ohio, from Caithness Energy for $1.46 billion and $2.33 billion in cash, subject to adjustments. Talen said the net price after estimated tax benefits is $3.5 billion, and it expects $3.8 billion in new debt to fund the deal, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approvals. The company said the deal is expected to be accretive to free cash flow per share by over 40% in 2026, but the closing depends on regulatory approvals and financing conditions.
Key points
- Purchase prices: $1.46 billion for Moxie Freedom (1,105 MW) and $2.33 billion for Guernsey (1,875 MW), with cash paid at closing
- Talen expects to issue about $3.8 billion of new debt; debt commitment letters cover up to $1.2 billion of senior secured and $2.57 billion of senior unsecured bridge facilities
- Closing is expected in Q4 2025 and requires FERC approval and HSR waiting-period clearance
- Talen plans about $500 million of annual share repurchases through the 2026 deleveraging period
The filing
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