Vistra completes $1.9 billion purchase of seven natural gas plants
Vistra said its subsidiary completed the acquisition of seven natural gas generation facilities on October 22, 2025, under a purchase agreement dated May 15, 2025. The company's press release describes the assets as about 2,600 megawatts of capacity bought from Lotus Infrastructure Partners, with a base price of $1.9 billion before customary adjustments. The filing does not report earnings or guidance effects, so the deal's effect on shareholders depends on how the added capacity performs.
Key points
- Closing completed October 22, 2025, after receiving all required regulatory approvals.
- Base purchase price of $1.9 billion, subject to customary adjustments; funded with cash and assumption of a senior secured credit facility with an existing term loan of about $800 million principal outstanding.
- Seven natural gas plants totaling about 2,600 MW in PJM, New England, New York and California.
The filing
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