GE Vernova以53亿美元的巨额交易全面控制Prolec GE

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) shares are trading higher premarket on Wednesday after the company disclosed that it will acquire the remaining 50% stake in Prolec GE, its joint venture with Xignux, for $5.275 billion.

Prolec GE is a transformer manufacturer that was formed in 1995 as a joint venture between Xignux and GE. This acquisition fully consolidates the company after 30 years.

Recent Prolec GE capacity expansion and innovation investments exceed $300 million in the U.S. and Mexico, including a recently announced $140 million investment and the creation of 330 new jobs over the next three years in Goldsboro, NC.

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Financing and Closing Details

As per the deal, GE Vernova will finance the acquisition equally with cash and debt.

As of the end of the second quarter, GE Vernova had $7.9 billion in cash.

The deal is expected to close by mid-2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Strategic Rationale and Electrification Focus

The deal is expected to boost GE Vernova’s fastest-growing Electrification segment by strengthening its North American presence amid surging demand for advanced grid technologies.

The acquisition also strengthens GE Vernova’s capacity to serve customers worldwide as electricity demand rises, driven by data center growth and new policies supporting critical grid and electrification infrastructure.

Financial Outlook and Projections

The company expects Prolec GE revenue of $3 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 25% in 2025.

Also, the company sees low double-digit revenue growth in the coming years.

GE Vernova plans to release its quarterly results on October 22.

Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (NYSE:FPX) and Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF (NYSE:CSD).

Price Action: GEV shares were trading higher by 2.64% to $600.80 premarket at last check Wednesday.

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