Innergex Agrees to CA$10B Acquisition by CDPQ
Deal News | Mar 03, 2025 | White & Case

White & Case LLP, a global law firm, played an advisory role for Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) regarding the French elements of their acquisition of Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. The agreement involves CDPQ acquiring all shares of Innergex, a transaction totaling an enterprise value of CA$10 billion. This includes Innergex's existing project-related debt, current debt, and the redemption of outstanding preferred shares and convertible debentures. The whole transaction has been unanimously approved by Innergex's Board of Directors but awaits shareholder approval and customary regulatory nods. Completion is expected by Q4 2025. Innergex Renewable Energy is an independent renewable power player, with a presence across Canada, the USA, France, and Chile, managing resources such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy storage totaling a capacity of 4,663 MW.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Legal Advisory
- Finance and Investment
Geography
- Canada – The headquarters of Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and its major market.
- France – Part of Innergex's operations, and where White & Case advised CDPQ on legal aspects.
- United States – Part of Innergex's operational regions and the location of international law clerk involvement from White & Case.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The transaction involves Innergex, a renewable energy producer engaged in hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy storage facilities.
- Legal Advisory – White & Case LLP, a global law firm, provided legal advisory services for the deal.
- Finance and Investment – CDPQ, a large institutional investor, is involved in the financial acquisition of Innergex.
Financials
- CA$10 billion – The total enterprise value of the acquisition deal, including debt repayment and redemption costs.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. | Target | Company | An independent renewable power producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. |
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) | Buyer | Company | A Canadian institutional investor acquiring Innergex. |
White & Case LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Global law firm advising CDPQ on the French legal aspects of the acquisition. |