Summary
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) announced the completion of its acquisition of Florida City Gas (FCG) on July 29, 2018. This strategic move involved acquiring all outstanding common shares of FCG from NUI Corporation and Southern Company Gas for approximately $530 million in cash, with potential adjustments. FCG is a natural gas utility serving approximately 110,000 residential and commercial customers across four counties in Florida, supported by 3,700 miles of natural gas pipeline.
Key Highlights
- 1Completion of acquisition of Florida City Gas (FCG) by NextEra Energy, Inc.
- 2Transaction value of approximately $530 million in cash, subject to adjustments.
- 3FCG serves approximately 110,000 natural gas customers (residential and commercial).
- 4FCG operates in four Florida counties: Miami-Dade, Brevard, St. Lucie, and Indian River.
- 5FCG possesses 3,700 miles of natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report the completion of NextEra Energy's acquisition of Florida City Gas (FCG).
The acquisition was completed for approximately $530 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments, indicating a significant cash outlay for NextEra Energy.
Florida City Gas (FCG) is a natural gas utility that serves approximately 110,000 residential and commercial customers in four Florida counties, utilizing 3,700 miles of natural gas pipeline.
Given that FCG operates in Florida and NextEra Energy is a major utility provider in the state, this acquisition is expected to expand NextEra's natural gas distribution footprint within Florida.