Energy360
Energy360, an Australian biogas systems provider, was acquired by AGL. The transaction aligned with AGL's strategy to meet rising demand in the bioenergy industry and contribute to a zero-carbon future.
Lead adviser: Simon Bedard
The short version
Energy360 had a strong pipeline of biogas projects but was constrained by the capital needed to deliver them. Exit Advisory Group ran an acquisition process targeting partners with both the balance sheet and the execution capability. AGL acquired the business as part of its renewable energy strategy.
Deal facts
Client
Energy360: an Australian provider of biogas solutions, with a strong pipeline of large infrastructure projects and a clear position in a bioenergy market projected to expand significantly over the next decade.
Challenge
Large infrastructure projects need substantial capital. Energy360 had the pipeline and the technical capability, but its growth was constrained by its balance sheet.
The owners decided to look for a partner with the financial capacity and the execution experience to deliver the pipeline at scale, and engaged Exit Advisory Group for M&A advisory.
Approach
We targeted acquirers that could provide both the financial backbone and the operational capability to execute the project pipeline. AGL, with its strategy to expand its renewable energy portfolio, emerged as the right fit.
Both businesses shared the same goal of making a significant impact in the biogas field. With Exit Advisory Group steering negotiations, the structure agreed reflected the long-term pipeline opportunity rather than a snapshot valuation.
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Outcome
AGL acquired Energy360 to enhance its sustainable business solutions and contribute to a zero-carbon future. The bioenergy industry is projected to expand significantly in Australia over the next decade, and the acquisition positioned both businesses to meet that demand at scale.
Timeline
Process run end-to-end by Exit Advisory Group.
“We would like to thank the team at Exit Advisory Group, in particular Mark Levitt and Simon Bedard for helping us navigate this transaction and achieve a successful outcome for all parties. We couldn't have done it without the Exit Advisory Group team.”
Client, Energy360
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