Mergers & Acquisitions ·
DTE agrees to sell renewable energy unit DTE Vantage for $2.97B to J.P. Morgan-backed buyer
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DTE Energy Company has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Velocity BidCo LLC, an entity owned by institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to acquire all equity interests in its wholly owned subsidiary DTE Vantage for $2,970,672,573, subject to customary adjustments for cash, debt, working capital, and transaction expenses. The transaction was unanimously approved by DTE's board on October 30, 2026, and is expected to close in mid-2027, pending regulatory approvals including Hart-Scott-Rodino expiration, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorization, and Canadian Competition Bureau clearance. A termination fee of approximately $148.5 million is payable to DTE under specified circumstances. DTE Vantage primarily comprises renewable energy projects selling electricity and pipeline-quality gas, along with custom energy solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. DTE Energy Company operates as a diversified energy company providing electric and natural gas services.