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Ellomay Capital Announces the Acquisition of 15% of Dorad Energy's Shares by Ellomay Luzon Energy, Increasing Ellomay Luzon Energy's Holdings in Dorad to 33.75%
Globenewswire· 2025-07-22 20:15
Core Viewpoint - Ellomay Capital Ltd. has successfully acquired a 15% stake in Dorad Energy Ltd., increasing its total ownership to 33.75% through its subsidiary, Ellomay Luzon Energy [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition was executed by exercising the right of first refusal related to a sale by Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Üretim A.S., a former shareholder of Dorad [2]. - Ellomay Luzon Energy and Edelcom Ltd. each agreed to purchase 7.5% of Dorad's shares, but Edelcom's agreement was terminated due to unmet conditions, allowing Ellomay Luzon Energy to acquire the full 15% [2]. Group 2: Financial Aspects - The total consideration for the shares was approximately NIS 424 million (around €108 million), funded through a Loan Agreement with three tranches: - First Loan: NIS 175 million (approximately €45 million) with variable interest based on the Israeli Prime Rate [3]. - Second Loan: NIS 175 million (approximately €45 million) with a fixed interest rate between 5% and 6% [3]. - Third Loan: NIS 70 million (approximately €18 million) with variable interest based on the Israeli Prime Rate [3]. Group 3: Loan Agreement Terms - The repayment structure for the loans includes: - First Loan: Four semi-annual payments starting December 31, 2031 [4]. - Second Loan: Sixteen semi-annual payments starting December 31, 2025 [4]. - Third Loan: One payment due on December 31, 2025, with a possible extension until December 31, 2026 [4]. - The Loan Agreement includes a first ranking fixed pledge on the rights related to an account with the lender, where all amounts due from Dorad will be deposited [5]. Group 4: Legal Proceedings - Edelcom filed a request for injunctions to prevent the sale of shares to any third party other than itself, but the court rejected the request for ex parte relief [7]. - A hearing regarding the matter is scheduled for August 6, 2025, with updates required from Edelcom by July 22, 2025 [7]. Group 5: Company Overview - Ellomay Capital Ltd. is focused on renewable energy and power sectors in Europe, the USA, and Israel, with shares listed on NYSE American and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange [8]. - The company has made significant investments in renewable energy projects across various countries, including Israel, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Texas, USA [9].