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Operational and Financial Benefits of Energy Utility Network Digitization

Cisco: M&A

MAY 23, 2025

Digitizing and automating the utility network can lead to significant operational and financial benefits by reducing OPEX, CAPEX, human errors and time to deploy.

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Preparing Your Business for Renewable Energy M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 16, 2025

From utility-scale wind projects to cutting-edge storage solutions, dealmakers appear to be moving quickly to align with the clean energy transition—and companies that are strategically prepared will be best positioned to seize opportunities when they arise.

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These midcap utilities are a play on data center demand – and offer generous dividends, Morningstar says

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Large cap utilities had a stunning performance in 2024, but investors might consider turning to midcaps if they're searching for opportunities.

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DOJ’s Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative Utilizes False Claims Act to Settle Allegations of Knowing Non-Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Against Raytheon and its Successor

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 30, 2025

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a qui tam suit with defense contractor Raytheon and its successor company, Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC (Nightwing), totaling $8.4

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Key Considerations in Utilizing a Letter of Intent in Health Care Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2024

A letter of intent (LOI), expression of interest (EOI) or term sheet is typically the first substantive document in the life of a transaction (noting that, oftentimes, parties will sign a nondisclosure agreement prior to entering into an LOI or EOI; however, confidentiality terms can also be included in the LOI or EOI itself).

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GE HealthCare Announces Deals in AI

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 5, 2024

According to the GE HealthCare press release, the company intends to utilize Amazon Bedrock to amplify the advantages of generative AI for their customers and build its own proprietary generative AI applications for healthcare use cases. By: Knobbe Martens

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Tech companies want nuclear power. Some utilities are throwing up roadblocks

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 10, 2024

Investors are looking at nuclear plants as an increasingly valuable resource as data centers' power needs grow.

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AI Considerations in Government Contract Related M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 7, 2024

federal government both increased its spending in the area and the speed with which it adopted guidelines on the utilization of AI more generally. As general interest and investment in AI has accelerated since the initial public launch of ChatGPT, so too has the U.S. This tracks other actions outside the U.S.,

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Goldman adds a utility stock to its list of elite picks for clients

CNBC: Investing

JULY 3, 2023

As the third quarter and second half kick off, Goldman Sachs is adding a new utility stock to its high-conviction stock list.

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AI data centers are going to need a lot of power. These utility stocks could benefit, Evercore ISI says

CNBC: Investing

APRIL 4, 2024

These utility stocks could be key players as data center power demand grows.

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Keeping the Lights On: Brazilian Power Utility Wins Cybersecurity Award for Securing Grid Network with Cisco

Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks on electric power utilities are on the rise. From 2020 to 2022, weekly attacks more than doubled. An attack that exploits a vulnerability in intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) like… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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The utilities sector is up 10% in 2024. These four names still have room to run, Morningstar says

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 7, 2024

Enthusiasm around powering the artificial intelligence revolution is breathing new life into utilities this year. Morningstar likes these four stocks.

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These utilities can withstand the pain as higher interest rates weigh on the sector, says Bank of America

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Rapidly rising interest rates have dented the utilities sector, but a handful of names still shine, the firm says.

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Golden Gate to acquire electric utility manufacturer DMC Power

PE Hub

JUNE 30, 2023

The post Golden Gate to acquire electric utility manufacturer DMC Power appeared first on PE Hub. As part of the transaction, Bridgepoint will exit its investment through the sale of its stake to Golden Gate Capital.

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Digital Utilities Ventures Acquires Lifestyle Dock Company, and Expands Market Reach for Easy NanoVoid™ Technology

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MARCH 25, 2025

Digital Utilities Ventures Acquires Lifestyle Dock Company, and Expands Market Reach for Easy NanoVoid Technology.

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Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity

PE Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity appeared first on PE Hub. Hastings acquired Celerity Consulting Group in 2021 and added on Clear Path earlier in 2023.

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Repowering the grid: 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector

PE Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Calera, Greenbelt, Align, Oaktree and CAI are among the private equity firms buying engineering, procurement and construction contractors for utilities. The post Repowering the grid: 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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Powering Up Security: How Cisco Helps Utilities Navigate NERC CIP Compliance

Cisco: M&A

JULY 8, 2025

See how Cisco's Industrial Threat Defense can help utilities meet NERC CIP requirements, including the new INSM. The reliability of North America's grid relies on strong cybersecurity.

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Fengate buys heat and power facility Morris Cogeneration from Atlantic Power and Utilities

PE Hub

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The post Fengate buys heat and power facility Morris Cogeneration from Atlantic Power and Utilities appeared first on PE Hub. The firm acquired ownership of the facility under its strategic operating partnership with Ironclad Energy.

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FTC Focus: Enforcers Study AI Innovation And Entrenchment

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 8, 2025

In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has become a household utility.

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Calera Capital-backed TIS picks up underground utility firm Dynetek

PE Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The post Calera Capital-backed TIS picks up underground utility firm Dynetek appeared first on PE Hub. Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, TIS is an infrastructure services provider in the power, fiber, and wireless communications construction industries.

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Megadeals highlight resilience of construction and EMU industries

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Consolidation and alternative energy drive big-ticket energy, mining and utilities M&A - Global dealmaking in the construction and energy, mining and utilities (EMU) sectors has cooled over the course of 2023. There were 2,927 deals announced across the sectors through the first nine months of the year, down 12.7

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Shares of California utility Edison International drop more than 10% as wildfires rage

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

The decline comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds in the forecast that could make them difficult to contain.

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ORIX Capital-backed Peak Utility Services taps Lennon as CEO

PE Hub

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post ORIX Capital-backed Peak Utility Services taps Lennon as CEO appeared first on PE Hub. Outgoing CEO Christopher Larocca will remain on Peak's board of directors, and will remain CEO of Network Connex, which is also backed by ORIX.

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VC-backed Electric Sheep eyes new PE fund, 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector

PE Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Private equity bets actively on the utility and power sector. The post VC-backed Electric Sheep eyes new PE fund, 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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Utility stocks offer AI exposure and a hedge against a slowing economy at a good price, Goldman says

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 1, 2024

Utilities have gained about 18% in the past three months, but the stocks remain relatively affordable.

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Bernhard Capital-backed Delta Utilities to acquire CenterPoint’s natural gas operations in Louisiana and Mississippi

PE Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post Bernhard Capital-backed Delta Utilities to acquire CenterPoint’s natural gas operations in Louisiana and Mississippi appeared first on PE Hub. The sale is expected to close toward the end of the first quarter of 2025.

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Foley Automotive Update - August 2024 - 2

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 22, 2024

Declining automotive plant capacity utilization in the U.S. A number of auto suppliers are reducing R&D and engineering budgets in response to cost pressures, according to a report in Crain’s Detroit.

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Renewable energy assets yielded big deals for utilities and others in 2023

PE Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The post Renewable energy assets yielded big deals for utilities and others in 2023 appeared first on PE Hub. Apollo, ArcLight, Blackstone, Brookfield, EnCap and other investors struck big deals for wind, solar and hydro portfolios.

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Can A Charter Amendment Fix Con Ed?

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 9, 2024

Utilities, 426 F.3d 2005), the stockholders of Northeast Utilities sued Consolidated Edison for the $1.2 The Court of Appeals concluded that the Northeast Utilities’ stockholders lacked third-party beneficiary status to enforce the merger. Edison, Inc. 3d 524 (2d Cir.

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The Channel Islands structures being used for infrastructure assets

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 13, 2025

We are continuing to see Guernsey and Jersey structures being established for investment into and acquisition of infrastructure assets such as windfarms, network utilities and renewable power. By: Walkers

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Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of BHE, but the utility giant has been a weak spot for the conglomerate

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Omaha-based conglomerate entered a deal to acquire the 8% remaining stake in Berkshire Hathaway Energy from the heirs of the late Walter Scott.

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CFIUS Continues to Expand Its Authority and Increase Enforcement Activity

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to aggressively utilize and expand its authority to address national security risks related to foreign investment into the United States. By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Utilities are the hottest part of the stock market right now, on track for their best year since 2000

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Power and light and related stocks are also on course for their strongest year since 2000.

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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 21, 2024

Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enable utility companies and grid operators to access pools of surplus renewable energy on demand that would otherwise be wasted, play a central role in the global energy transition.

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Intellectual Property Considerations For Startups – Types Of Intellectual Property

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Startups must comprehensively understand the types of intellectual property and fashion a forward-looking strategy to protect innovations utilizing intellectual property. Traditionally, the main assets of startups are innovations that require Intellectual Property protections, such as Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and/or Trade Secrets.

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What I Learned From Reviewing LinkedIn Profiles

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JUNE 19, 2025

Generally, someone who utilizes this badge is looking to have hiring discussions. The Real Fundamentals For Your LinkedIn Profile Next, if you designate yourself as “open to network” on your LinkedIn profile with that badge surrounding your name, make sure you have personal contact information (so you can actually be contacted).

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Forget tech and utilities. There's about to be a new best sector for 2024

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The financial sector is rallying late in the year, helped by strong bank earnings.

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The utilities sector is up 20% in 2024. Analysts love these dividend-paying names

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Utilities are outpacing technology in 2024, benefiting from their role in the expansion of artificial intelligence and a growing need for electrical power.

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — July 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 2, 2024

May 21, 2024: Alternative Power Partners, providers of renewable energy project development that deals in cutting-edge technologies to drive the transition towards clean energy solutions for community, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar and battery projects, was acquired by Renewable Construction Services for an undisclosed amount.

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JPMorgan downgrades this electric utility stock on rising regulatory risks

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 2, 2023

JPMorgan downgraded Xcel Energy stock Friday, over a decision in Minnesota by regulators to raise the price of electricity by less than expected.

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Vistra is no ordinary utility. Its stock is off to a big 2025 already

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 3, 2025

Vistra is viewed by investors as a nimble power company that is well positioned to quickly serve surging electricity demand from data centers.

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No More Non-Competes?

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 18, 2024

Training new employees often involves disclosing information containing trade secrets to these employees – valuable information that could be utilized to start a competing business or improve a competitor’s operation. Many employers and stakeholders in U.S. businesses may initially balk at this news. By: Caldwell

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Cybersecurity Funding for State, Local, and Tribal Nations and Electric Utilities

Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 21, 2023

As our nation works towards a common goal of strengthening its critical infrastructure by deploying advanced cybersecurity, federal grants are one of the sources available to state and local… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Operational and Financial Benefits of Energy Utility Network Digitization

Preparing Your Business for Renewable Energy M&A

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These midcap utilities are a play on data center demand – and offer generous dividends, Morningstar says

DOJ’s Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative Utilizes False Claims Act to Settle Allegations of Knowing Non-Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Against Raytheon and its Successor

Key Considerations in Utilizing a Letter of Intent in Health Care Transactions

GE HealthCare Announces Deals in AI

Tech companies want nuclear power. Some utilities are throwing up roadblocks

AI Considerations in Government Contract Related M&A Transactions

Goldman adds a utility stock to its list of elite picks for clients

AI data centers are going to need a lot of power. These utility stocks could benefit, Evercore ISI says

Keeping the Lights On: Brazilian Power Utility Wins Cybersecurity Award for Securing Grid Network with Cisco

The utilities sector is up 10% in 2024. These four names still have room to run, Morningstar says

These utilities can withstand the pain as higher interest rates weigh on the sector, says Bank of America

Golden Gate to acquire electric utility manufacturer DMC Power

Digital Utilities Ventures Acquires Lifestyle Dock Company, and Expands Market Reach for Easy NanoVoid™ Technology

Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity

Repowering the grid: 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector

Powering Up Security: How Cisco Helps Utilities Navigate NERC CIP Compliance

Fengate buys heat and power facility Morris Cogeneration from Atlantic Power and Utilities

FTC Focus: Enforcers Study AI Innovation And Entrenchment

Calera Capital-backed TIS picks up underground utility firm Dynetek

Megadeals highlight resilience of construction and EMU industries

Shares of California utility Edison International drop more than 10% as wildfires rage

ORIX Capital-backed Peak Utility Services taps Lennon as CEO

VC-backed Electric Sheep eyes new PE fund, 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector

Utility stocks offer AI exposure and a hedge against a slowing economy at a good price, Goldman says

Bernhard Capital-backed Delta Utilities to acquire CenterPoint’s natural gas operations in Louisiana and Mississippi

Foley Automotive Update - August 2024 - 2

Renewable energy assets yielded big deals for utilities and others in 2023

Can A Charter Amendment Fix Con Ed?

The Channel Islands structures being used for infrastructure assets

Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of BHE, but the utility giant has been a weak spot for the conglomerate

CFIUS Continues to Expand Its Authority and Increase Enforcement Activity

Utilities are the hottest part of the stock market right now, on track for their best year since 2000

Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

Intellectual Property Considerations For Startups – Types Of Intellectual Property

What I Learned From Reviewing LinkedIn Profiles

Forget tech and utilities. There's about to be a new best sector for 2024

The utilities sector is up 20% in 2024. Analysts love these dividend-paying names

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — July 2024

JPMorgan downgrades this electric utility stock on rising regulatory risks

Vistra is no ordinary utility. Its stock is off to a big 2025 already

No More Non-Competes?

Cybersecurity Funding for State, Local, and Tribal Nations and Electric Utilities

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