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VAUGHAN/SUMMIT - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE:GFL) (TSX:GFL), a company currently valued at $3.66 billion with a strong financial health score according to InvestingPro, announced Thursday that Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by Energy Capital Partners (ECP) to recapitalize its business at an enterprise value of $4.25 billion.
Under the agreement, GIP will receive gross proceeds of $775 million, with approximately $585 million to be returned to shareholders and $175 million applied to its balance sheet for future growth. GFL will receive about $200 million from the shareholder distribution. The company’s strong financial position is reflected in its healthy current ratio of 6.82 and manageable debt-to-capital ratio of 0.16.
Following the transaction, GIP’s total equity value will be approximately $3 billion. GFL will retain an approximate 30.1% interest in GIP valued at about $895 million. HPS Investment Partners and Patrick Dovigi, who established GIP with GFL in 2022, will continue to hold minority stakes in the company.
"The recapitalization of GIP at an enterprise value of $4.25 billion is a testament to the quality of the business its management team has built since we started GIP in April 2022," said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GFL.
GFL plans to use its proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt reduction, organic and inorganic growth strategies, and potential share buybacks. The company has demonstrated robust growth with revenue increasing by 63.23% over the last twelve months, generating EBITDA of $394.75 million. For deeper insights into GFL’s growth potential and detailed financial analysis, InvestingPro subscribers have access to over 30 additional financial metrics and expert recommendations.
Drew Brown, Partner at ECP, stated, "We see significant tailwinds for GIP’s essential, vertically-integrated infrastructure offerings. This transaction will provide GIP with access to significant capital to execute on a compelling M&A pipeline."
The transaction is expected to close on or about September 2, 2025, according to the company’s press release statement.
GFL, headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America with operations throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Based on InvestingPro Fair Value analysis, the stock currently appears to be undervalued, suggesting potential upside for investors looking at the environmental services sector.
In other recent news, Energy Capital Partners (ECP) and KKR have announced a significant development in the form of a $4 billion data center campus in Bosque County, Texas. This marks the first investment from their $50 billion strategic partnership, which aims to focus on AI infrastructure growth across the United States. The data center, with a capacity of 190 MW, is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026. The project will be executed through a joint venture involving CyrusOne and ECP. Notably, the campus will be co-located with Calpine Corp.’s Thad Hill Energy Center. Additionally, the development includes a dedicated power agreement with a hyperscaler anchor tenant. These recent developments highlight the ongoing expansion efforts by ECP and KKR in the AI infrastructure sector.
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