OMERS Backs Great Plains Takeover of Westar Energy

Posted on 06/02/2016


Kansas City-based Great Plains Energy Inc. is the parent of regulated power utility Kansas City Power & Light. The company is acquiring its rival Topeka-based Westar Energy, Inc. for US$ 8.6 billion in equity value. The total enterprise deal value is US$ 12.2 billion, including US$ 3.6 billion in debt. Upon closing, Westar will become […]

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