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Consolidated platform with full operational and corporate control of the assets operating in Portugal, Italy, Spain, France, Poland and Bulgaria through a wholly owned company, Novenergia Holding Company, S.A. (the “Company”)
613MW1 of net installed capacity across wind, solar PV and mini-hydro technologies
Assets with contracted and / or guaranteed revenue under a stable regulatory framework
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1 Experienced General Partner as one of its most valuable assets
Committed team of professionals with strong experience in the Fund, having developed it since its inception
Consolidated network resulting in direct involvement in the Portuguese renewable energy regulation review in 2012
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Track record of value creation for its investors
NAV of €622m as of March 2016 resulting in a 12.6% IRR2 (net of fees) since 2001
c.5.0x return on capital since first fund constitution
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Rationale of the transaction
The Fund was constituted with an expected life maturing in 2017
The General Partner is looking to raise a new fund (the “New Fund”) to acquire the Company and continue its development
A significant part of the current investor base is interested in reinvesting, on average, c.50% of their current exposure, which will result in c.25% of participation units reinvested in the New Fund
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The New Fund is expected to consolidate Novenergia as a leading international renewable energy producer and expand its platform across Europe and Latam
Positioned as an alternative to traditional fixed income investments, well suited for investors looking to match long-term liabilities
Solid total return targeted with an attractive and recurrent dividend yield component
Novenergia 2010, SICAV (2001-2007)
The original fund was constituted in 2001 as a renewable energy fund with focus on Portugal
Initial start-up stage focused on development of new projects (site and wind assessments, license and permits, construction, etc.) and strategic partnerships
The fund built strategic partnerships with GDF, Enel and EDP as co-investors and also with technology providers such as Enercon
Novenergia II Energy & Environment (SCA), SICAR (2007-2017)
Novenergia II was constituted in 2007 to replace the previous fund
– All the investors of the previous fund reinvested and new capital was also raised
The SICAR aimed for:
– The consolidation of Novenergia as a relevant renewable energy producer in Portugal
– Expansion into Europe
In 2012, the fund created Novenergia Holding Company and transferred its assets to it in order to guarantee an efficient and fully operational company which would serve as a platform for future growth and value creation
Novenergia, S.C.S2 (2017 onwards)
The New Fund has a clear and defined strategy based on a balanced shareholder value creation consisting of
– Attractive dividend yield target
– Platform value increase through investments with low risk profile
– Repowering
– Over powering
– New projects
63MW1 at the end of the period in Portugal
613MW1 at the end of the period in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Poland and Bulgaria
c.900MW1 in existing geographies by 2022 and further upside in selected new countries
Novenergia, based in Luxembourg, has undergone a significant transformation over the past 15 years led by its experienced General Partner and on-the-ground executive management team
Novenergia is a leading European independent renewable energy producer with 613MW1 in operation across 6 geographies and an established platform poised for growth
Consolidated platform with full operational and corporate control of the assets
Strong in-house capabilities
Capacity to develop projects all across the cycle
Strong team with 100 highly qualified professionals providing outstanding operational performance
Continued analysis of potential growth opportunities
Operating across geographies with supportive regulatory frameworks …
… and above-average load factors
… with robust sustained growth profile based on a combination of repowering, over-powering and new project developments
Proven
Direct
Leaders
Proven value creation1 …
Novenergia has delivered a strong IRR (net of fees) of 12.6% to its investors
…based on organic and inorganic business development
2001 Novenergia at its inception acquired c.20% of Generg and played a key role in its organic development
12.6% IRR
2007 Constitution and development of ENEOP as a leading partner, where Generg held 20%
2008 Start of operations in Spain
2009 Development of a JV with F2i2 in Italy, based on a project initially 100% owned by Novenergia
2011 Acquisition of an additional c.37.5% stake in Generg
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Novenergia has delivered strong returns to shareholders over the last 15 years
2011 Start of operations in France
2012 Start of operations in Bulgaria
2014 Start of operations in Poland
12.6% IRR and 5.0x cash on cash over the last 15 years
Source Company information
Note
1IRR based on the Net Asset Value of the fund (net of fees) as of March 2016 2Italian infrastructure fund
2016 Novenergia acquired an additional 42.5% in Generg in exchange of the capacity that originated from ENEOP becoming the sole owner of Generg
Novenergia aims to consolidate internationally its platform to deliver sustained growth whilst providing attractive dividend yields to its investors
Guaranteed or contracted revenues under stable regulation
Consistent production levels
Platform effect to benefit from operating efficiencies and larger footprint
Integration of Generg’s structure to result in operating efficiencies
Refinancing of existing debt to lower costs and free up cash
No licensing or resource risk; perpetual licenses to supply the grid in defined locations and installed capacities
Continued access to the grid
Increase in energy efficiencies from new turbines (i.e. increased load factors)
Repowering resulting in lower investment and higher certainty (e.g. climatic conditions; wind and solar resources) than new projects
Installed MW remain unchanged
New installed capacity in adjacent areas to existing projects
Higher certainty (e.g. climatic conditions; wind and solar resources) than new projects
Benefiting from more efficient turbines and technologies
Consolidation of the European platform through disciplined investments in new projects
New projects
Potential approach to Latin American markets
Novenergia’s business plan allows for attractive distributions in the form of regular dividends, as well as value creation through well-identified and disciplined investments to ensure robust value of the platform at the end of the investment period
Wind
613MW of net installed capacity across 6 geographies in wind, solar PV and minihydro technologies with full operational and corporate control
Solar PV
Mini-hydro
Remuneration Average remaining operating life4
Source Company information . MW as of September 2016. Revenues as of December 2015, including Italian JVs proforma revenues. Remaining operating life as of December 2016
Notes
1One project has both mini-hydro and wind technologies
2Total revenue refers to electricity sales
3FiT stands for feed-in tariff
4Excluding repowering projects; as of Dec-16
5Novenergia´s Polish project has downside protection for the life of the assets due to a floor agreed with third parties
Corporate structure Corporate development
From an infrastructure fund focused on Portugal to an European platform poised for growth
Constitution of Novenergia 2010 SICAV
Constitution of Novenergia II (SCA), SICAR
Constitution of Novenergia Holding Company
Acquisition of c.20% stake in Generg and organic development
Constitution of ENEOP where Generg held 20% and led its organic development
Acquisition of an additional c.37.5% stake in Generg
Development of a Joint Venture with F2i
Acquisition of an additional 42.5% in Generg in exchange of its capacity that originated from ENEOP
Acquisition of Italian, French and Bulgarian minorities shareholders
Stable profitability and cash generation profile supported by secured revenue stream, long-term agreements for main cost items and disciplined investments
Key considerations
Stable revenue evolution throughout the cycle, with negative impact in 2015 due to adverse weather conditions and tangible recovery in 2016
Stable EBITDA margins in the region of c.75% during the recent years
– Strong operational performance and flexibility, allowing consistent healthy EBITDA margins
Disciplined investments across the cycle
Capital expenditure mainly focused on:
– Pipeline development and construction of new projects (e.g. Polish wind farm, solar plants in Italy and France, etc.)
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To a lower extent, IT investments to increase operational efficiency
Low working capital requirements translating into limited cash flow