CapMan Infra press release
10 October 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EEST
CapMan Infra invests in district heating and electricity network infrastructure in Hamina, Finland
The CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund acquires 100 percent of Haminan Kaukolämpö Oy and Haminan Sähköverkko Oy from Haminan Energia. Funding from CapMan Infra will enable a significant investment in the utilisation of waste heat in the district heating network, which will reduce Hamina’s carbon footprint and improve the availability of district heating for new customers.
The CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund acquires two subsidiaries from Haminan Energia, a company owned by the City of Hamina: Haminan Kaukolämpö Oy and Haminan Sähköverkko Oy. Haminan Kaukolämpö is a district heating company which produces and distributes heat to households, businesses, and public sector clients in Hamina. Haminan Sähköverkko is an electricity network operator, responsible for the electricity distribution grid within the Hamina city area. Together, the companies have approximately 8,000 customers.
CapMan Infra’s goal is to grow the companies while developing the local energy infrastructure in Hamina. CapMan Infra’s acquisition enables an investment in a new heat pump plant to utilise waste heat from Google’s data centre, which will allow Haminan Kaukolämpö to provide emission-free district heating to new customers and expand the network. Once completed, the waste heat facility will cover approximately 70–80% of the city’s district heating energy needs, promoting Hamina’s overall carbon neutrality.
“We are very pleased to support the development of Hamina’s energy infrastructure. Hamina is a vibrant city, and we see a lot of growth potential in the area. Our goal is to develop Hamina’s energy infrastructure, further strengthening the positive development of the region and enhancing its attractiveness both as a place to live and as a destination for industrial projects. Additionally, we are excited about the opportunity to invest in heat production carbon neutrality,” says Pekko Haaksluoto, Partner at CapMan Infra.
“This arrangement secures the interests of Hamina Energia’s customers, personnel, owner, financiers, and city residents in the best possible way. We are pleased with the outcome and believe that CapMan Infra will be an excellent owner for developing Hamina’s energy infrastructure,” says Kimmo Rahkamo, CEO of Hamina Energy.
The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The new company will continue operating as a local energy company under the name Haminan Energia, which will be transferred as part of the sale. In addition to the personnel of the acquired companies, the majority of Hamina Energia Oy’s employees will transfer to the new company as a result of the transaction. The sale will not affect the companies’ customers.
The CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund is an Article 8 fund with a clear sustainability strategy, aiming to create value by accelerating the green transition in its portfolio companies. The fund has already made four investments: two in a growing data centre platform, one in solar energy company Skarta Energy, and one in Napier, a leading provider of transportation infrastructure for the aquaculture industry.
CapMan Infra is an active and committed owner, and its activities are based on the operational development and growth of infrastructure companies through further investments. Based in Helsinki and Stockholm, its team of 14 professionals actively seeks to find the best possible solutions for developing and growing infrastructure together with asset owners, management, personnel and customers.
For more information, please contact:
Pekko Haaksluoto, Partner, CapMan Infra, tel. +358 40 584 6031
About CapMan
CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and €5.8 billion in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Our service business includes procurement services. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com
About Haminan Energia
Haminan Energia is a versatile, approachable local energy company with a history spanning over 120 years. The foundation of our operations is formed by our reliable and efficient electricity and district heating networks. We develop sustainable energy solutions for our customers and are steadily progressing towards a cleaner future. We are constantly seeking new ways to produce heat and energy in an environmentally friendly manner. Our roadmap for clean energy production is guiding us towards fully carbon-neutral energy production by 2030. The future is fossil-free.
