Mergers and acquisitions have always been an important mechanism for reshaping the electric utility sector. Consolidation offers buyers opportunities to achieve scale, diversify risk, and position themselves for future investment needs.
CRA’s Jim McMahon highlights how consolidation in the utility sector is accelerating due to increased uncertainty and the influx of private capital, but the diligence process cannot be approached as it once was.
In this environment, diligence is not just a defensive exercise. It is a strategic tool to position buyers for long-term success in an energy sector defined by transition and uncertainty.
