Delta Utilities Acquires Spire Mississippi for $75 Million
April 22, 2026
Spire Inc. agreed to sell its Mississippi local natural gas distribution company, Spire Mississippi, to Delta Utilities for $75 million in cash. The deal will refine Spire’s geographic footprint, while Delta—backed by Bernhard Capital Partners—expands its Mississippi presence with expected operating efficiencies and enhanced emergency response capabilities.
- Targets
- Spire Mississippi, Spire Inc.'s Mississippi local natural gas distribution company (Spire Mississippi)
- Sellers
- A subsidiary of Spire Inc.
- Platforms
- Delta Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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