EQT Infrastructure to Acquire Covanta Holding Corporation for $5.3 Billion
July 14, 2021
EQT Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) for $20.25 per share in a deal valued at $5.3 billion, including the assumption of Covanta’s net debt obligations. The transaction is subject to customary approvals (including Covanta shareholder approval) and is expected to close by year-end (fourth quarter).
- Buyers
- EQT Infrastructure (EQT Infrastructure V)
- Targets
- Covanta Holding Corporation
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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