New Partnership to Acquire Permian Northwest Shelf Assets

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 14, 2019– Spur Energy Partners LLC (“Spur”) and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the formation of a partnership to acquire large, high-margin oil and gas production and development assets across the Lower 48. The companies also announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the Permian Northwest Shelf assets of Percussion Petroleum LLC.

The acquisition includes interests in approximately 380 gross producing wells and 22,000 net acres situated in the core of the Yeso formation in Eddy & Lea Counties, New Mexico, as well as associated water and midstream assets. During the first quarter of 2019, the assets produced approximately 9,200 net barrels of oil equivalent per day (85% liquids). The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

Spur is led by CEO Jay Graham, co-founder and former CEO of WildHorse Resource Development Corporation (“WRD”), along with a core team of executives and key technical personnel from WRD who have worked together for many years through multiple successful upstream oil and gas ventures. Spur intends to apply its proven expertise to acquire and enhance assets across the Lower 48 by combining strong commercial capabilities with a focus on operational efficiency and technical execution.

Jay Graham, Spur CEO, said, “Given their long-term approach and commitment to investing in scaled, cash flowing E&P assets with growth potential, KKR is the ideal partner for Spur as we look to build a large scale business in the oil and gas sector that creates value through exceptional technical and operational execution. We look forward to working together as we make our first investment in this high-quality asset with a strong existing production base and attractive development potential.”

Dash Lane, Managing Director on KKR’s Energy Real Assets team, commented, “This acquisition is the first step in what we expect to be a multi-billion dollar investment partnership with Spur, which we believe is well-positioned to create significant value in today’s oil and gas market. We have known the Spur team for many years, have seen firsthand their commercial and operational expertise, and are thrilled to be partnering with Jay and his team.”

The Spur and KKR partnership will be funded by funds affiliated with KKR’s Energy Real Assets strategy, which has invested approximately $4.0 billion in capital across 12 transactions since 2015 and manages a portfolio of oil and gas assets in numerous unconventional and conventional resource areas across the United States.

About Spur Energy Partners

Spur Energy Partners was formed by management in 2019 with a commitment from KKR and is focused on delivering superior long-term investor returns by acquiring and developing oil and gas assets with base production and substantial low-cost development inventory across the Lower 48.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

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• Asset acquisition from Sterlite Power to boost IndiGrid’s AUM to INR17,000 crores (US$2.5 billion)
• Transaction marks KKR’s first Infrastructure investment in Asia Pacific

MUMBAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 4, 2019– India Grid Trust (“IndiGrid” or the “InvIT”), India’s leading infrastructure investment trust, today announced the closing of a preference unit issuance worth INR2,514 crores (US$363 million). As part of the transaction, KKR and GIC have invested INR 1084 crores (US$157 million) and INR 980 crores (US$142 million), respectively, to collectively own 42% of IndiGrid’s outstanding units. KKR has also applied to become a Sponsor of IndiGrid and plans to acquire an additional 15% of IndiGrid’s total units from Sterlite Power. Following the closing of the transactions, KKR and GIC will collectively own approximately 57% of IndiGrid’s outstanding units.

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In a separate transaction, KKR will additionally acquire a majority shareholding in Sterlite Investment Managers Limited, the investment manager owned by Sterlite Power. Sterlite Power established IndiGrid in 2016 and will remain a Sponsor and Project Manager of IndiGrid.

With the capital infusion provided by the new unit issuance, IndiGrid will purchase five electricity transmission assets worth INR11,500 crores (US$1.66 billion) from Sterlite Power. A share purchase agreement for the two operational transmission assets — NRSS XXIX and OGPTL — has been signed, while three additional assets will be purchased once they become operational. IndiGrid is an infrastructure investment trust established to own inter-state power transmission assets in India. Following the completion of the proposed acquisitions, IndiGrid’s AUM will rise to INR17,000 crores (US$2.5 billion).

The InvIT currently manages a portfolio of six electricity transmission assets with a total network of power transmission lines that span more than 3,361 circuit kilometers across nine Indian states. The purchase of Sterlite Power’s electricity transmission assets will significantly expand IndiGrid’s portfolio and better enable it to address India’s infrastructure needs.

The transactions mark KKR’s first investment through its Asia Pacific Infrastructure strategy. KKR makes the investment through a proprietary investment vehicle. Each transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and unitholder approvals.

Harsh Shah, CEO of IndiGrid, said, “We welcome KKR, GIC and our other investors and who have showcased their confidence in IndiGrid, and we look forward to benefiting from KKR and Sterlite Power’s expertise and experience in investment and asset management. With this new capital investment, we will reach our goal of INR17,000 crores of assets under management and are well on our way to achieving INR 30,000 crores of assets under management by 2022 while also providing stable and predictable returns to our investors.”

David Luboff, Member & Head of Asia Pacific Infrastructure at KKR, added, “Asia Pacific is a core focus for KKR’s global infrastructure strategy, and India is a key market for us in the region given its dynamism, the scale of investment opportunities and its crucial need for capital solutions. We’re pleased to have chosen leading infrastructure providers like IndiGrid and Sterlite Power as our first investment behind our Asia Infrastructure strategy, and look forward to supporting IndiGrid’s growth, providing further solutions-oriented opportunities and playing an important role in addressing the infrastructure need.”

“India holds a tremendous opportunity for infrastructure investment, in the trillions of dollars in the coming decades,” added Sanjay Nayar, Member & CEO of KKR India. “We believe addressing the country’s infrastructure needs is a priority for the government, industries and communities across India alike, and we are excited to make our foray into this market and contribute as a solutions provider. IndiGrid is a well-managed infrastructure platform and Sterlite Power is a world-class asset manager. We look forward to working together with these teams to grow this platform and support infrastructure development in the coming years.”

Pratik Agarwal, Group CEO of Sterlite Power, said, “Working with an established global investor like KKR advances our mission of becoming Asia’s leading infrastructure investment trust. We believe now is the optimal time to invest in electricity transmission assets because the global clean energy revolution has created unprecedented demand for new transmission infrastructure. Our ability to grow the IndiGrid platform comes at a valuable time, and this opportunity further enables Sterlite Power to focus on its core skillset of developing greenfield assets in India, Brazil and beyond.”

Edelweiss and EY are acting as Indigrid and KKR’s M&A advisors, respectively. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldasserves as Indigrid’s legal counsel and PWC and EY act as Indigrid’s Due Diligence and Tax advisors, respectively. AZB & Partners and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett serve as KKR’s legal counsel, with EY acting as accounting and tax advisor. Khaitan & Co acts as Sterlite Power’s legal counsel.

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About Sterlite Power

Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 12,500 circuit kms and 20,500 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing. Sterlite Power is also the sponsor of IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”), listed on the BSE and NSE.

For more details, please visit www.sterlitepower.com

About IndiGrid

IndiGrid [BSE: 540565 | NSE: INDIGRID] is the first Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”) in the Indian power sector. IndiGrid owns 6 operating projects consisting of 13 transmission lines with 3,361 ckms length and 3 substations with 7,000 MVA transformation capacity.

For more details, please visit www.indigrid.co.in

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

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For IngiGrid
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KKR Asia
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KKR Americas
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Sydney, 12 April 2019 – DIF is pleased to announce that the PULSE consortium, comprising DIF Infrastructure V, Pacific Partnerships, BAM PPP PGGM and Ghella Investments & Partnerships, has been selected as preferred bidder on the Tunnel, Stations & Development PPP package of the AUD 5.4 billion Cross River Rail project in Brisbane, Australia.

The availability based public private partnership contract with the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority includes the design, build, finance and maintenance of a new 10.2km rail line connecting the north and south of Brisbane, which includes twin 5.9km tunnels under the Brisbane River and central business district. The PPP package also includes the delivery of four new underground stations and maintenance works that will be provided for 24 years.

Design and construction works will be undertaken by CPB Contractors, BAM International and Ghella. UGL will be responsible for mechanical and electrical works, as well as the maintenance services.

Marko Kremer, Partner and DIF’s Head of Australasia added: “DIF is excited to be working with the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority to deliver Queensland’s highest priority infrastructure investment. This landmark project is truly city-changing and will enable higher frequency and better connected public transport across the network.”

About DIF

DIF is an independent infrastructure fund manager, with €5.6 billion of assets under management across seven closed-end infrastructure funds and several co-investment vehicles. DIF invests in greenfield and brownfield infrastructure assets located primarily in Europe, North America and Australasia through two complementary strategies:

• DIF Infrastructure V targets equity investments in public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI/P3), concessions, regulated assets and renewable energy projects with long-term contracted or regulated income streams that generate stable and predictable cash flows.
• DIF Core Infrastructure Fund I targets equity investments in small to mid-sized infrastructure assets in the energy, transportation and telecom sectors with mid-term contracted income streams that generate stable and predictable cash flows.

DIF has a team of over 120 professionals, based in eight offices located in Schiphol (the Netherlands), Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Paris, Sydney and Toronto. Please visit www.dif.eu for further information.

Contact:
Allard Ruijs, Partner
Email: a.ruijs@dif.eu

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 4, 2019– KKR today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP or “NEP”) to acquire an equity interest in a newly-formed partnership with NEP that owns a geographically diverse portfolio of ten utility scale wind and solar projects across the United States, collectively consisting of approximately 1,192 megawatts.

“We’re excited to partner with NextEra, a world class renewable energy developer and operator, on this portfolio of high quality contracted wind and solar assets,” said Brandon Freiman, Member of KKR and Head of the Firm’s Infrastructure business in the Americas. “This diverse portfolio of ten fully-operational renewable energy projects, all of which benefit from long-term contracts with investment grade customers, is an excellent addition to our portfolio.”

KKR has a track-record of investing in renewable energy, with significant capital deployed in renewable assets including more than 4 GW of installed renewable capacity. KKR invests in infrastructure assets on a global basis, with $12.6 billion in assets under management within its Infrastructure strategy.

KKR’s investment will be in the form of an equity interest in a newly-formed structured partnership with NEP in which NEP has certain rights to acquire KKR’s interest over time at pre-determined return levels between 3.5 and 7.0 years after the formation of the partnership. KKR’s share of partnership cash flows increases to 99% in the event that such call options are not exercised within certain milestones. KKR’s $900 million investment will be funded via a mix of new term loan financing and equity from its third Global Infrastructure Investors fund, which closed in September 2018 with $7.4 billion in commitments.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

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Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has provided a debt investment to US-based midstream terminaling and storage company TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (“TLP” or “the Company”) on behalf of its clients. The transaction supports the USD 536 million take-private acquisition of TLP by funds managed and/or advised by energy infrastructure investment manager ArcLight Capital Partners.
Founded in 2005 in Florida, TLP has built a strategic network of 51 midstream terminals and distribution assets spanning six key geographic locations. The Company has expanded its total storage capacity from approximately 5.5 million barrels in 2005 to more than 38 million barrels today. Its terminals and pipelines provide essential storage and transportation services to its customers, who are distributors and marketers for a wide array of petroleum products, including crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products.
Scott Essex, Partner and Head of Private Debt Americas at Partners Group, comments: “We are pleased to partner with ArcLight Capital Partners to provide financing as part of its acquisition of TLP. TLP’s impressive growth has demonstrated the strength of its business model, which is supported by a high-quality customer base with long-term contracts and led by a management team with a track record of creating value.”
Todd Bright, Partner and Head of Private Infrastructure Americas at Partners Group, adds: “This transaction demonstrates our ability to provide a flexible financing solution to energy and infrastructure companies through a collaborative investment led by both our private infrastructure and private debt teams. We anticipate further cross-team collaboration in the future to meet the evolving needs of the infrastructure sector across the capital structure.”