Total power industry M&A deals worth $2bn were announced in North America in January 2022, led by Brookfield Renewable’s $650m acquisition of Urban Grid Solar, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
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The value marked an increase of 14% over the previous month of $1.72bn and a rise of 10.7% when compared with the last 12-month average of $1.77bn.
North America held a 48.76% share of the global power industry M&A deal value that totalled $4.02bn in January 2022. With a 48.76% share and deals worth $1.96bn, the US was the top country in North America’s M&A deal value across power industry.
In terms of M&A deal activity, North America recorded 32 deals during January 2022, marking an increase of 18.52% over the previous month and a rise of 68.42% over the 12-month average. The US recorded 28 deals during the month.
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By GlobalDataNorth America power industry M&A deals in January 2022: Top deals
The top five power industry M&A deals accounted for 99.2% of the overall value during January 2022.
The combined value of the top five power deals stood at $1.95bn, against the overall value of $2bn recorded for the month.
The top five power industry M&A deals of January 2022 tracked by GlobalData were:
1) Brookfield Renewable $650m acquisition deal with Urban Grid Solar
2) The $608m acquisition of New York American WaterInc by Liberty Utilities (Eastern Water Holdings)
3) Eaton Corporation $600m acquisition deal with Royal Power Solutions
4) The $63m acquisition of Solar Innovations by Fortune Brands Home & Security
5) Novonix $25m acquisition deal with KORE Power
