M&A Deal Summary

Centerbridge Partners Acquires Senvion

On April 29, 2015, asset manager Centerbridge Partners acquired renewable energy company Senvion for 1.2B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Centerbridge Partners’ 1st transaction in the Renewable Energy sector.
  • This is Centerbridge Partners’ 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Centerbridge Partners’ 1st transaction in Germany.
Investment Fate
  • Senvion went bankrupt in 2019.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-04-29
Target Senvion
Sector Renewable Energy
Buyer(s) Centerbridge Partners
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.2B USD

Target

Senvion

Hamburg, Germany
Senvion is a manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines. Senvion is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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Buyer

Centerbridge Partners

New York, New York, United States

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 38.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Centerbridge Partners is a mega-sized private equity firm focused primarily on distressed/special situations in North America and Europe. In addition to making control investments, Centerbridge also maintains funds for non-control credit investments. Centerbridge was formed in 2005 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 50
Sector: Renewable Energy M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 3
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2015 M&A 4 of 7
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 9
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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