M&A Deal Summary

Renewable Energy Group Acquires Blackhawk Biofuels

On February 26, 2010, Renewable Energy Group acquired renewable energy company Blackhawk Biofuels

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Renewable Energy Group’s 1st transaction in the Renewable Energy sector.
  • This is Renewable Energy Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Renewable Energy Group’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-02-26
Target Blackhawk Biofuels
Sector Renewable Energy
Buyer(s) Renewable Energy Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Blackhawk Biofuels

Freeport, Illinois, United States
Blackhawk Biofuels LLC is a biofuel producer.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Renewable Energy Group

Ames, Iowa, United States

Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Renewable Energy
Revenue 2.1B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Renewable Energy Group's corporate headquarters in Ames, Iowa.
Entrance to Renewable Energy Group's corporate headquarters in Ames, Iowa.

Renewable Energy Group is an energy and transportation company that transitions to sustainability by converting renewable resources into high-quality, sustainable fuels. REG is an international producer of sustainable fuels that significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions to immediately reduce carbon impact. REG utilizes a global integrated procurement, distribution, and logistics network to operate 11 biorefineries in the U.S. and Europe. Renewable Energy Group was formed in 1996 and is based in Ames, Iowa.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 10
Sector (Renewable Energy) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 9
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 10
Year (2010) 1 of 3
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-08 Central Iowa Energy

Newton, Iowa, United States

Central Iowa Energy LLC, an alternative energy manufacturing company producing biodiesel.

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