Mirova acquires a stake in Corsica Sole
Solar energy producer, developer, and storage operator Corsica Sole has signed a strategic agreement with Mirova, the Natixis Investment Managers affiliate dedicated to sustainable investment. Mirova is taking a minority stake in the company and is setting up a bond financing programme for a total investment that could reach €80 million.
This transaction is part of a long-term relationship as Mirova has supported the company since 2014 by providing quasi-equity financing for more than 15 projects with storage, and by taking a stake in the capital of the subsidiary DRIVECO.
“This fundraising will accelerate the change of scale of our development while enabling us to stay true to our values,” explains Michael Coudyser, CEO and founder of Corsica Sole.
“The partnership with Mirova, a leading investor in Renewable Energies, will strengthen our development and innovation capacity to meet the urgent need for energy transition in France and abroad."
"We selected Corsica Sole for the quality and reliability of its teams, its strength and its values," says Raphael Lance, Director of the Energy Transition Infrastructure Funds at Mirova.
"It is important for us to invest in a company that has a demonstrable track record in the management of innovative projects, and that has developed unique knowledge in the generation and storage of electricity and the construction of charging station networks. We are delighted to be able to support the two founders of Corsica Sole, Paul Antoniotti and Michael Coudyser, in this new growth phase of their company." Corsica Sole's mission is to participate in the energy transition by working on the greenest solutions: the company favours low carbon impact technologies and guarantees the recycling of 100% of the photovoltaic modules installed. Corsica Sole develops and operates projects throughout France, with offices in Paris, Bastia, Bordeaux, Marseille, as well as in Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Reunion Island, in order to be as close as possible to the field.
Corsica Sole was assisted in this transaction by Nomura, LPA-CGR and BKP & Associés, and Mirova by Tevali Partners, Cliperton and Everoze.
Mirova
Mirova is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers.
Portfolio management company - French Public Limited liability company
Regulated by AMF under n°GP 02-014
RCS Paris n°394 648 216
Registered Office: 59, Avenue Pierre Mendes France – 75013 – Paris.
www.mirova.com
Natixis Investment Managers
Natixis Investment Managers is a subsidiary of Natixis.
Portfolio management company - French Public Limited liability company
RCS Paris n°453 952 681
Registered Office: 43, Avenue Pierre Mendes France – 75013 – Paris.
www.im.natixis.com
This communication is for information only and is intended for investment service providers or other Professional Clients. The analyses and opinions referenced herein represent the subjective views of the author as referenced unless stated otherwise and are subject to change. There can be no assurance that developments will transpire as may be forecasted in this material.
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This transaction is part of a long-term relationship as Mirova has supported the company since 2014 by providing quasi-equity financing for more than 15 projects with storage, and by taking a stake in the capital of the subsidiary DRIVECO.
“This fundraising will accelerate the change of scale of our development while enabling us to stay true to our values,” explains Michael Coudyser, CEO and founder of Corsica Sole.
“The partnership with Mirova, a leading investor in Renewable Energies, will strengthen our development and innovation capacity to meet the urgent need for energy transition in France and abroad."
"We selected Corsica Sole for the quality and reliability of its teams, its strength and its values," says Raphael Lance, Director of the Energy Transition Infrastructure Funds at Mirova.
"It is important for us to invest in a company that has a demonstrable track record in the management of innovative projects, and that has developed unique knowledge in the generation and storage of electricity and the construction of charging station networks. We are delighted to be able to support the two founders of Corsica Sole, Paul Antoniotti and Michael Coudyser, in this new growth phase of their company." Corsica Sole's mission is to participate in the energy transition by working on the greenest solutions: the company favours low carbon impact technologies and guarantees the recycling of 100% of the photovoltaic modules installed. Corsica Sole develops and operates projects throughout France, with offices in Paris, Bastia, Bordeaux, Marseille, as well as in Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Reunion Island, in order to be as close as possible to the field.
Corsica Sole was assisted in this transaction by Nomura, LPA-CGR and BKP & Associés, and Mirova by Tevali Partners, Cliperton and Everoze.
Mirova is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers.
Portfolio management company - French Public Limited liability company
Regulated by AMF under n°GP 02-014
RCS Paris n°394 648 216
Registered Office: 59, Avenue Pierre Mendes France – 75013 – Paris.
www.mirova.com
Natixis Investment Managers
Natixis Investment Managers is a subsidiary of Natixis.
Portfolio management company - French Public Limited liability company
RCS Paris n°453 952 681
Registered Office: 43, Avenue Pierre Mendes France – 75013 – Paris.
www.im.natixis.com
This communication is for information only and is intended for investment service providers or other Professional Clients. The analyses and opinions referenced herein represent the subjective views of the author as referenced unless stated otherwise and are subject to change. There can be no assurance that developments will transpire as may be forecasted in this material.
Copyright © 2021 Natixis Investment Managers S.A. – All rights reserved.