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Nordion Energi completes acquisition of E.ON Sweden's shares in Kalmar Energi
Nordion Energi has completed the acquisition of E.ON Sweden's shares in Kalmar Energi, representing 50 percent of the company's total shares. As a result, Nordion Energi and the Municipality of Kalmar are now joint owners of Kalmar Energi. The partnership includes electricity distribution, district heating and fibre infrastructure. In the electricity retail business, Siljansvik has become a new co-owner alongside the Municipality of Kalmar.
"We now look forward to continuing the development of Kalmar Energi together with the Municipality of Kalmar and creating strong conditions for the region's future."
- Hans Kreisel, CEO Nordion Energi
"We now look forward to continuing the development of Kalmar Energi together with the Municipality of Kalmar and creating strong conditions for the region's future. Our ambition is to be a long-term partner, contributing expertise, investment capacity and a clear focus on developing critical infrastructure. Together, we are stronger and better equipped to seize the opportunities and address the challenges brought by electrification, digitalisation and the increasing focus on resilience and preparedness," says Hans Kreisel, CEO of Nordion Energi.
"We warmly welcome Nordion Energi as a co-owner. Having a long-term industrial partner strengthens Kalmar Energi's ability to continue developing its operations and make the investments needed to meet future demands," says Ulrick Hultman, CEO of Kalmar Kommunbolag AB.
Under the leadership of CEO Anna Karlsson, Kalmar Energi will continue to operate under the same brand and with the same strong focus on customers, social responsibility, sustainable development, and providing a secure and reliable energy supply to the Kalmar region.
"Nordion Energi brings both expertise and sustainable financing capabilities. We share a long-term perspective with a clear commitment to further developing the business," says Anna Karlsson, CEO of Kalmar Energi.
Previously published press release
For more information, please contact:
Saila Horttanainen, Head of Communications, Nordion Energi
+46 70 622 76 06, saila.horttanainen@nordionenergi.se
About Nordion Energi
Nordion Energi is an energy infrastructure company providing a broad range of sustainable energy solutions. We own and operate gas, electricity and fibre networks and serve as the transmission system operator for Sweden's national gas grid. We are also developing infrastructure projects for hydrogen and CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation and storage). Nordion Energi was established to help lead the transition to a 100% green energy system, powering a society in transition.
About Kalmar Energi
Kalmar Energi is the leading energy provider in the Kalmar region, with a strong local presence and deep community roots. The company supplies electricity, district heating, electricity distribution, fibre and energy services to households and businesses, with a focus on sustainable and reliable energy supply. Kalmar Energi has annual revenues of approximately SEK 900 million and around 100 employees.
About Siljansvik
Siljansvik is an investment and ownership company with strong local roots in the energy and infrastructure sectors. For enquiries regarding Siljansvik, please contact Jörg Moberg, Head of Investor Relations and Communications, at +46 247 442 02 or jorg.moberg@siljansvik.se.