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Mergers & Acquisitions and Financing Trends in Alternative Energy Q2 2009

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Global

Published

22 July 2009

Number of Pages

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Deal Activity In The Alternative Energy Market Decreased In Q2 2009

The "M&A and Financing Trends in Alternative Energy Q2 2009" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions and financings in the alternative energy market. The report provides detailed information on M&A, Equity/Debt Offerings, Private Equity, Venture Financing and Partnership transactions registered in the alternative energy industry in Q2 2009. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last five quarters subdivided by deal types, segments, and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top private equity, venture capital, and advisory firms in the alternative energy industry.

Data presented in this report is derived from a proprietary in-house Alternative Energy eTrack deals database and primary and secondary research.
Investments In The Alternative Energy Industry Decreased By 63% In Q2 2009

The global economic downturn has dampened the rush towards alternative resources with investments declining from $139 billion in Q1 2009 to $51 billion in Q2 2009. On a year-on-year basis, investments in the alternative energy market fell by 48% in Q2 2009 from $99 billion in Q2 2008. Furthermore, the recession has changed the deal-making landscape dramatically, with the number of deals decreasing from 466 deals in Q2 2008 to 323 deals in Q2 2009.

Mergers & Acquisitions In The Alternative Energy Market Plunge 44% In Q2 2009

Mergers and acquisitions, including asset transactions, in the alternative energy industry witnessed a decrease of 44% in the number of deals to reach 87 deals in Q2 2009. The risk appetite of the investors has decreased significantly, as they are becoming more cautious about their investments because of the weak economy. This is evident from the steep decrease in M&A deal value from $55 billion in Q2 2008 to $7 billion in Q2 2009. Further, the average size of M&A deals deteriorated from $716.4 million in Q2 2008 to $233.4 million in Q2 2009. GCL-Poly Energy Holdings’ interest to acquire Jiangsu Zhongneng Polysilicon Technology Development Co. for $3.39 billion headed the list of alternative energy deals in Q2 2009.

According to Pavan Vyakaranam, Analyst, "The fall in the deal value and number of deals is mainly due to the liquidity crunch in the global market. Company valuations in the alternative energy segment tumbled in the second quarter of 2009, resulting in decrease of average M&A deal size. There will not be a change in the current scenario for the next quarter, but the industry remains optimistic and will recover from the last quarter of 2009."

Decreased Financing Through Equity Offerings

Initial and secondary offerings, and private placements by alternative energy companies across global markets have seen a decline of 55% from $11 billion in Q2 2008 to $5 billion in Q2 2009. The decrease in raising equity capital can primarily be attributed to a sharp fall in share prices of alternative energy stocks and the credit crunch prevailing in the market. The number of equity offering deals also decreased by 27% to reach 48 deals in Q2 2009. The IPO market remained dormant with only one deal being registered in Q2 2009, owing to economic upheaval. Magma Energy’s initial public offering of equity stock for $92 million was the only deal reported in Q2 2009.

Capital raising via debt offerings, including secondary and private placements, leaped from 75 deals worth $26 billion in Q2 2008 to 111 deals worth $39 billion in Q2 2009, an increase of around 50% in terms of deal value and the number of deals

Venture Capital Investments Plunge 42% in Q2 2009

Venture capital investments in the alternative energy industry declined 42% in the second quarter of 2009, mirroring the global financial meltdown. Alternative energy companies raised over $390 million in 21 deals in Q2 2009, representing a decline of 42% in terms of the number of deals and capital compared to Q2 2008. Some major companies that squeezed out venture capital in Q2 2009 are Chint Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products, which raised $50 million; Lilliputian Systems, Inc., a fuel cell company, with $28 million; and Ausra, Inc., a manufacturer of solar thermal energy systems, which secured $25.5 million. Khosla Ventures emerged as the top VC firm, investing in four alternative energy companies in Q2 2009.

According to Pavan Vyakaranam, Analyst, "The nose diving stock prices of companies in alternative energy segment had a negative effect on the confidence levels of investors. This has discouraged energy companies to go for public offering fearing low uptake from the market."

Investments Tumble In North America And Europe

Alternative energy investments in North America and Europe decreased throughout Q2 2009, despite the market’s medium-term and long-term growth prospects. Both the regions suffered from a severe shortage of bank finance for renewable projects and the parlous state of overall stock market confidence in Q2 2009. North America registered investments of over $16 billion in Q2 2009, compared to $29 billion in Q2 2008, while Europe attracted investments of over $22 billion in Q1 2009, compared to $62 billion in Q2 2008. In contrast, Asia-Pacific registered an increase of 140% in investments from $5 billion in Q2 2008 to $12 billion in Q2 2009.

According to Pavan Vyakaranam, Analyst, "The ongoing economic crisis forced the companies in the alternative energy to spread across geographies and enter into new and emerging markets of Asia-Pacific. Many companies from Europe and North America are looking for greener pastures as the developed regions are badly affected by the global economic downturn."

Mergers & Acquisitions and Financing Trends in Alternative Energy Q2 2009

Summary

The Quarterly Alternative Energy M&A and Financing Trends Report Q2 2009 is an excellent source providing detailed information on M&A, Equity/Debt Offerings, Private Equity, Venture Financing and Partnership transactions in the alternative energy industry. The report provides detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last four quarters subdivided by deal types, segments, and geographies. It also provides information on the top private equity, venture capital, and advisory firms in the alternative energy industry

Scope

- Review of deal trends in wind, solar, biopower, geothermal, transformation technologies, hydrogen & fuel cell, and nuclear energy markets
- Analysis of M&A, Equity/Debt Offerings, Private Equity, Venture Financing and Partnerships in the alternative energy industry
- Summary of alternative energy deals globally in the last five quarters
- Information on top deals happened in the alternative energy industry
- Geographies covered include – North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and Middle East & Africa
- League Tables of financial advisors in M&A and equity/debt offerings. This includes key advisors such as Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Goldman Sachs


Reasons to buy

- Find Out the major deal performing segments for investments in your industry
- Evaluate type of companies divesting / acquiring and ways to raise capital in the market
- Do Deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the alternative energy market
- Identify major private equity/venture capital firms that are providing finance in the alternative energy market
- Identify growth segments and opportunities in each region within the industry
- Look for key financial advisors where you are planning to raise capital from the market or for acquisitions within the industry
- Identify top deals makers in the alternative energy market


Keywords

Alternative Energy Deal, Alternative Energy Deal Value, Alternative Energy Deal Volume Analysis, Alternative Energy Featured Deals, Alternative Energy Rumors, Private Equity, PE, VC, Venture Capital, Venture Financing, Wind, Hydro, Hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Nuclear, BioPower, Solar, Geothermal, Transformation Technologies, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World, Merger, M&A, Acquisition, Equity Offering, Debt Offering, Capital raising, Asset Purchase, Private Placement, Secondary offering, IPO, Initial Public Offer

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