Greencoat UK Wind beats target with £125m rights issue
ByGraham Huband
Renewables infrastructure fund Greencoat UK Wind yesterday exceeded its target after securing £125 million in a new fundraising rights issue.
The firm which has built up a UK-wide portfolio of onshore windfarm developments, including the Braes of Doune array near Stirling had hoped to raise £100m but moved to “accommodate” extra demand.
The cash will be used to pay down the acquisition debt facility and fund future investment opportunities.
Chairman Tim Ingram said: “We are delighted with the strong support from existing shareholders and new institutions, and pleased to be able to accommodate the additional demand which has taken the fund-raise 25% over and above our £100m target.”
Greencoat UK Wind beats target with £125m rights issue