State Grid China’s Brazil Unit Weighs Raising $1 Billion
- State Grid Brazil is looking to sell a stake of about 25%
- CNIC, CPDFund and CLAI Fund among parties approached
The closely-held Brazilian grid company operates more than 16,000 kilometers of power transmission lines in the country.
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State Grid Corp. of China’s Brazilian unit is seeking to raise about $1 billion by selling a minority stake, people familiar with the matter said, in a move aimed at cutting debt and boosting growth.
State Grid Brazil Holding SA is looking to sell a stake of around 25% and has been holding talks with several Chinese state-backed funds, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. It has approached potential investors including CNIC Corp., China-Portuguese Speaking Countries Cooperation & Development Fund, known as CPDFund, and CLAI Fund, the people said.