Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (TSE:8031) agreed to acquire 1.75% stake in Gas Natural de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. from Gas Natural SDG SA (CATS:GAS) and Sinca Inbursa SA de CV for $10.8 million on September 19, 2012. Gas Natural SDG SA will receive $5.36 million for its 0.875% stake. In a related transaction, Mitsui & Co. will also acquire 13.25% stake in Gas Natural de Mexico from Iberdola. The completion of transaction is subject to the relevant regulatory approvals and closing of the purchase to Iberdrola. The currency conversion for the proceeds reveived by Gas Natural SDG SA was made through www.oanda.com as on September 19, 2012.

Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (TSE:8031) completed the acquisition of 1.75% stake in Gas Natural de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. from Gas Natural SDG SA (CATS:GAS) and Sinca Inbursa SA de CV on January 9, 2013. The transaction was completed after an approval by Mexico's antitrust watchdog.