A group led by Canadian investor Brookfield Corporation (TSX:BN) is seeking a takeover of Neoen S.A. (ENXTPA:NEOEN), with the proposed transaction valuing the French renewables company at about EUR 6.1 billion (USD 6.62 billion) in total equity terms. Brookfield, along with its renewables arm Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN) and Singaporean state-owned conglomerate Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, have started exclusive talks to acquire a stake of 53.32% in Neoen. Discussions are underway with shareholders including Impala, the Fonds Strategique de Participations (FSP), Cartusia and Xavier Barbaro, and other investors. The contemplated transaction values Neoen at EUR 39.85 per share, which represents a premium of 43.5% over the company?s six-month volume-weighted average price.

Following the block acquisition, Brookfield Renewable Holdings would file a mandatory cash tender offer for the remaining shares. Neoen?s board of directors has unanimously welcomed Brookfield?s proposal.