Advised a Private Equity Fund in Acquiring 80% Equity Stake in SDE Energy

2017.09.29.

Yulchon advised Seodaegu Holdings Co., Ltd. ("SDE Holdings") in its acquisition of an 80% equity interest in Seodaegu Energy Co., Ltd. ("SDE Energy"). The transaction value is estimated to be KRW 12.8 billion (appx. USD 12 million).

 

SDE Holdings is a special purpose company (the "SPC") established by a private equity fund (the "PEF") managed by E&F Private Equity and Mirae Asset Daewoo Co., Ltd. ("Mirae Asset Daewoo"). SDE Energy, the target company of the transaction, is a rapidly-growing energy company which specializes in the cogeneration, heat-generation and waste treatment businesses.

 

With successful consummation of the deal, SDE Energy now has the financial resources to increase investment in power generation facilities, and E&F Private Equity has strengthened its investment portfolio which mainly focuses on the waste management industry.

 

Yulchon advised the PEF on all legal aspects of the transaction including advising on the transaction structure, making regulatory filings for Mirae Asset Daewoo in regards to the capital contribution, establishing the PEF and SPC, drafting of the transaction contracts, and devising legal actions for due diligence results.