CSU Fresno Central Utility Plant Replacement P3

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $122 Million
Green Senior Secured Notes
Client & Transactional Partners Meridiam
Our Role P3 Advisor
Sole Placement Agent

Summary

On February 26, 2021, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed a $122 million Senior Secured Note private placement transaction (the Notes) for the benefit of the special purpose vehicle Bulldog Infrastructure Group, the preferred bidder for the California State University, Fresno, Central Utility Plant replacement project (the Project). The proceeds were used to finance the design, construction, and renovation of the central utility plant being delivered through a public-private partnership. The Notes are certified as “Green” and are structured with an innovative mechanism directly linked to the Project’s objective of reducing utility system energy consumption by more than 30%. KBCM served as Sole Placement Agent on the transaction.

The Project was named Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year by IJ Global, as well as Utilities Project of the Year by P3Bulletin, for 2021.

B I Deal Disclosure

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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