I mean ...
'What's the problem, boss?'
They've sent it in PDF form, Voice. 'Oh, that Lucky! He's such a bastard.'
Well, the first bit from the covering letter is all right -
Vauban Infrastructure Partners is delighted to announce today the signing of a definitive agreement related to the acquisition, by an entity controlled by an investment fund managed by Vauban, of Boreal Holding AS and its subsidiaries ("Boreal"), a leading multi-modal public transportation services solution provider headquartered in Stavanger, Norway from Everbright Overseas Infrastructure Investment Fund LP ("EOIIF"), a fund sponsored and managed by China Everbright Limited ("CEL") (HKG: 0165). This acquisition strengthens Vauban's investment footprint in the mobility sector as well as its presence in the Nordics region. Vauban is committed to maximise its impact in the region and create sustainable value to all the stakeholders over the long-term.
You see? 'Nice.'
Then it all goes downhill ...
Paris October 28th 2021 Vauban Infrastructure Partners announces signing of the transaction related to the acquisition of the controlling stake in the Boreal Holding ASone of the largest operator in the Norwegian public transportation market Vauban Infrastructure Partners "Vauban!!!") is delighted to announce today the signing of a definitive agreement related to the acquisition, by an entity controlled by an investment fund managed by Vauban, of Boreal Holding AS and its subsidiaries "Boreal"a leading multi-modal public transportation services solution provider headquartered in Stavanger Norway from Everbright Overseas Infrastructure Investment Fund LP "EOIIF" a fund sponsored and managed by China Everbright Limited "CEL" HKG: 0165 this acquisition strengthens Vauban's investment footprint in the mobility sector as well as its presence in the Nordics region Vauban is committed to maximise its impact in the region and create sustainable value to all the stakeholders over the long-term Boreal is one of the largest operators in the Norwegian public transportation market it operates medium- to long-term contracts granted by public transport authorities in four key segments of car ferries, fast ferries, light rail and nationwide busessince EOIIF's acquisition of Boreal in April 2018 Boreal achieved substantial growth in its contract portfolio on top of its expansion into Sweden. Boreal also transformed itself into a global pioneer in sustainable transportation under EOIIF's ownership Boreal commenced operations of several key electric ferries operations fully powered by battery in 2021 on top of electric buses contracts across Norway the acquisition of Boreal strengthens Vauban's footprint in the Nordics region complementing it with landmark operation by entering the PTA ferryand bus sectors both ferries and nationwide bus sectors deliver essential services to local communities by acting as continuation of national roads in the rugged Norwegian fjords acquisition of Boreal further demonstrates Vauban's commitment to sustainable development of local communities providing sustainable essential mobility services the transaction is the fourth investment managed by Vauban Infrastructure Partners in the Nordics region after the acquisition of stakes in Oslofjörd Värme a Norwegian district heating company Loiste Group a Finnish multi utility company and Borealis an Icelandic data centre respectively in 20182019 and 2021 Vauban's acute understanding of mobility assets as well as its strong commitment toward decarbonization of mobility through electrification and its long-term relationships with industrial partners and advisors have been crucial for the origination and assessment of this transaction closing of the transaction is expected in the fourth quarter of 2021 or the first quarter of 2022 subject to customary closing conditions including anti-trust clearance Vauban was advised by Credit Agricole CIB financial advisor Aabø-Evensen legal Alvarez & Marsal finance tax and operations Roland Berger commercial Lloyd's Register Maritime Performance Services technical Anthesis environmental Aon insurance and pension Marsh W&I broker Maria Munina Investment Director Partner at Vauban Infrastructure Partners comments through this landmark transaction Vauban Infrastructure Partners acquires a leader in its sector supported by a strong management team this transaction shows evidence of Vauban Infrastructure Partners' ability to identify and assess high quality core assets in the new markets and to leverage on our expertise and understanding of mobility sector and its dynamics Pierre-Gilles Diat Vice President at Vauban Infrastructure Partners adds this transaction is another pillar of Vauban Infrastructure Partners presence in the Nordics and allows usto further strengthen our expertise in mobility assets we are committed to supporting Boreal and its management team in offering high quality and sustainable mobility infrastructure and services to local communities in Norway and Sweden
So, uh ... I don't know. I don't know why these PR firms give Lucky so much work. It's ridiculous.
Anyway ...
ENDS
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Anything else?
Man, I should be writing those three lyrics, but I keep putting it off.
Last night, I played Mighty Soul, followed by the three incomplete songs ... And Rain Came Down, Life and Death, The Future.
They sounded really good together. I could have a pretty decent career just with those four songs. But when you throw in the other six of my BIG TEN, well ...
'That should motivate you then, boss.'
Yes, it should. In theory, it should. But I've always been a perverse artist.
I think it's because I have to motivate myself all the time - by myself, you dig? The Beatles had each other. Look!
'Christ! You've got me for all that.'
Yeah, yeah ... yeah ... ooo ooo ooo!
Later(s), kook(s)!
