Oh no! I mean ... Is this bad news? 'It's good news, isn't it, boss?' How would you know, Voice? 'Er ... and how would you know?' Ha! I wouldn't know.
I wouldn't know and I wouldn't care. Not in my world of dreams. And I'm happy that way. Don't judge me.
However, Lucky claims to know. 'That idiot!'
Let's give him a chance ...
Vauban Infrastructure Partners announces the closing of the transaction related to the acquisition of Boreal Holding AS, one of the largest operators in the Norwegian public transportation market.
Vauban Infrastructure Partners ("Vauban") is delighted to announce today, the closing of the Odin Project for 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).
Okay. Well, they're "delighted", so I suppose it's good news. 'And Lucky is making sense for once in his life.' That wasn't Lucky, Voice. 'Oh.'
No, here's Lucky (from the PDF attachment to the email) -
Paris January 14th 2022 Vauban Infrastructure Partners announces the closing of the transaction related to the acquisition of Boreal Holding AS one of the largest operators in the Norwegian public transportation market Vauban Infrastructure Partners ("Vauban" - !!!) is delighted to announce today the closing of the Odin Project for 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 Vaubans investment footprint in the mobility sector as well as its presence in the Nordics region Vauban is committed to maximise its impact in this 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 busesssssss since 2018 Boreal achieved substantial growth in its contract portfolio on top of its expansion into Sweden Boreal also is a global pioneer in sustainable transportation Boreal commenced operations of several key electric ferries operations fully powered by battery in 2021 on top of electric buses operated across Norway the acquisition of Boreal strengthens Vaubans footprint in the Nordics region complementing it with landmark operation by entering the PTA ferry and 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 Vaubans 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 Data Center an Icelandic data centre respectively in 2018 2019 and 2021 Vaubans footprint in the Nordics region as well as 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 transactionvauban was advised by Credit Agricole CIB financial advisor Aabø!!! Evensen Legal Alvarez & Marsal finance tax and operations Atoz tax Roland Berger commercial Lloyds register Maritime Performance Services technical Anthesis environmental Aon insurance and pension Marsh W&I broker and Ester forex 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 the closing of 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 us to 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 115 rue Montmartre 75002 PARIS tél 33 1 58 55 53 58 contact@ vauban ip.com VAUBAN-IP COM Société en Commandite par Actions au capital de 10 076 590 20 € - RCS Paris 833 488 778 TVA intracommunautaire FR55 833488778 C2 internal Natixis about Vauban Infrastructure Partners Vauban Infrastructure Partners is a leading Infrastructure Asset Manager focused on the European core infrastructure investments headquartered in Paris it employs 57 professionals who have been working together for a decade Vauban is the fully fledged affiliate of Natixis Investment managers dedicated to sustainable infrastructure equity investments Vauban targets predominantly European brownfield midmarket assets pursuing a long-term yield-driven strategy matching the underlying nature of assets and long term commitment to all stakeholders interests through a strong focus on creating sustainable value Vauban has raised c €6.5 billion across 6 funds in core infrastructure from over 70 investors within 15 different countries and has invested in over 65 assets in mobility energy transition social & digital infrastructure across 12 different -
'PUNCH HIM - !!!'
Okay, okay. Thank you, Lucky.
'He doesn't change, does he?' No.
I just wonder what hold he has over these PR firms, you know? Never mind.
...
Anything else?
I wouldn't know and I wouldn't care. I don't want to talk. And I don't want to think.
Will there be a conceptual later? Yes. What will it be about? I ... Why are you asking me?!
Ask the cosmos! ... if you're so concerned.
I'm talking to myself, obviously. 'And me!' And you.
Let's be silent for a moment.
[A moment.]
Do you feel better?
'Do you feel better?'
I've already asked that question! Shut up!
