- Capital strengthening of EUR 150 million by former minority shareholder EIP ensures reliable implementation of BayWa r.e.’s ongoing transformation programme and realisation of strategic goals
- Strategic goal remains to create a focused and integrated project developer in the renewable energy sector, making a long-term and active contribution to the necessary transformation of the energy sector
- Additional expertise secured from Ziems und Partner for the implementation of the ongoing restructuring: Hans-Joachim Ziems to be appointed as the new CRO; Elmar Geissinger appointed to the Management Board as CFO
Munich, 2025 February 24 – As announced in December 2024, the shareholders of BayWa r.e. (BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP)) have been negotiating a further strengthening of BayWa r.e’s capital base. This step is now being implemented, with EIP providing BayWa r.e. an additional EUR 150 million in capital, complementing its ongoing financial support. As a result, EIP, which has been invested in BayWa r.e. since 2021, will become the new majority shareholder of BayWa r.e. with a 65 per cent stake, while BayWa AG will retain 35 per cent. This step is still subject to the usual antitrust approval.
With EIP, BayWa r.e. gains a financially strong, experienced and strategic industry partner as a majority shareholder and will benefit from EIP's industry network, significant transaction experience, and close partnerships with leading energy companies. BayWa r.e.'s strategic goal remains unchanged: the goal is the creation of a focused and integrated project developer in the renewable energy sector, making a long-term and active contribution to the necessary transformation of the energy sector. The company will focus on business areas that have a positive market outlook and where BayWa r.e. already has a good competitive position.
With the strengthened capital base, BayWa r.e. can continue to reliably and consistently implement the ongoing transformation programme initiated under the name ' r.e.power'. The timeframe for the transformation and restructuring of the company, previously planned until the end of 2027, will be extended by one year to the end of 2028.
BayWa r.e. has secured additional expertise to implement the transformation and restructuring. Since early February, the experienced strategy consultancy Ziems und Partner has been supporting the company in its financial restructuring and operational transformation. Hans-Joachim Ziems will soon be appointed to BayWa r.e.’s management board as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), focusing on the execution of the restructuring programme and financial stabilization. Elmar Geissinger, partner at Ziems und Partner, has been a member of the company's management board as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of 14 February. In addition to performing the CFO function, his task is to transform BayWa r.e. into a more centrally managed organization with efficient project and financial controlling.
Matthias Taft, CEO of BayWa r.e:“EIP is an experienced investor and partner in the implementation of infrastructure in the field of renewable energies. With EIP as the majority shareholder, we have a financially strong partner by our side with a long-term focus, who knows BayWa r.e. very well and has extensive expertise in the energy market. With the strengthened capital base and EIP’s support, we can reliably and consistently implement the initiated transformation. Our focus is on achieving financial stability and further developing BayWa r.e. as a leading player in the renewable energy sector. Now is the time to leverage efficiency potential, enhance profitability, and position the company competitively for the long term.”
Roland Dörig, Managing Partner of EIP:“Few companies have the potential of BayWa r.e. to take a leading role in developing small- to large-scale renewable energy projects across major economies worldwide. We are convinced of the enormous potential of this company, its expert workforce and its unique position to drive the energy transition. We have decided to take on the role as majority shareholder to contribute our expertise in the energy sector and financial strength to support BayWa r.e. in unlocking its full potential.”
