TXNM Energy Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure
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TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM) shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure. The deal received 99.6% approval from voting shares, representing 88.2% of total outstanding shares. Under the agreement, shareholders will receive $61.25 in cash per share at closing.
The transaction requires multiple regulatory approvals, including from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Justice, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Federal Communications Commission. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Positive
- Strong shareholder support with 99.6% approval from voting shares
- Premium cash offer of $61.25 per share for stockholders
- Backing by major institutional investor Blackstone Infrastructure
Negative
- Extended closing timeline until second half of 2026
- Multiple regulatory approvals still pending from six different agencies
- Loss of public trading status post-acquisition
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, TXNM gained 0.25%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM) shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the agreement under which Blackstone Infrastructure will acquire TXNM Energy at a special shareholders meeting held earlier today. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, TXNM Energy shareholders will receive
Of the shares voted, 99.6 percent voted to approve the proposed agreement, reflecting 88.2 percent of shares issued and outstanding on the record date. TXNM Energy will report the final vote results in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Regulatory approvals from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Public Utility Commission of
TXNM Energy continues to anticipate that the closing of the acquisition will occur in the second half of 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the customary closing conditions, including among other things, receipt of required state and federal regulatory approvals.
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Any such forward-looking statement is qualified by reference to these risks and factors. TXNM Energy cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements or projecting any future results based on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the particular statement, and TXNM Energy does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement contained herein.
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