The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated
Marubeni Corporation
The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated ("TEPCO") and Marubeni
Corporation ("Marubeni") (jointly the "Consortium") purchased all
shares of Mirant Asia Pacific Limited ("MAPL"), the Philippines'
largest IPP holding company, and as of today completed the acquisition
process. As announced on December 11, 2006, the Consortium executed MAPL's
Stock and Note Purchase Agreement with two subsidiaries of the Mirant
Corporation, a US major IPP, and proceeded with transitional measures.
From now on, TeaM Energy Corporation*1 ("TeaM"), a special purpose
company established by the Consortium in the Philippines, will contribute
to the stable electricity supply to the Metro Manila via long-term
electricity purchase and fuel supply contracts with National Power
Corporation, with approximately 20% of the generating capacity in the
Luzon region, including Manila, the Philippine capital.
TEPCO trusts that, through utilizing its technical expertise and O&M
know-how, it will be able to contribute to the Philippines' electricity
sector. TEPCO continues to develop overseas investment business in a
proactive manner for further growth.
Marubeni identifies Overseas IPP as one of the top priority fields of
investment, and expanding its global asset portfolio. By participation
to this acquisition, Marubeni will strengthen its high presence as the
largest IPP player in the market of Philippines, together with contributing
to the development of power project which is an essential infrastructure
in the country.
*1 TEPCO and Marubeni established CrimsonPower Holdings Company, Inc.
to acquire MAPL's shares. After the post-closing reorganization, TeaM
Energy Corporation will be a project company.
Appendices
Appendix
Reference:Outline of Power Plants
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