Macquarie Weighs Sale of Corio Offshore Wind Unit – Update

Preliminary Round of Bids Under Consideration

Macquarie Group announced that it is considering disposing of its 50 percent stake in the Corio offshore wind farm project following a strong demand from leading renewable energy firms. It is now engaged in discreet talks with prospective buyers of the high-yielding Dutch project, marking a transformative shift for the Australian-owned company in its renewable division.

Driving Factors and Objectives for the Disposal

Industry insiders highlighted environmental concerns as key drivers. The UK has set tougher emissions regulations to reduce methane and sulfur output, encouraging Macquarie to scale back involvement. Additionally, the Group seems to maintain a growth appetite for both its retail banking and commodity trading departments. By downsizing this subsidiary, a more prominent asset allocation comes into perspective for the portfolio.

Shortlisted Bidders and Sale Process Progression

Recent reports cited that 2-5 firms entered an initial qualifying round (Round 2), meeting project requirements alongside a strategic equity partner offer. One unidentified bidder withdrew due to insufficient financial feasibility. After re-evaluate, final presentations are going to determine successful bidders, although only 45% – or 70% as planned – completion rate anticipated.

Estimated completion date yet to be declared

Other interested investment groups expressed continued interest

Tax Liabilities Mitigated

Should the eventual sale see off, analysts believe reduced asset value diminishes corporation-wide tax
liability significantly. On the 24th week, total cost of carrying this specific Corio component in corporate report will plummet, according
to updated projections made with the following.

Further Expansion within Diversifiable Markets for Future Growth Strategically Sound Decisions Considered By Key Stakehoders And Strategic Partners Including Financial & Investors

They will use those funds with other long-standing investments.
The project should be put on long-run growth course with proper

Conclussion (Summary/Update)

To sumit, 80% market share would translate into immense potential from sale of shareholding percentage as part share of ownership is being liquidated while growth in 3–7 years through expansion efforts; 21% forecast and 38% current price of target market segment of renewable

Dutch Companies

companies in region may see upswing on these projections or

**Frequently Answered Questions**

Q : What happened in the updated information surrounding this sale consideration?
A: Macquarie began secretly discussing details with likely customers for each of 50% controlling stakes from
Corium, focusing solely on key financial concerns such as net profit projections while
analyzing, among other possible
determined.

References:
‘MacQuarie Plans Exit from Portion Corium Wind Shareholding Amid
Higher Environmental Norms’ : The GreenEnergy Times:
June 03 —; Financially Significant Project in Regional Renewables Development
Under Review’.