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OMERS Infrastructure Purchases 19.4% Stake in Azure Power Global Ltd
"This transaction supports OMERS' goal to prudently diversify its investments in quality assets in India . Azure Power has been leading energy transformation in India and we are pleased to be associated with the organisation. We look forward to working with the management to capitalise on growth opportunities." added
OMERS Infrastructure manages investments globally in infrastructure on behalf of OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in the Province of Ontario, Canada . Investments are aimed at steady returns to help deliver sustainable, affordable and meaningful pensions to OMERS members.
OMERS diversified portfolio of large-scale infrastructure assets exhibits stability and strong cash flows, in sectors including energy, digital services, transportation and government-regulated services. OMERS teams work in
Toronto , London ,
New York , Amsterdam ,
Luxembourg , Singapore ,
Sydney and other major cities across
North America and Europe – serving members and employers, and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension funds, with net assets of
C$105 billion .
Azure Power (NYSE:AZRE) is a leading independent renewable power producer in India . Azure Power developed India's first private utility scale solar project in 2009 and has been at the forefront in the sector as a developer, constructor and operator of utility scale renewable projects since its inception in 2008. With its in-house engineering, procurement and construction expertise and advanced in-house operations and maintenance capability, Azure Power manages the entire development and operation process, providing low-cost renewable power solutions to customers throughout India.
Investor Contact
Vikas Bansal
ir@azurepower.com
Media Contact
Samitla Subba
pr@azurepower.com
+91-11- 4940 9854
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