Phoenix to invest NIS 234 million in PowerGen at NIS 3.25 billion valuation

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Phoenix Finance's NIS 234m investment in Generation Capital's PowerGen implies a NIS 3.25b valuation, a sharp uplift versus GNRS's prior book value and sets up material Q2 pre-tax profit recognition for Phoenix. The transaction supports funding for Generation Capital's pending Shikun & Binui Energy acquisition and signals improved visibility on PowerGen's asset base, but the implications are primarily local equities rather than broad macro markets.
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Phoenix Finance (TASE: PHOE) will invest NIS 234 million in Generation Capital’s PowerGen for a 7.2% stake, and will raise its holding to 12.4% through a conversion of prior financing. The transaction implies a NIS 3.25 billion valuation for PowerGen, up from the NIS 1.26 billion value recorded in Generation Capital’s books at the end of 2024. Generation Capital said the move is expected to generate an estimated NIS 270320 million in second-quarter pre-tax profit for the fund.