GFL selling environmental services division to Apollo, BC Partners for $5.6B
- GFL Environmental is selling its environmental services division to Apollo and BC Partners for $8 billion, approximately $5.6 billion U.S. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter.
- GFL will retain a 44% equity stake and plans to use proceeds to repay up to $3.75 billion of debt and for stock buybacks.
- The transaction is valued at $8 billion and allows GFL to reduce its debt leverage significantly, addressing investor concerns.
- CEO Patrick Dovigi stated that the sale exceeds initial expectations and will help GFL pursue growth opportunities while retaining an equity interest.
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