Finnish company takes over Polish energy supplier from French
At the closing of the transaction, approximately PLN 90 million (EUR 21 million) was paid in cash.
In accordance with the agreed earn-out mechanism, the remaining amount will be settled by early 2029 based on achieved electricity sales targets.
Under the agreement, Fortum will continue to sell electricity and related digital services through Orange Polska’s nationwide retail distribution network until at least the end of 2028.
Orange Energia will be included in the comparable operating profit of the Consumer Solutions segment in the third quarter of 2025.
Orange Energia is one of the largest independent sellers of electricity in Poland , with a portfolio of around 130,000 customer contracts. The company belonged to the Orange telecommunications group.
Fortum owns CHP plants in Częstochowa and Zabrze, as well as heating networks in Częstochowa, Płock and Wrocław.
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