# CenterPoint Energy to merge with Vectren Corporation

Vectren Corporation agreed to merge with CenterPoint Energy, with Vectren shareholders receiving $72 per share in cash.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-04-01
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: energy delivery, electric transmission, natural gas distribution
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [CenterPoint Energy](https://endata.com/companies/34026.md) (acquirer)
- [Vectren Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/34027.md) (target)

## Sources

- [power-technology.com](https://www.power-technology.com/news/mas-week-ballard-power-systems-prayagraj-power-generation-company-vectren-corporation/), 2018-08-30: "Vectren shareholders will receive $72 in cash for each share held of Vectren common stock as part of the agreement."

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