Enstar moves closer to $5.1bn buyout

Enstar Group has moved a step closer to being acquired by private equity firm Sixth Street for $5.1 billion following the expiry of its "go-shop" period.

Under the terms of its merger agreement, Enstar, with the assistance of its financial advisor Goldman Sachs, actively solicited alternative acquisition proposals from 34 potentially interested third parties. The company said it had not received any additional acquisition proposals following the execution of the merger agreement by the expiry date of September 2.

"As the 'go-shop' period has ended, Enstar and its financial advisor have now entered into the 'no-shop' period," Enstar said. "During the 'no-shop' period, the company will be subject to customary restrictions limiting its ability to solicit any alternative acquisition proposals and to participate in discussions or negotiations with or provide non-public information to any person relating to any acquisition proposal, subject to customary 'fiduciary out' provisions."

The transaction, which has been unanimously approved and recommended to its shareholders by Enstar’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to approval by Enstar’s shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Enstar will become a privately-held company.

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