NRG Energy divests Airtron, previously acquired via Direct Energy in 2021

Airtron is being divested by NRG Energy, which had acquired it as part of its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. The deal carves Airtron out into a stand-alone PE-backed business.

“Airtron had been acquired by NRG as part of its acquisition of Direct Energy in 2021. Notwithstanding its ownership by corporate organizations, Airtron has largely operated as an independent business, the press release said.”

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