The Transaction accelerates Treaty Oak’s growth as an IPP, strengthens Galehead’s balance sheet, and spins-out ETX Upstream

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macquarie Asset Management (“MAM”), Galehead Founders (“GDF”), Galehead Development (“Galehead”) and Treaty Oak Clean Energy (“Treaty Oak”) today announced that MAM will acquire from GDF the remaining controlling interests in Galehead via ­­funds managed by MAM. The investment will allow Galehead to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Treaty Oak, a leading US independent power producer (“IPP”) owned by MAM-managed funds. The transaction will also enable GDF to form ETX Upstream, LLC (“ETXU”) to expand access to the LandCommand^® Platform and pursue non-renewables Energy Transition development activities.

The transaction and resulting integration creates value for Treaty Oak and Galehead as they move forward on a combined basis. Treaty Oak will expand its geographic reach into new markets through Galehead’s pipeline of high-quality solar, wind and storage development assets, and in turn, the Galehead team will be able to leverage Treaty Oak’s complementary capabilities and strengths to amplify the value of assets developed and commercialized.

Treaty Oak is a leading clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in targeted US energy markets. In January, Treaty Oak announced the closure of financing and start of construction of its 100 MW_AC Redfield solar project, originated and developed by Galehead. Treaty Oak plans to bring into construction within the next twelve months two additional solar projects it previously acquired from Galehead, with a combined capacity of 385 MW_AC.

Galehead is a leading US-based renewable energy development platform and trusted partner to utilities, independent power producers and large US corporates for planning, managing and delivering renewable energy projects, with over 20 GW_AC of renewables projects under development across more than 20 states.

ETXU is a platform launched in early 2025 by Galehead's founding partners to incubate, invest in and pursue upstream Energy Transition development activities.

“We are excited to increase our investment in Galehead,” said Peter Zhu, Managing Director of Macquarie Asset Management Green Investments. “We believe that US renewables continue to play a crucial role in today’s power demand-driven market. This transaction provides MAM with enhanced access to an attractive pipeline, well-positioned to meet the growing energy needs of data centers and industrial load customers.”

“We have gotten to know the Galehead team very well through a series of successful transactions in the past,” said Chris Elrod, Treaty Oak CEO. “We see a tremendous opportunity to create value by combining the strengths of two excellent organizations. I look forward to welcoming the Galehead team and am confident that together we can achieve greater scale and stronger performance.”

“MAM’s expanded investment in Galehead demonstrates the strength and quality of the Galehead team and pipeline,” said Matt Marino, ETX Upstream CEO. “The spin-out of ETX Upstream will allow us to replicate the proven success of the LandCommand^® Platform in emergent Energy Transition verticals. In launching ETX Upstream, we’re excited to tackle some of the biggest barriers and challenges to a timely and fully realized Energy Transition.”

MAM initially invested in Galehead in July 2022 to expand its footprint in the US and contribute towards its strategy of owning both development and operating-phase renewable energy assets. MAM’s subsequent investment in Treaty Oak in December 2022 further contributed to MAM’s objectives, and complemented the strategic partnership formed between MAM and Galehead.

The transaction is subject to closing conditions.

About Macquarie Asset Management
Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager, integrated across public and private markets. Trusted by institutions, governments, foundations and individuals to manage approximately $US633.7 billion in assets, we provide a diverse range of investment solutions including real assets, real estate, credit and equities & multi-asset.

Macquarie Asset Management is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory, and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group employs over 20,600 people in 34 markets and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

All figures as at 30 September 2024.

About Treaty Oak
Treaty Oak is a leading clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in targeted US energy markets. Treaty Oak’s mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid benefitting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come.

About Galehead Development
Galehead is the leading upstream development platform for planning, managing and delivering renewable generation resources and Energy Transition infrastructure. Galehead is powered by its proprietary LandCommand^® software with a proven track record for reducing project development risk, costs and timelines. Since 2016 Galehead has successfully developed and monetized 7 GW of solar PV, wind and battery energy storage projects and is actively developing new greenfield projects with its network of downstream partners across the US.

About ETX Upstream
ETXU was launched in Q1 of 2025 by Galehead Development's founding partners. ETXU incubates and invests in Energy Transition companies powered by the LandCommand^® Platform with an initial focus on three verticals: power solutions for industrial load customers, land finance for Energy Transition infrastructure, and transmission development.

Please Note:
Other than Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (“Macquarie Bank”), any Macquarie Group entity noted in this document is not an authorized deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank. Macquarie Bank does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities. In addition, if this document relates to an investment, (a) the investor is subject to investment risk including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and principal invested and (b) none of Macquarie Bank or any other Macquarie Group entity guarantees any particular rate of return on or the performance of the investment, nor do they guarantee repayment of capital in respect of the investment.

Contacts

For more information, contact:

Macquarie Asset Management:
Lee Lubarsky
Lee.Lubarsky@macquarie.com
+1-347-302-3000

Rachel Waxman
Rachel.Waxman@macquarie.com
+1-310-800-4512

Treaty Oak Clean Energy:
Marshall Coover
marshall.coover@treatyoakcleanenergy.com
+1-512-496-0104

ETX Upstream
Patrick Martin
patrick@etxupstream.com

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