About | Company Overview

Leaf Clean Energy Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 14th May 2007 for the purpose of acquiring interests in, owning, operating and managing clean energy companies and projects including renewable energy projects, and other projects that create environmental benefits through greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Its investing strategy is to achieve long term capital appreciation primarily through privately negotiated acquisitions of interests (principally equity but also equity related and subordinated or mezzanine debt securities) in both projects and companies which own assets or participate in the clean energy sector as well as through the generation and commercialisation of carbon credits. Initially the company intends to acquire interests in companies located in North America, although other regions may also be considered. The company intends to invest fully the net proceeds of the placing within 18 months of Admission. The company will target an overall pre-tax internal rate of return on each project of 20 per cent.

Diversification:

The company will seek to build a diverse portfolio of assets and it is expected that no single Project Company shall account for more than 25% of gross assets.

Significant influence:

The Company will typically target majority or controlling positions in development or operating assets.

Asset quality:

The Company will target companies with strong management and/or development teams, robust project economics, comparative advantage and favourable regulatory environments.

Bidding:

The Company will generally not participate in auction-base transactions.