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Canada's OMERS sells 25% stake in Spanish energy logistics firm Exolum

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Posted on May 22, 2026

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· Last updated: May 22, 2026

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OMERS Agrees to Sell 25% Stake in Exolum to Stoneshield Capital, Investor

Details of the Exolum Stake Sale Agreement

LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Canadian pension ​fund OMERS has agreed to sell its 25% stake in Spanish energy logistics company Exolum to European real assets investment firm Stoneshield Capital and another investor.

Key Points from the Joint Statement

The following details are from a joint statement on Friday: 

Stake Distribution and Investors

• Stoneshield will buy a 15% stake in Exolum, after having acquired close to 5% in January. The second investor, which was not named, will acquire the remaining 10% from OMERS.

Financial Terms and Recent Transactions

• Financial terms were not disclosed. In December, OMERS carried out a €770 million refinancing of its Exolum stake.

Exolum Company Overview

Operations and Infrastructure

• Exolum, which transports, stores and distributes refined oil products, bulk liquids and aviation fuels, owns a 6,000 km (3,728 mile) pipeline network in Spain and Britain.

Service Reach and Workforce

• It serves more than 48 airports and has over 2,300 staff.

Deal Timeline and Approvals

• The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to conditions and regulatory approvals.

(Reporting by Andres Gonzalez; Editing by Alexander Smith)

Key Takeaways

  • OMERS is exiting its ~25% holding in Exolum, a major European energy logistics player with extensive pipelines and fuel infrastructure in Spain and Britain.
  • Stoneshield Capital, which already acquired nearly 5% in January, will increase its stake to 15%; another unnamed investor will take 10%.
  • OMERS secured a €770 million refinancing of its Exolum stake in December 2025 before the planned exit, reflecting strong market fundamentals.
  • Exolum operates roughly 6,000 km of pipeline in Spain and the UK, serves over 48 airports, and employs over 2,300 staff, underlining its strategic importance.
  • The transaction is subject to conditions and regulatory approval, with completion anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is buying OMERS's 25% stake in Exolum?
Stoneshield Capital is acquiring 15%, having already bought nearly 5% earlier, and an unnamed investor is acquiring the remaining 10%.
What is Exolum's business focus?
Exolum transports, stores and distributes refined oil products, bulk liquids, and aviation fuels across Spain and Britain.
When is the Exolum stake sale expected to close?
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Were financial terms of the Exolum stake sale disclosed?
No, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
How extensive is Exolum's logistical network?
Exolum owns a 6,000 km pipeline network, serves more than 48 airports, and employs over 2,300 staff.

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