Vistra Corp acquires Cogentrix Energy

David Najork · Founding Software Engineer

Published Apr 29, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Deal value

$4B

Target

Cogentrix Energy

Charlotte, North Carolina

Acquirer

Vistra Corp

Full Acquisition

Status

Announced

Vistra Corp agreed to acquire Cogentrix Energy. Reported deal value: $4B. Status: Announced. Sector: Energy. Target headquarters context: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-06. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

International law firm King & Spalding announced yesterday its role in advising Cogentrix Energy , an independent power producer headquartered in North Carolina , on its acquisition by Texas-based retail electricity and power generation company Vistra Corp

Deal timeline

Announced

Jan 6, 2026 · iclg.com

Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.

Sector context

This transaction is classified in Energy with a reported deal value of $4B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: iclg.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index