
Shares of utility Vistra VST.N rise 6.2% in extended trading
Company to acquire Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group for nearly $4.7 billion
Deal includes three combined cycle gas turbine facilities and two combustion turbine facilities located across PJM
Transaction also includes four combined cycle gas turbine facilities in ISO New England and one cogeneration facility in ERCOT
Deal is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026
VST shares up 17% in 2025