PRINCETON, N.J. — NRG Energy Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Direct Energy, a North American business owned by Centrica PLC, was recently approved by the requisite vote of Centrica PLC’s shareholders at its general meeting.

Closing for the previously announced transaction is expected by year-end 2020. The transaction remains subject to other customary closing conditions, consents and regulatory approvals, including approval by FERC. In addition, NRG has submitted the transaction to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and the Commissioner of Competition under the Canadian Competition Act.

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