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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250212Notice of Pro Forma Transfer of Control.pdf RECEIVED Morgan Lewis 2025 February 12 AM 11:58 IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Kimberly A.Taylor Danielle Burt Patricia Cave kimberly.taylor@morganlewis.com danielle.burt@morganlewis.com patricia.cave@morganlewis.com February 12, 2025 Via Email Monica Barrios-Sanchez, Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 secretary@puc.idaho.gov Re: Notification of CBRE Caledon WR Holdings, LP, CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC, and WANRack, LLC Regarding a Pro Forma Change in Indirect Ownership of WANRack, LLC to CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC Dear Secretary Barrios-Sanchez: CBRE Caledon WR Holdings, LP ("CBRE Caledon', CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC C'CBRE Infra Holdings"), and WANRack, LLC ("WANRack") (collectively, the 'Parties") notify the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (the "Commission") of a pro forma change in indirect ownership of WANRack, with no change to ultimate owners, by inserting holding companies CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra Fiber LLC ("CBRE Infra"), above CBRE Caledon (the "Transaction"). The Parties emphasize that the Transaction will not have any impact on WANRack's day-to-day operations. Commission approval is not required for the Transaction, and accordingly, the Parties submit this letter for informational purposes. In support of this Notification, the Parties provide the following information: Description of the Parties A. CBRE Caledon WR Holdings, LP ("CBRE Caledon") CBRE Caledon is a Delaware limited partnership with a principal office located in the care of CBRE Investment Management Infrastructure Inc., 120 Bremner Blvd., Suite 1100, Morgan, Lewis& BockiUs LAP 1111 Pennsylvania Aveune, NW Washington, DC 20004-2541 +1.202.739.3000 United States +1.202.739.3001 Monica Barrios-Sanchez, Secretary February 12, 2025 Page 2 Toronto, Ontario M51 OAB. CBRE Caledon WR GP Inc., a Delaware corporation, is and will remain CBRE Caledon's general partner. CBRE Caledon, the indirect parent of WANRack, is an affiliate of CBRE Investment Management Infrastructure Inc. ('CBRE IM"), a leading infrastructure solutions provider that seeks to create long-term value by accessing and managing high-quality investment opportunities and building comprehensive and customized infrastructure portfolios. CBRE IM is ultimately controlled by CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE). CBRE Caledon does not itself provide telecommunications services but is rather a holding company that was formed for the purpose of indirectly acquiring WANRack in 2021.1 B. CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC ("CBRE Infra Holdings") and CBRE Infra Fiber LLC ("CBRE Infra") Both CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra are Delaware limited liability companies with a principal office located in the care of CBRE Investment Management Infrastructure Inc., 120 Bremner Blvd., Suite 1100, Toronto, Ontario M53 OA8. CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra do not, and will not, provide telecommunications services. They are each a holding company that was formed for the purpose of the current Transaction. As described more fully below, WANRack will remain a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of CBRE Caledon, and CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra will be inserted above CBRE Caledon. C. WANRack, LLC ("WANRack") WANRack, an indirect subsidiary of CBRE Caledon, is a Delaware limited liability company with a principal office located at 4550 West 1091h Street, Suite 115, Overland Park, Kansas 66211. Founded in 2013, WANRack owns and operates private fiber wide area networks built for school districts across 23 states and provides services to certain other customers. In Idaho, WANRack is authorized by the Commission to provide local and long-distance telecommunications services pursuant to Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 528 granted by Order No. 34324 in Case No. WAN-T-19-01 on April 30, 2019. WANRack also is authorized to provide intrastate telecommunications services in the following states in addition to Idaho: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 1 Notice of the transfer of indirect control of WANRack to CBRE Caledon was provided to the Commission on March 23, 2021. Monica Barrios-Sanchez, Secretary February 12, 2025 Page 3 Designated Contacts For the purposes of this Notification, contacts for the Parties are as follows: For the Parties: With copies to: Kimberly A. Taylor Noi Spyratos Danielle Burt Jacob Posen Patricia Cave c/o CBRE Investment Management MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIus LLP Infrastructure Inc. 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 120 Bremner Blvd., Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20004-2541 Toronto, Ontario M53 OA8 Tel: 202-739-3000 noi.spyratos@cbreim.com Fax: 202-739-3001 jacob.posen@cbreim.com kimberly.taylor@morganlewis.com danielle.burt@morganlewis.com and: patricia.cave@morganlewis.com Todd Barfield Chief Legal Officer WANRack, LLC 4550 West 109th Street, Suite 115 Overland Park, KS 66211 855-482-7225 (tel) todd.barfield@wanrack.com Description of the Transaction The Parties notify the Commission of a pro forma change of indirect ownership of WANRack resulting from the insertion of CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra in WANRack's upstream ownership structure. Specifically, both CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra will be inserted above CBRE Caledon. As a result of the Transaction, CBRE Infra Holdings will hold a 100% direct controlling interest of CBRE Infra; CBRE Infra will acquire a 100% direct equity interest of CBRE Caledon; and CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra will hold a 100% indirect equity interest in WANRack. The Transaction will not result in any change in the ultimate control of WANRack. The only change resulting from the Transaction is the insertion of CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra in CBRE Caledon's, and indirectly WANRack's, upstream ownership structure. Current and post-Transaction ownership structure charts are provided as Exhibit A. To the extent necessary, notification is given for pro forma changes in WANRack's upstream structure. CBRE Group, Inc. undertook an internal restructuring within the last year that resulted in the removal of several intermediate holding companies and the insertion of new intermediate holding companies through which CBRE Group, Inc. continues to hold its controlling interest in WANRack. The only change resulting from the internal restructuring was the replacement of certain intermediate holding companies between CBRE IM and CBRE Group, Inc. No one at WANRack was privy to information regarding CBRE Group Inc.'s Monica Barrios-Sanchez, Secretary February 12, 2025 Page 4 internal restructuring until after it occurred. CBRE Group's internal restructuring did not have any impact on the day-to-day operations of WANRack, or any change in the direct or ultimate ownership or and control of WANRack. Public Interest Considerations The Parties submit that the Transaction is in the public interest. The Transaction involves only the insertion of two holding companies (CBRE Infra Holdings and CBRE Infra) in WANRack's existing upstream ownership structure. The Transaction does not directly involve WANRack or its operations and will not change ultimate or actual working control of WANRack. Following completion of the Transaction, WANRack will continue to have the same requisite managerial, technical and financial capabilities to provide reliable, high- quality competitive telecommunications services in the State of Idaho. The telecommunications services provided by WANRack, and the rates, terms and conditions of those services, also will not change. The Transaction will not affect WANRack's customers in any way. Thus, the Transaction is consistent with the public interest. Conclusion For the forgoing reasons, the Parties submit that the public interest, convenience, and necessity will be furthered by the Transaction. We would appreciate acknowledgement of receipt and acceptance of this filing, which is being submitted electronically. Should you have any questions regarding this submission, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, /s/Danielle Burt Kimberly A. Taylor Danielle Burt Patricia Cave Counsel to the Parties EXHIBIT A Current and Post-Transaction Ownership Structure Charts Ownership Structure of WANRack, LLC --------------, i See Page 2 i i See Page 3 i I i CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund Holdings I, LP ("CG I F") CBRE Infrastructure Investments (Ontario) Inc. ("CBRE Investments") (Ontario) i CCWR Holdings Inc. ("CCWR") i Other limited partners (Delaware) 88% Equity Interest ,`------- -------- ' CBRE Caledon WR GP Inc. 12% Equity Interest (Delaware) CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC ("CBRE Infra Holdings") (Delaware) CBRE Infra Fiber LLC ("CBRE Infra") (Delaware) CBRE Caledon WR Holdings,LP ("CBRE Caledon") General Partner (Delaware) 100%Voting < 1% Equity WANRack Holdings LLC (Delaware) WANRack, LLC ("WANRack") The two entities being inserted (Delaware) as a result of the Transaction are indicated in blue. DMZ Corporation 0 Economic Interest (Kansas) General Partner Page 1 Unless otherwise indicated,all ownership/control percentages are 100%. Ownership Structure of CGIF See Page 3 1 CBRE Global Infrastructure GP Inc. ("CBRE GP") (Ontario) ---------------- Other Limited Partners i CBRE Global Infrastructure , i Fund(International),LP , (individually attributed , ("International Feeder") i less than 20%of (Ontario) I WANRack) `-------------- 41.8% Limited Partner 58.2% Limited Partners CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund Holdings I,LP ("CG I F") (Ontario) Economic Interest General Partner Page 2 Unless otherwise indicated,all ownership/control percentages are 100%. Ownership Structure of CBRE Investments and CBRE GP CBRE Group, Inc. holds 100% of CBRE Caledon Holdings Inc. through numerous intermediate entities. CBRE Group,Inc. (NYSE:CBRE)l (Delaware) CBRE Caledon Holdings Inc. ("CBRE Holdings") (Ontario) CBRE Investment Management Infrastrcuture Inc. ("CBRE IM") (Ontario) CBRE Infrastructure Investments CBRE Global Infrastructure Inc. GP Inc. ("CBRE Investments") ("CBRE GP") (Ontario) (Ontario) i --------------� i See Pages 1 &2 i I � `--------------� 1 Economic Interest General Partner Page 3 Unless otherwise indicated,all ownership/control percentages are 100%. VERIFICATIONS Docusign Envelope ID:36B7947F-29F3-48EF-926F-5B434EDAB125 VERIFICATION I, Todd Barfield, state that I am Chief Legal Officer of WANRack, LLC (the"Company"); that I am authorized to make this Verification on behalf of the Company; that the foregoing filing was prepared under my direction and supervision; and that the contents thereof and the certifications contained therein regarding the Company are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this February 5, 2025 day of February, 2025. DocuSigned by:f,"6a Todd Barfield Chief Legal Officer WANRack, LLC Docusign Envelope ID:2E36B3D0-54EB-481F-A141-F9A1A6752F64 VERIFICATION I, Alkinoi Spyratos, state that I am an authorized representative of CBRE Caledon WR Holdings,LP and CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC(the"Company"); that I am authorized to make this Verification on behalf of the Company; that the foregoing filing was prepared under my direction and supervision; and that the contents thereof and the certifications contained therein regarding the Company are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this February 5 2025 clay of February, 2025. Ea Signed by: (tt"i 5pi� o� M Alkinoi Spyratos CBRE Caledon WR Holdings, LP CBRE Infra Fiber Holdings LLC