First Reserve Pumps Up Reliant Energy

Reliant Energy (NYSE: RRI) has secured $1 billion in new capital commitments, including a $650 million term loan commitment from GS Loan Partners and a $350 million convertible preferred stock purchase by First Reserve Corp. The Houston-based company said the move was prompted by “disappointing” 2008 retail results, plus difficulties related to Hurricane Ike.

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