DUBLIN (S&P Global Ratings) Dec. 20, 2024--S&P Global Ratings said today that the proposal by MVM Energy Private LLC (MVM) to acquire E.ON's retail and customer solutions in Romania (unrated) would only marginally enhance MVM's scale and operating footprint. We currently view the proposed acquisition as neutral to MVM's credit quality and to our rating on the company (BBB-/Stable/--). On Dec. 16, E.ON and MVM reached an agreement whereby MVM will acquire E.ON's 68% stake in E.ON Energie Romania as well as its 98% stake in E.ON Asist Complet, for an undisclosed amount. We expect the transaction to close in second quarter 2025 subject to approval from the relevant authorities. E.ON Energie Romania is one of the largest gas and