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MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Hudson Sustainable Group, LLC (Hudson) announced today that it has closed a

mezzanine loan facility of 1.4 billion JPY with Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. The

mezzanine loan facility, which closed on July 19, 2021, is backed by Hudson's

portfolio of thirty-three operating solar PV assets located throughout Japan.

The projects benefit from the 20-year Japanese Feed-in-Tariff (FiT). The

portfolio is anticipated to generate approximately 34,000 MWh of electricity

and reduce more than 15,800t of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions each year. This is

Hudson's first mezzanine financing in 2021, and was arranged by Deutsche Bank

Japan and UK, one of the leading financial institutions with a global network.

Tokyo International Law Office acted as Hudson's legal advisor.

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Together with the mezzanine financing, Hudson also strengthened cooperation

with Mitsubishi HC Capital in renewable energy infrastructure investments as

well as venture stage investments in sustainability-focused companies in both

Japan and the US.

"We are pleased to have earned the trust and backing of Mitsubishi HC Capital

in funding our first mezzanine loan in the Japanese market and in pursuing a

larger alliance for future sustainable investment.  Hudson's goal is to

facilitate a more sustainable world and is excited to partner with Mitsubishi

HC Capital in pursuit of that goal," said Neil Auerbach, Hudson's Chief

Executive Officer and Managing Partner.

"As a partner that can support customers in their own ambitious endeavors, we

will provide new social value while solving their problems. We will continue to

contribute to realizing a sustainable society through collaborative business

with Hudson Sustainable Group, LLC." said Keigo Nakamura, Senior Corporate

Officer, General Manager of Business Department Sector No.3, Mitsubishi HC

Capital Inc.

About Hudson

Hudson Sustainable Group is focused on investing in the sustainability sector

globally, with an emphasis on renewable energy, resource efficiency, and other

aspects of sustainable technology. Founded in 2007, Hudson acts as both a

principal investor and investment manager, and has made 20 investments to date

in 26 countries. For more information, visit: www.hudsonsustainable.com.

About Mitsubishi HC Capital

Mitsubishi HC Capital was born from the business integration of Mitsubishi UFJ

Lease & Finance Inc. and Hitachi Capital Corporation on 1st April 2021.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Group positions "Social Infrastructure & Life",

"Environment & Energy", "Mobility", "Sales Finance", and "Global Assets" as the

focused fields. In addition, Mitsubishi HC Capital Group will contribute to

realizing a bright and hopeful future society as well as richer life for people

by creating and offer unique and progressive business to meet the ever-changing

needs of society and customers in consideration of the global environment.

Please access Mitsubishi HC Capital website for the details.

https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/english/

Media Contact:

Teppei Fukada

email: teppei.fukada@hudsonsustainable.com

phone: +81-3-4360-9380

Source: Hudson Sustainable Group