Darby International Provides Financing for Brazilian Energy Trader

WASHINGTON, DC, June 3, 2021 - On April 28th, 2021, Darby Latin American Private Debt Fund III, L.P. ("DLAPDF III") of Darby International Capital LLC ("Darby International") completed an investment in 2W Energia S.A. ("2W"). This transaction will allow 2W to scale its wind and solar energy generation projects and to offer a wider range of customized solutions to its clientele.

"We are delighted to support the future growth of 2W including their continued commitment to strong environmental, social, and governance values," stated Ricardo Roccia, Managing Director and Head of Brazil for Darby International.

2W Energia

2W is a Brazil-based integrated renewable energy generation and energy trading platform dedicated to the free energy market customers and ranks among the top ten independent energy traders in Brazil. For further information, please visit https://www.2Wenergia.com.br.

About Darby International Capital LLC

Darby International is a leading emerging markets private debt investor with a focus on Latin America and has offices in Washington, DC, Bogotá, Colombia, and São Paulo, Brazil. The firm was created after the team spun off from its previous firm, Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd. (a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc.).

Darby International is not affiliated with Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd., Darby Overseas Partners, L.P., Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) or any of their affiliates.

For more information, visit www.darbyinternational.com or contact Sophie Hattery at [email protected].