Black Hills, NorthWestern Energy plan Bright Horizon Energy name upon merger completion
NWE•Black Hills plans to become Bright Horizon Energy after completing its proposed merger with NorthWestern Energy, which would become a wholly owned subsidiary. The combined company’s stock would trade on the NYSE under “HZN,” subject to final Montana Public Service Commission approval expected before Nov. 12, 2026.
1. Planned company name
Black Hills will become Bright Horizon Energy upon completion of its proposed merger with NorthWestern Energy, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary. The combined company’s common stock will trade on the NYSE under “HZN” only after the merger is completed.
2. Approval remains pending
Completion remains subject to satisfactory final approval from the Montana Public Service Commission, which is expected to consider the merger before Nov. 12, 2026.
