Norbolsa | Iberdrola (IBE) announced that it had agreed to acquire an 88% stake in UK network operator ENWL for €5 billion (€2.5 billion equity value). The closing of the transaction is now subject to obtaining approval from the UK government within an initial three months and a review by the Competition and Markets Authority.
Bankinter | A British court has placed a precautionary embargo on the airport operator’s right of usufruct over Luton Airport (London). The decision affects 26.01% of Luton’s shares, where Aena has a total stake of 51%. It therefore affects the Spanish government’s indirect shareholding in the British airport. It is the consequence of an award condemning Spain for the cut in premiums for renewable energies. Specifically, the energy company NextEra…
Bankinter: The number of unemployed fell in July by 10,830 people (from 46,780 previously). The number of unemployed now stands at 2.55 million (down 4.8% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month). The seasonally adjusted Social Security affiliates remain at 21.17 million people (up 0.01% month-on-month and 2.2% year-on-year). Analysis: The number of unemployed continues to fall, although the pace is now more moderate. From these levels, it is falling less than is…
Bankinter: The Bank of England (BoE) has cut the Bank Rate by -25bp. to 5.0%, in line with expectations, but is sending a slightly hawkish message about further cuts. Assessment: Both the statement and Bailey’s press conference are non-committal on future moves and reiterate the need to maintain a sufficiently tight monetary policy to ensure that inflation remains at the +2% target. This rules out that the central bank will…
Banco Sabdell : According to press reports, the Council of Ministers will today authorise Enagás to start the Spanish part of the future European hydrogen network, H2Med. Work should start soon to meet the target of being operational by 2030. Assessment: Positive news with limited impact, as it will be a long process until 2030, the date initially planned (ceteris paribus) for the start of operations. H2Med is estimated to…
Link Securities | Iberdrola, ICO, Sabadell and HSBC have signed a syndicated green loan for an amount of €500 million that is covered by Cesce through its Green Investment Policy on behalf of the State, and which is guaranteed by the Internationalisation Risk Reserve Fund (FRRI), attached to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to finance renewable wind and photovoltaic projects,…
The Texas Department of Transportation has approved the acquisition from ACS of its SH-288 highway, a nationalization available in the contract between both parties that will be compensated with a maximum of €1,606 million ($1,731 million) to be paid to the Spanish construction company before October 8, 2024. The Texan administration made the decision this Tuesday, according to documentation consulted by Europa Press, so that it will grant its public…
IAG yesterday informed the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) ofits decision to terminate the agreement with Globalia signed on February 23, 2023, under which IAG undertook to acquire the remaining 80% of the issued share capital of Air Europa from Globalia. The Board of Directors has concluded that, in the current regulatory environment, continuing with the transaction would not be in the best interests of the shareholders. Under the terms…
Banca March: In the eurozone, GDP growth in the second quarter beat forecasts, both in quarterly and year-on-year terms. This resilience is based on the fact that three of the four main economies – France, Spain and Italy – have delivered better than expected figures, offsetting the unexpected contraction in Germany. Aggregate GDP variation in the quarter remained at +0.3%, the same as in the previous quarter, but better than…
Bankinter: Results for the stock in 2Q24 have been slightly worse than expected, but maintains guidance for the year. Key figures: Sales +1% to €520M versus estimated €528M; EBITDA +1% to €142M versus estimated €144M; EBITDA +7% to €36M versus estimated €40M. Net Debt reduced to €892M in June 2024 from €1,197M in March, and its liquidity position improved to €392M versus €305M previously. The outlook for the company continues…