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Basque consortium postpones entry into Talgo by one month to unblock financing of €116 million fine imposed by Renfe

Renta 4 | According to press reports, the Basque consortium formed by Sidenor, the Basque government and the BBK and Vital foundations has not formalised its entry into Talgo’s capital within the deadline set, opening a one-month extension to close the deal. The main problem is obtaining financing to structure the operation since Renfe imposed a €116 million fine on Talgo for delays in the delivery of AVRIL trains. The…


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Talgo majority shareholder Pegaso reaches agreement for sale of 29.7% of capital, with no takeover bid for 100%, at €4.15/share

Bankinter | Last Friday, Pegaso, majority shareholder of Talgo (TLGO), announced the agreement for the sale of 29.7% of Talgo’s capital to the Consortium formed by Clerbil (Sidenor), Finkatze Kapitala Funlatuz, Fundación bancaria BBK and Fundación Bancaria Vital. The price will be €4.15 fixed and up to an additional €0.85 subject to the achievement of objectives. In statements this weekend by Imanol Pradales, President of the Basque Government, he said…


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Talgo’s rejection of Polish bid clears way for Sidenor, agreement expected today

Norbolsa | Government opposition to the Polish bid clears the way for an agreement with the Basque consortium. Yesterday Talgo shares plunged 9% to €3.28/share affected by this decision. So it looks like we will find out today if an agreement is finally reached with the consortium to acquire 29.8% of Talgo. On Wednesday we learnt that Pesa would be willing to launch a takeover bid for 100% of Talgo,…


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Polish company Pesa to launch takeover bid for 100% of Talgo at similar price to €5.0/share offered by Magyar

Renta 4 | According to press reports, Pesa has informed the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) that during this week it will launch a takeover bid for 100% of Talgo’s shareholding. The offer will be subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions that have not yet been disclosed and opens the possibility for the consortium led by Sidenor to join the operation. Assessment: News that we value positively since it…


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Consortium making offer for 29.7682% of Talgo at €4.15/share has no intention of acquiring more than 30%

Bankinter | Trilantic Capital, majority shareholder of Pegaso Transportation, received a conditional offer for 29.7682% of Talgo’s (TLGO) share capital. Initial fixed price of €4.15/share, which can be increased to €0.65/share depending on the fulfilment of financial targets in 2027 and 2028. The Consortium submitting the offer is formed by Clerbil, Finkatze Kapitala Funlatuz, Fundación Bancaria BBK and Fundación Bancaria Vital. The Consortium does not intend to acquire a percentage…


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Trilantic, Torreal and Oriol family, 40% owners of Talgo, to auction stake in February

Link Securities | Trilantic, the largest shareholder of Talgo with 29% of the capital, will close in February an auction led by PwC for its stake, to which Torreal and the Oriol family, with a joint stake of 40% of the listed company, will also add theirs, the newspaper Expansión reports today. The three investors still have a syndicated stake in the Pegaso vehicle. Thus, those interested in this stake…


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Polish railway manufacturer controlled by PFR determined to take joint control of Talgo

Link Securities | Pesa, the Polish railway manufacturer controlled by Polish Development Fund (PFR), equivalent to the Spanish ICO, is determined to take joint control of the Spanish company Talgo (TLGO), respecting the conditions imposed by the Spanish government in terms of respecting the Spanish nature of the train manufacturer and protecting the local industrial fabric, according to the newspaper Expansión. Thus, the Polish state investor is willing to agree…


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Jupiter Wagons to submit higher offer for Talgo higher than Sidenor group, looking to acquire more than 30% of shares

Alphavalue/ Divacons | Indian group Jupiter Wagons continues with its plans to launch a takeover bid for Talgo and has hired Lazard and Eversheds Sutherland as advisors, according to sources close to the process, Cinco Días reported. Jupiter Wagons is expected to submit a financial offer higher than that of industrial group Sidenor and seek to acquire more than 30% of Talgo’s capital. Talgo shares rose 1.73% on Friday. For…


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Talgo among Richard Branson’s candidates to order 12 trains to operate Eurotunnel

Link Securities | Virgin Group, Richard Branson’s group, is analysing models from Talgo and three other companies (Alstom, Siemens and Hitachi) to incorporate a dozen trains to start operating on the cross-Channel rail link, the Eurotunnel, Expansión newspaper reports today. The British company is leading a project that foresees an investment of €1.2 billion. The British regulator has yet to decide how much space there is for new operators. Virgin…


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India’s Jupiter Wagons potentially interested in Talgo

Banc Sabadell | Indian manufacturer Jupiter Wagons (19.24% owned by Slovakian train manufacturer Tatravagonka), which designs passenger cars, freight wagons and parts) is reportedly in contact with various players involved in the Trilantic succession process to apply to become an industrial partner (without control), according to elEconomista. No further details have been given on the status or scope of the negotiations. Assessment: The appearance of more interested parties would be…