Report
Kristof Samoy

CMB.Tech MTO page turned, focus back on platform transformation

We resume coverage following the closure of the reopened MTO on November 21. Only 0.7% of outstanding shares were tendered into the bid bringing the free float to 7% (from 7.7%). When announcing the outcome of the tender, CMB.Tech once more reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its listing. During the tender the stock nosedived well below its NAV while supply side dynamics in the crude tanker and dry bulk market remain largely supportive. The company has a sound financing plan for its ongoing new build programme and we bank on supportive announcements regarding long-term TC's in the upcoming quarters derisking existing or additional investments in the marine platform. We resume coverage with a Buy recommendation.
Underlying
Euronav NV

Euronav is a provider of maritime shipping and offshore services engaged primarily in the transportation and storage of crude oil. As of Apr. 4, 2017, Co. owned and operated a modern fleet of 55 vessels (including four chartered-in vessels) with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 13.7 million deadweight tons, or dwt, consisting of 31 very large crude carriers, one ultra large crude carrier, 21 Suezmax vessels, and two floating, storage and offloading vessels. Co. has two operating segments: the operation of crude oil tankers on the international markets (tankers) and the floating production, storage and offloading operations.

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KBC Securities
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Analysts
Kristof Samoy

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