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Cedric Duinslaeger ...
  • Ruben Devos
  • Sandra Cauwenberghs
  • Wim Hoste

KBC Securities Morning Note 30-10-2018 DIE BB, EURN BB, EXM BB, GIMB BB, NYR BB, UCB BB, WKL NA

D'Ieteren: Belron loan, adding to the holding’s firepower
Euronav: Q3 in line, good start for Q4
EXMAR: Successful closing of refinancing pressurized fleet
Gimv: Exclusivity to acquire majority stake in La Comtoise
Nyrstar: 3Q REBITDA drops 74% to € 13m
UCB: 9M18 - steady core with progressing pipeline
Wolters Kluwer: Announces acquisition of eVision
Underlyings
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.

Exmar N.V.

Exmar is a diversified and independent industrial shipping group that serves the international oil and gas industry. Co. provides ships for products transport and performs studies, undertaking the management of commercial, technical or administrative activities. Co. specializes in gas transport activities, particularly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Ammonia (NH3). Co., through it's subsidiary EXMAR Shipmanagement, provides ship management and ancillary services to ship owners, including regasification and liquefication; other services offered by Co. include insurance brokerage (managed by its subsidiary Belgibo) and an in-house travel agency (Travel Plus).

Gimv NV

GIMV is a listed investment company, specializing in private equity and venture capital and active in small and medium buyouts, growth financing and technology investments. Co. is also present with technology investments across Europe and in Israel, Japan and the USA. Co. invests in ICT (Technology), environmentally friendly technology (Cleantech) and Life Sciences.

Nyrstar NV

Nyrstar is a multi-metals company, produces and sells zinc and lead, as well as other metals, such as silver, gold, and copper. Co. produces zinc, which is used to protect steel from corrosion to construction and transport sectors. Co.'s products include zinc die casting alloys for hot chamber die casting processes, as well as niche alloys for special purposes to produce everyday objects, such as kitchen and bathroom fittings, toys, lock ware, zippers, and various auto and electronic components; zinc and special zinc alloys for the hot dip galvanizing industry; and zinc-continuous galvanizing products used in the construction, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.

UCB S.A.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on severe diseases in two therapeutic areas, namely central nervous system disorders and immunology. In the area of central nervous system disorders, Co. is focused on advanced Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, restless legs syndrome and epilepsy. In the area of immunology disorders, Co. is focused on rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, post-menopausal osteoporosis, systemic lupus erythematosus and immunological diseases.

Wolters Kluwer NV

Wolters Kluwer operates through four divisions: Health is a global provider of information for medical and health professionals; Financial & Compliance Services is a U.S. provider risk management, compliance, finance, and audit professionals the services they need to optimize risk and business performance, and ensure compliance with local, regional, and global regulation; Tax & Accounting is a provider of tax, accounting, and audit information, and services; and Legal & Regulatory provides customers with expert content, software, and services in the areas of law, business, and regulatory compliance in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

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Analysts
Cedric Duinslaeger

Ruben Devos

Sandra Cauwenberghs

Wim Hoste

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