Unsurprising and in line with earlier announced strategic guidelines, Akzo Nobel announced to have signed an agreement to divest its 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India for net cash proceeds of c. € 900m, with the overall deal valuation roughly in line with current stock market valuation. The EV/EBITDA of the transaction is a very healthy 22x multiple. Akzo will use the proceeds to partly deleverage (€ 500m) while it intends to launch a €400m share buyback program after closing. We expect Akzo to cont...
AVTL to develop ammonia terminal in Pipavav AVTL to develop ammonia terminal in PipavavRotterdam, the Netherlands, 20 June 2025In India, AVTL, will develop a brownfield ammonia terminal at the existing Pipavav location. The terminal will be the first independent ammonia storage terminal in India. The terminal will facilitate ammonia imports, serving the extensive fertilizer market. Next to the usage in the fertilizer industry, ammonia is a key carrier for hydrogen and identified as an important product in the energy transition. The terminal will support green ammonia exports in the futur...
In general, a weaker USD has a negative impact on Benelux stocks, particularly for companies with significant exports to the US. In this note we selected a list of companies with high US export exposure and we examine the potential impact on FY25 earninings. On top of the weak dollar, rising trade tensions or the introduction of tariffs further harm Benelux exporters. As the dollar depreciates against the euro, European goods become costlier for American consumers. At the same time, revenues ear...
Colruyt: FY24/25F set to be in line with recently revised guidance. Exor: In search of a €2bn deal. Flow Traders: Sell In May And Go Away. Kinepolis: Peer Cineplex May 2025 box office revenue up 63% YoY, at 81% of 2019 level. Staffing: Dutch Period 5 - May vols up, strong pricing, working days/comps might distort. Staffing: French staffing - strong April data, May outlook also better
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