Texas Man Spends $4K Buying Taylor Swift Guitar And Then Smashes It With A Hammer To Cheering Crowd
A man in Ellis County, Texas, purchased a Taylor Swift-inspired guitar for $4,000 at an auction, only to smash it with a hammer.
What Happened: In a video shared by TMZ, the man, who has white hair, is seen repeatedly hitting the guitar with a hammer while the crowd cheers. He appeared ready to smash it on the ground before the auction’s host intervened.
The incident occurred at the annual Ellis County WildGame Dinner, a non-profit event aimed at raising funds for youth agricultural education in Ellis County, according to the organization’s website. Swift has not yet commented on the video.
Swift is currently preparing for the final dates of her record-breaking Eras Tour, which concludes on Nov. 3 in Indianapolis and has additional dates in Vancouver from Dec. 6-8.
Recently, Swift endorsed Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris, who praised Swift for her courage and artistic achievements.
Why It Matters: Swift’s Eras Tour has significantly impacted various sectors, including a 25% surge in demand for United Airlines Holdings Inc. flights, as fans travel to attend her concerts. This highlights her influence on the economy and travel industry.
Additionally, Swift’s endorsement of Harris has stirred political discourse, drawing reactions from notable figures like Elon Musk and Hillary Clinton. Musk’s controversial post about Swift’s endorsement led to Clinton condemning his remarks, calling them “rotten and creepy.”
Moreover, Mark Zuckerberg recently shared his parenting philosophy, advising his daughter to aspire to be herself rather than a celebrity like Swift. This conversation underscores the cultural impact Swift has on younger generations and the broader societal discussions about fame and individuality.
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Warren Buffett Tells Investors To Give Up On 'Me Vs. Stock' Approach: 'What Tells You Whether You Should Keep Owning A Stock Is…'
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Billionaire investor and investment guru Warren Buffett once shared the thumb rule he uses when to give up on a stock and in the process explained why investors are better off than business tycoons such as Andrew Carnegie or John Rockefeller.
What Happened: “I love it when the things we buy go down,” said Buffett in a 2014 Fortune Magazine interview. He said he would get “euphoric when the stocks are down because he can buy more of something he owned. On the other hand, with their stocks, people think the stock knows more than they do, he said.
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“When the stock goes down, they say the stock is telling them something… and what it’s telling me is I can get more for my money,” the Berkshire Hathaway CEO said. But they take it as a kind of referendum on themselves and make it as a “me versus stock” and say if they get back what they paid, they are going to sell the stock irrespective of what they paid, he said.
“Stock doesn’t care what you paid; you have to remember the stock doesn’t even care that you own it; you are nothing to the stock; that stock is everything to you,” Buffett said.
The only question with every stock, every day is to look into “Can I get more for my money someplace else,” he said, adding that investors get a chance to be in thousands and thousands of great businesses and their prices change all the time and so do their relative valuation.
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Since an investor can make the exchange at a very low cost these days, either with low commissions or nothing, they can always shift from one business to another, Buffett said. Investors have an advantage over Carnegie, who was in the steel business or Rockefeller who was in the oil business, he said. The billionaire said these businessmen couldn’t immediately shift to something like retailing or rearrange their business empire as an investor can with the portfolio they owned. The portfolio can be rearranged at a moment’s notice with practically no cost, he said, adding that this is a huge advantage.
“There is nothing about the price action of the stock that tells you whether you should keep owning; what tells you whether you should keep owning it is what you expect the company to do in the future versus the price at which it’s selling now compared to the other opportunities of businesses you think you know equally well and make that same comparison and that’s all there is to owning stocks,” Buffett said.
Why It’s Important: Buffett swears by an investment philosophy called value investing, which advocates picking stocks that appear to be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value. He has been very successful with the strategy and the success of Berkshire is a testament to it. The company, which owns holding companies primarily in the insurance and transportation businesses, as well as portfolio stocks, is now the eighth most valued global corporation, standing head-on-head with tech stocks.
Amid the current economic uncertainty, Buffett has shown a preference for accumulating a huge cash pile. At the end of the second quarter, the company had a massive cash pile of $277 billion.
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Incannex Healthcare Inc. Reports Fiscal Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Business Updates
- Announced strategic financing with Arena Investors, providing access to up to $59.0 million USD in gross proceeds to Incannex
- Announced positive top-line results from our Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial of PSX-001, known as the PsiGAD1 study, in which synthetic psilocybin in combination with psychotherapy was observed to significantly reduce anxiety scores and to be well tolerated in patients with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Commenced dosing in the RePOSA Phase 2/3 clinical trial of IHL-42X, an oral investigational treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea
- Received Investigational New Drug (IND) application clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate PsiGAD2, a Phase 2 clinical trial of PSX-001
- Successfully completed redomiciliation to the United States and listing shares of Incannex common stock on Nasdaq under the ticker “IXHL” in late 2023
NEW YORK and MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Incannex Healthcare Inc. IXHL, (Incannex), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for people with serious chronic diseases and significant unmet medical needs, today reported fiscal full year financial results and provided business updates.
“The past year has been transformative for Incannex as we successfully completed our transition to the Nasdaq as a company domiciled in the United States, reported positive top-line data from our proof-of-concept clinical trial of PSX-001, known as PsiGAD1, and initiated dosing in our Phase 2/3 IHL-42X RePOSA trial. These achievements demonstrate our commitment to advancing new oral cannabinoids and psychedelic treatments. With our recent strategic financing and clinical trials underway for three programs, we are excited to share updates later this year,” said Joel Latham, Incannex’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful to all of the physicians, investigators and patients involved in our U.S. and Australian clinical trials for their support of our investigational synthetic cannabinoid and psilocybin-based therapeutic programs.”
Operational Highlights
- Announced strategic financings with Arena Investors, which may provide up to $59.0 million USD in gross proceeds to Incannex through a $50 million USD equity line of credit and the sale in future closings of convertible debentures with an aggregate principal amount of up to $9.0 million USD. Incannex intends to use the proceeds from this strategic financing to support the ongoing clinical trials of its drug candidates, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Drawdown of the capital will be determined according to the Incannex’s strategic needs.
- Announced the opening of Clarion Clinics, one of the first psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy clinics in Australia, which will serve as a model for potential future sites. Incannex believes this first clinic will provide real-world experience in treating mental health patients utilizing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Assuming regulatory approval of PSX-001, the Clarion Clinics model has the potential to provide insight into the potential commercialization of PSX-001.
- Completed the redomiciliation of Incannex from Australia to the United States, effective November 28, 2023 and listing our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker “IXHL.” With no material changes to its operations, Incannex believes this will provide access to a broader set of investors, streamline financial reporting comparably with industry peers, and provide greater flexibility in accessing capital.
Clinical Highlights
- Commenced dosing in the RePOSA Phase 2/3 clinical trial of IHL-42X, an oral fixed dose combination of dronabinol and acetazolamide for the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). RePOSA, a randomized, double-blind trial, is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of IHL-42X in patients with OSA who are intolerant, non-compliant, or naïve to positive airway pressure. The Phase 2 portion of this clinical trial is being conducted in the United States, and the expanded Phase 3 portion will include sites in the United Kingdom and European Union. Incannex plans to recruit 560 subjects, with an estimated 355 participants in the active study arms, and anticipates reporting top-line data from the Phase 2 portion of this clinical trial in the first half of 2025.
- Completed dosing of 115 subjects in a bioavailability/bioequivalence (BA/BE) clinical trial conducted in Australia assessing the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of IHL-42X, our drug product for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Data analysis is underway, with no serious adverse events reported to date. Incannex expects to release top-line results from this BA/BE clinical trial in 2024.
- Announced positive results from its proof-of-concept Australian Phase 2 clinical trial, PsiGAD1, of PSX-001. In the PsiGAD2 trial the combination of an oral synthetic psilocybin with psychotherapy was observed to significantly reduced anxiety scores and was well tolerated in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The reduction in HAM-A from baseline, the trial’s primary endpoint, in the psilocybin group was 12.8 points from baseline, representing a 9.2-point improvement over psychotherapy with placebo (p<0.0001).
- Received IND clearance from the FDA to initiate PsiGAD2, a Phase 2b clinical trial of PSX-001 evaluating change in the HAM-A anxiety score, and other measures of efficacy and safety at sites in the U.S. and UK. The trial is expected to include approximately 94 patients, including those currently treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), who meet the study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Initiated dosing in an Australian Phase 2 clinical trial of IHL-675A for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). IHL-675A is an oral fixed dose combination of cannabidiol and hydroxychloroquine sulfate designed to target two different pathways, acting synergistically to alleviate inflammation. The trial is planned to include approximately 128 subjects. Incannex anticipates reporting top-line data in the second half of 2025.
Financial Results
- General and Administration (G&A) expenses for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024 were $17.2 million USD, as compared to $8.0 million USD for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023, due to associated completed the redomicilation to the United States, listing of common stock on Nasdaq, and expanded U.S. operations.
- Research and development (R&D) expenses were for $12.9 million USD for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $6.3 million USD for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023, due to increased clinical research activities.
- Net loss for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2024 was $18.5 million USD, as compared to $48.8 million USD for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $5.9 million USD as of June 30, 2024, compared to $22.1 million USD as of June 30, 2023.
About IHL-42X
IHL-42X is Incannex’s oral fixed dose combination of dronabinol and acetazolamide designed to act synergistically, targeting two different physiological pathways associated with the intermittent hypoxia (IH) and hypercapnia that characterize OSA. In a proof-of-concept Australian Phase 2 clinical trial, IHL-42X was observed to reduce the apnea hypopnea index and be well tolerated in OSA patients. An ongoing pivotal Phase 2/3 clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of IHL-42X is underway with the Phase 2 portion conducted in the U.S., the expanded Phase 3 portion will also include the UK and EU. Top-line results from an ongoing pharmacokinetic and safety study in Australia are expected in late 2024. The top-line readout from the U.S. Phase 2 portion of the pivotal Phase 2/3 trial is anticipated in the first half of 2025.
About PSX-001
PSX-001 is Incannex’s oral synthetic psilocybin drug candidate, administered in combination with psychotherapy, for patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe GAD. In the Australian Phase 2 proof-of-concept PsiGad1 clinical trial, PSX-001 was observed to reduce anxiety scores and was well tolerated in GAD patients. In this trial, 44% of subjects in the psilocybin group were observed to show a clinically meaningful improvement of at least 50% subjects in anxiety score from baseline; a ‘response rate’ more than four times higher than that of the placebo group. The FDA has cleared Incannex’s IND application for PsiGAD2 to conduct a U.S. Phase 2b clinical trial, which is expected to include approximately 94 patients with GAD, including those currently treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), who meet the study inclusion and exclusion criteria. Incannex anticipates reporting full data results from PsiGAD1 trial in the first half of 2025.
About IHL-675A
IHL-675A is an oral drug candidate currently in an ongoing Australian Phase 2 trial for the treatment of inflammatory conditions, with an initial focus on RA. IHL-675A is an oral fixed dose combination of cannabidiol and hydroxychloroquine sulfate designed to target two different pathways, acting synergistically to alleviate inflammation. IHL-675A was observed to be well-tolerated and bioavailable in an Australian Phase 1 trial. IHL-675A was also observed to reduce inflammatory markers and disease scores across multiple animal inflammatory disease models and in vitro assays in preclinical evaluation. A Phase 2 trial investigating the safety and efficacy of IHL-675A in RA patients is ongoing, enrolling 128 subjects with pain and reduced function regardless of current treatment regimen. Top-line data from this Phase 2 trial is anticipated in the second half of 2025.
About Incannex Healthcare Inc.
Incannex is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for patients living with serious chronic diseases and significant unmet needs. The company is advancing oral synthetic cannabinoid and psilocybin drug candidates targeting sleep apnea, anxiety, and inflammatory diseases. Incannex’s lead programs include IHL-42X, an oral fixed dose combination of dronabinol and acetazolamide, designed to act synergistically in the treatment of OSA, in a global Phase 2/3 study for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, PSX-001 in a Phase 2 trial conducted in the U.S. and UK to assess the combination of an oral synthetic psilocybin treatment with psychotherapy for patients with generalized anxiety disorder, and IHL-675A, an oral fixed dose combination of cannabidiol and hydroxychloroquine sulfate, acting synergistically to alleviate inflammation, in an Australian Phase 2 trial. Each of these programs target indications that have limited, inadequate, or no approved pharmaceutical treatment options.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include statements about, among other things: Incannex’s business strategy, future operations; Incannex’s ability to execute on its objectives, prospects, or plans, the benefits of the redomiciliation and the Nasdaq common stock listing, future closings of the strategic financings with Arena, which are subject to conditions and may not occur, evaluations and judgments regarding Incannex’s research and development efforts, including any implications that the results of earlier clinical trials will be representative or consistent with later clinical trials or final results; the expected timing of enrollment for these trials and the availability of data or results of these trials, and the potential benefits, safety or of Incannex’s drug candidates. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and relate to future events or circumstances or Incannex’s future performance, and they are based on management’s current assumptions, expectations, and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on Incannex’s business. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, which may cause the forward-looking events and circumstances described in this press release to not occur, and actual results to differ materially and adversely from those described in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the continued availability of financing; Incannex’s ability to raise capital to fund continuing operations and to complete capital raising transactions; the impact of any infringement actions or other litigation brought against Incannex; the success of Incannex’s development efforts, including Incannex’s ability to progress its drug candidates through clinical trials on the timelines expected; competition from other providers and products; that the market for its drug candidates may not grow at the rates anticipated or at all; Incannex’s compliance with the various evolving and complex laws and regulations applicable to its business and its industry; and Incannex’s ability to protect its proprietary technology and intellectual property; and other factors relating to Incannex’s industry, its operations and results of operations. The forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Incannex assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or to changes in expectations, except as otherwise required by law. Incannex’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on September 30, 2024, and the other reports it files from time to time, including subsequently filed annual, quarterly and current reports, are made available on Incannex’s website upon their filing with the SEC. These reports contain more information about Incannex, its business and the risks affecting its business, as well as its results of operations for the periods covered by the financial results included in this press release.
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INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated)
June 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2023 |
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Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,858 | $ | 22,120 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 507 | 877 | ||||||
R&D tax incentive receivable | 9,837 | – | ||||||
Total current assets | 16,202 | 22,997 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 472 | 294 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 373 | 492 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 17,047 | $ | 23,783 | ||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Trade and other payables | $ | 612 | $ | 1748 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4,845 | 689 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 163 | 113 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,620 | 2,550 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 210 | 408 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 5,830 | 2,958 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value – 100,000,000 shares authorized; 15,873,113 and 15,873,113 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively | 2 | 2 | ||||||
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively | – | – | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 125,218 | 116,290 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (110,671 | ) | (92,212 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency translation reserve | (3,332 | ) | (3,255 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 11,217 | 20,825 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 17,047 | $ | 23,783 |
INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
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June 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2023 |
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Revenue from customers | 12 | – | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Research and development | (12,879 | ) | (6,309 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of in-process research and development | – | (35,347 | ) | |||||
General and administrative | (17,174 | ) | (8,012 | ) | ||||
Total operating expenses | (30,053 | ) | (49,668 | ) | ||||
Loss from operations | (30,041 | ) | (49,668 | ) | ||||
Other income, net: | ||||||||
R&D tax incentive | 11,434 | 683 | ||||||
Foreign exchange expense | (28 | ) | (67 | ) | ||||
Interest income | 206 | 241 | ||||||
Total other income, net | 11,612 | 857 | ||||||
Loss before income tax expense | (18,429 | ) | (48,811 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | (30 | ) | – | |||||
Net loss | $ | (18,459 | ) | $ | (48,811 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax | (77 | ) | (2,292 | ) | ||||
Total comprehensive loss | $ | (18,536 | ) | $ | (51,103 | ) | ||
Net loss per share: Basic and diluted | $ | (1.15 | ) | (3.32 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 16,164,338 | 15,384,704 |
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Trump And Harris Amp Up Crypto Push But TD Cowen Is 'Pessimistic' About Digital Assets Legislation Progress This Year
Global investment bank TD Cowen has predicted a slowdown in the advancement of cryptocurrency legislation, even as presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris try to court supporters of the asset class through their election campaigns.
What Happened: In a note released on Monday, TD Cowen stated that definitive legislation is unlikely to progress before the end of 2024, according to a report by The Block.
The prediction comes at a time when lawmakers are on a break until the post-election period, leaving a limited window for the passage of bills during the lame-duck session.
Jaret Seiberg from TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group expressed doubts about significant action during this session due to the limited timeframe and the need to pass other crucial legislation, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Seiberg, however, suggested that a stablecoin bill, which has been under development since 2022 by House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), and top Democrat of the committee, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), could potentially pass under a “best case scenario”.
Why It Matters: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) underlined the significance of “sensible and long-lasting” regulation for the cryptocurrency industry earlier in August, vowing to get “something passed out of the Senate and into law” by the end of the year.
Earlier this year, the FIT21 legislation passed the House in a wave of bipartisan support, marking a pivotal step toward establishing a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S. Since then, the bill has stalled in the Senate.
As for the stablecoin bill, Walters stated last week the need to strike a “grand bargain” before the end of this year.
The anticipation around cryptocurrency legislation gathers steam as both Trump and Harris have indicated friendly stances toward the industry in their respective campaign trails.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $63,275.79, down 1.52% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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Bank of America Says These 5 Stocks Could Benefit from Rising Power Demand
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Bank of America analysts are predicting increased electricity demand, with certain power companies likely to benefit the most.
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Analysts wrote that they like DBA Sempra, Pinnacle West Capital, TXNM Energy, Entergy, and Northwestern Energy Group.
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The bank explained that those firms operate in areas likely to see the greatest rise in power demand.
Bank of America is predicting a big jump in electrical demand—with some power companies better-positioned to capitalize than others.
The bank said the utilities it sees as benefiting the most from regional growth are DBA Sempra (SRE), Pinnacle West Capital (PNW), TXNM Energy (TXNM), Entergy (ETR), and Northwestern Energy Group (NWE). The analysts have buy ratings on all five stocks.
BofA analysts wrote in a note to clients that after two decades of stagnant electricity demand expansion, “there is now evidence that demand growth has returned, driven by the re-shoring of industry, the development of data and crypto mining centers and the electrification of buildings, transportation, and infrastructure.”
By 2035, they estimate, there will be a need for an incremental 100 gigawatts of effective capacity, with the high-end scenario of 300 GW.
The analysts said that they have targeted those five companies because the regions they cover— Texas, the Southwest, the Northwest, and the 14 states in the Southwest Power Pool—are likely to have the greatest growth rates. Shares of all five are higher year-to-date.
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Technip Energies passes final performance acceptance test for Long Son Petrochemicals olefins plant in Vietnam
Technip Energies TE announces that the Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (LSP) olefins plant in Long Son Island, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Vietnam, passed its final performance acceptance test. Technip Energies provided licensing, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and initial operation for the 1350 KTA(1) cracker.
As Vietnam’s first olefins plant, the flexible feed cracker, can utilize both naphtha and liquified petroleum gas feeds to produce ethylene, propylene, and butadiene (2).
The plant successfully started up end 2023 to reach its full capacity shortly after the start-up and pass its first performance test in February 2024. The plant, which broke ground end 2018, includes Technip Energies’ licensed ethylene technology, including Ultra Selective Conversion (USC®) furnaces preferred for high selectivity and low cost, and the Heat-Integrated Rectifier System®, preferred for energy efficient ethylene recovery.
Bhaskar Patel, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals & Circularity, commented: “We are pleased with passing the final performance acceptance of the Long Son Petrochemicals’ olefins plant. This is a great milestone for Vietnam and another example of our know-how to improve energy efficiency through our proven ethylene technology.”
(1) KTA: kilo tonnes per annum
(2) 950 KTA Ethylene / 400 KTA Propylene / 80-107 KTA Butadiene
About Technip Energies
Technip Energies is a leading Engineering & Technology company for the energy transition, with leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen and ethylene as well as growing market positions in blue and green hydrogen, sustainable chemistry and CO2 management. The Company benefits from its robust Project Delivery model supported by an extensive Technology, Products and Services offering.
Operating in 34 countries, our 16,000 employees are fully committed to bringing our clients’ innovative projects to life, breaking boundaries to accelerate the energy transition for a better tomorrow.
Technip Energies shares are listed on Euronext Paris. In addition, Technip Energies has a Level 1 sponsored American Depositary Receipts (“ADR”) program, with its ADRs trading over the counter.
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REALTY ONE GROUP INTERNATIONAL OPENS IN MEXICO
The UNBrokerage Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
while Announcing New Ownership in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Realty ONE Group International, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE of the fastest-growing franchisors in the world, is opening in Mexico with an experienced and ambitious new franchise owner who’s excited to bring the popular brand to the Yucatan Peninsula.
Marco Fernandez’s more than 20 years of work in Commercial strategies and real estate investments, as well as his passion to help real estate professionals in Mexico achieve greater success faster, makes him the perfect partner for the global franchisor.
“We’ve been excited to open in Mexico and Marco is the right person at the right time,“ said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and Founder of Realty ONE Group International. “He will absolutely build on our global momentum because he has the same heart and love for real estate professionals that is the foundation of our brand.”
Fernandez plans to open offices throughout the three Mexico states of Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo.
“I’m thrilled to bring a trusted name into the market and am dedicated to fostering strong relationships with agents and clients alike,” said Fernandez. “Realty ONE Group is the perfect brand and business model so I’m seizing this opportunity to offer tailored solutions to agents in Mexico and comprehensive real estate services to their clients.”
The UNBrokerage, as it’s known in real estate, just surpassed 20,000 real estate professionals worldwide as the brand’s popularity continues to soar because of its 100% commission model and comprehensive offering of business coaching, support, tools and marketing.
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Ellomay Capital Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
TEL-AVIV, Israel, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American; TASE: ELLO) (“Ellomay” or the “Company”), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe, Israel and the USA, today reported unaudited financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024.
Financial Highlights
- Total assets as of June 30, 2024 amounted to approximately €634.8 million, compared to total assets as of December 31, 2023 of approximately €612.9 million.
- Revenues1 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were approximately €11.2 million, compared to revenues of approximately €13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were approximately €19.5 million, compared to revenues of approximately €25 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Profit from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €1.2 million, compared to profit from continuing operations of approximately €1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €3.4 million, compared to profit from continuing operations of approximately €4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Profit for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €1.6 million, compared to net profit of approximately €1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €3.3 million, compared to net profit of approximately €4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €4.9 million, compared to EBITDA of approximately €5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €6.5 million, compared to EBITDA of approximately €9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. See below under “Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” for additional disclosure concerning EBITDA.
- On December 31, 2023, the Company executed an agreement to sell its holdings in the 9 MW solar plant located in Talmei Yosef. The sale was consummated on June 3, 2024, and the net consideration received at closing was approximately NIS 42.6 million (approximately €10.6 million). In connection with the sale, the Company presents the results of this solar plant as a discontinued operation and the results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were adjusted accordingly.
Financial Overview for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
- Revenues were approximately €19.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €25 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease mainly results from the decrease in electricity prices in Spain.
- Operating expenses were approximately €9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in operating expenses mainly results from a decrease in direct taxes on electricity production paid by the Company’s Spanish subsidiaries as a result of reduced electricity prices. The operating expenses of the Company’s Spanish subsidiaries for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were impacted by the Spanish RDL 17/2022, which established the reduction of returns on the electricity generating activity of Spanish production facilities that do not emit greenhouse gases, accomplished through payments of a portion of the revenues by the production facilities to the Spanish government. Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately €8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €7.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
1 The revenues presented in the Company’s financial results included in this press release are based on IFRS and do not take into account the adjustments included in the Company’s investor presentation. - Project development costs were approximately €2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- General and administrative expenses were approximately €3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in general and administrative expenses is mostly due to higher consultancy expenses.
- Share of profits of equity accounted investee, after elimination of intercompany transactions, was approximately €1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in share of profits of equity accounted investee was mainly due to an increase in revenues of Dorad Energy Ltd. as a result of higher quantities produced, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses in connection with the increased production.
- Financing expenses, net was approximately €2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to financing income, net of approximately €1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in financing expenses, net, was mainly attributable to lower income resulting from exchange rate differences that amounted to approximately €1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an aggregate change of approximately €5.9 million. The exchange rate differences were mainly recorded in connection with the New Israeli Shekel (“NIS”) cash and cash equivalents and The Company’s NIS denominated debentures and were caused by the 0.2% devaluation of the NIS against the euro during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a devaluation of 7.1% during the six months ended June 30, 2023. An additional increase in financing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was due to increased interest expenses mainly resulting from the issuance of the Company’s Series F Debentures in January and April 2024. These increases in financing expenses were partially offset by an increase in financing income of approximately €3.3 million in connection with derivatives and warrants in the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Tax benefit was approximately €1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to Tax benefit of approximately €1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €3.4 million, compared to profit from continuing operations of approximately €4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Profit from discontinued operation (net of tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately €80 thousand, compared to loss discontinued operation of approximately €3 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately €3.3 million, compared to a profit of approximately €4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- Total other comprehensive income was approximately €5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to total other comprehensive income of approximately €31.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The change in total other comprehensive income mainly results from changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, including a material decrease in the fair value of the liability resulting from the financial power swap that covers approximately 80% of the output of the Talasol solar plant (the “Talasol PPA”). The Talasol PPA experienced a high volatility due to the substantial change in electricity prices in Europe. In accordance with hedge accounting standards, the changes in the Talasol PPA’s fair value are recorded in the Company’s shareholders’ equity through a hedging reserve and not through the accumulated deficit/retained earnings. The changes do not impact the Company’s consolidated net profit/loss or the Company’s consolidated cash flows.
- Total comprehensive income was approximately €2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to total comprehensive income of approximately €35.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
- EBITDA was approximately 6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. See the table on page 13 of this press release for a reconciliation of these numbers to profit and loss.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately €0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately €5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, is mainly due to the decrease in electricity prices in Spain. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s Dutch biogas plants elected to temporarily exit the subsidy regime and sell the gas at market prices and during the year ended December 31, 2024 these plants returned to the subsidy regime. Under the subsidy regime, plants are entitled to monthly advances on subsidies based on the production during the previous year. As no subsidies were paid to the Company’s Dutch biogas plants for 2023, these plants are not entitled to advance payments for 2024 and the payment for gas produced by the plants during 2024 is expected to be received until July 2025.
CEO Review Second Quarter 2024
Revenues in the first half of 2024 were approximately €19.5 million, compared to revenues of approximately €25 million in the corresponding half last year. The decrease in revenues in an amount of approximately €5.5 million was mainly due to the electricity prices in Spain, which were low and even sometimes negative during the months of March, April and May 2024. During June 2024 the prices started increasing and during July and august 2024 the prices continued to rise sharply.
Operating expenses in the first half of 2024 decreased by approximately €2.3 million compared to the corresponding half last year. Project development expenses in the first half of 2024 increased by approximately €0.1 million compared to the corresponding half last year. Project development expenses for the first half of 2024 included non-recurring expenses of approximately €0.5 million in connection with the cancellation of a guarantee. Excluding such non-recurring expenses, there was a decrease in project development expenses.
Activity in Spain:
In May 2024, the Ellomay Solar project (capacity of 28 MW) reached financial closing of project finance in the amount of €10 million for 16 years at an annual interest rate, fixed through an interest rate swap deal, of approximately 5.5%. After receiving the financing, the majority of the investment in the project was returned.
In the first half of 2024, the Company experienced a trend of a strong decrease in electricity prices in Europe, with the exception of Italy where prices remained stable. The decrease in electricity prices in Spain was approximately 70% compared to the corresponding half in 2023. The most significant decrease was in March, April and May 2024, in which prices decreased by approximately 90% compared to the corresponding months in 2023. The prices picked up in mid-June 2024 and sharply increased in July and August 2024. The main reasons for the decrease in prices in Spain during the first half of 2024 are the relatively warm winter by approximately 6 to 8 degrees (Celsius) above the average on the one hand, and substantial rainfall that caused a sharp increase in hydroelectric power generation on the other hand, when in March alone the power generation from hydro sources jumped from 2,000 GW in the corresponding month in 2023 to 4,700 GW and in April the power generation from hydro sources almost tripled compared to the corresponding month last year. The high output of hydroelectricity also caused a corresponding decrease in the prices of green certificates. A return to normative prices was recorded only in June 2024. In the Company’s estimation this is an unusual event that affected the entire electricity sector in Europe.
Despite the significant drop in electricity prices in Spain, the Company’s revenues from the sale of electricity in Spain for the first half of 2024 did not decrease at the same rate, and stood at approximately €11 million, compared to revenues of approximately €16.2 million in the corresponding half last year. The main reason for the significant drop in electricity prices in Spain not fully impacting the Company’s revenues is that most of the electricity the Company sells in Spain is under a long-term PPA.
Activity of Dorad:
In the first half of 2024, the Dorad power plant recorded an increase in profit, with net profit of approximately NIS 96.3 million, an increase of approximately NIS 21.5 million compared to the corresponding half last year. The Dorad power station received the approval of the National Infrastructures Committee and a positive connection survey to increase the capacity by an additional 650 MW.
Activity in the USA:
In the USA, the development and construction activities of solar projects are progressing at a rapid pace and the construction of the first four projects, with a total capacity of approximately 49 MW, began in early 2024. Completion of construction and connection to the grid of two projects (in an aggregate capacity of approximately 27 MW) is expected by the end of 2024 and of the other two projects (in an aggregate capacity of approximately 22 MW) is expected in early 2025. Additional projects with an aggregate capacity of approximately 30-40 MW are under development and are intended for construction in 2025. The Company executed an agreement to sell the tax credits of the first four projects for approximately $19M.
Activity in Italy:
The Company has a portfolio of 462 MW solar projects in Italy of which 20 MW are operating, 18 MW are under construction, 195 MW are ready to build and 229 MW are under advanced development. The construction of a solar project with a capacity of approximately 18 MW (ELLO 10) is expected to be completed in November 2024, this is in addition to solar projects with a capacity of approximately 20 MW that were gradually connected to the grid during February-May 2024. Therefore, the increase in income from the sale of electricity in Italy will be reflected mainly in the second half of 2024. The construction prices of solar projects in Italy are declining from record levels of approximately €900 thousand per MW to approximately €675 thousand as of today, and the trend may continue. The Company is negotiating with the contractor for construction agreements adjusted to the new market prices for 160 MW that are ready to build, and these agreements are expected to be executed by the end of the year.
New legislation in Italy prohibits the establishment of new projects on agricultural land. This prohibition increases the value of the Company’s portfolio, which is not subject to the prohibition or located on agricultural land. The Company estimates that new possibilities are emerging for obtaining a PPA in Italy, therefore it is expected that project financing will be possible more easily and at lower costs.
The Company executed a commitment letter and term sheet with a European institutional investor for a financing transaction for solar projects with an aggregate capacity of approximately 200 MW. The financing is for 23 years at a fixed interest rate. The parties are in the process of due diligence and negotiation on the agreement, and the final financing agreement is expected to be executed by the end of 2024.
Considering these developments, and the decrease in construction costs, the Company believes that its decision to slow down the pace of construction commencements to meet lower construction and financing costs was correct. Electricity prices in Italy maintain a stable level. Italy is the only country in Europe where no negative electricity prices were recorded. The main reason is local gas-based electricity generation, and no change is expected in the short and medium term.
Activity in Israel:
The Manara Cliff Pumped Storage Project (Company’s share is 83.34%): A project with a capacity of 156 MW, which is in advanced construction stages. The Iron Swords War, which commenced on October 7, 2023, stopped the construction work on the project. The project has protection from the state for damages and losses due to the war within the framework of the tariff regulation (covenants that support financing). The project was expected to reach commercial operation during the first half of 2027 and the continuation of the Iron Swords war will cause a delay in the date of activation. The Israeli Electricity Authority currently approved a postponement of ten months of the dates for the project. In August 2024, a hearing was published in connection with an additional extension of six months (for an aggregate extension of 16 months). The Company and its partner in the project, Ampa, invested the equity required for the project (other than linkage differences), and the remainder of the funding is from a consortium of lenders led by Mizrahi Bank, at a scope of approximately NIS 1.18 billion.
Development of Solar licenses combined with storage:
- The Komemiyut and Qelahim Projects: each intended for 21 solar MW and 50 MW / hour batteries. The sale of electricity will be conducted through a private supplier. Commencement of construction is planned for the first quarter of 2025.
The Company waived the rights it won in a solar / battery tender process in connection with these projects and therefore paid a forfeiture of guarantee in the amount of NIS 1.8 million and is in advanced negotiations with a local supplier for the execution of a long-term PPA. - The Talmei Yosef Project: intended for 10 solar MW and 22 MW / hour batteries. The request for zoning approval was approved in the fourth quarter of 2023.
- The Talmei Yosef Storage Project in Batteries: there is a zoning approval for approximately 400 MW / hour. The project is designed for the regulation of high voltage storage.
The Company also has approximately 46 solar MW under preliminary planning stages.
Activity in the Netherlands:
During the first half of 2024, the operational improvement in the Company’s biogas plants continued and high production levels were maintained. In addition, significant progress was made in the process of obtaining the licenses to increase production by about 50% in the three plants. Increasing production will require only small investments and is expected to increase income and EBITDA. The directive of the European Union to act to significantly increase the production of greed gas and the establishment of the new government in the Netherlands enable the continuation of the legislative process mandating the obligation to mix green gas with fossil gas and the conclusion of the legislative process is expected soon. This legislation is expected to have a positive effect on the prices of green gas and the price of the accompanying green certificates.
Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures
EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and is defined as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company presents this measure in order to enhance the understanding of the Company’s operating performance and to enable comparability between periods. While the Company considers EBITDA to be an important measure of comparative operating performance, EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other statement of operations or cash flow data prepared in accordance with IFRS as a measure of profitability or liquidity. EBITDA does not take into account the Company’s commitments, including capital expenditures and restricted cash and, accordingly, is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available for discretionary uses. Not all companies calculate EBITDA in the same manner, and the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly-titled measure presented by other companies. The Company’s EBITDA may not be indicative of the Company’s historic operating results; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. The Company uses this measure internally as performance measure and believes that when this measure is combined with IFRS measure it add useful information concerning the Company’s operating performance. A reconciliation between results on an IFRS and non-IFRS basis is provided on page 15 of this press release.
About Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are listed on the NYSE American and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “ELLO”. Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe, USA and Israel.
To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Texas, USA, including:
- Approximately 335.9 MW of operating photovoltaic power plants in Spain (including a 300 MW photovoltaic plant in owned by Talasol, which is 51% owned by the Company) and approximately 20 MW of operating photovoltaic power plants in Italy;
- 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel’s largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 850MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel’s total current electricity consumption;
- Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million Nm3 per year, respectively;
- 83.333% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd., which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel;
- A solar plant (18 MW) under construction in Italy;
- Solar projects in Italy with an aggregate capacity of 195 MW that have reached “ready to build” status; and
- Solar projects in the Dallas Metropolitan area, Texas, USA with an aggregate capacity of 49 MW that are under construction.
For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company’s management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company’s plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements. The use of certain words, including the words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company’s forward-looking statements, including changes in electricity prices and demand, continued war and hostilities in Israel and Gaza, regulatory changes, including extension of current or approval of new rules and regulations increasing the operating expenses of manufacturers of renewable energy in Spain, increases in interest rates and inflation, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Company’s facilities (such as waste and natural gas) and in the price of oil, the impact of continued military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, technical and other disruptions in the operations or construction of the power plants owned by the Company and general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates, including Israel, Spain, Italy and the United States. These and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: hilai@ellomay.com
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
June 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Unaudited | Audited | Unaudited | ||||||||||
€ in thousands | Convenience Translation into US$ in thousands* | |||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 56,044 | 51,127 | 59,938 | |||||||||
Short term deposits | 2,487 | 997 | 2,660 | |||||||||
Restricted cash | 729 | 810 | 780 | |||||||||
Intangible asset from green certificates | 214 | 553 | 229 | |||||||||
Trade and other receivables | 13,540 | 11,717 | 14,481 | |||||||||
Derivatives asset short-term | 1,096 | 275 | 1,172 | |||||||||
Assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale | – | 28,297 | – | |||||||||
74,110 | 93,776 | 79,260 | ||||||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||||||
Investment in equity accounted investee | 33,532 | 31,772 | 35,862 | |||||||||
Advances on account of investments | 952 | 898 | 1,018 | |||||||||
Fixed assets | 443,151 | 407,982 | 473,944 | |||||||||
Right-of-use asset | 32,594 | 30,967 | 34,859 | |||||||||
Restricted cash and deposits | 17,340 | 17,386 | 18,545 | |||||||||
Deferred tax | 7,480 | 8,677 | 8,000 | |||||||||
Long term receivables | 11,652 | 10,446 | 12,462 | |||||||||
Derivatives | 13,971 | 10,948 | 14,942 | |||||||||
560,672 | 519,076 | 599,632 | ||||||||||
Total assets | 634,782 | 612,852 | 678,892 | |||||||||
Liabilities and Equity | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term bank loans | 10,253 | 9,784 | 10,965 | |||||||||
Current maturities of long-term loans | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,347 | |||||||||
Current maturities of debentures | 33,993 | 35,200 | 36,355 | |||||||||
Trade payables | 23,657 | 5,249 | 25,303 | |||||||||
Other payables | 11,361 | 10,859 | 12,150 | |||||||||
Current maturities of derivatives | – | 4,643 | – | |||||||||
Current maturities of lease liabilities | 757 | 700 | 810 | |||||||||
Liabilities of disposal groups classified as held for sale | – | 17,142 | – | |||||||||
85,021 | 88,577 | 90,930 | ||||||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Long-term lease liabilities | 25,619 | 23,680 | 27,399 | |||||||||
Long-term bank loans | 245,245 | 237,781 | 262,286 | |||||||||
Other long-term loans | 29,303 | 29,373 | 31,339 | |||||||||
Debentures | 117,392 | 104,887 | 125,549 | |||||||||
Deferred tax | 2,587 | 2,516 | 2,767 | |||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 2,113 | 939 | 2,260 | |||||||||
Derivatives | 25 | – | 27 | |||||||||
422,284 | 399,176 | 451,627 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 507,305 | 487,753 | 542,557 | |||||||||
Equity | ||||||||||||
Share capital | 25,613 | 25,613 | 27,393 | |||||||||
Share premium | 86,220 | 86,159 | 92,211 | |||||||||
Treasury shares | (1,736 | ) | (1,736 | ) | (1,857 | ) | ||||||
Transaction reserve with non-controlling Interests | 5,697 | 5,697 | 6,093 | |||||||||
Reserves | 7,004 | 4,299 | 7,491 | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (6,471 | ) | (5,037 | ) | (6,921 | ) | ||||||
Total equity attributed to shareholders of the Company | 116,327 | 114,995 | 124,410 | |||||||||
Non-Controlling Interest | 11,150 | 10,104 | 11,925 | |||||||||
Total equity | 127,477 | 125,099 | 136,335 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 634,782 | 612,852 | 678,892 |
* Convenience translation into US$ (exchange rate as at June 30, 2024: euro 1 = US$ 1.069)
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the Three months ended June 30, |
For the Six months ended June 30, |
For the year ended December 31, |
For the six months ended June 30, |
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2024 | 2023* | 2024 | 2023* | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
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€in thousands (except per share data) | Convenience Translation into US$** |
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Revenues | 11,213 | 13,266 | 19,456 | 24,999 | 48,834 | 20,808 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | (4,960 | ) | (5,477 | ) | (9,523 | ) | (11,845 | ) | (22,861 | ) | (10,185 | ) | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | (4,176 | ) | (3,831 | ) | (8,231 | ) | (7,826 | ) | (16,012 | ) | (8,803 | ) | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 2,077 | 3,958 | 1,702 | 5,328 | 9,961 | 1,820 | ||||||||||||||||||
Project development costs | (866 | ) | (1,028 | ) | (2,281 | ) | (2,192 | ) | (4,465 | ) | (2,439 | ) | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (1,414 | ) | (1,383 | ) | (3,034 | ) | (2,816 | ) | (5,283 | ) | (3,245 | ) | ||||||||||||
Share of profits of equity accounted investee | 523 | 363 | 1,809 | 1,541 | 4,320 | 1,935 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 320 | 1,910 | (1,804 | ) | 1,861 | 4,533 | (1,929 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing income | 2,383 | 3,441 | 2,424 | 8,188 | 8,747 | 2,592 | ||||||||||||||||||
Financing income (expenses) in connection with derivatives and warrants, net | 2,316 | (562 | ) | 2,852 | (476 | ) | 251 | 3,050 | ||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses in connection with projects finance | (1,452 | ) | (1,514 | ) | (2,953 | ) | (3,058 | ) | (6,077 | ) | (3,158 | ) | ||||||||||||
Financing expenses in connection with debentures | (1,851 | ) | (1,012 | ) | (3,562 | ) | (1,840 | ) | (3,876 | ) | (3,810 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest expenses on minority shareholder loan | (534 | ) | (468 | ) | (1,088 | ) | (933 | ) | (2,014 | ) | (1,164 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other financing expenses | (160 | ) | (125 | ) | (283 | ) | (392 | ) | (588 | ) | (303 | ) | ||||||||||||
Financing income (expenses), net | 702 | (240 | ) | (2,610 | ) | 1,489 | (3,557 | ) | (2,793 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) before taxes on income | 1,022 | 1,670 | (4,414 | ) | 3,350 | 976 | (4,722 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit (Taxes on income) | 160 | (136 | ) | 988 | 1,216 | 1,436 | 1,057 | |||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the period from continuing operations | 1,182 | 1,534 | (3,426 | ) | 4,566 | 2,412 | (3,665 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) from discontinued operation (net of tax) | 391 | (245 | ) | 79 | (3 | ) | (1,787 | ) | 84 | |||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the period | 1,573 | 1,289 | (3,347 | ) | 4,563 | 625 | (3,581 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owners of the Company | 2,179 | 1,395 | (1,434 | ) | 5,476 | 2,219 | (1,534 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | (606 | ) | (106 | ) | (1,913 | ) | (913 | ) | (1,594 | ) | (2,047 | ) | ||||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the period | 1,573 | 1,289 | (3,347 | ) | 4,563 | 625 | (3,581 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) item that after initial recognition in comprehensive income (loss) were or will be transferred to profit or loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations | (1,557 | ) | (2,703 | ) | (433 | ) | (8,253 | ) | (7,949 | ) | (464 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations that were recognized in profit or loss | 255 | – | 255 | – | – | 273 | ||||||||||||||||||
Effective portion of change in fair value of cash flow hedges | (1,335 | ) | 12,026 | 9,126 | 44,200 | 39,431 | 9,760 | |||||||||||||||||
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to profit or loss | (3,741 | ) | (4,809 | ) | (3,284 | ) | (4,809 | ) | 9,794 | (3,513 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | (6,378 | ) | 4,514 | 5,664 | 31,138 | 41,276 | 6,056 | |||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owners of the Company | (3,951 | ) | 1,040 | 2,705 | 12,055 | 16,931 | 2,892 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | (2,427 | ) | 3,474 | 2,959 | 19,083 | 24,345 | 3,164 | |||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | (6,378 | ) | 4,514 | 5,664 | 31,138 | 41,276 | 6,056 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | (4,805 | ) | 5,803 | 2,317 | 35,701 | 41,901 | 2,475 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owners of the Company | (1,772 | ) | 2,435 | 1,271 | 17,531 | 19,150 | 1,358 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | (3,033 | ) | 3,368 | 1,046 | 18,170 | 22,751 | 1,117 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | (4,805 | ) | 5,803 | 2,317 | 35,701 | 41,901 | 2,475 |
* The results of the Talmei Yosef solar plant have been reclassified as a discontinued operation and the results for these periods have been adjusted accordingly
** Convenience translation into US$ (exchange rate as at June 30, 2024: euro 1 = US $ 1.069)
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (cont’d)
For the Three months ended June 30, |
For the Six months ended June 30, |
For the year ended December 31, |
For the six months ended June 30, |
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited | Audited | Unaudited | ||||||||||||||||||||||
€in thousands (except per share data) | Convenience Translation into US$* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic profit (loss) per share | 0.04 | 0.11 | (0.10 | ) | 0.43 | 0.17 | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted profit (loss) per share | 0.04 | 0.11 | (0.10 | ) | 0.43 | 0.17 | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic profit (loss) per share continuing operations | 0.03 | 0.09 | (0.11 | ) | 0.43 | 0.31 | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted profit (loss) per share continuing operations | 0.03 | 0.09 | (0.11 | ) | 0.43 | 0.31 | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic profit (loss) per share discontinued operation | 0.01 | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | – | (0.14 | ) | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted profit (loss) per share discontinued operation | 0.01 | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | – | (0.14 | ) | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
* Convenience translation into US$ (exchange rate as at June 30, 2024: euro 1 = US$ 1.069)
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Attributable to shareholders of the Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share capital | Share premium | Accumulated Deficit | Treasury shares | Translation reserve from foreign operations |
Hedging Reserve | Interests Transaction reserve with non-controlling Interests |
Total | Non- controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
€ in thousands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2024 | 25,613 | 86,159 | (5,037 | ) | (1,736 | ) | 385 | 3,914 | 5,697 | 114,995 | 10,104 | 125,099 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss for the period | – | – | (1,434 | ) | – | – | – | – | (1,434 | ) | (1,913 | ) | (3,347 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | – | – | – | – | (170 | ) | 2,875 | – | 2,705 | 2,959 | 5,664 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | – | – | (1,434 | ) | – | (170 | ) | 2,875 | – | 1,271 | 1,046 | 2,317 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transactions with owners of the Company, recognized directly in equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payments | – | 61 | – | – | – | – | – | 61 | – | 61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at June 30, 2024 | 25,613 | 86,220 | (6,471 | ) | (1,736 | ) | 215 | 6,789 | 5,697 | 116,327 | 11,150 | 127,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 (unaudited): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2023 | 25,613 | 86,038 | (7,256 | ) | (1,736 | ) | 7,970 | (20,602 | ) | 5,697 | 95,724 | (12,647 | ) | 83,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the period | – | – | 5,476 | – | – | – | – | 5,476 | (913 | ) | 4,563 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | – | – | – | – | (7,882 | ) | 19,937 | – | 12,055 | 19,083 | 31,138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | – | – | 5,476 | – | (7,882 | ) | 19,937 | – | 17,531 | 18,170 | 35,701 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transactions with owners of the Company, recognized directly in equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payments | – | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | – | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at June 30, 2023 | 25,613 | 86,100 | (1,780 | ) | (1,736 | ) | 88 | (665 | ) | 5,697 | 113,317 | 5,523 | 118,840 |
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (cont’d)
Attributable to shareholders of the Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share capital | Share premium | Accumulated Deficit | Treasury shares | Translation reserve from foreign operations |
Hedging Reserve | Interests Transaction reserve with non-controlling Interests |
Total | Non- controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
€ in thousands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the year ended December 31, 2023 (audited): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2023 | 25,613 | 86,038 | (7,256 | ) | (1,736 | ) | 7,970 | (20,602 | ) | 5,697 | 95,724 | (12,647 | ) | 83,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the year | – | – | 2,219 | – | – | – | – | 2,219 | (1,594 | ) | 625 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year | – | – | – | – | (7,585 | ) | 24,516 | – | 16,931 | 24,345 | 41,276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year | – | – | 2,219 | – | (7,585 | ) | 24,516 | – | 19,150 | 22,751 | 41,901 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transactions with owners of the Company, recognized directly in equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payments | – | 121 | – | – | – | – | – | 121 | – | 121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at December 31, 2023 | 25,613 | 86,159 | (5,037 | ) | (1,736 | ) | 385 | 3,914 | 5,697 | 114,995 | 10,104 | 125,099 |
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (cont’d)
Attributable to shareholders of the Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share capital | Share premium | Retained earnings | Treasury shares | Translation reserve from foreign operations |
Hedging Reserve | Interests Transaction reserve with non-controlling Interests |
Total | Non- controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Convenience translation into US$ (exchange rate as at June 30, 2024: euro 1 = US$ 1.069) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2024 | 27,393 | 92,146 | (5,387 | ) | (1,857 | ) | 413 | 4,186 | 6,093 | 122,987 | 10,808 | 133,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss for the period | – | – | (1,534 | ) | – | – | – | – | (1,534 | ) | (2,047 | ) | (3,581 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | – | – | – | – | (182 | ) | 3,074 | – | 2,892 | 3,164 | 6,056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | – | – | (1,534 | ) | – | (182 | ) | 3,074 | – | 1,358 | 1,117 | 2,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transactions with owners of the Company, recognized directly in equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payments | – | 65 | – | – | – | – | – | 65 | – | 65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as at June 30, 2024 | 27,393 | 92,211 | (6,921 | ) | (1,857 | ) | 231 | 7,260 | 6,093 | 124,410 | 11,925 | 136,335 |
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flow
For the three months ended June 30, |
For the six months ended June 30, |
For the year ended December 31, |
For the six months ended June 30 |
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited | Audited | Unaudited | ||||||||||||||||||||||
€ in thousands | Convenience Translation into US$* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the period | 1,573 | 1,289 | (3,347 | ) | 4,563 | 625 | (3,581 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing income (expenses), net | (961 | ) | 467 | 2,206 | (1,556 | ) | 3,034 | 2,361 | ||||||||||||||||
Profit from settlement of derivatives contract | 199 | – | 199 | – | – | 213 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment losses on assets of disposal groups classified as held-for-sale | (196 | ) | – | 405 | – | 2,565 | 433 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,195 | 3,949 | 8,279 | 8,064 | 16,473 | 8,854 | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payment transactions | 28 | 31 | 61 | 62 | 121 | 65 | ||||||||||||||||||
Share of profits of equity accounted investees | (523 | ) | (363 | ) | (1,809 | ) | (1,541 | ) | (4,320 | ) | (1,935 | ) | ||||||||||||
Payment of interest on loan from an equity accounted investee | – | – | – | – | 1,501 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in trade receivables and other receivables | (869 | ) | 1931 | (3,214 | ) | 558 | (302 | ) | (3,437 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Change in other assets | 5 | (35 | ) | 5 | (155 | ) | (681 | ) | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Change in receivables from concessions project | 478 | 579 | 793 | 836 | 1,778 | 848 | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in trade payables | (565 | ) | (533 | ) | (633 | ) | (1,409 | ) | (45 | ) | (677 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in other payables | (1,037 | ) | (1,034 | ) | 1,759 | 383 | (2,235 | ) | 1,881 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (tax benefit) | (188 | ) | 53 | (993 | ) | (1,203 | ) | (1,852 | ) | (1,062 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income taxes refund (paid) | (85 | ) | (20 | ) | 479 | (20 | ) | (912 | ) | 512 | ||||||||||||||
Interest received | 799 | 860 | 1,706 | 1,353 | 2,936 | 1,825 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest paid | (3,536 | ) | (3,741 | ) | (5,428 | ) | (4,664 | ) | (10,082 | ) | (5,805 | ) | ||||||||||||
(2,256 | ) | 2,144 | 3,815 | 708 | 7,979 | 4,081 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (683 | ) | 3,433 | 468 | 5,271 | 8,604 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of fixed assets | (10,573 | ) | (14,137 | ) | (19,593 | ) | (27,468 | ) | (58,848 | ) | (20,954 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest paid capitalized to fixed assets | (1,121 | ) | – | (1,121 | ) | – | (2,283 | ) | (1,199 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of investments | 9,267 | – | 9,267 | – | – | 9,911 | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayment of loan by an equity accounted investee | – | – | – | – | 1,324 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Loan to an equity accounted investee | – | (8 | ) | – | (68 | ) | (128 | ) | – | |||||||||||||||
Advances on account of investments | (54 | ) | (395 | ) | (54 | ) | (777 | ) | (421 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from advances on account of investments | – | – | – | – | 2,218 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds in marketable securities | – | – | – | 2,837 | 2,837 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment in settlement of derivatives, net | 145 | – | 159 | – | – | 170 | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from (investment in) in restricted cash, net | (1,034 | ) | – | 119 | 893 | 840 | 127 | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from (investment in) short term deposit | (1,455 | ) | 20,688 | (1,483 | ) | (1,257 | ) | (1,092 | ) | (1,586 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (4,825 | ) | 6,148 | (12,706 | ) | (25,840 | ) | (55,553 | ) | (13,589 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants | – | – | 3,735 | – | – | 3,995 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cost associated with long term loans | (828 | ) | (391 | ) | (1,466 | ) | (706 | ) | (1,877 | ) | (1,568 | ) | ||||||||||||
Payment of principal of lease liabilities | (187 | ) | (577 | ) | (486 | ) | (777 | ) | (1,156 | ) | (520 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from long term loans | 10,098 | 20,735 | 10,478 | 21,499 | 32,157 | 11,206 | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayment of long-term loans | (4,310 | ) | (5,916 | ) | (6,667 | ) | (6,602 | ) | (12,736 | ) | (7,130 | ) | ||||||||||||
Repayment of Debentures | (35,845 | ) | (17,763 | ) | (35,845 | ) | (17,763 | ) | (17,763 | ) | (38,336 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of Debentures, net | 9,340 | – | 45,790 | 55,808 | 55,808 | 48,972 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (21,732 | ) | (3,912 | ) | 15,539 | 51,459 | 54,433 | 16,619 | ||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | (479 | ) | (1,536 | ) | 1,188 | (3,478 | ) | (2,387 | ) | 1,270 | ||||||||||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | (27,719 | ) | 4,133 | 4,489 | 27,412 | 5,097 | 4,800 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 82,722 | 69,737 | 51,127 | 46,458 | 46,458 | 54,680 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash from disposal groups classified as held-for-sale | 1,041 | (36 | ) | 428 | (36 | ) | (428 | ) | 458 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 56,044 | 73,834 | 56,044 | 73,834 | 51,127 | 59,938 |
* Convenience translation into US$ (exchange rate as at June 30, 2024: euro 1 = US$ 1.069)
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Operating Segments (Unaudited)
Italy | Spain | USA | Netherlands | Israel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Solar | Subsidized Solar Plants |
28 MW Solar |
Talasol Solar |
Solar | Biogas | Dorad | Manara Pumped Storage | Solar* | Total reportable segments |
Reconciliations | Total consolidated |
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€ in thousands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 529 | 1,423 | 513 | 8,973 | – | 8,018 | 29,803 | – | 278 | 49,537 | (30,081 | ) | 19,456 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | – | (273 | ) | (337 | ) | (2,252 | ) | – | (6,661 | ) | (22,088 | ) | – | (142 | ) | (31,753 | ) | 22,230 | (9,523 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation expenses | (1 | ) | (460 | ) | (587 | ) | (5,741 | ) | – | (1,442 | ) | (2,716 | ) | – | (48 | ) | (10,995 | ) | 2,764 | (8,231 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | 528 | 690 | (411 | ) | 980 | – | (85 | ) | 4,999 | – | 88 | 6,789 | (5,087 | ) | 1,702 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted gross profit (loss) | 528 | 690 | (411 | ) | 980 | – | (85 | ) | 4,999 | – | 317 | 2 | 7,018 | (5,316 | ) | 1,702 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project development costs | (2,281 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (3,034 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share of loss of equity accounted investee | 1,809 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | (1,804 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing income | 2,424 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing income in connection with derivatives and warrants, net | 2,852 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses in connection with projects finance | (2,953 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses in connection with debentures | (3,562 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expenses on minority shareholder loan | (1,088 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other financing expenses | (283 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses, net | (2,610 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss before taxes on income | (4,414 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment assets as at June 30, 2024 | 50,898 | 12,828 | 19,345 | 224,778 | 38,411 | 31,411 | 98,481 | 176,865 | – | 653,400 | (18,618 | ) | 634,782 |
* The results of the Talmei Yosef solar plant are presented as a discontinued operation.
2 The gross profit of the Talmei Yosef solar plant located in Israel is adjusted to include income from the sale of electricity (approximately €1,264 thousand) and depreciation expenses (approximately €757 thousand) under the fixed asset model, which were not recognized as revenues and depreciation expenses, respectively, under the financial asset model as per IFRIC 12.
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Profit to EBITDA (Unaudited)
For the three months ended June 30, |
For the six months ended June 30, |
For the year ended December 31, |
For the six months ended June 30, |
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
€ in thousands | Convenience Translation into US$ in thousands* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net profit (loss) for the period | 1,573 | 1,289 | (3,347 | ) | 4,563 | 625 | (3,581 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing (income) expenses, net | (702 | ) | 240 | 2,610 | (1,489 | ) | 3,557 | 2,793 | ||||||||||||||||
Taxes on income (Tax benefit) | (160 | ) | 136 | (988 | ) | (1,216 | ) | (1,436 | ) | (1,057 | ) | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 4,176 | 3,831 | 8,231 | 7,826 | 16,012 | 8,803 | ||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA | 4,887 | 5,496 | 6,506 | 9,684 | 18,758 | 6,958 |
* Convenience translation into US$ (exchange rate as at June 30, 2024: euro 1 = US$ 1.069)
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Information for the Company’s Debenture Holders
Financial Covenants
Pursuant to the Deeds of Trust governing the Company’s Series C, Series D, Series E and Series F Debentures (together, the “Debentures“), the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants. For more information, see Items 4.A and 5.B of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2024, and below.
Net Financial Debt
As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s Net Financial Debt, (as such term is defined in the Deeds of Trust of the Company’s Debentures), was approximately €101 million (consisting of approximately €284.53 million of short-term and long-term debt from banks and other interest bearing financial obligations, approximately €159.54 million in connection with the Series C Debentures issuances (in July 2019, October 2020, February 2021 and October 2021), the Series D Convertible Debentures issuance (in February 2021), the Series E Secured Debentures issuance (in February 2023) and the Series F Debentures issuance (in January 2024 and April 2024)), net of approximately €58.5 million of cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits and marketable securities and net of approximately €284.55 million of project finance and related hedging transactions of the Company’s subsidiaries). The Net Financial Debt and other information included in this disclosure do not include the private placement of Series F Debentures consummated in August 2024.
3 The amount of short-term and long-term debt from banks and other interest-bearing financial obligations provided above, includes an amount of approximately €4.5 million costs associated with such debt, which was capitalized and therefore offset from the debt amount that is recorded in the Company’s balance sheet.
4 The amount of the debentures provided above includes an amount of approximately €6.6 million associated costs, which was capitalized and discount or premium and therefore offset from the debentures amount that is recorded in the Company’s balance sheet. This amount also includes the accrued interest as at June 30, 2024 in the amounts of approximately €1.5 million.
5 The project finance amount deducted from the calculation of Net Financial Debt includes project finance obtained from various sources, including financing entities and the minority shareholders in project companies held by the Company (provided in the form of shareholders’ loans to the project companies).
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Information for the Company’s Debenture Holders (cont’d)
Information for the Company’s Series C Debenture Holders
The Deed of Trust governing the Company’s Series C Debentures (as amended on June 6, 2022, the “Series C Deed of Trust“), includes an undertaking by the Company to maintain certain financial covenants, whereby a breach of such financial covenants for two consecutive quarters is a cause for immediate repayment. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Series C Deed of Trust as follows: (i) the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity (as defined in the Series C Deed of Trust) was approximately €117.1 million, (ii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt (as set forth above) to the Company’s CAP, Net (defined as the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity plus the Net Financial Debt) was 46.3%, and (iii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt to the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA6, was 5.7.
The following is a reconciliation between the Company’s loss and the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Series C Deed of Trust) for the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024:
For the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024 |
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Unaudited | ||||
€ in thousands | ||||
Loss for the period | (7,285 | ) | ||
Financing expenses, net | 7,656 | |||
Taxes on income | (1,208 | ) | ||
Depreciation | 16,417 | |||
Share-based payments | 120 | |||
Adjustment to revenues of the Talmei Yosef solar plant due to calculation based on the fixed asset model | 1,871 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA as defined the Series C Deed of Trust | 17,571 |
6 The term “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined in the Series C Deed of Trust as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, where the revenues from the Company’s operations, such as the Talmei Yosef solar plant, are calculated based on the fixed asset model and not based on the financial asset model (IFRIC 12), and before share-based payments. The Series C Deed of Trust provides that for purposes of the financial covenant, the Adjusted EBITDA will be calculated based on the four preceding quarters, in the aggregate. The Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this press release as part of the Company’s undertakings towards the holders of its Series C Debentures. For a general discussion of the use of non-IFRS measures, such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA see above under “Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures.”
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Information for the Company’s Debenture Holders (cont’d)
Information for the Company’s Series D Debenture Holders
The Deed of Trust governing the Company’s Series D Debentures includes an undertaking by the Company to maintain certain financial covenants, whereby a breach of such financial covenants for the periods set forth in the Series D Deed of Trust is a cause for immediate repayment. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Series D Deed of Trust as follows: (i) the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity (as defined in the Series D Deed of Trust) was approximately €117.1 million, (ii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt (as set forth above) to the Company’s CAP, Net (defined as the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity plus the Net Financial Debt) was 46.3%, and (iii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt to the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA7 was 5.4.
The following is a reconciliation between the Company’s loss and the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Series D Deed of Trust) for the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024:
For the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024 |
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Unaudited | ||||
€ in thousands | ||||
Loss for the period | (7,285 | ) | ||
Financing expenses, net | 7,656 | |||
Taxes on income | (1,208 | ) | ||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 16,417 | |||
Share-based payments | 120 | |||
Adjustment to revenues of the Talmei Yosef PV Plant due to calculation based on the fixed asset model | 1,871 | |||
Adjustment to data relating to projects with a Commercial Operation Date during the four preceding quarters8 | 1,081 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA as defined the Series D Deed of Trust | 18,652 |
7 The term “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined in the Series D Deed of Trust as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, where the revenues from the Company’s operations, such as the Talmei Yosef PV Plant, are calculated based on the fixed asset model and not based on the financial asset model (IFRIC 12), and before share-based payments, when the data of assets or projects whose Commercial Operation Date (as such term is defined in the Series D Deed of Trust) occurred in the four quarters that preceded the relevant date will be calculated based on Annual Gross Up (as such term is defined in the Series D Deed of Trust). The Series D Deed of Trust provides that for purposes of the financial covenant, the Adjusted EBITDA will be calculated based on the four preceding quarters, in the aggregate. The Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this press release as part of the Company’s undertakings towards the holders of its Series D Debentures. For a general discussion of the use of non-IFRS measures, such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA see above under “Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures.”
8 The adjustment is based on the results of solar plants in Italy that were connected to the grid and commenced delivery of electricity to the grid during the six months ended June 30, 2024. As these solar plants have not reached PAC (Preliminary Acceptance Certificate) as of June 30, 2024, the Company recorded revenues and did not have direct expenses in connection with these solar plants. However, for the sake of caution, the Company included the expected fixed expenses in connection with these solar plants in the calculation of the adjustment.
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Information for the Company’s Debenture Holders (cont’d)
Information for the Company’s Series E Debenture Holders
The Deed of Trust governing the Company’s Series E Debentures includes an undertaking by the Company to maintain certain financial covenants, whereby a breach of such financial covenants for the periods set forth in the Series E Deed of Trust is a cause for immediate repayment. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Series E Deed of Trust as follows: (i) the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity (as defined in the Series E Deed of Trust) was approximately €117.1 million, (ii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt (as set forth above) to the Company’s CAP, Net (defined as the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity plus the Net Financial Debt) was 46.3%, and (iii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt to the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA9 was 5.4.
The following is a reconciliation between the Company’s loss and the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Series E Deed of Trust) for the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024:
For the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024 |
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Unaudited | ||||
€ in thousands | ||||
Loss for the period | (7,285 | ) | ||
Financing expenses, net | 7,656 | |||
Taxes on income | (1,208 | ) | ||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 16,417 | |||
Share-based payments | 120 | |||
Adjustment to revenues of the Talmei Yosef PV Plant due to calculation based on the fixed asset model | 1,871 | |||
Adjustment to data relating to projects with a Commercial Operation Date during the four preceding quarters10 | 1,081 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA as defined the Series E Deed of Trust | 18,652 |
In connection with the undertaking included in Section 3.17.2 of Annex 6 of the Series E Deed of Trust, no circumstances occurred during the reporting period under which the rights to loans provided to Ellomay Luzon Energy Infrastructures Ltd. (formerly U. Dori Energy Infrastructures Ltd. (“Ellomay Luzon Energy”)), which were pledged to the holders of the Company’s Series E Debentures, will become subordinate to the amounts owed by Ellomay Luzon Energy to Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
As of June 30, 2024, the value of the assets pledged to the holders of the Series E Debentures in the Company’s books (unaudited) is approximately €33.5 million (approximately NIS 134.8 million based on the exchange rate as of such date).
9 The term “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined in the Series E Deed of Trust as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, where the revenues from the Company’s operations, such as the Talmei Yosef PV Plant, are calculated based on the fixed asset model and not based on the financial asset model (IFRIC 12), and before share-based payments, when the data of assets or projects whose Commercial Operation Date (as such term is defined in the Series E Deed of Trust) occurred in the four quarters that preceded the relevant date will be calculated based on Annual Gross Up (as such term is defined in the Series E Deed of Trust). The Series E Deed of Trust provides that for purposes of the financial covenant, the Adjusted EBITDA will be calculated based on the four preceding quarters, in the aggregate. The Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this press release as part of the Company’s undertakings towards the holders of its Series E Debentures. For a general discussion of the use of non-IFRS measures, such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA see above under “Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures.”
10 The adjustment is based on the results of solar plants in Italy that were connected to the grid and commenced delivery of electricity to the grid during the six months ended June 30, 2024. As these solar plants have not reached PAC (Preliminary Acceptance Certificate) as of June 30, 2024, the Company recorded revenues and did not have direct expenses in connection with these solar plants. However, for the sake of caution, the Company included the expected fixed expenses in connection with these solar plants in the calculation of the adjustment.
Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Information for the Company’s Debenture Holders (cont’d)
Information for the Company’s Series F Debenture Holders
The Deed of Trust governing the Company’s Series F Debentures includes an undertaking by the Company to maintain certain financial covenants, whereby a breach of such financial covenants for the periods set forth in the Series F Deed of Trust is a cause for immediate repayment. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Series F Deed of Trust as follows: (i) the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity (as defined in the Series F Deed of Trust) was approximately €116.3 million, (ii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt (as set forth above) to the Company’s CAP, Net (defined as the Company’s Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity plus the Net Financial Debt) was 46.5%, and (iii) the ratio of the Company’s Net Financial Debt to the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA11 was 5.4.
The following is a reconciliation between the Company’s loss and the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Series F Deed of Trust) for the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024:
For the four-quarter period ended June 30, 2024 |
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Unaudited | ||||
€ in thousands | ||||
Loss for the period | (7,285 | ) | ||
Financing expenses, net | 7,656 | |||
Taxes on income | (1,208 | ) | ||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 16,417 | |||
Share-based payments | 120 | |||
Adjustment to revenues of the Talmei Yosef PV Plant due to calculation based on the fixed asset model | 1,871 | |||
Adjustment to data relating to projects with a Commercial Operation Date during the four preceding quarters12 | 1,081 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA as defined the Series F Deed of Trust | 18,652 |
11 The term “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined in the Series F Deed of Trust as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, where the revenues from the Company’s operations, such as the Talmei Yosef PV Plant, are calculated based on the fixed asset model and not based on the financial asset model (IFRIC 12), and before share-based payments, when the data of assets or projects whose Commercial Operation Date (as such term is defined in the Series F Deed of Trust) occurred in the four quarters that preceded the relevant date will be calculated based on Annual Gross Up (as such term is defined in the Series F Deed of Trust). The Series F Deed of Trust provides that for purposes of the financial covenant, the Adjusted EBITDA will be calculated based on the four preceding quarters, in the aggregate. The Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this press release as part of the Company’s undertakings towards the holders of its Series F Debentures. For a general discussion of the use of non-IFRS measures, such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA see above under “Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures.”
12 The adjustment is based on the results of solar plants in Italy that were connected to the grid and commenced delivery of electricity to the grid during the six months ended June 30, 2024. As these solar plants have not reached PAC (Preliminary Acceptance Certificate) as of June 30, 2024, the Company recorded revenues and did not have direct expenses in connection with these solar plants. However, for the sake of caution, the Company included the expected fixed expenses in connection with these solar plants in the calculation of the adjustment.
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FTAI Aviation Announces Full Redemption of Outstanding 8.25% Fixed to Floating Rate Series A Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Shares
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTAI Aviation Ltd. FTAI “FTAI Aviation” or the “Company“))) announced today that it will redeem all of the Company’s outstanding 4,180,000 8.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Series A Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Shares (the “Series A Shares“) at a redemption price equal to $25.00 per Series A Share in cash, plus approximately $1,579,811 of accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to, but not including, the redemption date of October 30, 2024 (the “Redemption“). The Series A Shares trade under the ticker symbol “FTAIP.”
A Notice of Full Redemption for the Series A Shares describing the Redemption procedures was sent to holders of the Series A Shares on September 30, 2024. Additional information related to the Redemption procedures, including copies of the Notice of Full Redemption, may be obtained from Equiniti Trust Company, LLC by calling 718-921-8317.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair, and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Redemption. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained and such differences may be material. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect such forward-looking statements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the Company’s website (www.ftaiaviation.com). In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Source: FTAI Aviation Ltd.
Alan Andreini
Investor Relations
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
(646) 734-9414
aandreini@fortress.com
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Banning Alcohol at Australian Bank Would Be Difficult, CEO Says
(Bloomberg) — ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.’s Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott said an alcohol ban would be “difficult to implement” as the bank works to restore an embattled reputation following a series of scandals in its trading arm.
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While Australia’s fourth-largest lender hasn’t ruled out imposing such a policy after complaints of inebriated staff on the trading floor, it wouldn’t be easy to do so and maintain, Elliott told Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin in an interview on Monday.
Elliott said he’s “not encouraging the use of alcohol,” but prohibiting it would be complicated by the fact that “most of our people are in the business of dealing with customers, are going to events and lunches and all sorts of things.”
The ANZ chief told lawmakers in a hearing in Canberra last month that the company’s board was re-examining workplace policies about alcohol use after disclosing that three people had left the bank following a number of allegations including at least one for drinking.
Elliott wasn’t clear on Monday if the policy proposed to change rules around consuming alcohol in the office or simply drinking during work hours. He said that a ban on drinking alcohol for staff on the trading floor was “a reasonable thing to do,” but stopped short of committing to adopt it as a bank-wide policy.
The Melbourne-based bank is attempting to move on from a trio of concurrent scandals that have emerged all from within its bond trading division this year. ANZ has taken action against staff relating to cultural and conduct issues and has also hired external legal counsel to investigate allegations that it overstated bond dealings to win business. It’s also facing a probe into its role in the sale of a government bond last year.
“These are pretty serious allegations and we’re working them through as a board,” Elliott said, adding the “buck stops with me” on the trading unit’s alleged missteps. He spoke in Singapore, where the bank is celebrating 50 years of business.
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Singapore has become the lender’s largest operation outside Australia with around 760 bankers and the firm expects more growth in China to support its major multinational clients who on the whole “are continuing to invest in China”
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ANZ is planning no asset disposals from its A$4.9 billion ($3.4 billion) takeover of Suncorp Bank, Elliott said. “Everything this bank has, we want”
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The CEO said India is “a massive growth opportunity for ANZ”
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ANZ sees few great takeover opportunities left in traditional banking but expects to engage with fintech companies in Asia regarding potential add-on acquisitions, Elliott said
–With assistance from Anand Menon and Joanne Wong.
(Updates with other highlights from the interview.)
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