Bank of America Says These 5 Stocks Could Benefit from Rising Power Demand
Key Takeaways
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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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All of the Company’s forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant or beyond the Company’s control, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and the Company’s present expectations or projections. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
For information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from projected results, please see the Company’s risk factors set forth in the Company’s 2023 Annual Financial Report filed on March 8, 2024, with the Dutch Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) and the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) which include a discussion of factors that could affect the Company’s future performance and the markets in which the Company operates.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no duty to and will not necessarily update any of the forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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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.
Realty ONE Group International claimed the No. 1 spot for real estate franchisors for the third year in a row on Entrepreneur’s highly competitive 2024 Franchise 500® list. The only modern, lifestyle brand in the industry now has more than 20,000 real estate professionals in more than 450 locations in 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C. and 21 more countries and territories.
Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com.
About Realty ONE Group International
Realty ONE Group International is one of the fastest growing, modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brands in real estate whose ONE Purpose is to open doors across the globe – ONE home, ONE dream, ONE life at a time. The organization has rapidly grown to more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 locations across 21 countries and territories because of its proven business model, full-service brokerages, dynamic COOLTURE, superior business coaching through ONE University, outstanding support and its proprietary technology, zONE. Realty ONE Group International has been named the number ONE real estate brand by Entrepreneur Magazine for three consecutive years and continues to surge ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited | Audited | Unaudited | ||||||||||||||||||||||
€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.
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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)
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
Other highlights from the interview:
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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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Automakers Are Doing Their Best To Combat The EV Slowdown
Ford Motor F is trying to revitalize the sagging EV demand by addressing range anxiety or more precisely, by providing easier access to charging. Specifically, Ford offered free chargers by the end of the year in hopes to boost EV sales and leases.
Ford’s Attempt To Revive EV Demand
As of October 1st, all those who buy or lease a Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning pickup truck or E-Transit Cargo van receive the benefit of a free charger as well as of its installation. After its EV roadtrips across Europe and western U.S., Ford came to a realization that by focusing on the charging infrastructure on the road, automakers neglected that homes are the most reliable and consistent charging station for EV owners.
Additional charging help is also on the way.
This month, Worksport Ltd WKSP, a well-established innovator and manufacturer of “made-in-the-USA” pickup accessories and off-grid power solutions, initiated the Alpha launch of its clean power duo, the solar-powered tonneau cover SOLIS and COR mobile battery power generator. Also in September, Worksport announced it conducted successful lab test results of its COR portable energy system as a range extender for Tesla EVs, including the Model 3 and the Cybertruck.
Moreover, Worksport also just revealed it is progressing towards gaining the ISO 9000 certification at its state-of-the-art West Seneca, NY factory anticipated by early-mid 2025.
Worksport’s ISO 9000 Certification Update
With the ISO 9000 certification, Worksport would pave the way for OEM relationships, which means the possibility of indirect and direct sales to global car makers that include EV pioneers like Tesla Inc TSLA and Rivian Automotive RIVN, as well as traditional automakers like Ford, General Motors GM, Hyundai Motor Company HYMTF, Honda Motor Company HMC, Stellantis N.V. STLA, Nissan Motor Co Ltd NSANY, and Toyota Motor Corporation TM. While there are no guarantees, the ISO 9000 certification is a prerequisite for becoming a vendor and supply partner of the industry’s greatest names like Toyota, GM, Ford, Toyota and others. For Worksport, this would be a major strategic milestone in terms of both quality and operational excellence. Considering that only less than 7% of the tonneau cover industry holds this certification, it would position Worksport as a leading manufacturer, especially with its patented solar tonneau covers.
No matter what, the EV revolution is happening.
While these initiatives and novelties won’t fix the EV slowdown nor Ford’s $5 billion loss from its unprofitable EV unit that is expected this year, it does show that despite challenges, the EV evolution continues.
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Carnival Stock Retreats After Earnings Beat, Raised Guidance
Carnival stock slid from near a buy point Monday after clearing third-quarter estimates before the opening bell. Rival cruise line stocks eased in early trade.
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Carnival (CCL) reported earnings of $1.27 per share adjusted, up from 86 cents per share last year. FactSet expected adjusted earnings of $1.17 per share. Revenue increased 15% to a record $7.89 billion, compared to views for $7.82 billion.
The cruise line’s revenue growth slowed over the last seven quarters after rebounding following the coronavirus pandemic.
Carnival also noted record operating income of $2.2 billion, up $554 million from last year.
CEO Josh Weinstein said unit operating income increased by 26% due to operational improvements and high-margin, same-ship yield growth. Carnival’s advanced booked position for 2025 is already ahead of 2024’s record, with higher prices than last year. Weinstein added that Carnival is well-positioned with a stronger base of business for 2025 and set for a record start to 2026.
“With nearly half of 2025 booked and less inventory remaining for sale than the prior year, we are leveraging strong demand to achieve record ticket pricing,” Weinstein said in the release. “Likewise, 2026 is off to an unprecedented start achieving record booking volumes in the last three months.”
Carnival hiked its 2024 guidance based on the strong quarterly results.
The cruise giant expects net yields to increase about 10.4% compared to last year, up from its June guidance of 10.25% growth. Carnival sees adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization increasing around 40% to about $6 billion, increasing from its Q2 guidance for $5.83 billion. FactSet expects full-year EBITDA of $5.92 billion.
For Q4, Carnival expects net yields up 5% with a 20% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $1.14 billion. Analysts predict Q4 EBITDA of $1.16 billion.
Carnival Stock Pares Losses
Carnival stock pared losses to 0.3% Tuesday. Shares are still holding above the 21-day line.
CCL stock is trading below a 19.09 buy point for a cup-with-handle base.
Rival Royal Caribbean (RCL) dipped a fraction, falling back into a buy zone for a cup-with-handle base. RCL stock also is off early lows. Shares broke out above the 169.47 buy point on Sept. 30.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) fell 2.1% Monday, right below the 20.65 buy point for a double-bottom base.
NCLH stock, off Monday’s lows, broke out on Sept. 20.
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Load Up on These 12%-Plus-Yielding Dividend Stocks, Says Wells Fargo
The Federal Reserve has officially started its rate-cutting cycle. On September 18, the central bank made a more aggressive move than anticipated, slashing the key funds rate by half a percent. This hawkish decision is projected to relieve some pressure on consumers, potentially leading to lower credit card and mortgage rates. While most experts had predicted a rate cut, the consensus expected a more modest quarter-percent reduction.
The larger cut shows that the Fed is upbeat on inflation. The rate of price increases fell to 2.5% in August, and the Fed clearly believes that it will soon hit the 2% target. The rate cut was the first since March of 2020, and puts the funds rate in the range of 4.75% to 5.0%.
With this shift in Fed policy, investors are naturally asking, what’s next? Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti offers a clear recommendation: consider moving into REITs and specialty finance sectors, which historically perform well in rate-cutting cycles, while also providing the added incentive of high dividend yields.
“After underperforming through the rate hike cycle, we now see a favorable risk/reward for the shares, including double-digit div yields. Historically, the stocks do well when the Fed is cutting rates. Agency MBS spreads are still wide and banks could start buying after big hits from mark-to-mkt,” Fandetti opined.
Getting into specifics, Fandetti recommends two such stocks that are paying out dividend yields north of 12%. And he’s not alone in his optimism – according to the TipRanks database, both names are rated as Strong Buys by the analyst consensus. Let’s take a closer look.
Annaly Capital Management (NLY)
The first Wells Fargo pick is Annaly Capital Management, a REIT with a primary focus on residential real estate and mortgage-backed securities. The company has been notably successful in acquiring these assets, and has built up a total portfolio worth $75 billion. The firm has nearly $11 billion in permanent capital, and $6.3 billion in total assets available for financing. In its last financial release, Annaly stated that $66 billion of its total portfolio was held in the ‘highly liquid’ Agency segment.
The Agency business makes up 58% of Annaly’s capital allocation, with the remainder divided between mortgage servicing rights (22%) and residential credit (20%). The company follows a diversified capital management strategy, designed to create durable, long-term risk-adjusted returns across varying economic and interest rate cycles. At its heart, the strategy pairs short-term, floating-rate credit securities with the assets that populate the long-term, fixed-rate agency portfolio.
Annaly also focuses on attracting investors, by prioritizing capital return. The company has a long-standing dividend payment policy, with a payment record going back to the 1990s and a history of adjusting the payment when necessary. Of note, Annaly did not halt the dividend during the pandemic crisis. The company’s most recent declaration, made on September 10, was for a 65-cent payment per common share, to be sent out on October 31. This marks the seventh quarter in a row with the dividend at this rate. The annualized payment of $2.60 per common share gives a forward yield of 12.8%.
The company’s dividend is supported by the earnings available for distribution, or EAD. In the last reported quarter, 2Q24, this metric came to 68 cents per share, 4 cents better than had been expected – and more than enough to cover the 65-cent common share dividend payment.
Checking in with Fandetti, we find the Wells Fargo analyst upbeat on Annaly based on the company’s history and its prospects for improved value going forward. He writes, “We use NLY as a case study how its stock price and dividend reacted during prior Fed rate cycles, given the long history as a public company. Although it did not happen immediately as the Fed lowered interest rates from 2000-2002 the stock price and dividend increased… NLY did lower their dividend earlier in 2024 given the rate environment, but mgt seems to be signaling that the current dividend is sustainable… In terms of NLY’s interest rate sensitivity, for every -15bps MBS spread change, this would improve book value by +6.2%.”
Along with this, the analyst bumps up Annaly’s rating from Equal Weight (i.e. Neutral) to Overweight (i.e. Buy), and sets a $23 price target that implies an 11.5% upside for the coming year. With the annualized dividend, this stock’s one-year return can approach 24%. (To watch Fandetti’s track record, click here)
Overall, NLY shares get a Strong Buy consensus rating from the Street, based on 8 reviews that include 6 Buys and 2 Holds. (See NLY stock forecast)
AGNC Investment (AGNC)
Now we’ll turn our eyes to AGNC Investment, another REIT with a focus on mortgage-backed securities. AGNC is an internally managed firm, and its portfolio is valued at $66 billion. More than $59 billion of that – over 90% – is invested in Agency MBSs, and 96% of the portfolio is invested in 30-year fixed-rate instruments. AGNC also has significant investments in net TBA mortgage positions, CRTs, and non-agency instruments.
A look at the current dividend shows that the stock remains a sound choice for investors seeking a steady return. AGNC pays out its dividend monthly, at a rate of 12 cents per common share. This gives one important advantage, as many investors seek to use dividend stocks for an income stream – and this dividend, with its monthly payment, will fit better with most billing schedules. In addition, the dividend annualizes to $1.44 per common share, a figure that gives a forward yield of 13.9%.
On the financial side, AGNC last reported for 2Q24, and in that quarter the company had non-GAAP EPS of $0.53. While this missed the forecast by a penny, it provides full coverage of the dividend’s quarterly rate.
When we turn again to analyst Fandetti, we find that he likes this company’s prospects going forward, saying of AGNC, “We believe the rate environment could be a nice tailwind to AGNC’s book value… On AGNC’s sensitivity, for every -10bps MBS spread change, this would improve book value by +5%…”
The top-rated analyst is also bullish on the dividend, and adds to his comments, “And the dividend yield is attractive in our view… We believe the dividend is relatively secure at these levels as returns are in the mid-teens for new agency MBS investments. AGNC’s earnings report showed its core earnings of 53c, which is well above the quarterly 36c dividend.”
Taken together, these comments support Fandetti’s upgrade of AGNC from Equal Weight (i.e. Neutral) to Overweight (i.e. Buy), while his price target of $12 indicates potential for a one-year upside of ~14%. The combined upside/dividend return potential on this stock for the year ahead comes to ~28%.
From the Street as a whole, AGNC gets a Strong Buy consensus rating, a stance based on 9 reviews that break down to 7 Buys and 2 Holds. (See AGNC stock forecast)
To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks’ Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks’ equity insights.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analyst. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.
TFI International to Release 2024 Third Quarter Results
MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TFI International Inc. TFII, a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 via news release on Monday, October 21, 2024 after market close. The company will host a webcast with Alain Bédard, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time, to discuss results.
Webcast Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
- Live webcast & replay: Presentations & Reports within the Investors section of the Company website
ABOUT TFI INTERNATIONAL
TFI International Inc. is a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, operating across the United States, Canada and Mexico through its subsidiaries. TFI International creates value for shareholders by identifying strategic acquisitions and managing a growing network of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. Under the TFI International umbrella, companies benefit from financial and operational resources to build their businesses and increase their efficiency. TFI International companies service the following segments:
- Less-Than-Truckload;
- Truckload;
- Logistics.
TFI International Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TFII. For more information, visit www.tfiintl.com.
For further information:
Alain Bédard
Chairman, President and CEO
TFI International Inc.
647-729-4079
abedard@tfiintl.com
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