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<li>The ACCC has approved Brookfield/EIG’s proposed acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>. The Brookfield/EIG offer is A$5.78 and US$2.19 per share, worth A$8.83 at the last close. </li>
<li>The bidders now face the challenge of convincing shareholders to accept the offer and avoid incurring ticking fees. The scheme booklet will be despatched in the coming weeks.</li>
<li>Several shareholders have justifiably argued that the offer is light. Our SoTP valuation is A$9.46 per share, 7.1% above the implied offer price of A$8.83.</li>
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The ACCC has approved Brookfield/EIG’s proposed acquisition of Origin Energy (ORG AU). The Brookfield/EIG offer is A$5.78 and US$2.19 per share, worth A$8.83 at the last close. 
The bidders now face the challenge of convincing shareholders to accept the offer and avoid incurring ticking fees. The scheme booklet will be despatched in the coming weeks.
Several shareholders have justifiably argued that the offer is light. Our SoTP valuation is A$9.46 per share, 7.1% above the implied offer price of A$8.83.


Origin Energy (ORG AU): ACCC Approves, Shareholders Justifiably Want a Bump

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<ul><li>September 2023 was a typical El Niño month resulting in record wind generation and strong hydro generation conditions for the lower South Island stations.</li><li>Interest rates marched higher in September 2023, lifting ~+50bp (and have continued to lift).</li><li>Sector share prices were down, but not enough to prevent the dividend yield spread to bond rates falling to a record low. </li></ul>

September 2023 was a typical El Niño month resulting in record wind generation and strong hydro generation conditions for the lower South Island stations.Interest rates marched higher in September 2023, lifting ~+50bp (and have continued to lift).Sector share prices were down, but not enough to prevent the dividend yield spread to bond rates falling to a record low. 

Power Points - El Niño Blows Into Town — September 2023

<ul><li>August 2023 saw the big four generator/retailers report operating results in line with expectations, but collectively they guided to cost increases ~2.5x forecast FY24 inflation, tempering the earnings outlook.</li><li>Development continues apace with six generation and two battery projects costing ~NZ$2.5b expected to reach final investment decision (FID) in FY24, although a positive NZAS decision is likely a pre-requisite for most of the projects.</li><li>August 2023 share price performance for most of the generator/retailers was weak, resulting in dividend yield spreads climbing off record lows. </li></ul>

August 2023 saw the big four generator/retailers report operating results in line with expectations, but collectively they guided to cost increases ~2.5x forecast FY24 inflation, tempering the earnings outlook.Development continues apace with six generation and two battery projects costing ~NZ$2.5b expected to reach final investment decision (FID) in FY24, although a positive NZAS decision is likely a pre-requisite for most of the projects.August 2023 share price performance for most of the generator/retailers was weak, resulting in dividend yield spreads climbing off record lows. 

Power Points - Costs Crescendo — September 2023

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Genesis Energy (GNE) delivered the expected record result, with FY23 EBITDAF up +19% on the record set in the prior year, but that was overshadowed by a big negative surprise on operating costs, and to a lesser extent capex.</li><li>Both opex and capex are materially higher than previously thought, with the opex increase appearing stickier than capex.</li><li>In addition, GNE also surprised by holding the FY23 dividend flat to FY22, sending a signal it is likely to be more cautious going forward. </li></ul>

Genesis Energy (GNE) delivered the expected record result, with FY23 EBITDAF up +19% on the record set in the prior year, but that was overshadowed by a big negative surprise on operating costs, and to a lesser extent capex.Both opex and capex are materially higher than previously thought, with the opex increase appearing stickier than capex.In addition, GNE also surprised by holding the FY23 dividend flat to FY22, sending a signal it is likely to be more cautious going forward. 

Genesis Energy - Cost Crunch Tarnishes Record Result — FY23

<ul><li>We are expecting the largest ever, single year increase in the collective EBITDAF earnings of the big four generator/retailers, up +18% in FY23 to NZ$2.7b.</li><li>In many ways it was the perfect year with acquisitions, new generation, record high hydro generation, strong retail margin growth and one-off gains lifting earnings.</li><li>For the first time ever, MCY will report the strongest earnings in the sector, aided by all of the factors noted. </li></ul>

We are expecting the largest ever, single year increase in the collective EBITDAF earnings of the big four generator/retailers, up +18% in FY23 to NZ$2.7b.In many ways it was the perfect year with acquisitions, new generation, record high hydro generation, strong retail margin growth and one-off gains lifting earnings.For the first time ever, MCY will report the strongest earnings in the sector, aided by all of the factors noted. 

Electricity Sector - Step Change — FY23 Preview

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Genesis Energy Ltd. generates, transports, and retails electricity. The Company owns and operates hydroelectric generating stations to produce electricity, as well as explores natural gas and bottled liquefied petroleum gas.

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Genesis Energy (GNE NZ)

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