Equity Analyst, TMT & Energy Specialist

HL Tan

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Brent Oil prices have rallied by more than 18% since end-July'16 close, after new Saudi oil minister tipped for an 'OPEC deal' on oil production freeze, in the upcoming informal OPEC meet in Algeria from 26-28 September 2016. We are skeptical on execution, deal or no deal. Nevertheless, any headline news on supply cuts could result in near term oil volatility or fund re-positioning.Who is going to cut?<ul><li>
Collective production quota is difficult to enforce– Despite an explicit OPEC collective…</li></ul>

Brent Oil prices have rallied by more than 18% since end-July'16 close, after new Saudi oil minister tipped for an 'OPEC deal' on oil production freeze, in the upcoming informal OPEC meet in Algeria from 26-28 September 2016. We are skeptical on execution, deal or no deal. Nevertheless, any headline news on supply cuts could result in near term oil volatility or fund re-positioning.Who is going to cut?
Collective production quota is difficult to enforce– Despite an explicit OPEC collective…

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Topline Securities

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<ul><li>The company stated that it has reassessed its strategic decision regarding the divestment of thermal assets but remains open to explore opportunities for the divestment of EPQL.</li><li>Engro Connect reported 75% revenue growth, driven by an increase in site count to 14,975, placing it among the top 20 independent tower companies globally.</li><li>EPCL reported a challenging period as the business remains under pressure due to lower core delta (at decade-low levels) led by decline in China demand, and rising energy costs.</li></ul>

The company stated that it has reassessed its strategic decision regarding the divestment of thermal assets but remains open to explore opportunities for the divestment of EPQL.Engro Connect reported 75% revenue growth, driven by an increase in site count to 14,975, placing it among the top 20 independent tower companies globally.EPCL reported a challenging period as the business remains under pressure due to lower core delta (at decade-low levels) led by decline in China demand, and rising energy costs.

Topline Flash Note: Meezan Bank (MEBL): Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways

Independent Investment Research, The IDEA!

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<ul><li>In today's edition: • Wolters Kluwer | acquires Australian provider of online courseware solutions for nursing schools • Vopak | AVTL successfully completed IPO • ESG | Dutch corporations and central government scaling back on environmental targets</li></ul>

In today's edition: • Wolters Kluwer | acquires Australian provider of online courseware solutions for nursing schools • Vopak | AVTL successfully completed IPO • ESG | Dutch corporations and central government scaling back on environmental targets

What's News in Amsterdam - 2 June (Wolters Kluwer | Vopak | ESG)

<ul><li>In this edition: • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 outlook – order intake below long-term desired level • dsm-firmenich | deadline for non-binding offers for ANH this Thursday • Van Lanschot Kempen | Bank Delen further expands its presence in the Netherlands • Vopak | partnership with OQ to accelerate development of Duqm as integrated industrial hub • PostNL | main takeaways from yesterday’s AGM • TomTom | change in accounting strongly beneficiary for profitability – no impact on FCF</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 outlook – order intake below long-term desired level • dsm-firmenich | deadline for non-binding offers for ANH this Thursday • Van Lanschot Kempen | Bank Delen further expands its presence in the Netherlands • Vopak | partnership with OQ to accelerate development of Duqm as integrated industrial hub • PostNL | main takeaways from yesterday’s AGM • TomTom | change in accounting strongly beneficiary for profitability – no impact on FCF

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<li>AMG Critical Materials | completes repurchase of 40% interest in Graphit Kropfmühl AMG completed the repurchase of a 40% ownership interest in Graphit Kropfmühl and has become the sole owner again of this company.</li>
<li>Ten years ago, on March 2015, it sold a 40% equity interest in this leading global supplier of high-purity natural graphite to Alterna Capital Partners.</li>
<li>Comment | In 2012 AMG became the sole owner of GK, a vertically integrated high purity natural graphite business, with mines in Europe, Asia and Africa. 
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AMG Critical Materials | completes repurchase of 40% interest in Graphit Kropfmühl AMG completed the repurchase of a 40% ownership interest in Graphit Kropfmühl and has become the sole owner again of this company.
Ten years ago, on March 2015, it sold a 40% equity interest in this leading global supplier of high-purity natural graphite to Alterna Capital Partners.
Comment | In 2012 AMG became the sole owner of GK, a vertically integrated high purity natural graphite business, with mines in Europe, Asia and Africa. 



What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 13 March 2025 (AMG Critical Materials | Vopak | Triodos Bank)

Netherlands

Koninklijke Vopak NV is an independent tank terminal operator. The Company provides conditioned storage facilities for bulk liquids such as oil products, gaseous chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels and vegetable oils.

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Oil Price - OPEC Deal or No Deal?

Brent Oil prices have rallied by more than 18% since end-July'16 close, after new Saudi oil minister tipped for an 'OPEC deal' on oil production...

HL Tan

Topline Flash Note: Meezan Bank (MEBL): Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways

The company stated that it has reassessed its strategic decision regarding the divestment of thermal assets but remains open to explore...

Topline Securities

What's News in Amsterdam - 2 June (Wolters Kluwer | Vopak | ESG)

In today's edition: • Wolters Kluwer | acquires Australian provider of online courseware solutions for nursing schools • Vopak | AVTL...

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PostNL NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In this edition: • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 outlook – order intake below long-term desired level • dsm-firmenich | deadline for non-binding...

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 13 March 2025 (AMG Critical Materials | Vopak | Triodos Bank)

AMG Critical Materials | completes repurchase of 40% interest in Graphit Kropfmühl AMG completed the repurchase of a 40% ownership interest in...

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