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Avtal om samgående med CMB.TECH Efter stängningen i New York igår meddelade det belgiska shippingkonglomeratet CMB.TECH (Vi har en Behåll-rekommendation med en riktkurs 8,75 EUR), att det har tecknat ett avtal med avsikt att gå samman med Golden Ocean. Det offentliggjorda utbytesförhållandet är 0,95/1 CMB.TECH-aktie/Golden Ocean-aktie och baseras på ett substansvärde på 15,23 USD respektive 14,49 USD, vilket kan jämföras med våra senast publicerade substansvärde på 14,7 USD respektive 14,1 USD (baserat på siffrorna i Q4) och ett implicit utbytesförhållande om 0,96/1.

Key Takeaways Accelerating industry consolidation and shifting travel trends threaten Norwegian's competitive position, long-term revenue growth, and ability to maintain attractive yields and margins. High financial leverage and exposure to regulatory and demographic risks create vulnerability to rising costs, refinancing pressures, and suppressed demand.

Key Takeaways Long-term demand and freight rates face pressure from global energy transition, regulatory burdens, overcapacity, and shifting chemical production closer to end-markets. Rising competition, particularly from Asia with newer fleets, threatens Odfjell's market share, pricing power, and ability to grow earnings sustainably.

Key Takeaways Heavy reliance on global trade flows and exposure to geopolitical risks create long-term revenue instability, especially in vehicle-related shipping segments. Rising regulatory costs and overcapacity threaten margins, despite strategic diversification and operational expansion in maritime services and digital logistics.

Key Takeaways Shifting automotive production and stricter U.S. trade policies threaten long-term shipping demand and revenue stability for Höegh Autoliners. Increased vessel supply and environmental compliance costs risk lower pricing power, compressed margins, and diminished future earnings growth.

Key Takeaways The company's eco-focused, flexible fleet faces risks from volatile niche demand, industry consolidation, and the threat of new shipping technologies impacting earnings resilience. Rising regulatory and operating costs could offset benefits from strategic contracts and expansion, challenging margin improvement despite tight emissions policies and potential market share gains.

Key Takeaways Investments in green fleet and integrated logistics position the company to capture premium pricing, margin expansion, and win new sustainable contracts over less advanced rivals. Agile capacity redeployment and rising emerging market demand support high utilization, stronger revenue, and long-term resilience despite industry challenges and regulatory changes.

Key Takeaways Strong operational execution, strategic fleet ownership, and integration of Widerøe position Norwegian for above-peer revenue growth, earnings resilience, and organic network optimization. Robust financial health and proactive sustainability initiatives empower industry-leading shareholder returns, premium pricing, and durable regulatory and margin advantages.

Key Takeaways Fleet renewal, energy efficiency leadership, and terminal expansion position Odfjell for revenue growth, higher margins, and stable earnings despite industry cyclicality. Strong financial flexibility and high-spec fleet allow Odfjell to capitalize on structural market undersupply and shifting global chemical flows.