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YPF Acquires Remaining Stake in Power Generation Arm YPF Luz for US$430M

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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YPF agreed to pay US$430 million for the remaining 24.99% of YPF Luz, its power generation subsidiary. This acquisition completes YPF's ownership of the company, which produces about a tenth of the electricity supplied in Argentina. The transaction was disclosed to Argentina’s securities regulator after the close of US trading.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The buyout implies an equity value of about US$1.72 billion for YPF Luz. YPF's chief executive, Horacio Marín, stated that the purchase supports the company's goal of growing into a world-class energy company.

YPF Luz was previously seeking an Initial Public Offering in New York markets, with major international banks leading the sales syndicate.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • YPFArgentine energy company acquiring the final shares of YPF Luz
  • MarínYPF’s chief executive, commenting on the strategic purchase
  • ArgentinaCountry where YPF Luz operates and where the transaction was disclosed

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ArgentinaSpeculative

    Corporate consolidation might strengthen state control over key energy assets in Argentina.

  • New YorkSpeculative

    The transaction might influence the structure of New York financial market conventions for similar energy listings.

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