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CMA CGM buys more of NOL at a discountCMA CGM buys more of NOL at a discount

CMA CGM has increased its stake in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) to 1.18% as it continues to buy up shares on the open market for less than its takeover offer.

Marcus Hand, Editor

January 8, 2016

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CMA CGM bought 6.6m shares in NOL on the open market, 1.78m for SGD1.235 per share and 4.82m for SGD1.23 per share. This compares to a takeover offer price of SGD1.30 per share.

The French line now has a 1.18% stake in NOL according to Singapore Exchange disclosures.

In December last year NOL’s main shareholder Temasek Holdings agreed to sell its 66.84% stake at SGD1.30 per share, which assuming regulatory approvals are granted, will trigger a mandatory takeover offer at the same price for all remaining shares in the company.

However, the required regulatory approvals are not expected till mid-2016, with a general offer then taking a further 28 days after that. CMA CGM has said it will de-list NOL if it gains more than 90% shareholder approval.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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