Nothing better than having new news on the Ibex 35 companies to have more parameters to carry out some other investment strategy in the first days of the new year that has just arrived. You can offer us some clue about the intentions of these listed companies so that they can be sensitive to our purchase operations from now on. In them are present values such as Ferrovial, Endesa or Grifols and of course they will be of interest to small and medium investors in these first days of 2020. In a few days where they are not very aware of the news they generate.
Of course, in these notable events, the expansion towards other international markets or the preference for the green energy. To the extent that these securities serve to climb some positions in the configuration of their prices. In moments when any detail can determine the rise or fall in their prices. In a year that is expected to be very volatile, with strong divergences between its maximum and minimum prices and that can be taken advantage of by the most agile investors in this type of operations on the stock market.
On the other hand, they are a small invitation to show what is the real state of these companies. Beyond the technical aspect that they present in these precise moments and that will be different in each of the cases that are the subject of this information. So that in this way, in the end it is the stock market users themselves who make the last decision about what they should do or not do in their investments. Because it cannot be forgotten that this year will undoubtedly be very complex and difficult for equity markets in general. Where any little detail can tip the balance one way or the other and this can mean a lot of euros at stake in these stock movements.
Meliá expands in Asia
Meliá Hotels International announces the signing of two new hotels in China, with which the group continues its firm commitment to growth in Asia Pacific. Both hotels, the Meliá Arxan Hot-Spring Resort and the Meliá Qinhan New Town, located in the Inner Mongolia and Xi'an region, expect to open their doors in 2022 and, with them, the Group now has 11 hotels open in China and in the process of opening.
The 180-room Meliá Arxan Hot-Spring resort is an hour's drive from one of China's largest and most important natural destinations with its hot springs, the Arxan National Forest Park in the Inner Mongolia region. The city of Arxan, one of the lungs of China and a city certified as Climate Ecological City, has ecological natural resources and a complete tourist infrastructure. In addition, thanks to its privileged natural location, the hotel will have thermal pools.
On the other hand, the Meliá Qinhan New Town will be located in Xi'an, one of the oldest and most important cities in China, the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Located in the new area of Xixian, the Meliá Qinhan New Town will have 250 rooms and will be surrounded by a large modern and sustainable urban fabric with important cultural attractions.
Advances against Alzheimer's at Grifols
Grifols today announced the latest results of its AMBAR (Alzheimer Management by Albumin Replacement) clinical study. The new neuroimaging data, which complement the encouraging results presented over the last year, show a reduction in the progression of the disease in patients with kidney disease. Mild and moderate Alzheimer's. The results were presented at the 2019 Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference in San Diego, California (USA) and reinforce Grifols' line of research in Plasma Protein Replacement Therapies .
Neuroimaging, measured using the FDG1 PET technique, shows positive results especially in patients treated with albumin and immunoglobulin (Ig). Compared with the placebo group, these patients had less reduction in brain glucose metabolism after 14 months of the trial, suggesting a reduction in neuronal damage in these patients. Grifols will meet shortly with the FDA to discuss the AMBAR clinical development program, as well as the design of the next AMBAR II study that will deepen and complement the clinical trial that has just ended.
Amadeus Strategic Agreement
Vistara, a full service Indian airline born from the business partnership between TATA Sons and Singapore Airlines, reinforces its growth strategy by expanding its IT and distribution alliance with Amadeus. With it, Vistara renews its contract for the complete Altéa suite of solutions, which includes systems for making reservations, inventories, ticketing and departure control. Amadeus technology supports Vistara's international expansion plans, which include optimization of various areas of the business, such as passenger services, revenue management and payments.
Vistara has also renewed and strengthened its distribution agreement with Amadeus, ensuring global distribution of all airline content and fares to Amadeus-connected travel agencies. This is part of Amadeus' core commitment to India and our long-term vision for the country and a broader Asia-Pacific market. Vinod Kannan, Vistara's Chief Strategy Officer, commented, “We are delighted to be partnering with Amadeus, a key partner for Vistara's growth, as we recognize the need for growth beyond our local market. In addition, investing in the best technology will simplify interactions with our customers and allow us to offer the level of service for which Vistara is known ”.
Endesa is committed to green energy
Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa's renewable energy subsidiary, has connected the Paradela and Serra das Penas wind farms to the grid, which it has been building in the province of Lugo since the end of last year, with total power from 50 megawatts (MW) and an investment of 61 million euros. Paradela (12 MW) and Serra das Penas (42 MW), both in the municipality of Paradela, will be able to generate 185 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year.
José Bogas, CEO of Endesa, has stated that “Endesa is already finalizing the connection to the grid of the 879 renewable MW awarded in the 2017 auction, which shows the company's commitment to fulfilling the commitments acquired in the tenders. This is another step in Endesa's commitment to the production of clean energy, one of the pillars of the national energy transition policy ”.
EGPE was awarded 540 MW of wind power and 339 MW of solar power in the Government auctions held in May 2017, with a total investment of more than 800 million euros. At this time, the company has already connected the 339 MW solar and 504 MW wind power to the grid, and is finalizing the connection of the remaining ones, which will be ready by the end of the year. The Paradela wind power plant consists of six wind turbines that provide a total power of 12 MW. It will produce around 42 GWh per year, enough to supply energy to around 10.750 families, and will avoid the annual emission of 27.800 tons of CO2 to the atmosphere. It was connected to the network on December 17. The Paradela City Council, with 10% of the capital, participates in the shareholding of the company promoting this park, together with Enel Green Power España.
Ferrovial finances a new highway
Ferrovial, through the NTE Mobility Partners consortium led by its subsidiary Cintra, has closed the refinancing of the North Tarrant Express (NTE) highway located in Texas, United States, in an operation valued at more than 1.200 million dollars. As part of the transaction, the consortium has issued PAB bonds for an amount of 331,8 million dollars, which have been sold at a premium that has placed the total amount at 400 million dollars. At the same time, it has carried out an issue of taxable bonds worth 871,1 million dollars.
In this sense, it is expected that the funds will be used to refinance the PAB bonds for private activity issued in 2009 for the construction of the project, in addition to repaying in advance the original loan granted through a state program of the United States Government by Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA). In this way, it continues with its strategy of reducing financing costs and maximizing the efficiency of the financial structures of its assets. It should be noted that North Tarrant Express is a state-of-the-art highway to which NTE Mobility Partners has allocated 2.500 billion dollars to rebuild. In full operation since 2014, the project practically doubled the capacity of the corridor with the incorporation of dynamically managed toll lanes.
In a few days where investors will be very aware of the news that is generated in the securities on the stock market.