European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/iberdrola-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21276:1" rel="noopener">Iberdrola SA (IBE SM)</a>'s U.S. subsidiary <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avangrid-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26503:1" rel="noopener">Avangrid (AGR US)</a> terminated its $8.3 billion deal for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pnm-resources-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16546:1" rel="noopener">PNM Resources (PNM US)</a> as it could not New Mexico regulatory approval by 31 December 2023.</li>
<li>Iberdrola lost its patience but freed up €11.5 billion from that deal, together with €5.5 billion from assets sold to the Mexican Government. That's a lot for inorganic growth. </li>
<li>PNM, at 9.7x EV/Fwd EBITDA, is trading in line with comparables, thus on a multiples basis there should be limited downside to the share price.</li>
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Iberdrola SA (IBE SM)'s U.S. subsidiary Avangrid (AGR US) terminated its $8.3 billion deal for PNM Resources (PNM US) as it could not New Mexico regulatory approval by 31 December 2023.
Iberdrola lost its patience but freed up €11.5 billion from that deal, together with €5.5 billion from assets sold to the Mexican Government. That's a lot for inorganic growth. 
PNM, at 9.7x EV/Fwd EBITDA, is trading in line with comparables, thus on a multiples basis there should be limited downside to the share price.


Avangrid (Iberdrola) Terminates Merger Agreement with PNM Resources

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<li>The New Mexico Supreme Court denied a joint motion filed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pnm-resources-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16546:1" rel="noopener">PNM Resources (PNM US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avangrid-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26503:1" rel="noopener">Avangrid Inc (AGR US)</a> and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission last February.</li>
<li>The New Mexico Court assess the operation in an oral hearing convened next September. The delay of the decision implies higher uncertainty about the closing of this deal.</li>
<li>I continue to believe that Iberdrola/Avangrid's acquisition will be completed. PNM shares look fairly valued on an EV/Fwd EBITDA basis, therefore I see it as a reasonably balanced risk-reward proposition. <strong>Long.</strong>
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The New Mexico Supreme Court denied a joint motion filed by PNM Resources (PNM US), Avangrid Inc (AGR US) and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission last February.
The New Mexico Court assess the operation in an oral hearing convened next September. The delay of the decision implies higher uncertainty about the closing of this deal.
I continue to believe that Iberdrola/Avangrid's acquisition will be completed. PNM shares look fairly valued on an EV/Fwd EBITDA basis, therefore I see it as a reasonably balanced risk-reward proposition. Long.



Iberdrola/PNM Resources: Long-Distance Race

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<li>Iberdrola SA has not abandoned its strategic plan in the United States, which includes the acquisition of PNM Resources through its American subsidiary Avangrid Inc.</li>
<li>Iberdrola is convinced that the transaction will be unblocked in the coming weeks, either because the appeal prospers or because of changes in the regulator.</li>
<li>I retain my TP of $50.3 cash takeout price (consideration offered by Avangrid/Iberdrola) vs. my $49.8/share median implied valuation. My TP represents 8.5% upside plus a 2.9% dividend yield.</li>
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Iberdrola SA has not abandoned its strategic plan in the United States, which includes the acquisition of PNM Resources through its American subsidiary Avangrid Inc.
Iberdrola is convinced that the transaction will be unblocked in the coming weeks, either because the appeal prospers or because of changes in the regulator.
I retain my TP of $50.3 cash takeout price (consideration offered by Avangrid/Iberdrola) vs. my $49.8/share median implied valuation. My TP represents 8.5% upside plus a 2.9% dividend yield.


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<li>The deal did not pass muster with the New Mexico PRC (the last hurdle) but still is strategic for Iberdrola, hence the longstop date os extended to 20 April 2023.</li>
<li>There should be higher chances to obtain the green light. On a standalone basis, my TP for PNM is $50.47/share. Gross spread is 9.2%, with likely a year to closing. </li>
<li>Recommendation is Long PNM US, underpinned by stand-alone comparables based valuation and a 2.9% dividend yield. There is the possibility of further upside coming from a sweetening of the offer price.</li>
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The deal did not pass muster with the New Mexico PRC (the last hurdle) but still is strategic for Iberdrola, hence the longstop date os extended to 20 April 2023.
There should be higher chances to obtain the green light. On a standalone basis, my TP for PNM is $50.47/share. Gross spread is 9.2%, with likely a year to closing. 
Recommendation is Long PNM US, underpinned by stand-alone comparables based valuation and a 2.9% dividend yield. There is the possibility of further upside coming from a sweetening of the offer price.


Iberdrola/PNM Resources: Longstop Date Extension

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<li>The New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission voted unanimously in favor of rejecting the acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pnm-resources-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16546:1" rel="noopener">PNM Resources (PNM US)</a> by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avangrid-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26503:1" rel="noopener">Avangrid Inc (AGR US)</a>, a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/iberdrola-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21276:1" rel="noopener">Iberdrola SA (IBE SM)</a>.</li>
<li>Iberdrola could appeal to the New Mexico Supreme Court, although this process could take a long time or work towards obtaining approval from the PRC.</li>
<li>The operation enters an uncertain situation, with a very high probability that it will finally not materialise. Median implied valuation of PNM Resources (comparables EV/Fwd EBITDA based) is $50.14/share. Expect short-term share price weakness.</li>
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The New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission voted unanimously in favor of rejecting the acquisition of PNM Resources (PNM US) by Avangrid Inc (AGR US), a subsidiary of Iberdrola SA (IBE SM).
Iberdrola could appeal to the New Mexico Supreme Court, although this process could take a long time or work towards obtaining approval from the PRC.
The operation enters an uncertain situation, with a very high probability that it will finally not materialise. Median implied valuation of PNM Resources (comparables EV/Fwd EBITDA based) is $50.14/share. Expect short-term share price weakness.


Iberdrola/PNM Resources: PRC Vetoes the Purchase of PNM

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Avangrid, Inc. operates as an energy services holding company. The Company engages in the regulated energy transmission and distribution business through wind and solar power, as well as natural gas utilities. Avangrid serves customers in the United States.

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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Terminates Merger Agreement with PNM Resources

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Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola/PNM Resources: Long-Distance Race

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Iberdrola/PNM Resources: One to Watch

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Iberdrola/PNM Resources: Longstop Date Extension

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Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola/PNM Resources: PRC Vetoes the Purchase of PNM

The operation enters an uncertain situation, with a very high probability that it won't materialise. Median implied valuation of PNM Resources...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Terminates Merger Agreement with PNM Resources

​Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, cancels $8.3 billion deal for PNM Resources due to failure to obtain New Mexico approval. Iberdrola gains...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola/PNM Resources: Long-Distance Race

The New Mexico Supreme Court denied a joint motion filed by PNM, Avangrid and the NMPRC last February. The delay of the decision implies higher...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola/PNM Resources: One to Watch

The deal is coming back to life with the prospect of the internal changes that the Regulatory Commission is going to undergo this fall, which are...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola/PNM Resources: Longstop Date Extension

Although the deal has entered an uncertain situation, Iberdrola will not let it go without a fight and chances may increase in the future. Gross...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola/PNM Resources: PRC Vetoes the Purchase of PNM

The operation enters an uncertain situation, with a very high probability that it won't materialise. Median implied valuation of PNM Resources...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, cancels $8.3 billion deal for PNM Resources due to failure to obtain New Mexico approval. Iberdrola gains...