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DP World: Fundamentals Drive Growth Amid Non-Core Expansion

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

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<p>DP world has recently announced its intention to delist from Nasdaq Dubai citing the board’s decision that the disadvantages of remaining listed outweigh the advantages. Even though we share the company's view, we believe the decision to delist will further deteriorate its already higher leverage. Moving forward, a lot will depends on the company’s ability to generate significant synergies from the recently concluded bolt-on acquisitions.</p>

DP world has recently announced its intention to delist from Nasdaq Dubai citing the board’s decision that the disadvantages of remaining listed outweigh the advantages. Even though we share the company's view, we believe the decision to delist will further deteriorate its already higher leverage. Moving forward, a lot will depends on the company’s ability to generate significant synergies from the recently concluded bolt-on acquisitions.

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DP World Decides to Delist