Negative spin for a positive announcement, go figure. Announcement states increased shareholder returns not lower?
Fortescue's focus on debt to crimp dividends near term, RBC says
Increased shareholder returns at Fortescue Metals Group are looking less likely in the near term.
That's the view of RBC Capital Markets analysts following Fortescue's announcement that it intended to repay $US1 billion of debt due which is not due until 2019.
"The company's commitment to debt repayments has further improved gearing levels below the stated target, and continues to strengthen the balance sheet," the analysts told clients on Friday morning.
"We had previously expected FMG to focus on shareholder returns, though the increase to the dividend payout (RBCe: 60% of net earnings, from 40%) now appears less likely in the near term.
"However, the early repayment of debt is clearly positive as it strengthens the balance sheet and provides the company with greater optionality around utilising its free cash flow in the future."
Ann: Fortescue announces US$1.0bn repayment of 2019 Term Loan, page-22
-
- There are more pages in this discussion • 14 more messages in this thread...
You’re viewing a single post only. To view the entire thread just sign in or Join Now (FREE)
Add FMG (ASX) to my watchlist
 (20min delay)
|
|||||
|
Last
$17.34 |
Change
0.520(3.09%) |
Mkt cap ! $53.38B | |||
| Open | High | Low | Value | Volume |
| $17.31 | $17.51 | $17.00 | $309.6M | 17.18M |
Buyers (Bids)
| No. | Vol. | Price($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 | $17.33 |
Sellers (Offers)
| Price($) | Vol. | No. |
|---|---|---|
| $17.35 | 28897 | 5 |
View Market Depth
| Last trade - 16.10pm 16/08/2024 (20 minute delay) ? |
| FMG (ASX) Chart |