Petrofac shares tumble 11% as restructuring sparks shareholder dilution fears By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 23 2024
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Source: Investing.com
Petrofac's Financial Restructuring: Shares of Petrofac fell over 11% after announcing a financial restructuring plan that involves converting $772 million of debt into equity and issuing new shares, raising concerns about significant shareholder dilution and the company's future viability.
Challenges from Thai Clean Fuels Project: The company's financial difficulties are largely attributed to cost overruns in the Thai Clean Fuels project, which has led to losses and ongoing negotiations with partners for cost recovery, further complicating its financial stability.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
