US appeals court sides with Argentina, keeps YPF share turnover on hold
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 15 2025
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Source: Reuters
Argentina's Legal Victory: A U.S. appeals court has temporarily halted a judge's order for Argentina to relinquish its 51% stake in YPF, allowing the country to appeal a $16.1 billion judgment awarded to two investors.
Government Concerns: The Argentine government expressed relief over the stay, citing potential economic instability and irreparable harm if forced to give up control of YPF, which it seized from Spain's Repsol in 2012 without compensating minority shareholders.
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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.
