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Abu Dhabi's ADQ, IHC Propose Wrapping Real Estate, Events Stakes into Q Holding

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Abu Dhabi's ADQ, IHC Propose Wrapping Real Estate, Events Stakes into Q Holding

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Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ and a unit of local conglomerate IHC (IHC.AD) have submitted an offer to wrap their shareholdings in Modon Properties into IHC's Q Holding (QHOLDING.AD).

ADQ will also add its shareholding in Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company.

The proposed transaction would create one of the largest real estate, hospitality, events, and catering platforms in the region, ADQ and IHC said in a statement on Wednesday.

In a separate statement on Wednesday, Q Holding confirmed receiving the offer from ADQ and IHC Capital, and said its board will consider the proposed transaction before making any recommendation to shareholders.

The transaction structure would see Q Holding issuing a convertible instrument to ADQ and IHC Capital.

The instrument would convert into approximately 9,491 million ordinary shares in the capital of Q Holding at a price of 2.70 dirhams per share.

The offer implies an equity valuation of approximately 18.5 billion dirhams for Q Holding.

ADQ and IHC Capital would own a respective 38.7% and 19.4% of the entire issued share capital of Q Holding.

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Brazil President Signs Law Authorizing Offshore Wind Development

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends an event marking two years since the alleged coup attempt when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded government buildings and called for a military intervention, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP)
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends an event marking two years since the alleged coup attempt when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded government buildings and called for a military intervention, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed into law a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms, a statement said late on Friday, a bid to strengthen the country's energy security and spark a wave of investment.

The new law foresees incentives for the development of offshore energy projects in Brazilian territorial waters, the statement said.

Offshore wind speeds tend to be faster and steadier than on land, a potential advantage compared with wind farms built on a continent. But offshore wind farms can be expensive, difficult to build and potentially affect marine animals and birds, according to the American Geosciences Institute.

The Brazilian government said the law provides guidelines for projects and restoration of explored areas, in addition to requiring prior consultations with affected communities to ensure "respect for traditional maritime practices and local culture."

More than 80% of Brazil's electricity comes from renewable sources, mainly hydroelectric, according to government data.

The president vetoed provisions in the law, introduced during the congressional debate, which would maintain incentives for "more polluting, expensive and inefficient energy sources such as thermoelectric, coal and gas plants," the statement said.