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Octopus Renewables Sells Stake in Offshore Wind Platform

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Octopus Renewables Sells Stake in Offshore Wind Platform

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Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Plc ( (GB:ORIT) ) has shared an update.

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc announced that Simply Blue Holdings, an investee company, has signed an agreement with Kansai Electric Power Company to sell an 80% stake in Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd, its offshore wind development arm. This transaction aligns with ORIT’s valuation of Simply Blue and will partially repay ORIT’s shareholder loan, while maintaining a minority interest in Simply Blue. The move is seen as a positive outcome in a challenging market, strengthening the partnership with Kansai and supporting the advancement of Simply Blue’s platform.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ORIT) stock is a Hold with a £0.85 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Plc stock, see the GB:ORIT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:ORIT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ORIT is a Outperform.

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Plc scores a solid 72, driven by strong financial health and positive technical signals. The company’s strategic corporate actions, including share buybacks and dividend increases, underscore its commitment to shareholder value. Despite high valuation metrics, the attractive dividend yield provides a counterbalance. The primary concern remains the declining revenue trend, which could impact long-term growth.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:ORIT stock, click here.

More about Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Plc

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) is a closed-ended investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange, focusing on renewable energy assets in Europe and Australia. As an impact fund, ORIT aims to provide sustainable income returns and capital growth while contributing to the transition to net zero and supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals. The fund is managed by Octopus Energy Generation, which specializes in renewable energy investments and manages approximately £7.0 billion in assets across 21 countries.

Average Trading Volume: 1,417,404

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

For an in-depth examination of ORIT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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