A fruitful dialogue was held with investment companies and Eurobond holders
Within the visit of Uzbekneftegaz delegation to London, a meeting with investment companies and holders of Eurobonds was held.
It was attended by representatives of leading investment companies such as «BlueBay Asset Management», «Vanguard», «Ashmore Group», «Aviva Investors», «Pictet Asset Management», «Aberdeen», «AllianceBernstein», «Amundi Pioneer», «Candriam», «Finisterre Capital», «Marathon Asset Management», «Mesarete Capital», «ProMeritum Investment Management», «T. Rowe Price» and «Man GLG».
For reference: In November 2021, JSC "Uzbekneftegaz" issued and placed securities (Eurobonds) worth USD 700 million on the London Stock Exchange.
Investors were presented with reports on the positive changes achieved in implementing the company's transformation reforms, including compliance with international ESG standards, increasing production capacities, improving operational efficiency, managing finances and liquidity, further diversifying income sources, and the support provided by the government.
Investors paid particular attention to the company's transformation projects, as well as measures to reduce the carbon footprint and decarbonization efforts. The project for carbon dioxide capture, implemented jointly with leading international companies, and the potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and "blue" diesel generated significant interest.
There was also interest in the creation of a foreign trade company and cooperation to enter the European markets through the "Middle Corridor."
Investors highly appreciated the company's achievements over the past year, including:
the increase in drilling efficiency, specifically by reducing drilling time by 30%;
the fulfillment of forecast indicators for reducing production costs (an economic effect of USD 63.8 million was achieved over 9 months, with a forecast of USD 78 million for 2024);
the approval of a new Supervisory Board in July this year, which consists of 7 members, including two independent members;
achieving revenue of USD 2.6 billion, increasing EBITDA to USD 1.151 billion, and achieving a leverage ratio of 2.99 and an interest coverage ratio of 3.75.
Investors emphasized the need for regular meetings to maintain an open dialogue.