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Infratil Ltd is a New Zealand based company that invests in companies that are engaged in the energy, transport, and social infrastructure businesses. The company's business segments include Gurin Energy, Manawa Energy and Mint Renewables are renewable generation investments, Wellington International Airport is an airport investment, Qscan Group and RHCNZ Medical Imaging are diagnostic imaging investments and One NZ is a digital infrastructure investment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand.

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The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be $12.1 million, excluding the exercise of the underwriter's option, if any, of approximately $1.8 million, and excluding underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering-related expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

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Reported Earlier, Knightscope Prices $12.1M Public Offering Of 1.21M Class A Common Stock At $10/Share

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Germany Gross Domestic Product (YoY) For Q3 -0.3% Vs. -0.2% Est.; -0.2% Prior

Germany Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) For Q3 0.1% Vs. 0.2% Est.; 0.2% Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (MoM) For October -0.7% Vs. -0.3% Est.; 0.1% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (YoY) For October 2.4% Vs. 3.4% Est.; 3.2% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (YoY) For October 2.0% Vs. 3.3% Est.; 3.2% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (MoM) For October -0.9% Vs. -0.3% Est.; 0.1% (Revised) Prior

The Securities and Exchange Commission&#8217;s (SEC) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42098407/donald-trump-reportedly-eyeing-the-first-crypto-focused-role-in-the-white-house">lawsuits against cryptocurrency companies</a> will likely reach settlements once Chair Gary Gensler steps down in January 2025, according to crypto asset manager Pantera&#8216;s chief legal officer Katrina Paglia.
What Happened: Speaking at the North American Blockchain Summit in Dallas on Thursday, Paglia <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-lawsuits-quietly-go-away-after-gensler-steps-down-pantera-clo">said</a>, according to Cointelegraph that while the SEC won&#8217;t completely withdraw its claims, many cases will &#8220;quietly go away&#8221; with defendants paying settlements under &#8220;neither admit nor deny&#8221; terms.
&#8220;The regulator will get to make some level of a statement and get something for the value of time and energy spent,&#8221; Paglia said, noting this would be &#8220;very beneficial&#8221; for resolving the extensive litigation.
The comments come as President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s transition team actively shapes what appears to be a dramatically different approach to crypto regulation. 
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Why It Matters: The incoming administration is reportedly vetting candidates for the first-ever White House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42098407/donald-trump-reportedly-eyeing-the-first-crypto-focused-role-in-the-white-house">cryptocurrency policy role</a> while major industry players like Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) CEO Brian Armstrong engage in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42114875/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-stands-out-as-candidate-for-donald-trumps-reported-crypto-czar-position-cardano-co-founder-says">high-level discussions</a>.
Industry experts see the potential for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42069770/us-congress-could-set-the-stage-for-broader-crypto-adoption-says-digital-asset-leader">significant policy shifts</a>, with Hunting Hill Global Capital&#8216;s CIO Adam Guren emphasizing the need for &#8220;thoughtful policy&#8221; and clear definitions for digital assets. &#8220;Well-defined classifications would encourage engagement from both individual and institutional investors,&#8221; Guren noted.
The market has responded positively to these developments, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">approaching $100,000</a> amid reports that companies including Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Kraken, and Circle (CRYPTO: USD) are seeking representation on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42122348/trumps-planned-crypto-council-may-oversee-bitcoin-reserve-report">Trump&#8217;s promised crypto advisory council</a>.
The SEC under Gensler&#8217;s leadership has pursued actions against numerous high-profile crypto companies, including Ripple, Binance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), Kraken, and others, in what many in the industry have characterized as an aggressive regulatory approach.
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As Gary Gensler Eyes 2025 Exit, SEC Crypto Cases Could 'Quietly Disappear' Under Trump's Pro-Bitcoin Agenda, Says Pantera Capital's Katrina Paglia

The Company intends to use net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include new debt and equity investment opportunities and the repayment of a portion of its outstanding indebtedness.

Reported Earlier, SL Green Realty Prices 5,063,291 Common Shares At $79/Share

The billionaire Republican megadonor and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has expressed openness to selling a minority stake in the $65 billion hedge fund he established in 1990.
What Happened: Griffin has previously sold stakes in his ventures. Two years ago, Sequoia Capital acquired a stake in Citadel Securities for $1.15 billion, valuing the market maker at $22 billion. Recently, Citadel Securities received a $5 billion investment offer from a private equity firm, which Griffin mentioned would help the company remain private longer.
In an <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-21/ken-griffin-says-he-s-open-to-selling-minority-stake-in-citadel">interview</a> with&nbsp;Bloomberg on Thursday at the Economic&nbsp;Club of New York, Griffin stated,&nbsp;"We would be open to&nbsp;the possibility of selling a&nbsp;minority stake in Citadel at&nbsp;some point in the future."
Griffin highlighted the challenges of public capital markets, stating,&nbsp;"We need to make being&nbsp;public in the United States&nbsp;a much more attractive proposition."&nbsp;
Despite the offer, Griffin did not confirm acceptance and ruled out taking Citadel Securities public soon. When considering potential partners, Griffin seeks firms similar to Sequoia that can enhance Citadel&#8217;s business operations.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Griffin, a prominent figure in the financial world, has built&nbsp;Citadel&nbsp;into a powerhouse with over $65 billion in assets. As a mega-donor to the Republican Party, he recently voiced concerns over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies</a>, warning they could hinder U.S. competitiveness. 
In the past year, Citadel has achieved remarkable financial success, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/23/12/36365068/show-me-the-money-inside-ken-griffins-citadels-jaw-dropping-7-billion-return">returning $7 billion to clients </a>after a 30% profit surge. Citadel&#8217;s multistrategy fund, Wellington, has gained nearly 15% year-to-date, making it one of the top-performing hedge funds. 
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GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Is 'Open To The Possibility' Of Selling Minority Stake In Citadel

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jomes index gaining more than 450 points during the session.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares rose by 0.5% on Thursday after the company posted upbeat earnings and sales results. Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell 2.2% on Thursday following a report suggesting the company is likely to be investigated under the EU&#8217;s Digital Markets Act next year.
Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) plunged around 4.7% following the U.S. Department of Justice&#8217;s (DOJ) announcement of sweeping remedies in its high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Google.
On the economic data front, U.S. existing home sales gained by 3.5% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 3.96 million in October. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to -5.5 in November from 10.3 in the previous month, and compared to market estimates of 8. U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 6,000 from the previous week to 213,000 in the week ending Nov. 16.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, financials, and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 462 points to 43,870.35 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.53% to 5,948.71, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% at 18,972.42 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXLG#NASDAQ">DXLG</a>) and Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GB#NYSE">GB</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 57.4, the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 49.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $8.2 million, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund operations and for working capital and general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures. The offering is expected to close on or about November 25, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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Reported Earlier, Modular Medical Prices $8.2M Public Offering Of 5,450,573 Common Shares At $1.50/Share

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, including funding future investments, making capital expenditures and funding working capital. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $7.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of $25.00 and integral multiples of $25.00 in excess thereof. The Offering is expected to close on November 27, 2024.

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Reported Earlier, Ramaco Resources Prices $50M Senior Unsecured Notes Offering At 8.375% Interest Due 2029

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Reported Earlier, HUTCHMED Secures Milestone Payment As Takeda Rolls Out FRUZAQLA In Japanese Market

The New 4.625% Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.625% per year, to be paid semi-annually on June 23 and December 23, commencing on June 23, 2025. The 9.875% Notes will bear interest at a rate of 9.875% per year, to be paid semi-annually on June 23 and December 23, commencing on June 23, 2025.

Reported Earlier, GrafTech Announces Exchange Offers For $500M And $450M Second Lien Notes Due 2029

With U.S. stock futures trading slightly lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXLG#NASDAQ">DXLG</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 3 cents per share on revenue of $113.46 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Destination XL shares rose 0.8% to $2.60 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter and raised its outlook for FY24 gross margin. The company reported quarterly earnings of 54 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 40 cents per share. Gap shares jumped 15.7% to $25.50 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) posted stronger-than-expected earnings for its third quarter on Thursday. The company said it sees FY25 earnings of $6.10 to $6.17 per share. Ross Stores shares climbed 7.1% to $153.11 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) reported upbeat results for its first-quarter results, but issued weak forecast for the current quarter. The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.50 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.35 per share. Quarterly revenue came in at $3.28 billion which beat the consensus estimate of $3.14 billion. Intuit shares fell 5% to $644.74 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GB#NYSE">GB</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 3 cents per share on revenue of $127.50 million before the opening bell. Global Blue Group shares gained 11.4% to $6.96 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Deepwater Asset Management's managing partner Gene Munster has weighed in on the implications of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41616230/sundar-pichai-admits-doj-proposals-could-have-unintended-consequences-google-mapping-out-plan-b-in-c">regulatory challenges</a>, including the potential divestment of the Chrome browser.
What Happened: On Thursday, in an interview with CNBC, Munster highlighted the potential impact of a Chrome spin-off on Google&#8217;s search market share.
According to Munster, spinning off Chrome could reduce Google&#8217;s dominant 90% search market share in developed regions to approximately 80%.
This shift could significantly affect Google&#8217;s search growth, which has been averaging 10–14% in recent quarters, potentially dropping to low single digits or even negative in the short term.
He said, &#8220;People love Google, and they will slowly come back,&#8221; but the stock is down about 5% because this gets to the &#8220;core of half their business, which is search.&#8221;&nbsp;
Despite these concerns, he believes the likelihood of a Chrome spinout is low, citing a lack of precedent for such a move.
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Munster also pointed out that Google's search business forms a significant portion of its revenue and is also a critical pillar for its AI initiatives like Gemini. A drop in search market share could weaken Google's ability to compete with rivals such as ChatGPT-parent OpenAI.
He went on to speak about the interconnectedness of regulatory challenges, noting that the DOJ's scrutiny of Google&#8217;s search deal with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) could further damage the company's search business.
Earlier this year, a lawsuit uncovered that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42083150/googles-20b-search-deal-with-apple-faces-collapse-after-antitrust-ruling-what-it-could-means-for-both-tech-giants?itm_source=parsely-api">Apple received a substantial $20 billion</a> in 2022 to set Google as the default search engine on the Safari browser for iPhones.
For investors, the stakes are high. Munster warned that if such worst-case scenarios unfold, Google's stock could drop another 10–15%.
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Why It Matters: The DOJ has been actively pursuing measures to dismantle Google&#8217;s search monopoly, demanding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">Google divest its Chrome browser</a>. This move is part of broader efforts to restore competition in the search market.
The DOJ has also suggested that Google might need to sell its Android operating system if other measures fail.
The impact of these legal actions has been significant, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42119020/alphabet-bleeds-over-120-billion-in-market-value-eyes-worst-day-in-10-months-after-doj-demands-google-chrome-sale">Alphabet&#8217;s market value</a> dropping by over $120 billion on Thursday, marking its steepest decline since January.
In response to the DOJ&#8217;s push, Perplexity AI&#8217;s CEO has also speculated about acquiring Chrome, while OpenAI is considering developing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42130303/chatgpt-parent-openai-considers-building-its-own-web-browser-to-challenge-googles-search-monopoly-following-doj-push-to-break-up-chrome-dominance">own web browser to challenge</a> Google&#8217;s dominance.
Price Action: On Thursday, Alphabet's Class A shares fell 4.74%, closing at $167.63, while Class C shares dropped 4.56%, ending at $169.24. In after-hours trading, Class A shares declined an additional 0.42% to $166.93, and Class C shares decreased 0.38%, closing at $168.59, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Google's Chrome Battle Goes Beyond The Browser: Gene Munster Outlines Wider Implications Of DOJ Going After The Search Giant

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Reported Earlier, LifeWallet Secures $2M Pharmaceutical Settlement Amid Broader Efforts To Recover Improper Healthcare Payments And Partner With Government Efficiency Initiatives

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) is taking aim at &#8220;gate lice&#8221; &#8211; an industry term for passengers who crowd gates before their boarding group is called &#8211; with new technology being rolled out to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42076876/what-could-trumps-new-dot-pick-mean-for-evs-airlines-railroads">more than 100 U.S. airports during the holiday season</a>.
What Happened: The system, which automatically rejects boarding passes from passengers attempting to board ahead of their assigned group, comes as a welcome relief to airline staff who have long struggled with boarding zone violations.
&#8220;We&#8217;ve heard from our customers that the ability to board with their assigned group is important,&#8221; said Julie Rath, Senior Vice President of Airport Operations, Reservations and Service Recovery at American Airlines. &#8220;The initial positive response from customers and team members has exceeded our expectations.&#8221;
The technology triggers an audible alert if passengers try to board early, allowing gate agents to redirect them to wait for their proper boarding group. 
Following successful trials at airports in Albuquerque, Washington D.C., and Tucson, the expansion will include major facilities such as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Why It Matters: Flight attendants and gate staff have long identified premature boarding attempts as a significant source of frustration, leading to the informal &#8220;gate lice&#8221; nickname for chronic offenders. The new system aims to eliminate such disruptions while preserving boarding privileges tied to &#8220;AAdvantage&#8221; status and fare class.
The software platform also provides gate agents with real-time data on boarding group sizes and incoming flight connections, consolidating multiple applications into a single interface. For passengers traveling with companions in earlier boarding groups, agents can override the system with a single click.
American Airlines, which operates thousands of daily flights to more than 350 destinations across 60+ countries, plans to extend the technology to its hub airports in the coming months.
Price Action: American Airlines&#8217; stock closed at $14.20 on Tuesday, down 1.80% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock edged up 0.21%. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 5.65%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBWI/earnings">opening bell on Monday, Nov. 25.</a>
Analysts expect Bath &amp; Body Works to report quarterly earnings at 47 cents per share. That's down from 48 cents per share a year ago. The Columbus, Ohio-based company projects to report quarterly revenue of $1.58 billion, compared to $1.56 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Nov. 8, Bath &amp; Body Works announced the declaration of its regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share payable on Dec. 6, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 22.
Bath &amp; Body Works shares gained 0.8% to close at $30.75 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBWI/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $35 to $32 on Nov. 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Simon Siegel reiterated an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $52 to $50 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $60 to $49 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $42 to $39 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Olivia Tong maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $51 to $42 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
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Considering buying BBWI stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAM#NYSE">BAM</a>) has agreed to&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://infratil.com/news/infratil-announces-nz850-million-equity-raising/" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">sell its 49.95% stake</a>&nbsp;in One New Zealand to&nbsp;Infratil Limited&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFUUF#OTC">IFUUF</a>) for NZ$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion)

This transaction will raise Infratil&#39;s ownership in One NZ from 49.95% to 99.90%. Infratil plans to fund the acquisition via an NZ$850 million equity raising, cash reserves, and debt facilities.

One NZ is a New Zealand digital services and connectivity company with 2.7 million connections and a population coverage of more than 98% of New Zealand.

The acquisition values One NZ at an enterprise value of NZ$5.9 billion, an implied EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.8x2 for Infratil&#39;s increased stake, and a normalized EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.3x3.

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&quot;While we continue to see further long-term value in One NZ, we were attracted to realising a strong return now. We wish Infratil and the One NZ management team the best for what will be a bright future,&quot; commented Udhay Mathialagan, Brookfield Managing Director and Global CEO of Data Centres and outgoing chair of One NZ.

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	<li>Vodafone looks to dispose of ~1,487 mobile cell sites likely to generate Ebitda of over NZ$50 million ($34 million) in the financial year starting April 1.</li>
	<li>The assets, viewed as New Zealand&rsquo;s most extensive tower portfolio, could be worth up to NZ$1.5 billion.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The towers on sale have an average lease term of about 13 years. It will add 290 more sites by the year ending March 2027.</li>
	<li>Pension funds and asset managers flush with cash find digital infrastructure appealing because of the growth and assured long-term returns they offer.</li>
	<li>Price Action:&nbsp;BAM shares closed lower by 1.55% at $53.92 on Thursday.</li>
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