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GTL receives knockout offer

Aim-traded US ethanol business GTL Resources has attracted the attention of Sinav, a vehicle jointly formed by investment management house North Atlantic Value and Scandinavian oil and gas services and shipping business Siem Industries. The recommended 100p-a-share offer represents a 34 per cent premium to GTL's closing price the day before the offer was announced – a level GTL's shares have not reached for four years.

Trading-wise, GTL has performed solidly of late and recently reported improved margins in the business. Its refinery now has a decent record of performance, but the business continues to carry significant debt at the operating level, which has continued to hold the shares down.

IC VIEW:

GTL shareholders have probably forgotten the time when their shares last touched 100p, which means this offer is likely to attract a good deal of support. The shares have risen to 97.5p, which suggests hopes of a rival bid are slim. Await documents.

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By Graeme Davies,
02 November 2011

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