Investment Surge in Long Sơn Petroleum Industrial Park
Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province is set to witness a significant boost in industrial development thanks to Long Sơn Petroleum Industrial Zone Investment JSC (Long Sơn PIC). The firm has announced plans to issue 82.5 million new shares to raise funds for its ambitious project in the region, marking a milestone in its efforts to develop the Long Sơn Industrial Park.
Share Issuance Details
In this strategic move, Long Sơn PIC aims to sell 65 million shares to Gelex Energy, a subsidiary of the Vietnam Electrical Equipment JSC (Gelex), along with 17.5 million shares to Viglacera Yên Mỹ-Hưng Yên Industrial Zone Development JSC. This capital infusion is expected to complete by the end of the year, increasing Long Sơn’s total shares from 82.7 million to 165.2 million.
Gelex Energy’s Position and Shareholding
With this acquisition, Gelex Energy is poised to become the largest shareholder in Long Sơn PIC, owning approximately 48.91% of the company. This substantial stake comes on the heels of Gelex Energy acquiring over 15.8 million shares (or 19.1% stake) earlier this June, building its holdings from a previous 3.95% stake. Gelex and its affiliates currently hold 19.1 million shares, equating to 23.1% of Long Sơn PIC’s overall capital.
Financial Aspirations
The funds raised from this share issuance are projected to reach around VNĐ825 billion (approximately $35.68 million), which will be allocated for the development of the Long Sơn Industrial Park. The total investment required for this project is an ambitious VNĐ29.6 trillion, and the construction will unfold in three stages, each with its respective financial commitments of VNĐ11.76 trillion, VNĐ10.45 trillion, and VNĐ7.4 trillion.
Current Financial Standing
Presently, Long Sơn PIC is operating with a mere VNĐ810.4 billion in capital, a sum insufficient to cover its expansive project. To make headway, the firm aims to enhance its contribution to at least 15% of the total investment, thereby ensuring that it can initiate and sustain operations.
Revenue Projections
Looking ahead, Long Sơn PIC is optimistic about its financial trajectories. It is targeting a four-fold increase in total revenue for 2020, with expectations to hit VNĐ146.2 billion. Additionally, post-tax profits are forecasted to rebound to VNĐ28.2 billion from a previous loss of VNĐ2.1 billion encountered in 2019.
Stock Performance
As for the stock market, Long Sơn PIC’s shares (traded on UPCoM under the ticker PXL) have demonstrated resilience, maintaining a price of VNĐ11,000 on Monday while showing an increase of 4.76% since early July. Meanwhile, Gelex shares (listed on HoSE under the ticker GEX) saw a 2.2% rise, closing the day at VNĐ20,500 and experiencing a jump of 26.5% since June 29.
Strategic Moves in the Industrial Real Estate Sector
This share issuance not only positions Long Sơn PIC for growth but also signifies Gelex’s strategic entry into the industrial real estate sector. Notably, the Hà Nội-based company is actively pursuing additional investments, having recently proposed to acquire 95 million shares to elevate its ownership to 46.15% in the industrial group Viglacera, which oversees 5,000 hectares of industrial parks across the North.
This intersection of investments and industrial growth lays a promising foundation for further development in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province, showcasing the dynamism and potential of Vietnam’s industrial landscape.