The title of this revised blog post is EEI Unloads Crane Rental Stake in Strategic Divestment

EEI Unloads Crane Rental Stake in Strategic Divestment

As a leading builder in the industry, EEI Corp. has announced a significant move to rationalize its operations by divesting from Shinbayanihan Heavy Equipment Corp., a crane rental business it previously owned. The company has agreed to sell its 20,800 common shares in Shinabayanihan to Yuk Nan Machinery Company Limited for P10 million.

This strategic decision allows EEI to focus on its core construction business and allocate its resources more effectively. By exiting the crane rental market, the company can optimize its operations and make targeted investments that drive long-term growth and value creation for its shareholders.

The transaction will be completed once all conditions precedent are met, and the transfer documents are signed. The P10 million sale price will be paid in cash, subject to certain conditions. EEI has assured investors that this divestment will not have any material impact on its business, financial condition, or operations.

What's notable about this move is that Yuk Nan Machinery Company Limited is also a player in the crane rental space. This could potentially create opportunities for collaboration or synergies between the two companies in the future.

In addition to the divestment, EEI's board of directors has approved an increase in the dividend rate for its preferred series C shares from 6.0 percent to 6.75 percent. The company has also declared quarterly cash dividends on its preferred shares A, B, C, and D.

These dividend payments will be made from unrestricted retained earnings as of December 31, 2024. Shareholders can expect payouts of P1.441025 per share for series A, P1.73485 per share for series B, P1.6875 per share for series C, and P1.8750 per share for series D.

EEI's shares closed up 3.55 percent to P3.21 each on the day of the announcement, indicating investor confidence in the company's strategic direction.

In conclusion, EEI's decision to divest from Shinbayanihan Heavy Equipment Corp. is a key step in its efforts to optimize its operations and resources. This move demonstrates the company's commitment to making strategic decisions that drive long-term growth and value creation for its shareholders.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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