Deutsche Wohnen minority shareholder buyout (DPLTA)

Yes, they can trade Dt. Wohnen shares but only to an extent where such trading will not cause volatility or be construed as manipulating share prices.

They have issued bonds worth €1.5 billion this year (H1 2024 report, page 7) and sold properties worth €1.5 billion. They are targeting to sell properties worth €3.0 billion in 2024. As at June 2024, it had €1.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents. That means its outstanding debt refinancing of €1.4 billion in 2024 is already covered. It is facing a debt maturity €4.8 billion in 2025. Therefore, though it seems to be managing its liquidity well, I think it will continue borrowing. Also, it’s expected to increase the pace of construction by around 1,500 units next year (from the current 2,500-3,000), which means it will need more cash.

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