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[m1k3y1] 26/5/2018 12:34

Agreed chief.
However, Norwegian are in a bit of a mess financially at the moment , which is why IAG have made the offer, I suspect.
Even small increases in fuel costs can have a substantial impact when you are struggling .
IAG are much better placed and with 7.7B in the banck , I think Kjos would be foolish not to accept.
Unless of course, it is a the power he finds attractive , with being CEO of Norwegian.

Personally , I think he is trying to angle for a position within IAG.
He won't get it of course.

[chiefbrody] 26/5/2018 12:02

Ah yes. Remember reading that Norwegian are heavily betting on a fall on oil prices.If the price carries on north for a few more quarters, they could be in a bit of bother.

[m1k3y1] 26/5/2018 08:51

Understand that Norwegian are circa 25% hedged while IAG are 70% for 2018

[chiefbrody] 25/5/2018 23:44

Depends how much they're hedged. A fair amount i believe.Can't see oil continuing in this relentless fashion. A pause and return to 60/70 wouldn't go amis.

[m1k3y1] 25/5/2018 23:11

but 30% increase from $60 to $80.
It will still hurt their bottom line.
I think Walsh may be successful.
We'll see

[neilrich] 25/5/2018 22:34

3% drop in the oil price Today, perhaps Norwegian have bet correctly.

[neilrich] 25/5/2018 22:31

Transaction in own shares for IAG was very low for Today.

[m1k3y1] 25/5/2018 21:15

This might have something to do with the SP

[m1k3y1] 25/5/2018 17:26

Depends how far you're going neil.
Not worth it on short flights

[neilrich] 25/5/2018 17:05

Very good positive end to the week....I shall enjoy my flight with BA this evening, only wish I'd upgraded to Club Europe when I had the chance!

[m1k3y1] 25/5/2018 16:49

The buyback program is probably helping but I suspect there is more to it.
The share price has been fluctuating a bit lately.
Close above 700 has to be positive though.

[neilrich] 25/5/2018 15:30

Not sure what's driving the share price Today, however I'd say a very positive movement from the technical analysis perspective.

[m1k3y1] 24/5/2018 20:26

Ryannair
We don’t catch falling knives': Ryanair denies courting rival Norwegian Air
hxxps://fora.ie/ryanair-norwegian-buyout-4032058-May2018/

[neilrich] 24/5/2018 18:04

I think that a joint bid would be a nightmare and therefore unlikely.

[m1k3y1] 24/5/2018 17:23

But what about a joint bid between IAG and Ryannair Neil ?
Even if it is just an agreement between the two parties as opposed to an officvial joint offer ?

[neilrich] 24/5/2018 17:04

I don't believe O'Leary shall bid for Norwegian, Ryanair have their own issues.

[m1k3y1] 24/5/2018 14:21

Truth or Bluster ?
Bjørn Kjos: Ryanair has shown interest in Norwegian
hxxps://www.smp.no/ntb/innenriks/2018/05/24/Bj%C3%B8rn-Kjos-Ryanair-har-vist-interesse-for-Norwegian-16763884.ece

Use Google to translate the page.

[neilrich] 23/5/2018 21:15

...just to rub the salt into my wound, HSBC have a buy rating for Thomas Cook with target price 140p.

Thankfully I follow my own advice.

[m1k3y1] 23/5/2018 18:28

I am no analyst neil but the ratings make absolutely no sense to me whatsoever !

[neilrich] 23/5/2018 18:17

The HSBC difference in valuation between the two airlines is astonishing, you'd think that IAG was an absolute basket case.

Makes me wonder which bank EZJ banks with...haha!

[m1k3y1] 23/5/2018 17:54

Norwegian Fuel

[neilrich] 23/5/2018 17:45

Interesting to note that HSBC have a BUY recommendation for EZJ, target price 1850P...that would be a forward PE of 16.5.

Their 590p target price for IAG would be a forward PE of 6.

Obviously rising oil prices shall have no effect on EZJ, one of their points against IAG.

[m1k3y1] 23/5/2018 17:15

Qatar Airways boss says Norwegian needs a 'strong partner' to survive
hxxp://www.cityam.com/286284/qatar-airways-boss-says-norwegian-needs-strong-partner