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(A Top Pick Nov 30/17, Up 12%) There are $500 million of synergies up for grabs after the big merger, which could even be higher. They are ahead of plan in synergizing. Also are selling $5 billion of non-core assets. This week in Chile, they just sold a lithium mine, generating $4 billion in cash that'll go to share buybacks and dividends. There are big gains still to come.
(A Top Pick Nov 30/17, Up 12%) There are $500 million of synergies up for grabs after the big merger, which could even be higher. They are ahead of plan in synergizing. Also are selling $5 billion of non-core assets. This week in Chile, they just sold a lithium mine, generating $4 billion in cash that'll go to share buybacks and dividends. There are big gains still to come.
(A Top Pick Nov 30/17, Down 14%) Midstream energy has been challenging. IPL runs several businesses: nat. gas extraction which as recovered after depressed margins last year; cash flows coming from oil pipelines; storage which has struggled. When this backwardation clears, the margins should come back. Then there's a $3.5 billion propane dehydrogenation plant that'll be a great asset, that will crank out $600 million in operating profit yearly starting in late-2021. Until then, you'll pocket the dividend above 7%.
(A Top Pick Nov 30/17, Down 14%) Midstream energy has been challenging. IPL runs several businesses: nat. gas extraction which as recovered after depressed margins last year; cash flows coming from oil pipelines; storage which has struggled. When this backwardation clears, the margins should come back. Then there's a $3.5 billion propane dehydrogenation plant that'll be a great asset, that will crank out $600 million in operating profit yearly starting in late-2021. Until then, you'll pocket the dividend above 7%.
