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The Greek TSO (51% owned by ADMIE) reported strong Q2 results reflecting higher electricity demand and much higher interconnection revenues. Revenues/EBITDA/Net Income grew by +22%/+24%/+30% Y/Y. The strong set of Q2 numbers and growth rate were no different to Q1, but the 45%-60% valuation discount against EUR TSOs remains. The Greek TSO is implementing one of the biggest interconnection capex plans in Western Europe. Therefore, higher RAB and dividends flowing will eventually scatter investor concerns over the corporate structure and regulatory inefficiencies. TP €4.0 (65% upside).

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Report by ResearchGreece

ResearchGreece addresses the following dividend-yield-buffer questions: a) How likely is it that the RAE will approve a higher WACC for IPTO? b) If so, what about RAB evolution? c) What is the impact on the fair value of ADMIE? d) What should investors do with the stock? A +100bps higher WACC means IPTO is worth €1.97-2.46bn based on peer multiples applied on 2024-2025 EBITDA. Therefore, ADMIE's 51% stake is worth €920m-1.06bn in NPV 2023 terms against a M/Cap of €555m. ResearchGreece estimates ADMIE's dividend yield at 5.3%-6.6% in 2023-2025 and upgrades their stock rating to OI (OWN IT) with a TP of €4.0 (70% upside).