STOCK MARKET REPORT by GRIMALDI & PARTNERS

MONTH REVIEW - JUNE 2021

The international stock markets ended June unevenly (partly slight losses, partly slight gains).

MAIN DRIVER:

Hope for a strong economic recovery.

MAIN STRESS FACTORS:

Concerns about the Corona delta variant and the dangers of inflation.

Worries about an earlier than expected US interest rate hike.

Rising commodity prices have fueled concerns that inflation could bring growth to a standstill in the world's largest economy and undo the recent record rally on the stock markets.

Particularly noticeable at TITLE LEVEL:

ABB prepares e-mobility business to go public

The Swiss electrical engineering group ABB is pressing ahead with preparations for the IPO of its business with charging technology for electric cars. In the best case scenario, the division could be listed on the Swiss stock exchange in the first half of 2022.

Before that, the business that produces fast charging stations for cars and buses must be spun off from the group. The fast-growing unit, benefiting from the electric vehicle boom, could be worth around $ 3 billion. ABB is advised by Lilja & Co. The banks Morgan Stanley and UBS should be entrusted with the organization of the transaction.

LONZA completes sale of special ingredients business

Lonza has completed the sale of its chemicals business to two financial investors, Bain Captial and Cinven. For the separation from its roots, the pharmaceutical supplier receives 4.2 billion francs.

The Lonza Special Ingredients (LSI) sales process was announced about a year ago. Then everything happened quickly. The two interested parties crystallized in January and the decision was made at the beginning of February. Since the announcement of the intention to sell, Lonza has made significant progress in consolidating the new structure. Now the focus on long-term growth can be increased again.

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