An Origin demerger would require more capital

14 April 2016

 

  A report by Credit Suisse analysts suggests Origin Energy might be better demerging its gas and electricity markets but if it were to do so it would probably need to raise around $4 billion in extra capital. The estimate is based on how the ratings agencies would be expected to treat the stand alone entities. Any demerger proposal would be complicated by the fact that Origin has hybrid securities...

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