National Central Cooling Co.

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Ticker/ISIN
TABREED
AEN000501017
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About National Central Cooling Co.

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates

Tabreed is a UAE-based utility company that provides energy-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly year-round district cooling solutions in the GCC.  Founded in 1998, and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, Tabreed’s cooling systems are an integral part of the region’s infrastructure. The company now delivers over a million Refrigeration Tons (RT) to major government, commercial, and residential projects. Tabreed owns and operates 83 plants in its portfolio across the GCC..

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The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) will hold an earnings call on 8th August 2025 at 3:00 PM to discuss the financial results for the period ending 30th June 2025. The communication is addressed to H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The notice is signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.
The document is a notification addressed to H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, regarding a decision by the Board of Directors of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC. In accordance with Article 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations, a Circular Resolution will be distributed to the Board on 7 August 2025 at 10 am. The resolution will cover the company's financial results for the first half of 2025, ending on 30 June, as well as its business and operations. The notification is signed by Nadia Bardawil, Chief Legal Counsel.
Sean Magee, Secretary of the Board of Directors, informs H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and H.E. Hamid Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, about Tabreed's acquisition of PAL Cooling Holding LLC. The acquisition involves a newly formed joint venture between Tabreed and DIF Infra 7 Participations 8 B.V., each owning 50%. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately AED 4.1 billion, with an equity value of AED 3.8 billion, pending regulatory approvals. PAL Cooling Holding LLC fully owns eight subsidiary companies operating five district cooling plants under long-term agreements, with additional plants under development in Abu Dhabi. Further details are provided in attached forms, and contact is encouraged for more information.
Tabreed and CVC DIF have partnered to acquire PAL Cooling Holding from Multiply Group for approximately AED 3.8 billion. The acquisition includes eight long-term concessions serviced by five district cooling plants in Abu Dhabi, with significant growth potential to reach an operational connected load of around 600,000 refrigeration tons. PAL Cooling, established in 2006, is a key player in the UAE district cooling market, with partnerships with major developers like Aldar Properties. The acquisition aligns with Tabreed's strategic goals to support Abu Dhabi's real estate projects and meet the increasing demand for sustainable cooling. CVC DIF highlighted PAL Cooling's long-term contracts in a rapidly growing urban environment. The deal is pending regulatory approvals.
The UAE Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with Tabreed and Emerge, has completed a project to integrate solar energy into two district cooling plants in Abu Dhabi. This initiative, part of a partnership agreement signed in March 2024, involves the installation of approximately 4,000 solar panels, providing 2.4 megawatts of clean electricity to the cooling plants. The project aims to reduce reliance on the electricity grid during peak times and cut CO2 emissions by over 2,600 tons annually. This move aligns with the UAE Armed Forces Climate Change Strategy to reduce carbon emissions. Tabreed's CEO emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and diversifying its energy mix, while Emerge highlighted the growing trend of distributed solar solutions in the UAE.
The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) held an earnings call on 14 May 2025 at 3 PM to discuss its financial results for the period ending on 31 March 2025. The documents related to this earnings call are available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section. The communication is addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, from Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.
Tabreed, a leading district cooling company, reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing increases in both EBITDA and net profit compared to Q1 2024. EBITDA rose by 4% to AED 283 million with a margin of 61%, while net profit after tax grew by 3% to AED 115 million. Key developments included raising USD 700 million through a Green Sukuk, which helped refinance debt and improve the balance sheet by converting short-term debt to long-term maturities and reducing net debt by 3%. Additionally, Tabreed announced a significant concession agreement with Dubai Holding Investments to provide district cooling services to Palm Jebel Ali, requiring an investment of AED 1.5 billion. This deal is the largest in the company's history, representing a major milestone. Shareholders also approved a cash dividend of 15.5 fils per share for 2024, yielding 5.6% at the current share price.
On 13 May 2025, the Board of Directors of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC, also known as "Tabreed," held a meeting. During this meeting, the board approved the unaudited interim financial accounts for the period ending 31 March 2025. They also agreed to release these accounts and a press release to the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market. The meeting was conducted in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The text is a formal notification addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market in Dubai. It informs them of an upcoming board meeting for the National Central Cooling Company (PJSC), scheduled for 13 February 2025 at 11:00 AM. The meeting will focus on reviewing the financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024 and discussing the company's business operations. The notification references Article 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations from 2000, as amended. The letter is signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.

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Disclosure: Board Decisions by Passing

On 7 February 2025, referencing Article 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations (Number 3 for the year 2000, as amended), the letter alerts the Securities & Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market CEO that a Circular Resolution will be issued to the Board of Directors of National Central Cooling Company PJSC on 12 February 2025 at 1:00 p.m. This resolution concerns the company’s management.

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Disclosure: Resignation of BOD member

On February 5, 2025, a communication was sent to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, regarding the resignation of Ms. Marion Deridder Blondel from her position as a Board Member of National Central Cooling Company PJSC, effective February 4, 2025. The letter was signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

On December 5, 2024, the Board of Directors of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC, also known as Tabreed, held a meeting to discuss the company's business and operational matters. This meeting was conducted in accordance with the amended Disclosure and Transparency Regulations. The notification is addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The communication is signed by Sean Magee, the Board Secretary.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The text is a formal notification regarding an upcoming board meeting for the National Central Cooling Company (PJSC). The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on December 5, 2024, and will focus on discussing the company's business and operations. This notification is in accordance with Article 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations from the year 2000, as amended. The letter is addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. It is signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

The text is a formal communication addressed to H.E. Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, both located in the UAE. It concerns the results of a board meeting of the National Central Cooling Company (PJSC), also known as "Tabreed," held on November 19, 2024. The meeting focused on discussing the company's business and operational matters. The letter references specific articles of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations and is signed by Sean Magee, the Board Secretary.

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Disclosure: Result of Earnings Call

On 15 November 2024, Tabreed held an earnings call at 3 PM to discuss its financial results for the period ending 30 September 2024. The documents related to the earnings call are available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section. The communication was addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The message was signed by Sean Magee, Company Secretary.

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Disclosure: Press release regarding financial results for the 3rd QTR of 2024

Tabreed, a leading district cooling company based in the UAE, reported its financial results for the first nine months of 2024, showing increased revenues and strengthened EBITDA. The company experienced a 6% rise in consumption volumes, resulting in a 4% increase in net profit before tax to AED 462 million. Group revenue rose to AED 1.85 billion, driven by higher consumption and the addition of 29,000 Refrigeration Tons (RT) of new connections over the past year. EBITDA increased to AED 933 million, maintaining a stable margin of 50%. Tabreed expanded its customer base with new connections in the UAE, India, Egypt, and Oman, including 12,444 RT added in the third quarter. The company generated strong cash flows, with free cash flows of AED 912 million over the past year, and reduced its debt by 12%, resulting in a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.0x. Tabreed remains committed to maintaining its 'investment grade' credit rating. In the third quarter, Tabreed actively promoted district cooling, participating in the Asia Urban Energy Assembly in Bangkok, aligning with its expansion strategy in Southeast Asia.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 3rd QTR of 2024

The document is a review report and interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the National Central Cooling Company PJSC, covering the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2024.

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Disclosure: Results of Board Decisions by Passing

The document is a notification dated 14 November 2024, addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. It informs them of a Circular Resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC ("Tabreed"). The resolution approves the company's unaudited interim accounts for the period ending 30 September 2024 and the release of these accounts along with a press release to the Securities & Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market. The notification is signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.

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