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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On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) held a meeting to discuss the company's business and operations. This meeting was in accordance with Article 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations from the year 2000, as amended.
The National Central Cooling Company (PJSC) has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for April 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM. The meeting 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 number (3) from the year 2000, as amended. The notification is addressed to Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The letter is signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.
Sean Magee, Board Secretary, addressed a letter dated March 27, 2025, to H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and H.E. Hamed Ahmad Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The letter clarifies news reported by Reuters about Tabreed's potential acquisition consideration. Magee emphasized Tabreed's commitment to disclosure and transparency rules, assuring that any transactions will be officially announced as per regulations. Until then, Tabreed will not comment on media speculation. For further information, recipients are encouraged to contact the company.
Tabreed held its Annual General Assembly where shareholders approved a cash dividend payout of AED 441 million for the fiscal year 2024, reflecting strong financial performance. The company reported record revenues and a 32% increase in net profit for 2024, achieving a total shareholder return of 96% over the past five years. The assembly confirmed new board members, Mansoor Al Hamed and Janis Rey Lozada. Chairman Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri highlighted the company's consistent performance and strategic investments, noting its resilience and promising future opportunities. In 2025, Tabreed has already raised $700 million through a green sukuk and entered a joint venture with Dubai Holding. The company expanded its operations in 2024 by completing two new plants and increasing connections across several countries, with a 5% growth in consumption volumes.
The Annual General Assembly Meeting of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC ("Tabreed") took place on March 25, 2025. During this meeting, shareholders approved a special resolution authorizing the company's Board of Directors to issue non-convertible bonds, sukuk, or similar instruments. The issuance can be conducted directly or through a special purpose vehicle, in one or more tranches, with a total nominal value not exceeding USD 2 billion or its equivalent in other currencies. The Board of Directors is also authorized to determine the date of issuance and other related terms.
On 17 March 2025, a communication was addressed to H.E. Waleed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and H.E. Hamed Ahmad Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, regarding a long-term concession agreement for the Palm Jebel Ali development project. Tabreed has entered into an agreement to provide district cooling services exclusively for this project in Dubai. The agreement will be executed through a joint venture between Tabreed and Dubai Holding, with shares distributed as 51% for Tabreed and 49% for Dubai Holding. The project will be implemented in multiple phases with a total cooling requirement of approximately 250,000 refrigeration tons. The letter was signed by Sean Magee, Board Secretary.
National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) and Dubai Holding Investments have entered a concession agreement to provide district cooling services for Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai. The joint venture, with Tabreed holding a 51% stake and Dubai Holding Investments 49%, aims to offer approximately 250,000 Refrigeration Tons (RTs) of cooling capacity. The project, valued at AED 1.5 billion, will be executed in multiple phases, with construction expected to start in Q2 2025 and initial services by 2027. The agreement is supported by Tabreed's major shareholders, Mubadala and ENGIE. This collaboration is designed to optimize cooling capacity, enhance information-sharing, and ensure sustainable cooling solutions for the development.
Tabreed, a leading district cooling company, successfully raised USD 700 million through its inaugural five-year green sukuk, marking the first issuance under its new USD 1.5 billion trust certificate program. The sukuk will be listed on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market. The issuance attracted strong demand from local, regional, and international investors, leading to a 2.6 times oversubscription. It was competitively priced with a profit rate of 5.279%, achieving the tightest credit spread for a five-year instrument by Tabreed or any other UAE corporate sukuk with a similar credit rating. The high demand was supported by investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's and Fitch. Proceeds from the sukuk will be used in accordance with Tabreed's Green Financing Framework to finance or refinance eligible green projects, including district cooling schemes, energy and water efficiency, and wastewater management projects.

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Disclosure: Result of Earnings Call

The document is a communication dated 15 May 2024, addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market in Dubai, UAE. The subject of the letter is the earnings call of the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) held on the same day. The call, which took place at 3pm, discussed the financial results for the period ending on 31 March 2024. The earnings call documents are available on the company's website, under the Investor Relations section. The letter is signed by Sean Magee, the company secretary.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

On 14 May 2024, a board meeting was held by the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed). According to Article 36/7 and 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations number 3 of 2000, the board approved the Un-Audited Interim Accounts for the period ending 31 March 2024. Additionally, the board approved the release of these accounts, along with a press release, to the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market. The information was communicated by Sean Magee, the company's secretary.

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Disclosure: Press release

Tabreed, the UAE's leading international district cooling company, has released its Q1 2024 financial results, showing a 9% year-on-year increase in consumption volumes for its cooling services. The company reported a net profit before tax of AED 122 million, a 4% increase from the same period in 2023. Tabreed's EBITDA margin was 58%, compared to 57% in Q1 2023, with group revenue of AED 468m for Q1 2024. The company also achieved a cash conversion rate of 90% and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.97x at the end of Q1 2024. The company has repurchased a total of USD 240 million (AED 880 million) of its outstanding sukuk due in 2025, as part of its active management of its debt profile.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 1st QTR of 2024

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Disclosure: Results of BOD meeting

On 14 May 2024, a board meeting was held by the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed). The meeting, in accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Regulations number 3 of 2000, approved the Un-Audited Interim Accounts of the company for the period ending 31 March 2024. The board also approved the release of these accounts and a press release to the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The text is a formal notification dated 9th May 2024, addressed to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market. The document, sent by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary of National Central Cooling Company (PJSC), is to inform them about a board meeting scheduled for 14th May 2024. The meeting will review the financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2024 and discuss the business and operations of the company. This notification is in accordance with Article 36/11 of the Disclosure and Transparency Regulations number (3) for the year 2000 (as amended).

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Disclosure: Earnings Call

The CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, and the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, received a letter on 9th May 2024 regarding an upcoming earnings call. The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) will hold an earnings call on 15th May 2024 at 3.00pm to discuss the financial results for the period ending on 31st March 2024. The letter was signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.

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Disclosure: Material Information - disclosure

The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) has successfully initiated a tender offer for the repurchase of some of its outstanding U.S.$500,000,000 Trust Certificates due 2025. The offer, which was first announced on March 18, 2024, and extended until April 3, 2024, resulted in the acceptance for repurchase of U.S.$200,688,000 of these trust certificates. An additional U.S.$39,000,000 of these trust certificates had been purchased by Tabreed prior to the tender offer announcement. The total amount that Tabreed has bought back and accepted for purchase is U.S.$239,688,000 out of the outstanding U.S.$500,000,000 trust certificates. This buyback is part of Tabreed's strategy to effectively manage its debt profile, optimize its cost of funding, and strengthen its balance sheet.

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Disclosure: Press release

Tabreed, a leading international district cooling company based in the UAE, has celebrated its most successful year to date in 2023. In its Annual General Assembly, shareholders approved a record high dividend payment of 15.5 fils per share, representing a 15% increase from the previous year. The company also reported a 9% growth in revenue and a 25% increase in net profit before tax. Two new board members, Geert Bunkens and Marion Deridder Blondel, were appointed during the meeting. Tabreed's Chairman, Khaled Abdullah Al Qubaisi, highlighted the company's growth strategy and its role in global cooling discussions during COP28. The company added 53,000 refrigeration tons of new connections and six new plants to its portfolio in 2023, and operates in six countries, including India.

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Disclosure: Resolutions of General Assembly

The text is a communication 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 discusses the resolutions adopted at the Annual General Assembly meeting of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) held on 19 March 2024. The main resolution is to authorize the Board of Directors to issue non-convertible bonds and/or sukuk up to a total value of USD 1 billion to qualified investors over the next 12 months. The profit rate will not exceed the prevailing market rate for companies with the same credit rating as Tabreed.

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