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Offshore wind giant Orsted gets green light for survival plan after Trump blocks project
CNBCยท2025-09-05 09:15

Group 1 - Orsted received shareholder approval for a $9.4 billion rights issue amid a profit warning and operational challenges [1][3] - The rights issue, amounting to 60 billion Danish krone, was approved at an extraordinary general meeting [3] - The company cut its full-year operating profit outlook due to lower-than-normal offshore wind speeds in July and August [3] Group 2 - Orsted's shares have fallen nearly 90% from their peak in 2021, hitting a record low following U.S. political pressures [2][3] - The White House's order to halt work on a nearly complete wind farm has contributed to the company's turmoil [2]