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Classification of GBC AG to Advanced Blockchain AG

Company Name: Advanced Blockchain AG

ISIN: DE000A0M93V6

Reason for the research: Research Comment

Recommendation: Kaufen

Target price: 10.75 EUR

Target price on sight of: 31.12.2025

Last rating change:

Analyst: Matthias Greiffenberger, Marcel Goldmann

Valuation update: Successful peaq Token Launch Leads to Reassessment of

Portfolio Position

In our most recent valuation of Advanced Blockchain AG on November 11, 2025,

we intentionally refrained from preempting the outcome of the peaq token

launch, opting instead to wait and observe its development. Historically,

token launches tend to be highly volatile, which was why our previous

assessment was published prior to the launch. Many tokens typically

experience price declines of up to 80% shortly after launch, as early

investors liquidate their positions. Accordingly, we sought to base our

conclusions on the actual market response.

The peaq token was ultimately listed at a price of $0.50 but subsequently

settled at approximately $0.25. Nevertheless, the token has demonstrated

relative stability compared to similar projects, significantly outperforming

the expected benchmark trends. This stabilization now allows for a

well-founded reassessment.

As of the last Top-15 portfolio evaluation on June 30, 2024, Advanced

Blockchain AG held 88,056,000 peaq tokens. ABAG acquired these tokens at

minimal costs through its incubation activities. Following the launch, at a

price of $0.25 per token, their value is now approximately $22.01 million

USD or EUR20.80 million (exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.944849 EUR, as of November

19, 2024, 14:50 UTC). In our view, this represents a significant value

increase of around $15.03 million USD (EUR14.22 million).

Although the peaq tokens are subject to a lockup agreement until Q3 2025,

they can be utilized for staking during this period. Token staking involves

cryptocurrency holders locking their tokens in a wallet to support the

network, such as by validating transactions or providing liquidity. In

return, they receive rewards in the form of additional tokens. Advanced

Blockchain AG plans to actively stake its peaq tokens to generate additional

tokens. This approach could enhance token yields during the lockup phase and

further improve the company's return on capital.

With 3.79 million outstanding shares, the value increase of EUR14.22 million

results in a NAV rise of approximately EUR3.75 per share. Consequently, based

on our previous price target of EUR7.00, the new price target is EUR10.75 per

share.

Overall, we continue to view the company as excellently positioned, with a

solid liquidity base. As of June 30, 2024, the parent company held liquid

assets of approximately EUR1.62 million. According to management, liquid

assets at the group level amounted to around EUR2 million as of the same date.

Additionally, the investment subsidiary holds a range of tokens that can be

liquidated mid-term, ensuring additional financial flexibility.

Given the significant upside potential, we maintain our Buy rating.

You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/31393.pdf

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GBC AG

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research@gbc-ag.de

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Date (time) of completion: 20.11.2024 (14:00)

Date (time) of first publication: 20.11.2024 (14:45)

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