Vitol CEO Says Near to IPOs for Subsidiaries

The transcript discusses the company's business performance, highlighting a 50% profit increase in the first half of the previous year due to asset sales. However, the current year's performance is expected to be slightly below the $2 billion mark achieved in 2016. The company is also planning IPOs for Vivo and Varro, with banks hired to facilitate the process. The timeline for these IPOs is uncertain, but they are expected to happen soon. Investor expectations for exits are also addressed, emphasizing their role as main drivers.

What challenges are mentioned regarding the business opportunities for the upcoming year?

What role do the partners play in the context of the IPOs discussed?