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Agenda
1. Overview of 2010
2. 2011 Outlook
3. Long term prospects
Continued decline in developed markets as the expected recovery, especially in the US,
was delayed
Robust volumes in most emerging markets, but margin pressure in some key markets
like India and Egypt driven by a combination of demand-supply dynamics and rising
energy prices
Focus on de-leveraging the balance sheet driven by a combination of cost cutting and
scaling back capital expenditure
Capacity rationalisation in developed markets with steps like mothballing and closures
Relatively muted year in terms of M&A activity
Russia
UK
Poland
German
y
Italy
Spain
Turkey
France
US
China
Morocco
Egypt
Mexico
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Global
Indonesia
-5% to 0%
-5% to 0%
0% to 5%
> 20%
10% to 15%
India
Brazil
5% to 10%
0% to 5%
0% to -5%
-5% to -10%
-10% to -15%
<-20%
3
Russia
UK
France
US
Spain
Poland
German
y
Italy
Turkey
China
Morocco
Egypt
Mexico
India
Indonesia
Western Europe
-5% to 0%
Brazil
Eastern Europe
-5% to -10%
Global
-5% to 0%
> 20%
10% to 15%
5% to 10%
0% to 5%
0% to -5%
-5% to -10%
-10% to -15%
<-20%
4
Brazil
India
Indonesia
China
Morocco
Czech
Decreasing Volume
Increasing Volumes
Russia
Range of Price/Volume
Rank assigned
Change
Egypt
UK
US
Poland
0
-3
-2
-1
France
-1 Saudi Arabia
Nigeria
Italy
-2
UAE
Australia
> 10%
5% to 10%
0% to 5%
-5% to 0%
-10% to -5%
< -10%
$
#
"
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#
$
Germany
Mexico
Algeria
Spain
-3
Increasing Prices
9M10 EBITDA, respectively. For the full year, the contribution to Lafarge
and
2010 EBITDA was 4.3% and 2.1%, respectively)
EBITDA Margin Trend
27%
25%
23%
21%
19%
17%
15%
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010E
2011E
2012E
Holcim Ltd.
Lafarge S.A.
Heidelberg Cement AG
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010E
2011E
2012E
Holcim Ltd.
Lafarge S.A.
Heidelberg Cement AG
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010E
2011E
2012E
Holcim Ltd.
Lafarge S.A.
Heidelberg Cement AG
160
140
120
100
In 2010, the
80
60
40
20
2008
2009
2010
2008
2009
2011E
2007
2007
2006
2005
2006
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
Rest Asia
13%
120
100
80
60
Middle East
16%
40
20
Europe
8%
Russia
0%
Rest Asia
India
Europe
South America
Middle East
Africa
2010
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1990
North
America
0%
1992
Latin
America
15%
1991
India
35%
North America
10
Source: FLSmidth
45%
40%
20
35%
30%
15
25%
20%
10
15%
10%
5%
0
0%
Rest of Europe
Russia
US
Mexico
Italy
Spain
Turkey
UK
Source:, Company Reports (highlights approximate closures indicated in 2008-09) Nomura estimates, China also phased out 101MT of vertical kiln capacity in 2008-09(c7% of
2008 consumption) and , according to the Chinese government, will phase another 30MT in 2010 and 65MT in 2011
11
Middle East
5%
Africa
4%
Europe
16%
Europe
10%
North America
2%
Latin America
5%
North America
6%
Latin America
5%
Asia Pacific ex
China
14%
China
46%
Asia Pacific ex
China
19%
Source: CEMBUREAU, Nomura estimates, 2005 absolute consumption of 2253MT and 2010 estimate of c3009MY
China
60%
12
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Western Europe
North America
Eastern Europe
Middle East
Asia
Latin America
Africa
Agenda
1. Overview of 2010
2. 2011 Outlook
3. Long term prospects
14
Region
Asia-Pacific
China
Holcim, Lafarge, CRH, Heidelberg, Cimpor, Italcementi
2011
2011
Wholesale
Real GDP
Price
grow th
Index
forecast
(% y-o-y)
Price Vol Margin
2011 Outlook
##
9.8%
4.9%
India
8.5%
8.1%
Indonesia
6.5%
7.2%
Australia
Am erica
USA
Holcim, Heidelberg
3.3%
3.4%
3.0%
2.3%
Brazil
4.4%
5.5%
Mexico
Europe
Russia
4.0%
3.9%
4.1%
9.6%
Spain
0.6%
2.9%
2.3%
Italy
1.0%
Germany
France
=
+
3.0%
1.6%
2.1%
2.1%
Poland
4.5%
3.8%
UK
1.9%
4.1%
Czech
Buzzi, Heidelberg, Holcim, Lafarge
MENA
Saudi Arabia Lafarge's likely exposure of c1% starting 2011
1.4%
2.5%
5.0%
5.6%
Egypt
1.2%
12.1%
Algeria
Lafarge, Buzzi
Morocco
5.9%
2.6%
Nigeria
Lafarge
7.4%
8.5%
5.1%
3.3%
Source: Euroconstruct, PCA, Nomura Global Economics, Company data, Datastream, IMF, Nomura research
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"
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#
#
-
-
#
50
80
Nigeria
70
48
46
Morocco
60
Indonesia
50
44
Algeria
42
Egypt
India
40
40
China
Mexico
30
Russia
Poland
38
Czech
36
Saudi
Arabia
20
Brazil
34
32
10
30
Lafarg e
1000
6000
11000
16000
Ho lcim
Italcemen ti
Buzzi
21000
Source: FAO, Seale, USDC, World Bank and Nomura Global Economics
18%
16%
8%
6%
stable
4%
in
the
cement
business
1Q10
32.9%
26.6%
2Q10
15.5%
3Q10
3.9%
39.5%
4Q10E
-0.6%
44.7%
FY10E
2011
11.5%
41.8%
1Q11E
19.9%
24.4%
2Q11E
19.3%
10.7%
3Q11E
23.9%
18.2%
4Q11E
17.6%
2.3%
2010
10%
% change
14%
12%
2%
0%
Italcementi
Buzzi
Lafarge
Holcim
57.3%
FY11E
20.3%
13.3%
Estimates of WTI crude for 2011 are of Nomura Global Oil and
Gas Team and all other are by extrapolating the current prices
17
Agenda
1. Overview of 2010
2. 2011 Outlook
18
9%
7.7%
8%
7.1%
7%
6.7%
6.1%
6%
4.8%
5%
5.7%
5.2%
5.0%
4%
3%
2%
2.0%
1.0%
0.9%
1%
0%
-0.3%
-1%
Population
GDP
Construction
Eastern Europe
Source: Company data, UN for population growth 2010E-20E and Global Construction
Perspectives and Oxford Economics for GDP 2009E-20E and construction 2009E-20E
2990
2740 2800
2500
2300
2100
1495
1420 1470
1570 1620
1700
1800
Emerging
markets
90%
1900
Emerging
markets
55%
Developed
markets
45%
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markets 10%
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Note (1): China cement consumption per capita kept at 2009 level, but growing with population.
Note (2): Western Europe = FR, DE, IT, GR, ES, UK / Eastern Europe = BU, CZ, HU, RO, RU, / North America = CA, USA / South America = AG, BR, CL, CO /
Asia Pacific (developed) = AU, JP / Asia Pacific (developing) = ID, PH, KR, TH, VN / Africa-Middle East = EG, MA, NG, SA, ZA, AE
20
Source: Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics, United Nations World Population Prospects, Company Reports
If international majors $ keep pace with growth in emerging markets they risk losing market
share in these regions. They also may face increased competition globally from a likely
transformation of domestic operators to an international one (something similar to what Cemex
achieved in the 1990s)
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2011E
Europe
Analysis
assumes
growth
at
annualised CAGR estimates till 2020
while in reality the growth may be
more volatile
2019E 2020E
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
54
57
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.6
Latin Am erica
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.1
36.1
38.1
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
12.2
13.2
14.2
15.2
16.2
16.2
Holcim
53
North Am erica
Asia Pacific
96
96
96
98
103
111
119
127
136
145
India ACC
30.7
30.7
30.7
31.7
33.7
36.7
39.7
42.7
45.7
48.7
India Am buja
Rest of Asia (excludes China w hich is not
consolidated)
26.9
26.9
26.9
27.9
29.9
31.9
34.9
36.9
39.9
42.9
38.4
39.4
50.4
53.4
38.4
38.4
38.4
42.4
44.4
47.4
216
216
216
218
224
233
242
251
263
277
44%
44%
44%
45%
46%
48%
49%
51%
52%
52%
27%
27%
27%
27%
28%
29%
31%
32%
33%
33%
2011E
2019E 2020E
Europe
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
40
41
42
North Am erica
12
13
13
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
Latin Am erica
26
27
28
30
31
32
33
34
36
10
10
11
11
12
13
13
14
15
16
Asia Pacific
37
77
82
88
94
101
108
116
124
133
143
India ACC
25
26
29
31
33
36
39
42
45
48
India Am buja
Rest of Asia (excludes China w hich is not
consolidated)
22
23
25
27
29
31
34
36
39
31
33
35
37
39
41
44
46
49
52
159
168
176
186
195
206
217
228
241
254
48%
49%
50%
51%
52%
53%
54%
54%
55%
56%
29%
30%
30%
65%
67%
68%
North Am erica
60%
62%
64%
Latin Am erica
75%
78%
81%
85%
90%
95%
Asia Pacific
31%
32%
33%
33%
34%
35%
42
36%
2019E 2020E
70%
71%
73%
75%
76%
77%
74%
65%
67%
69%
71%
73%
75%
78%
84%
87%
91%
94%
98%
99.0%
97.5%
100%
97%
95%
93%
92%
92%
97%
99%
80%
86%
92%
96%
98%
98%
98%
98%
98%
India ACC
80%
86%
93%
97%
98%
97%
97%
97%
98%
India Am buja
Rest of Asia (excludes China w hich is not
consolidated)
80%
86%
93%
97%
97%
98%
97%
99%
98%
99%
80%
85%
90%
96%
99%
97%
99%
98%
98%
98%
99%
Cem ent Consum ption CAGR assum ption through 2020 (based on Oxford Construction Econom ics)
Europe
2.3%
North Am erica
2.9%
Latin Am erica
3.9%
5.7%
Asia Pacific
India ACC
7.8%
India Am buja
Rest of Asia (excludes China w hich is not
consolidated)
7.8%
22
6.1%
Latin America
Western Europe
North America
Eastern Europe
Asia ex China
Middle East
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
23
Thank You
24
Appendix
25
Holcim
Holcim
Volum e
Mexico
U.S.
Spain
UK
France
Germany
Poland
Colombia
Egypt
Philippines
Total
3Q10
2%
0%
-21%
9%
N/A
7%
-1%
-1%
1%
2%
-1%
4Q10
0%
3%
-12%
-3%
N/A
-5%
14%
0%
0%
-11%
-2%
2010
-4%
0%
-22%
1%
N/A
-2%
-1%
5%
2%
8%
-3%
Prices (USD)
Mexico
U.S.
Spain
UK
France
Germany
Poland
Colombia
Egypt
Philippines
Total
3Q10
4%
-7%
-16%
-7%
N/A
-12%
-8%
6%
0%
12%
-2%
4Q10
9%
-8%
-16%
-6%
N/A
-11%
-6%
2%
-3%
8%
0%
2010
8%
-8%
-12%
-6%
N/A
-8%
-4%
7%
3%
8%
0%
Prices (LC)
Mexico
U.S.
Spain
UK
France
Germany
Poland
Colombia
Egypt
Philippines
Total
3Q10
0%
-7%
-8%
-3%
N/A
-4%
-3%
-3%
3%
5%
-2%
4Q10
4%
-8%
-8%
-2%
N/A
-3%
-2%
-4%
2%
0%
-1%
2010
0%
-8%
-7%
-4%
N/A
-1%
-4%
-6%
5%
2%
-2%
Prices
Europe
Belgium
France
Germany
Sw itzerland
Italy
Hungary
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Croatia
Romania
Bulgaria
Serbia
Russia
Azerbaijan
Spain
North Am erica
Canada
USA
Latin Am erica
Mexico
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Colombia
Ecuador
Brazil
Argentina
Africa Middle Eas
Morocco
Indian Ocean
Asia Pacific
India
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Vietnam
Malaysia
Indonesia
Australia
New Zealand
1H10
-4.4%
-4.0%
-2.0%
-3.1%
-20.9%
-7.8%
-6.1%
-11.8%
-10.9%
-10.7%
-23.3%
8.7%
-6.5%
-11.6%
-6.8%
-3.7%
-1.1%
-5.7%
0.4%
-0.9%
6.9%
-0.3%
-14.4%
3.0%
-4.1%
12.2%
-2.0%
-9.8%
1.1%
1.5%
-10.6%
0.2%
-5.9%
0.4%
0.6%
7.0%
-0.3%
9M10
-4.4%
-3.5%
-1.0%
-1.6%
-2.1%
-23.5%
-8.0%
-6.5%
-7.5%
-9.3%
-11.0%
-22.6%
10.6%
-7.8%
-6.6%
-6.0%
-4.3%
0.2%
-6.4%
1.0%
0.5%
10.8%
-0.1%
-9.8%
2.1%
-2.2%
12.3%
-1.4%
-0.3%
-4.4%
-1.6%
-3.8%
-8.7%
0.5%
-5.4%
3.2%
1.4%
7.1%
1.2%
2010
-4.4%
-3.5%
1.2%
-1.1%
-23.6%
-8.4%
-7.0%
-3.9%
-9.5%
-10.9%
-21.4%
11.8%
-6.5%
-4.7%
-5.5%
-5.0%
1.1%
-6.9%
1.6%
0.7%
9.7%
0.2%
-9.3%
1.8%
-0.6%
13.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
-1.8%
-3.9%
-7.2%
0.9%
-4.6%
3.4%
3.2%
1.9%
Volum es
Europe
Belgium
France
Germany
Sw itzerland
Italy
Hungary
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Croatia
Romania
Bulgaria
Serbia
Russia
Azerbaijan
Spain
North Am erica
Canada
USA
Latin Am erica
Mexico
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Colombia
Ecuador
Brazil
Argentina
Africa Middle Eas
Morocco
Indian Ocean
Asia Pacific
India
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Vietnam
Malaysia
Indonesia
Australia
New Zealand
1H10
-8.5%
-6.4%
7.7%
-0.1%
-4.4%
-16.7%
4.0%
1.2%
-36.2%
-30.0%
-48.5%
-14.2%
-18.5%
4.9%
-8.1%
0.0%
21.9%
-3.9%
-0.9%
-7.3%
-12.5%
5.0%
13.5%
-6.8%
20.9%
9.7%
11.1%
-0.5%
3.8%
3.2%
34.3%
13.3%
5.2%
6.3%
19.7%
-5.1%
-9.6%
9M10
-4.8%
-4.5%
6.9%
-4.2%
1.1%
-1.2%
-13.4%
0.8%
45.7%
-31.1%
-18.8%
-33.5%
-7.3%
-11.0%
1.5%
-1.2%
1.2%
11.9%
-1.8%
-1.8%
-9.3%
-20.6%
3.9%
8.1%
-4.5%
20.3%
8.4%
7.6%
1.6%
-1.4%
3.2%
2.9%
30.9%
15.7%
3.1%
3.3%
11.3%
-5.0%
-6.7%
2010
-3.3%
-4.0%
4.3%
1.5%
-0.9%
-14.0%
-2.8%
-1.1%
-27.6%
-14.5%
-27.7%
-5.7%
-5.1%
1.7%
-0.5%
3.7%
7.9%
2.2%
-0.4%
-7.0%
-24.4%
4.5%
10.9%
-3.5%
19.2%
7.6%
4.5%
0.2%
3.6%
3.5%
28.3%
15.3%
2.4%
4.1%
-2.0%
-5.3%
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Gray
Ready - Aggreg
Cem ent
m ix
ates
Mexico
3%
3%
3%
US
5%
6%
2%*
Spain
-10%
-13%
-9%
UK
2%
2%
1%
France
N/A
2%
1%
Germany
5%
6%
2%
Poland
6%
12%
0%
Colombia
5%
17%
50%
Philippines
6%
N/A
N/A
*on like for like basis for the ongoing operations
Lafarge
Lafarge
Region
Volum es
Price
Western Europe
-5 to -2%
=/+
1 to 4%
North America
Middle East and Africa*
4 to 7%
+
=/+
CEE
3 to 6%
Latin America
7 to 10%
Asia
5 to 8%
Overall
3 to 6%
+
(*) Relative to year-end pricing; dow n at average pricing
Country/Region
Volum e Grow th (%)
North Am erica
1 to 4
United States
1 to 4
Canada
3 to 6
Western Europe
-5 to -2
France
1 to 4
United Kingdom
-1 to 2
Spain
-15 to -12
Greece
-10 to -7
Central and Eastern Europe
3 to 6
Poland
7 to 10
Romania
-7 to -4
Russia (1)
8 to 11
Serbia
0 to 3
Latin Am erica
7 to 10
Brazil
8 to 11
Honduras
4 to 7
Ecuador
4 to 7
Middle East and Africa
4 to 7
Algeria
5 to 8
Egypt
3 to 6
Iraq
10 to 13
Jordan
0 to 3
Kenya
3 to 6
Morocco
1 to 4
Nigeria
8 to 11
South Africa
0 to 3
Syria
3 to 6
Asia
5 to 8
(1)
6 to 9
China
India (1)
7 to 10
Indonesia
6 to 9
Malaysia
3 to 6
Philippines
5 to 8
South Korea
-6 to -3
Overall
3 to 6
(1) Market grow th forecast at national level except for
China, India and Russia for w hich only relevant markets
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Explanation of Nomura's equity research rating system in Europe, Middle East and Africa, US and Latin America for ratings published from 27 October 2008
The rating system is a relative system indicating expected performance against a specific benchmark identified for each individual stock. Analysts may also indicate absolute upside to
price target defined as (fair value - current price)/current price, subject to limited management discretion. In most cases, the fair value will equal the analyst's assessment of the current
intrinsic fair value of the stock using an appropriate valuation methodology such as discounted cash flow or multiple analysis, etc.
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STOCKS
A rating of 'Buy', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to outperform the Benchmark over the next 12 months.
A rating of 'Neutral', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to perform in line with the Benchmark over the next 12 months.
A rating of 'Reduce', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to underperform the Benchmark over the next 12 months.
A rating of 'Suspended', indicates that the rating and target price have been suspended temporarily to comply with applicable regulations and/or firm policies in certain circumstances
including when Nomura is acting in an advisory capacity in a merger or strategic transaction involving the company.
Benchmarks are as follows: United States/Europe: Please see valuation methodologies for explanations of relevant benchmarks for stocks (accessible through the left hand side of the
Nomura Disclosure web page: http://www.nomura.com/research);Global Emerging Markets (ex-Asia): MSCI Emerging Markets ex-Asia, unless otherwise stated in the valuation
methodology.
SECTORS
A 'Bullish' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to outperform the Benchmark during the next 12 months.
A 'Neutral' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to perform in line with the Benchmark during the next 12 months.
A 'Bearish' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to underperform the Benchmark during the next 12 months.
Benchmarks are as follows: United States: S&P 500; Europe: Dow Jones STOXX 600; Global Emerging Markets (ex-Asia): MSCI Emerging Markets ex-Asia.
Explanation of Nomura's equity research rating system for Asian companies under coverage ex Japan published from 30 October 2008 and in Japan from 6 January 2009
STOCKS
Stock recommendations are based on absolute valuation upside (downside), which is defined as (Price Target - Current Price) / Current Price, subject to limited management discretion. In
most cases, the Price Target will equal the analyst's 12-month intrinsic valuation of the stock, based on an appropriate valuation methodology such as discounted cash flow, multiple
analysis, etc.
A 'Buy' recommendation indicates that potential upside is 15% or more.
A 'Neutral' recommendation indicates that potential upside is less than 15% or downside is less than 5%.
A 'Reduce' recommendation indicates that potential downside is 5% or more.
A rating of 'Suspended' indicates that the rating and target price have been suspended temporarily to comply with applicable regulations and/or firm policies in certain circumstances
including when Nomura is acting in an advisory capacity in a merger or strategic transaction involving the subject company.
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SECTORS
A 'Bullish' rating means most stocks in the sector have (or the weighted average recommendation of the stocks under coverage is) a positive absolute recommendation.
A 'Neutral' rating means most stocks in the sector have (or the weighted average recommendation of the stocks under coverage is) a neutral absolute recommendation.
A 'Bearish' rating means most stocks in the sector have (or the weighted average recommendation of the stocks under coverage is) a negative absolute recommendation.
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Explanation of Nomura's equity research rating system in Japan published prior to 6 January 2009 (and ratings in Europe, Middle East and Africa, US and Latin America
published prior to 27 October 2008)
STOCKS
A rating of '1' or 'Strong buy', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to outperform the Benchmark by 15% or more over the next six months.
A rating of '2' or 'Buy', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to outperform the Benchmark by 5% or more but less than 15% over the next six months.
A rating of '3' or 'Neutral', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to either outperform or underperform the Benchmark by less than 5% over the next six months.
A rating of '4' or 'Reduce', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to underperform the Benchmark by 5% or more but less than 15% over the next six months.
A rating of '5' or 'Sell', indicates that the analyst expects the stock to underperform the Benchmark by 15% or more over the next six months.
Stocks labeled 'Not rated' or shown as 'No rating' are not in Nomura's regular research coverage. Nomura might not publish additional research reports concerning this company, and it
undertakes no obligation to update the analysis, estimates, projections, conclusions or other information contained herein.
SECTORS
A 'Bullish' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to outperform the Benchmark during the next six months.
A 'Neutral' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to perform in line with the Benchmark during the next six months.
A 'Bearish' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to underperform the Benchmark during the next six months.
Benchmarks are as follows: Japan: TOPIX; United States: S&P 500, MSCI World Technology Hardware & Equipment; Europe, by sector - Hardware/Semiconductors: FTSE W Europe IT
Hardware; Telecoms: FTSE W Europe Business Services; Business Services: FTSE W Europe; Auto & Components: FTSE W Europe Auto & Parts; Communications equipment: FTSE W
Europe IT Hardware; Ecology Focus: Bloomberg World Energy Alternate Sources; Global Emerging Markets: MSCI Emerging Markets ex-Asia.
Explanation of Nomura's equity research rating system for Asian companies under coverage ex Japan published prior to 30 October 2008
STOCKS
Stock recommendations are based on absolute valuation upside (downside), which is defined as (Fair Value - Current Price)/Current Price, subject to limited management discretion. In
most cases, the Fair Value will equal the analyst's assessment of the current intrinsic fair value of the stock using an appropriate valuation methodology such as Discounted Cash Flow or
Multiple analysis etc. However, if the analyst doesn't think the market will revalue the stock over the specified time horizon due to a lack of events or catalysts, then the fair value may differ
from the intrinsic fair value. In most cases, therefore, our recommendation is an assessment of the difference between current market price and our estimate of current intrinsic fair value.
Recommendations are set with a 6-12 month horizon unless specified otherwise. Accordingly, within this horizon, price volatility may cause the actual upside or downside based on the
prevailing market price to differ from the upside or downside implied by the recommendation.
A 'Strong buy' recommendation indicates that upside is more than 20%.
A 'Buy' recommendation indicates that upside is between 10% and 20%.
A 'Neutral' recommendation indicates that upside or downside is less than 10%.
A 'Reduce' recommendation indicates that downside is between 10% and 20%.
A 'Sell' recommendation indicates that downside is more than 20%.
SECTORS
A 'Bullish' rating means most stocks in the sector have (or the weighted average recommendation of the stocks under coverage is) a positive absolute recommendation.
A 'Neutral' rating means most stocks in the sector have (or the weighted average recommendation of the stocks under coverage is) a neutral absolute recommendation.
A 'Bearish' rating means most stocks in the sector have (or the weighted average recommendation of the stocks under coverage is) a negative absolute recommendation.
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