Demant (Buy, TP: DKK370.00) - Managed care decisions hurt
H1 organic growth of 3% YOY and EBIT before special items of DKK2,068m were below our forecasts and consensus. Management issued a profit warning as it expects continued muted organic growth in Hearing Aids in H2, due to its chosen managed care brand strategy. As a result, the 2024 guidance was cut to organic growth of 2–4% (previously 4–8%) and EBIT before special items to DKK4,300m–4,600m (DKK4,600m–5,000m). We reiterate our BUY but have cut our target price to DKK370 (400).William Demant Holding is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co develops, manufactures and sells products and equipment designed to aid the hearing and communication of individuals. Co. focuses on four areas: Hearing Devices, Diagnostic Instruments, Hearing Implants and Personal Communication. Co.'s hearing devices include Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic, Phonic Ear, and FrontRow. Co.'s Hearing implant consist of Oticon Medical. Co.'s diagnostic instruments include Maico, Interacoustics, Amplivox, Grason-Stadler, MedRx, and Micromedical. Co.'s personal communication consists of Sennheiser Communications.
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