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Mutares - New platform investments on board

After reporting c €9m of adjusted EBITDA in H118, Mutares expects FY18 earnings to reach €20–30m. This should be assisted by successful turnarounds and organic growth of portfolio entities, beneficial M&A activity and the deconsolidation of Zanders and Artmadis, which are currently being liquidated. Management expects one or two additional transactions (either acquisitions or divestments) to be initiated and completed in the remainder of 2018, on top of the Knorr-Bremse deal which is already in progress. At the current share price of €9.54, Mutares is trading at a 40.5% discount to last reported NAV.
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mutares AG

Mutares AG. Mutares AG is a Germany-based holding company focused on acquiring companies in special situations, such as owner or management succession and re-funding. It is active in the Automotive, Construction and Infrastructure, Consumer Goods and Logistics, Engineering and Technology, and Wood and Paper sectors. Its Automotive portfolio includes Elastomer Solutions, a manufacturer of rubber moldings, and STS Group, a producer of acoustic and thermal insulation. In the Construction and Infrastructure segment it manages manufacturing companies La Meusienne (stainless steel tubes), EUPEC (pipeline coatings) and BSL Pipes and Fittings (pipeline components). The Consumer Goods portfolio includes KLANN, a manufacturer of tinplate packaging. The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes Balcke-Duerr, a manufacturer of power plant components. Manufacturing companies Cenpa (core board), Zanders (specialty paper) and Norsilk (wood paneling and floor coverings) comprise the Wood and Paper segment.

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Milosz Papst

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