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Discounted valuation, restructuring potential

Nürnberger Beteiligungs-AG (NBG) is now in its 134th year of operation and is one of Germany’s oldest and most recognised insurers, with gross premium income of €3.3bn. While its market share of the life sector is small (c 3%), in disability it ranks among the top providers, with a market share of 9.2% in 2016. Aided by a refocusing strategy, NBG reported profits of €58m in 2016 (2015: €47m). It is also a solid dividend payer, paying €3.00/share for the fourth consecutive year. Expected future restructuring measures suggest potential for further efficiency and market share gains.
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Nuernberger Beteiligungs-AG B

NUERNBERGER Beteiligungs AG is a Germany-based insurance company. It operates through four segments: Life, Health, Property and Casualty, and Banking Services. The Life segment comprises the provision of life insurances, disability insurance, occupational pensions and various forms of risk insurance, and a pension funds. The Health segment comprises subsidiaries engaged in the provision of health and supplementary insurances, as well as care insurances for employees, self-employed and civil servants. The Property and Casualty segment comprises the activities of the Company's subsidiaries engaged in the area of property, casualty and accident insurances, as well as reinsurances. The Banking Services segment includes a credit institution, own financial products, asset management and investment services. The Company operates through a number of subsidiaries in Germany, Luxembourg, Austria and the United States, among others.

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