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Jeffrey Vonk
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Decent order intake but weak profitability for BAE Systems in first half; shares fairly valued.

After publication of first-half 2018 results, we are maintaining our fair value estimate of GBX 630 per share for BAE Systems' London-listed shares and $35 for the ADR, along with our narrow moat rating. The results were slightly below our expectations, but modest downward revisions of 2018 estimates are largely offset by lower pension deficit estimates. Revenue in the first half was down 7% on a reported basis and 3% organically as strong F-35 and APKWS production volumes (booked in electronic ...
Underlying
BAE Systems plc

BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace and security solutions provider. Co. supplies defense equipment, electronics and services, and cyber, intelligence and security solutions for governments and commercial markets. Co.'s offerings include the: manufacture of Typhoon assemblies for European partner nations and other export customers; design and manufacture of sub-assemblies in the U.K. and provision of equipment in the U.S.; development of future air system capabilities, including unmanned air systems; maintenance, support and training for Typhoon aircraft in service with the U.K. and Saudi Arabian air forces; and design, manufacture and support of defense and commercial avionics equipment.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries and had approximately $185 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2016.

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Jeffrey Vonk

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