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Kelsey Tsai
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

The risk of captive manufacturing and high client bargaining power tempers our outlook for Lonza.

We are increasing our fair value estimate for Lonza to CHF 180 per share from CHF 155 to reflect stronger-than-expected top-line growth reported in Lonza’s first-half earnings. The acceleration of sales growth was primarily driven by Lonza’s pharma and biotech segment. We believe the company’s growth and expertise in clinical and commercial drug manufacturing, especially among more complex products, supports a burgeoning moat advantage and warrants a positive moat trend.
Pharma and biotech segm...
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Lonza Group AG

Lonza supplies services and products that range from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions. Co. operates in two segments: Lonza Pharma & Biotech, which clusters all of Co.'s offerings for pharmaceutical markets, focuses on providing custom development, custom manufacturing, cell therapy, viral therapeutics and bioscience solutions; and Lonza Specialty Ingredients, which includes offerings in its consumer care, agro ingredients, industrial solutions, wood protection and water treatment.

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