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ODDO BHF SECURITIES MORNING NEWS – DETAILED COMMENTS 09/18/2024

Campari’s next acquisition might be in India and could materialise quickly, in our view. Speed is of the essence: first so that the group can take full advantage of the dynamic growth of this market; and second to guard against the current slowdown in liqueurs and aperitifs (L&A) in Europe, a segment on which it has historically been very reliant. Despite the strategic value that the Indian market offers, such an M&A deal could prove risky by adding to the multiple operational challen...
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Airbus SE

Airbus is an European Aeronautic Defense and Space company whose core business is the manufacturing of commercial aircraft, civil and military helicopters, commercial space launch vehicles, missiles, military aircraft, satellites and defense systems and defense electronics and the rendering of services related to these activities. Co. organizes its businesses into the following five operating divisions: Airbus Commercial, Airbus Military, Eurocopter, Cassidian and Astrium. In addition, Co.'s Other Businesses division engages in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components.

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.

Bollore SA

Bollore is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. conducts business in international logistics, transportation and logistics in Africa (port management, stevedoring, logistics), fuel distribution, batteries and supercapacitors, electric vehicles, plastic films for capacitors and packaging, dedicated terminals and systems, plantations, communicationa and the media (television and free press, advertising and market research) and the management of portfolio shareholdings. Co.'s activities can be divided into four segments: Transportation and logistics, Industry, Fuel distribution, and Other activities.

DAIMLER TRUCK

DASSAULT AVIATION

Davide Campari-Milano N.V.

Diageo plc

Diageo is a premium drinks business based in the United Kingdom. Co. is engaged in producing and distributing spirits, beer and wine. Co.'s operations include producing, distilling, brewing, bottling, packaging, distributing, developing and marketing of a range of brands. The brands that it produces and distributes include Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie Walker scotch whisky, Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueur, Captain Morgan rum, J&B scotch whisky, Tanqueray gin and Guinness stout. In addition, Co. also has the distribution rights for the Jose Cuervo tequila brands in North America and other countries.

Figeac Aero SA

Figeac Aero SA, formerly Figeac Aero SARL, is a France-based company engaged in the manufacture of parts and components for aerospace industry. It offers a range of products and services such as design, manufacture and assembly of subassemblies; manufacture of structural parts, ranging from small fittings to large panels; supply of engine parts, such as vertical lathe, blades, and milling of aluminum and hard materials; and manufacture of precision parts, such as landing gear and thrust inverters. The Company's customer base includes Airbus, Embraer, ATR, Boeing, Bombardier, Eurocopter and Gulfstream, among others. It is a member of the Figeac Aero Group, comprising companies engaged in provision of aerospace-related products and services. It operates through Groupe Sonaca and PECISS, industrial technology services company based in Tunisia.

HENSOLDT AG

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

Intesa Sanpaolo is a commercial bank. Co. is engaged in lending and deposit collection operations in Italy and associated financial services, serving Households, Personal, Small Business, Private and Small and Medium Enterprise customers. Co. provides medium-term credit, leasing, factoring and agribusiness (Mediocredito Italiano), consumer credit (Intesa Sanpaolo Personal Finance), management of electronic payments (Setefi), and trust services (Sirefid). Co. has approximately 4,300 branches, including Retail and Business branches, distributed broadly throughout Italy. At Dec 31 2014, Co. had total assets of Euro646.43 billion.

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Koninklijke Philips Electronics is active in the markets of healthcare, consumer lifestyle and lighting. Co.'s activities can be divided into three segments: Healthcare (Co. provides Imaging Systems, Patient Care and Clinical Informatics, Home Healthcare Solutions and Customer Services), Consumer Lifestyle (Co.'s products are divided into the following: Health and Wellness; Domestic Appliances; and Lifestyle Entertainment), Lighting (Co. provides lighting solutions for homes, shops, offices, schools, hotels, factories and hospitals; Co. also offers solutions for roads (street lighting and car lights) and for public spaces, residential areas and sports arenas).

LATECOERE

Leonardo SpA

Leonardo is the holding company for The Finmeccanica Group, and is responsible for guiding and controlling industrial and strategic operations, coordinates its subsidiaries. The Finmeccanica Group operates in the Aerospace and Defence sector, which includes the Helicopters, Defence and Security Electronics, Aeronautics, Space and Defence Systems segments; and in the Transportation sector, which also includes Fata S.p.a., in addition to the companies operating in the transportation sector.

LISI SA

LISI manufactures multifunctional fasteners and assembly and structural components for three business sectors: aerospace, automotive, and perfurmery. Co.'s activities are also split into three divisions: LISI Aerospace division, LISI Medical division and LISI Automotive division. LISI Aerospace division produces fasteners and assembly components for the aerospace and motor racing markets. LISI Medical division produces medical implants and is a sub-contractor of auxiliary parts. LISI Automotive division produces automotive fasteners and assembly components.

MONTANA AEROSPACE AG

MTU Aero Engines AG

MTU Aero Engines manufacturers engine modules and components, and providers MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) services for commercial aero engines. Co.'s activities range through the development, construction, testing and production of new commercial and military engines and spare parts, through to maintenance, repair and overhaul of commercial and military engines. Co.'s segments comprised of: OEM business (Original Equipment Manufacturing), which covers new commercial engines, including spare parts, and the whole of the military sector; and MRO business, which engaged in commercial maintenance activities covering the areas of maintenance and logistical support for commercial engines.

Pernod Ricard SA

Pernod Ricard produces and distributes wines and spirits. Co. produces aniseed products, vodka, whisky, cognac, rum, gin, liqueurs, champagnes and wines. Co.'s activity is organized around families of products built around brands. Its brands portfolio includes: ABSOLUT vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlua and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouet champagnes as well as Jacob's Creek and Brancott Estate wines. Co. is structured into four segments constituted by the following geographic regions: France, Europe (excluding France), Americas, Asia/Rest of the World.

Remy Cointreau SA

Remy Cointreau is an operator in the global wines and spirits market. Co. produces, markets and distributes Cognac, Liquors and Spirits and other non-group brand alcoholic beverages. Co.'s primary cognac brand is Remy Martin, produced from Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie. Co.'s principal liquor and spirits include the following brands: Cointreau, Passoa, Metaxa, St Remy, and Mount Gay. Co. also operates a distribution network that handles products from partners and third-party companies. Major non-group products distributed by Co. include Scotch Whiskies (Edrington brand), Champagne (Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck brands) and Vodka.

RENK GROUP AG

Rheinmetall AG

Rheinmetall is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. operates in two sectors: defence and automotive. Co.'s defence sector is comprised of three divisions: combat systems, engaging in armored tracked vehicles and NBC protection systems; electronic solutions, engaging in air defence systems and soldier systems; and wheeled vehicles, engaging in wheeled logistics vehicles and wheeled tactical vehicles. Co.'s automotive sector is comprised of three division: mechatronics, engaging in cutting emissions and air management systems; hardparts, engaging in pistons and plain bearings and bushes; and motorservice, which includes aftermarket activities for replacement parts business.

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

Rolls Royce Holdings is an engineering company. Co. is organised into five businesses: civil aerospace, which develops, manufactures, markets and sells commercial aero engines and aftermarket services; defense aerospace, which develops, manufactures, markets and sells military aero engines and aftermarket services; power systems, which develops, manufactures, markets and sells reciprocating engines and power systems; marine, which is develops, manufactures, markets and sells marine-power propulsion systems and aftermarket services; and nuclear, which develops, manufactures, markets and sells nuclear systems for civil power generation and naval propulsion systems.

Safran S.A.

Safran designs, develops and manufactures high technology electronics through three businesses: Aerospace, Defense and Security. Aerospace includes Aerospace Propulsion (propulsion systems for commercial aircraft, military transport, training and combat aircraft, rocket engines, civil and military helicopters) and Aircraft Equipment (mechanical, hydromechanical and electromechanical equipment); Defense (optronic, avionic and electronic systems); and Security (biometric technologies for fingerprint, iris and face recognition, identity management products, access management and transaction security, including tomographic systems for detection of dangerous or illicit substances in baggage).

SKF AB Class B

AB SKF is the parent company of the SKF Group, which supplies products, solutions and services within rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Services include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring, asset optimization, engineering consultancy and training. Co.'s business areas are: SKF Industrial Market - Strategic Industries, which includes bearings and bearing accessories and lubrication systems; SKF Industrial Market - Regional Sales and Service, which develops SKF Solution Factory facilities providing engineering capability; and SKF Automotive, which develops and manufactures bearings, seals and related products and services.

Thales SA

Thales is an electronics and systems group, serving defense, aeronautics, transport, space and security markets. Co.'s operations can be divided into four operating segments: Aerospace (Avionics, Space), Transportation (Ground Transport Systems), Defence & Security (Secure Communications & Information Systems Land and Air Systems, Defence Mission Systems), and DCNS. Co. designs and delivers systems for all four environments: air, land, sea and space. These systems detect and assess threats, manage information, support command decisions and control engagements through to threat neutralization. Co. is active in ground transportation; air transport; navigation systems.

UniCredit S.p.A.

Unicredit is a pan-European commercial banking group based in Italy. Co. is engaged in the provision of in-branch and online corporate and investment banking services, providing customers with access to banks in 14 core markets as well as to an another 18 countries worldwide. Co.'s operations are organized along six business lines: Commercial Banking Italy; CEE Division; CIB; Commercial Banking Germany; Commercial Banking Austria; and Asset Gathering. Co.'s European banking network includes Italy, Germany, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia and Turkey.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV

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Wim Gille

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