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Fehmi Ben Naamane ...
  • Hela Zarrouk
  • Jeremy Garnier
  • Matthias Desmarais
  • Nicolas David
  • Stephane Houri

ODDO BHF Small & MIDCAP MORNING NEWS - 02/22/2019

The tragedy which struck the Brumadinho complex (state of Minas Gerais in Brazil) belonging to mining giant Vale has radically changed the fundamentals underpinning supply and demand in the iron ore market. Accordingly we are revising up our price scenario for 2019-2021 by 15% on average and are adopting a Neutral recommendation on Rio Tinto (vs Reduce) which has the greatest exposure. We are sticking with our Buy recommendation on ArcelorMittal. - ...
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Ams AG

AMS provides advanced sensor and analog solutions for high value and emerging markets. Co.'s markets include Consumer and Communications and Industrial, Medical, Automotive. Co. delivers a broad range of innovative technology solutions for consumer electronics and communication device manufacturers including intelligent light sensors, MEMS microphone ICs, NFC solutions, active noise-cancelling ICs and ultra-low power management solutions. Co. offers customized, application-specific integrated circuits and standard solutions for a broad range of industrial applications including automation and control, position sensors, building automation, security and high-resolution seismic analysis.

ASM International N.V.

ASM International is an equipment supplier mainly to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Co. designs, manufactures and sells equipment and services to its customers for the production of semiconductor devices, or integrated circuits. Co.'s front-end segment manufactures and sells equipment used in wafer processing, encompassing the fabrication steps in which silicon wafers are layered with semiconductor devices. Co.'s back-end segment manufactures and sells equipment and materials used in assembly and packaging, encompassing the processes in which silicon wafers are separated into individual circuits and subsequently assembled, packaged and tested.

Clasquin SA

Clasquin Group designs and supervises the entire overseas transport & logistics chain. Co. has two operating segments: air and sea freight forwarding and related services ("overseas freight") and IT service contractor ("IT services"). The air freight forwarding and related services ("overseas freight") segment comprises of three business lines: air freight forwarding and related services, sea freight forwarding and related services, other services not included in air and sea freight (including related services) are grouped into the "others" business line.

Dialog Semiconductor plc

Dialog Semiconductor is engaged in creating and marketing mixed signal integrated circuits for personal, portable, hand-held devices, low energy short-range wireless, LED solid-state lighting and automotive applications. Co. has four segments: Mobile Systems, which includes its power management and audio chips for the wireless systems markets; Automotive and Industrial, which markets products that address the safety, management and control of electronic systems in cars and for industrial applications; Connectivity, with activities that include short-range wireless, digital cordless, Bluetooth and VoIP technology; and Power Conversion, which includes its AC/DC converter solutions.

Eramet SA

Eramet is a mining and metallurgical group, which specializes in the extraction, production and marketing of non-ferrous metals, their chemical derivatives, alloys and superalloys, and parts. Co.'s operations are divided into three divisions: Nickel division which focuses on nickel and its derivative applications; Manganese division which focuses on manganese alloys, manganese chemical derivatives and provides recovery and recycling services of metals contained in oil-industry catalysts, electric batteries and acid solutions; and Alloys division which produces and sells special high-performance steels, superalloys and pre-machined parts based on these materials or aluminium and titanium.

Europcar Mobility Group SA

Europcar Groupe SA is part of the mobility sector as a handler in rental vehicles. Co.'s objective is to provide the mobility solution that meets its customers' needs in a market where expectations are constantly changing. Co. offers mobility solutions extending from short-term vehicle rental, via its three main brands, Europcar®, Ubeeqo® and InterRent®, and chauffeur services to car-sharing and a platform offering mobility services. Ubeeqo, a specialist in car-sharing, and E-Car Club, a car-sharing start-up offering an entire fleet of electric vehicles in the United Kingdom, have broadened Co.'s mobility offer through its subsidiary, Europcar Lab.

INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Infineon Technologies is a semiconductor manufacturing company. The Automotive segment designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductors for use in automotive applications. The Industrial Power Control segment designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductors for the generation, transmission and economy in the use of electrical energy. The Power Management & Multimarket segment designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductors for power supplies, mobile devices and mobile phone network infrastructures. The Chip Card & Security segment designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor-based security products for card applications and networked systems.

Nexstage Am SAS

Nextstage Sca Formerly known as NextStage AM SAS. NextStage S.C.A. is a France-based private equity firm. The Company is engaged in the long term investments and accompaniment in Medium-sized companies, as well as other related financial services. NextStage S.C.A focuses on investments in Europe . The Company operates as a subsidiary of NextStage AM.

Nokia Oyj

Nokia is an Internet and communications technology company based in Finland. Co.'s operations are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which Co. offers through Networks; location intelligence, which Co. provides through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which Co. pursues through Technologies. Co. maintains a global presence with operations and Researh & Development facilities located in Europe, North America and Asia, and sales in approximately 130 countries. Co. has an installed base of around 600 customers worldwide and these operators serve over 4 billion subscribers.

Radisson Hospitality AB

Rezidor Hotel Group is an international hospitality company managing hotels, brands and assets owned by third parties. Co. operates two main brands, Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson, as well as two more brands, Radisson Red and the Quorvus Collection targeting the luxury segment. All brands are developed and licensed by Co. in Europe, the Middle East and Africa under Master Franchise Agreements with Carlson, a privately held hospitality and travel company. As of Dec 31 2013, Co.'s existing portfolio consisted of 429 hotels with 94,800 rooms in operation and under development in 69 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Siltronic AG

Siltronic AG is a Germany-based producer of hyperpure silicon wafers. The Company offers polished wafers, epitaxial wafers and annealed wafers, among others. Its products are used for semiconductor components, including high-voltage applications, low resistivity devices in automotive engineering and telecommunications, as well as integrated microprocessors and memory modules for information processing in cell phones, laptops and other consumer goods. The Company also produces high reflectivity (HiREF) wafers, as well as PowerFZ wafers for power applications and Ultimate Silicon for complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) applications. It operates production facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States.

Soitec SA

Soitec is a manufacturer of silicon and integrated circuits. Co. offers products based on Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI), which serves to support the manufacturing of more energy-efficient integrated circuits. Co.'s operations can be divided into three divisions: Electronics, Solar Energy and Lighting. The Electronics division manufactures and sells substrates and components intended for the microelectronics industry; the Solar Energy division manufactures and sells photovoltaic modules, designs and constructs turnkey projects, and operates photovoltaic power plants; and the Lighting division isolates resources to develop materials designed for the production of light emitting diodes.

Sopra Steria Group SA

Sopra Steria Group is a global player in IT services, with operations in consulting, software development, and integration. In addition to France, Co. operates in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, assisting its clients in managing the transformation of their businesses and information systems. Co. divides its operation into three categories: Consulting, Systems and Solutions Integration, and Software Development; which it spreads among eight major verticals: Financial Services, Insurance and Social Welfare, Public Sector, Telecom Operators, Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Transport and Courier Services, and Retail.

STMicroelectronics NV

STMicroelectronics is a global independent semiconductor company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductor integrated circuits (“ICs”) and discrete devices. Co. offers a diversified product portfolio and develops products for a wide range of market applications, including automotive products, computer peripherals, telecommunications systems, consumer products, industrial automation and control systems. Within its diversified portfolio, Co. is focused on developing products that leverage its technological strengths in creating customized, system-level solutions with digital and mixed-signal content.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B

Ericsson provides communications technology and services. Co.'s services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – enable the telecom industry and other sectors to do business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. Co. has more than 110,000 professionals and customers in more than 180 countries. Co. provides support for networks with more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Co.'s core business areas are called Radio, Core and Transmission and Telecom Services. Co. divides its operations into three business segments: Networks, Global Services and Support Solutions.

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Fehmi Ben Naamane

Hela Zarrouk

Jeremy Garnier

Matthias Desmarais

Nicolas David

Stephane Houri

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