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Andritz Q1 21 - Solid earnings beat, management cautiously optimistic

Order intake and earnings materially above RBIe and even highest consensus estimate
Seasonal record Pulp&Paper profitability, Metals back in the blacks but management prefers to wait for 1-2 more quarters to call a sustainable turnaround
FY 21 guidance (sales slightly down, adj. EBITA flat) confirmed as expected, management hedges against delay of global recovery but sees more upside than downside risks
We see the case for our recent target price upgrade confirmed by improving results
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ANDRITZ AG

Andritzis develops production systems and industrial process solutions for standard and specialized products. Co. maintains five business areas. Pulp and Paper provides technology and services for production of various grades of pulp and fiber for the manufacture of paper, board and tissue. Metals develops and manufactures plants for the production of cold-rolled carbon steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals strip. Environment and Process provides products and services for mechanical and thermal solid or liquid separation. Feed and Biofuel develops and produces equipment for production of feed. Hydro supplies turnkey electromechanical equipment and services for hydro power plants.

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Raiffeisen Bank International AG - Institutional Equity
Raiffeisen Bank International AG - Institutional Equity

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