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Artem Bagdasaryan ...
  • Ondrej Slama

KGHM: medium-term headwinds, followed by long-term strength (Hold - reinitiation of coverage)

We reinitiate coverage of KGHM with a HOLD recommendation and a price target (PT) of PLN 123.7/share. The company is likely to face several headwinds, in our view, including increased costs, on the back of the EU energy crisis, and a higher mineral extraction tax starting from end-2022. Although, our longer-term view on copper and, hence, KGHM (as one of the largest copper producers globally) is favourable, the risks described above could result in a negative impact on its profitability in the medium term, resulting in our neutral 12MF outlook on the company.
Underlying
KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.

KGHM Polska Miedz is engaged in the mining of copper and non-ferrous metals ore; the excavation of gravel and sand; the production of copper, precious and non-ferrous metals; the production of salt; the casting of light and non-ferrous metals; the forging, pressing, stamping and roll forming of metal- powder metallurgy; waste management; wholesale based on direct payments or contracts; warehousing and storage of merchandise; holding management activities; geological and exploratory activities; general construction activities with respect to mining and production facilities; scheduled and non-scheduled air transport; telecommunication and IT services; and other activities.

Provider
Wood and Company
Wood and Company

WOOD & Company is the leading investment bank in Emerging Europe. Founded in 1991 and head-quartered in Prague, our footprint spans the region and touches investors around the globe.

A pioneer in Emerging Europe, WOOD executed many of the first CEE equity trades and landmark investment banking transactions. Our electronic trading platform was the first in the region, and remains the best. We are continually expanding our relevance and reach in these ever-evolving markets.

Our equity market share reflects our stature: 7% in Warsaw, 20% in Bucharest, 16% in Hungary, 40% in Prague and 5% in Vienna. Our distribution is unparalleled, with the largest salesforce in the region, servicing a uniquely diverse investor base.

We couple local expertise with a truly international perspective. With offices on the ground in the region, and in key financial hubs such as London and Milano, we are never far from our clients and we remain at the forefront of what’s afoot in the CEE emerging and frontier landscape.

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Artem Bagdasaryan

Ondrej Slama

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