The lower supply pressure and turning interest rate cycle have helped CEE bank bonds outperform this year, particularly in the unsecured segment. The relative value metrics of CEE bank bonds remain enticing though versus European comparables, from a bank fundamental and instrument rating angle. We expect to see a further outperformance of CEE names.
Alpha Picks: Adapting To A Bipolar Market Our Alpha Picks sorely underperformed the bank rally-driven FBMKLCI in Aug 24 (-9.2% vs +3.2%), as most performing stocks in 1H24 succumbed to further heavy profit-taking during the month even after FBMKLCI’s swift recovery from “Black Monday”. Given the bipolar market, our September Alpha Picks embrace a blend of event-driven and defensive (best proxied by banks) picks. Sep 24 picks: Alpha IVF*, EcoWorld*, Gamuda, Lagenda, MYEG, Pekat, Public Bank*, RGB...
EME Equity Market – August 2024 A red month for the EME indices, with only the Czech PX index in positive territory. The MSCI EM Europe index declined by 4.7% in EUR terms and 2.6% in USD terms in August. The Czech PX index was the only index to report a positive figure, adding 0.5% mom in EUR terms. The rest of the indices were in the red: the Turkish ISE30 index was down 11.5% mom in EUR terms, followed by Greece (-3.2% mom), Romania (-2.6% mom) and Hungary (-1.2% mom; all in EUR terms). The P...
HEADLINES: • PKO BP: posts very solid 2Q24 delivery, implying upside risk for 2024E forecasts POSITIVE • Cyfrowy Polsat: 2Q24 results review – EBITDA up 8% yoy, 3% above our estimate POSITIVE • Benefit Systems: better-than-expected 2Q24 and FY24E profitability outlook revised upwards POSITIVE • GTC: 2Q24 in line, 2026 EUR 500m refinancing should be priority NEUTRAL • Orlen: 2Q24 results – in line with previous estimates NEUTRAL • Halyk Bank: 2Q24 conference call takeaways • CEZ: FinMin proposes ...
HEADLINES: • Elbit Systems: 2Q24 results – strong growth, and improved cash flows and margins POSITIVE • Aquila Part Prod Com S.A.: earnings remain on target for FY24E POSITIVE • Ignitis Group: raises FY24E adjusted EBITDA guidance after the 2Q24 results POSITIVE • DIGI Communications: key takeaways from the 2Q24 earnings call NEUTRAL • Telecom Egypt: key takeaways from the 2Q24 earnings call NEUTRAL • Poland macro: flash GDP surprises positively • Romania macro: 2Q GDP flash estimate underperfo...
HEADLINES: • Graphisoft Park: 2Q24 – steady results, guidance reviewed slightly upwards • DIGI Communications: 2Q24 results – adjusted EBITDA up 16% yoy, 1% above our estimate POSITIVE • Telecom Egypt: 2Q24 results review – EBITDA up 40% yoy, 7% above our estimate POSITIVE • Romgaz: 2Q24 results NEUTRAL • Pegasus Airlines: 2Q24 – RASK (up 4% yoy) ahead of our and the consensus estimates POSITIVE • Pegasus Airlines: erratum • Georgia Capital: takeaways from the 2Q24 earnings call NEUTRAL • DataWa...
HEADLINES: • EME Macro/Strategy: how strong are the recession signals? • Richter: well-rounded 2Q24 beat vs. the consensus POSITIVE • Tupras: 2Q24 results and dividend announcement POSITIVE • Turkish Airlines: 2Q24 – RASK up 1% and CASKX up 8% yoy, driving margins lower from peak levels, as expected NEUTRAL • Arabian Drilling: 2Q24 results below expectations NEGATIVE • Air Astana Group: 2Q24 in line, but 1H24 EBIT and FCFE both down yoy, and VietJet entry into Kazakhstan a risk NEUTRAL • KazMuna...
Air Astana Group has not suffered a similar setback in demand and fares as we have seen recently in Europe. It seems that the demand for flying in Kazakhstan remains strong, and management sounded a confident note on the 3Q24E bookings and fares. That said, due partly to one-off factors (including the 1H23 revenue boost, driven by people migrating from Russia, fleeing the draft, and due to the IPO expenses incurred in 1H24), the CASK growth is set to outpace the RASK this year. Unless the summer...
HEADLINES: • Elm: 2Q24 financial results review POSITIVE • Alpha Services and Holdings: 2Q24 highlights – similar trends vs. peers, guidance upgrade, catching up on CET1 and NPE ratios • Air Astana Group: 2Q24 – first look – in line NEUTRAL • ADNOC Drilling: 2Q results and interim dividend NEUTRAL • ADNOC Drilling: Enersol JV makes third acquisition NEUTRAL • EME Macro/Strategy: macro all-in-one (29 July-4 August) • Garanti Bank: CEO resigns NEUTRAL • Turkish automotive: ADA releases July light ...
HEADLINES: • Alior Bank: posts strong 2Q24 and upgrades medium-term COR outlook POSITIVE • Alior Bank: management board nominations POSITIVE • Erste Banks: books solid 2Q24; guides for 2024E DPS at an attractive level; awaiting opening conclusions from the new CEO POSITIVE • Tofas: highly weak set of results in 2Q24 NEGATIVE • National Bank of Greece: 2Q24 highlights – positive 2H24E, with guidance upgrade • NLB Group: solid print in 2Q24, beating estimates, due to release of provisions POSITIVE...
EME Equity Market – July 2024 Greece the biggest winner, while Poland the clear loser in July. The MSCI EM Europe Index declined by 1.1% in EUR terms and 0.3% in USD terms in July. The Greek ASE Index posted the best performance for the month, advancing by 5.3% mom in EUR terms. There was a broadly similar performance in Hungary, Czechia and Romania (+ 2.9%, 2.7% and 2.1% mom in EUR terms, respectively). The Turkish ISE30 Index declined by 1.6% mom in EUR terms, but the clear loser was the Polis...
HEADLINES: • Bank Millennium: 2Q24 – big beat on headline profit, underlying results largely in line NEUTRAL • Budimex: preliminary 2Q24 EBIT in line with our expectations NEUTRAL • EMEA airlines: 2Q24 traffic; summertime sadness • EME Macro/Strategy: macro all-in-one (22-28 July) • Text: secures new (fifth) patent in the US POSITIVE • Arcelik: change of CFO NEUTRAL • Greek banks: 2Q24E previews (reporting season starts on 31 July) POSITIVE • Wirtualna Polska: 2Q24E preview – flat adjusted EBITD...
The Greek banks’ earnings season will kick off on 31 July, with Piraeus Financial Holdings and Eurobank Ergasias Services’ results, followed by National Bank of Greece on 1 August and Alpha Services and Holdings on 2 August. On the adjusted / before one-offs net income level, for the sector as a whole, we expect an 11% qoq contraction and 6% yoy growth. We believe that trading income is likely to be a significant factor behind the qoq decline in earnings. We do not expect radical qoq changes in ...
HEADLINES: • Krka: 2Q24 earnings review NEUTRAL • PZU: AGM refuses to discharge entire management board from performance of duties for 2023 • PKO BP: Supervisory Board updates its recommendations for the AGM, due to reconvene next week • Mo-BRUK: signs PLN 9m contract for ecological bomb decommissioning in Katowice NEUTRAL • Richter: EMA accepts Denosumab submission NEUTRAL • OMV Petrom: 2Q24E results preview (due on 30 July) NEUTRAL • Arabian Drilling: 2Q24E results preview (due on 4 August) NE...
4QFY24: Delivering On Multiple Fronts With More To Come The quarter’s sales rebounded as expected, with peak foreign patient numbers for the year as well. Margins held relatively steady despite the newly-launched profitable but margin-dilutive Alhaya. Ultimately, earnings were broadly within our expectation. FY25 should continue to excite with attractive growth and the launch of regional facilities. We like Alpha IVF for its industry-leading success rates, growth off a low base, and superior mar...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: PEV sales down 4% yoy but up 8% wow during 8-14 July, in line. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL and Tuopu. Top SELL: XPeng. INDONESIA Update Telkom Indonesia (TLKM IJ/BUY/Rp3,250/Target: Rp4,200) 2024 fixed broadband revenue to see moderate growth of 8% yoy; maintain BUY. MALAYSIA Results Alpha IVF (ALPHA MK/BUY/RM0.32/Target: RM0.40) ...
HEADLINES: • Shoper: shifting into a higher gear (upgraded to BUY) • PZU: AGM due to be reconvened on 18 July NEGATIVE • NLB Group: Addiko takeover offer increased to EUR 22.0/share NEUTRAL • ADNOC Drilling: Enersol JV to make new acquisition NEUTRAL • Bank Millennium: 2Q24E preview (due on 26 July, after the close) • Benefit Systems: 2Q24E adjusted EBITDA up 23% yoy, headlines affected by PLN 45m ESOP cost (due on 21 August)
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