Energy
Arrow Energy (AOE) Market reacts strongly to offer; take advantage and REDUCE 08/03/2010 17:21
The market has reacted strongly, sending the stock up over 45% on the opening price. It remains to be seen...
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The market has reacted strongly, sending the stock up over 45% on the opening price. It remains to be seen whether Shell/PetroChina will come back with a higher offer or another suitor may signal an intent. We have applied a 30% premium to our valuation bringing our target price to $4.84/share. We believe this is an opportune time for investors to REDUCE their holding and take some profits but maintain some exposure to potential upside from an increased or counter offer.
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Equinox Minerals (EQN) FY09 Result: Hedging losses sour first year of Lumwana operation 11/03/2010 15:44
EQN's Lumwana mine, over the first year of operation, was creditable and with ramp up continuing, we await news of...
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EQN's Lumwana mine, over the first year of operation, was creditable and with ramp up continuing, we await news of the processing plant reaching its nameplate 20Mtpa capacity. Following this, EQN plans to test the facility to achieve a 20% greater throughput without significant modification. Our price target remains at $4.24/share. We continue to see longer term value in this stock and we maintain our short- and long-term recommendations at NEUTRAL and ADD, respectively.
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Integra Mining Ltd (IGR) 1H10 Result: Ready for Randalls 11/03/2010 15:05
IGR reported an after tax net loss of $3.3M (1H09 loss $1.0M) that included a $116,000 exploration impairment. Exploration expenditure...
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IGR reported an after tax net loss of $3.3M (1H09 loss $1.0M) that included a $116,000 exploration impairment. Exploration expenditure increased 17% to $7.4M as the company increased activities across its Eastern goldfields portfolio. IGR's balance sheet was strengthened via the $69.0M equity raising with the company's cash balance increasing from $18.5M to $73.2M at the end of December 2009. Project finance of $55M has been secured post balance date.
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Alesco (ALS) Recovery taking longer than expected: Downgrade to Neutral 10/03/2010 18:13
ALS has revised downwards its FY10 EPS guidance (pre-amortisation and sig items) of 28 January 2010 from 34cps-36cps to 24cps-27cps....
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ALS has revised downwards its FY10 EPS guidance (pre-amortisation and sig items) of 28 January 2010 from 34cps-36cps to 24cps-27cps. If we were convinced this was a temporary aberration, driven solely by ongoing cyclical softness, current levels would be tempting. However, there is the possibility the true culprit is operational. We have opted to play it safe by slashing our earnings forecasts to the low end of guidance, imposing analyst discounts and cutting our investment views to NEUTRAL.
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GWA International (GWT) Staying cool - purchase of Brivis looks to be at an attractive price 09/03/2010 19:08
GWT has purchased Brivis Climate Systems, subject to conditions precedent which GWT expects to be met by the end of...
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GWT has purchased Brivis Climate Systems, subject to conditions precedent which GWT expects to be met by the end of March. Brivis specialises in ducted climate systems for the residential market and has annual revenue of ~$70M. The $50M purchase price represents ~6x “sustainable EBITDA”. Paying 6x EBITDA and less than 1x sales looks like a good deal, prima facie. Our forecast FY11 and FY12 EPS rise by 4% and 5%, respectively. No change to our investment view.
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Myer Holdings Limited (MYR) 1H10 result: Margin expansion the highlight as growth phase nears 11/03/2010 19:20
MYR reported 1H10 sales of $1.8B, up 2% on pcp. However, EBIT rose 12% driven by a stronger gross margin...
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MYR reported 1H10 sales of $1.8B, up 2% on pcp. However, EBIT rose 12% driven by a stronger gross margin (+34bp) and a sharp drop in the CODB (-159bp). Adjusted NPAT of $115M was up an impressive 38% on pcp (excl. IPO costs). MYR's interim dividend was 10.5cps ff. MYR has delivered a good 1H10 result on margin expansion despite subdued sales growth. MYR's guidance for FY10 is for NPAT of $160M and FY10 dividend of 20.5-21.2cps. We are broadly in line with guidance. ST and LT BUY retained.
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Financials
Financials Diversified Financial Results Wrap-up: Solid earnings performance on the back of underlying fundamentals 11/03/2010 15:16
CPU and IRE produced solid growth in earnings and dividends, whilst ASX did very well to maintain earnings despite the...
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CPU and IRE produced solid growth in earnings and dividends, whilst ASX did very well to maintain earnings despite the tough operating environment. Despite the tough trading and market conditions experienced over the past 18-24 months the three stocks continue to benefit from superior market positions, balance sheets and management. We have positive views on all three and as economic conditions improve and markets recover we can see further upside in earnings growth for ASX, CPU and IRE.
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Treasury Group (TRG) 1H10 Result: Flat result, but good FUM growth sets the scene for a better 2H10 11/03/2010 16:12
TRG reported 1H10 NPAT of $6.4M. Normalised NPAT was $5.4M, largely unchanged from 1H09. Funds under management (FUM) increased by...
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TRG reported 1H10 NPAT of $6.4M. Normalised NPAT was $5.4M, largely unchanged from 1H09. Funds under management (FUM) increased by 40% to $14.5B, however, retail flows were weak, with TRG increasing its proportion of institutional FUM. TRG declared an interim dividend of 12cps, ff (1H09: 10cps, ff). We have increased our FY10 and FY11 EPS by 12% and 9% respectively reflecting a stronger outlook due to the growth in FUM and improved focus on retail FUM. We maintain our NEUTRAL recommendations.
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Hybrids Hybrid Research February 2010 (Brief Report) 09/03/2010 17:54
Hybrids research (full report) for February 2010 including recommendation changes, outlook and comparative yields, new issues, maturities and resets. ...
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Hybrids research (full report) for February 2010 including recommendation changes, outlook and comparative yields, new issues, maturities and resets.
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