Friday, December 3, 2010

F & N - Fraser & Neave target raised to $7.24 by Nomura

Stock Name: F & N
Company Name: FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED
Research House: Nomura


Fraser & Neave (F99.SG) off 1.7% at $6.25, pulling back after Thursday’s 2.6% gain.



Share price has retreated around 8.8% since mid-November high of $6.85, which Nomura puts down to dampened sentiment towards stock due to rising input costs, “but we believe stronger volume growth and the ability to pass on higher costs will mitigate margin pressures.”


Keeps Buy rating, raises target to $7.24 from $7.18; expects F&B business to show good growth as expands footprint in Asean; says acquisition of 23% stake in Cocoaland and King’s Creameries will broaden product range.




On property front, says with successful launch of Esparina project (87% sold), group has been acquiring more sites to maintain healthy pipeline. Ups FY11, FY12 earnings estimates by 2.2%, 0.9% respectively.



Modest volume suggests further downside unlikely beyond $6.21 intraday low.



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