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UPM Kymmene Corporation
UPMKY.PKISIN: US9154361094SEDOL: 2899585 |
Rating: HOLD |
Target Price: 12.60 USD |
Investment Horizon: 6 to 12 months |
3Q 08 Update Report
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UPM-Kymmene OYJ (UPM) reported marginally lower revenues y-o-y in 3Q 08 due to weakness in the Papers and Wood Products divisions. Operating profitability was above our expectations due to greater-than-expected savings from restructuring and cost control. Although price realizations improved in 3Q 08 for several paper grades, soft global demand is expected to dampen volumes and prices in FY 2009 and FY 2010, while operating…
Company News Alert
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The UPM Kymmene OYJ (UPM) common stock has rebounded sharply since our last update report, reflecting positive reaction to company efforts to cut costs through restructuring measures, as well as healthy 3Q 08 operating results. Nevertheless, we remain concerned about the company’s demand and pricing outlook, and therefore maintain our SELL rating.We expect to revert to a 6-12 month investment horizon to value the company in our next update…
3Q 08 News Alert
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UPM-Kymmene OYJ (UPM) reported disappointing top-line results for 3Q 08, reflecting slower demand from Europe. Meanwhile, in reaction to the company’s restructuring initiatives, the common stock price has appreciated strongly since our last update report, dated 17 October 2008, despite higher cost pressures and falling demand. Nevertheless, given our concerns over the demand and pricing outlook, we do not anticipate a change in our SELL…
2Q 08 Update Report
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UPM-Kymmene OYJ (UPM) reported a decline in 2Q 08 revenues due to weak performances from Newsprint and Magazine papers, coupled with negative growth in the Wood Products segment. Despite steady price improvement for almost all paper grades in FY 2008, going forward in FY 2009, we expect prices to fall due to weakening demand in Europe. Although the company’s restructuring activities will improve profitability in the long term…
2Q 08 News Alert
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UPM-Kymmene OYJ’s (UPM) reported q-o-q as well as y-o-y decline in revenues as well as earnings in 2Q 08. Although revenues came in below market expectations, earnings were in line during the quarter....
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