Greek Equity Strategy 2013-09-10

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ASE General Index Price Index Data Reuters RIC .ATG Bloomberg Code ASE Index Closing Price (29/08) 893.77 52 Week High 1,159.97 52 Week Low 642.22 Performance (1m) +3.1% Performance (YTD) -1.6% Research Team John Kalantzis, Head of Research + 30 210 3720118 [email protected] Stamatios Draziotis, CFA + 30 210 3720259 [email protected] Nikos Koskoletos, CFA + 30 210 3720257 [email protected] Katerina Zaharopoulou + 30 210 3720252 [email protected] Christina Kouklaki + 30 210 3720254 [email protected] Sales +30 2103720119 Trading +30 2103720168 / 110 See Appendix for Analyst Certification and important disclosures 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Aug-12 Nov-12 Jan-13 Mar-13 Jun-13 Aug-13 GREECE | EQUITY RESEARCH September 03, 2013 STRATEGY UPDATE Greek Equity Strategy Update Featuring EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | Rolling a hard six? NON-FINANCIALS | Fairly valued BANKS | Pending loose ends MACRO | Restoring sustainability COMPANY SECTION

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ASE General Index Price

Index Data

Reuters RIC .ATG Bloomberg Code ASE Index Closing Price (29/08) 893.77 52 Week High 1,159.97 52 Week Low 642.22 Performance (1m) +3.1% Performance (YTD) -1.6%

Research Team

John Kalantzis, Head of Research

+ 30 210 3720118 [email protected]

Stamatios Draziotis, CFA

+ 30 210 3720259 [email protected]

Nikos Koskoletos, CFA

+ 30 210 3720257 [email protected]

Katerina Zaharopoulou

+ 30 210 3720252 [email protected]

Christina Kouklaki

+ 30 210 3720254 [email protected]

Sales

+30 2103720119

Trading

+30 2103720168 / 110

See Appendix for Analyst Certification and important disclosures

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GREECE | EQUITY RESEARCH September 03, 2013

STRATEGY UPDATE

Greek Equity Strategy Update

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | Rolling a hard six?

NON-FINANCIALS | Fairly valued

BANKS | Pending loose ends

MACRO | Restoring sustainability

COMPANY SECTION

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GREEK EQUITY STRATEGY

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Summary of recommendations and price targets

Eurobank Equities Non-financials coverage

Stock Mcap

(EURmn) Current

Price (EUR) Recommendation Target Price (EUR)

Upside / Downside (%)

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Top picks

OTE 3,353 6.84 Buy 8.30 21% 43

Metka 526 10.13 Buy 13.40 32% 49

EYDAP 628 5.90 Buy 7.60 26% 48

Banks

Alpha Bank 5,472 0.50 Hold 0.514 3% 40

Piraeus Bank 5,326 1.05 Hold 1.13 8% 41

Non-Financials

Coca-Cola HBC 7,550 20.60 Sell 17.70 -14% 42

OPAP 2,329 7.30 Buy 8.30 14% 44

Titan Cement 1,137 14.75 Sell 12.40 -16% 45

Folli- Follie Group 9312 17.18 Hold 14.50 -16% 46

Jumbo 1,043 8.02 Hold 8.00 0% 47

Mytilineos Holdings 475 4.06 Buy 6.10 50% 50

Hellenic Stock Exchanges 369 5.65 Sell 4.90 -13% 51

Ellaktor 358 2.02 Buy 3.40 68% 52

Terna Energy 306 2.80 Buy 3.45 23% 53

Corinth Pipeworks 247 1.99 Hold 2.10 6% 54

Frigoglass 233 4.60 Hold 5.60 22% 56

Intralot 242 1.52 Buy 2.20 45% 55

EYATH 209 5.76 Hold 5.50 -4% 57

GEK TERNA 179 2.08 Hold 2.50 20% 58

Sidenor 149 1.55 Sell 1.20 -23% 59

Fourlis 120 2.36 Hold 2.70 14% 60

Source: Eurobank Equities Research. Prices as of August 29th

, 2013.

Prices at the close of August 29th

, 2013 used throughout this report

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GREEK EQUITY STRATEGY

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | ROLLING A HARD SIX?

Eight months have passed since we released our last strategy piece and we feel that nothing has really changed from a market perspective. We more or less stand at the same market levels (-8%) vs. last January, when we argued the (2012 H2) rally was finally exhausted. Our crystal ball showed back then that “our base case scenario is that the market will go nowhere in the next 6 months, albeit may exhibit large swings in the meantime”, something we vividly experienced. The Cypriot crisis in March (-15%), the surprisingly painless troika review in May (+40%), the bank recap (-16%), the political crisis due to the national broadcaster shutdown (-18%) and finally the salvation from escaping early national elections (+13%), were the subsequent events that graphically looked like a rollercoaster. The market has been quiet lately but another short relief rally could be staged again as conditions look prime. The upcoming troika review will most likely approve the next Greek loan disbursement, given that conditionalities for certain milestones/prior actions will be met as additional progress has been made lately on both fiscal and structural fronts. Besides, we have argued several times that all that matters is the political will to execute the adjustment program, and, as long as there is no material noncompliance with the EU/IMF, financial aid will be on the table to cover any funding gap in the future despite rolling market pressure ahead of each quarterly review. Furthermore, the upcoming Greek market reclassification from MSCI in Nov to Emerging market status could reignite investors’ interest in Greece. Besides, now that several neighboring emerging market countries face political or social turmoil, investors may seek safety elsewhere and Greece – ironically – could seem like a safe haven attracting significant inflows for a number of stocks. Greek stocks remain at par with other European periphery markets (c7x 2013 EV/EBITDA), despite the rolling earnings and cash flow downgrades every single quarter; a valuation level that does not leave much room for further upside. Although we do recognize a possible opportunistic market reaction from these levels, we really struggle to justify any fundamental reason why Greek stocks deserve a premium. Valuing 2015 or even further out profits at such high multiples or arguing over a quick return to cross cycle earnings defies our logic. Our bottom up methodology shows a potential return of just 6%, very low to meet a typical required return threshold, especially given the risks attached to Greek assets. After all, with high quality (for Greek standards) corporate senior unsecured debt and GGBs yielding 8-10% respectively, we wonder if it is worth climbing down the seniority ladder. Now that the massive bank recap is finally over and the four systemic banks statically report sufficient capital metrics, we think it is time the matter of asset quality be addressed. One should not ignore that the recapitalization was enough to cover the bond losses mostly from the PSI, while loan losses from the 22 consecutive recessionary quarters are still at large, on balance sheet and waiting to be repaired eventually. No matter how this plays out for banks, which in any case are already half-covered excluding collaterals, Greek companies will have to endure the pressure. Obviously the burden first lies with the equity holder – one way or another – to the benefit of the debt holder; however the level of dilution, subordination, deleverage and/or cash flow downgrade clearly varies significantly. Although a full-fledged recovery is not yet in sight, it is true that several economic indicators have been improving or looking less harsh. Most importantly however, any debt relief that may come from the official sector in 2014 – after Greece meets the condition of primary surplus – may significantly improve the odds, providing a stronger platform for growth and employment in the long term, a necessity to sustain political and social cohesion. Nevertheless, at these valuation levels and without yet knowing how domestic authorities will play the NPLs wildcard, we prefer to stay vigilant and opportunistic. We retain our preference for names with robust and sustainable cash flow generation, solid balance sheets, exposure to infrastructure/privatizations and a combination of attractive valuation and/or growth. We reiterate OTE and Metka as preferred picks, while we add EYDAP in our portfolio.

Strong déjàvu feeling

Market opportunism on the

rise…

…but valuation looks full…

…and the 800-pound gorilla

roars

Odds improving

Top picks: OTE, Metka and

EYDAP (new)

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GREEK EQUITY STRATEGY

September 03, 2013

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Buy: Based on a current 12-month view of total shareholder return (percentage change in share price to projected target price plus projected dividend yield), we recommend that investors buy the stock.

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