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12 August 2014 Page | 1 MCI (P) 046/11/2013 Ref. No.: SG2014_0129 Chip Eng Seng Alexandra Central TOP in Q4 2014 SINGAPORE | CONSTRUCTION | TRADING BUY Rating: Trading Buy Investment Merits More than 30 years of successful track record in public and private housing. It can keep construction cost lower than other developers, by virtue of the fact that it is a main contractor itself. Translates into lower breakeven cost. $548m construction order book, which could be replenished given that BCA expects overall strong construction demand of $31-38 billion this year. Alexandra Central strata retail mall is 98% sold. Lump sum profit recognition upon Q4 2014 TOP, amounting to estimated $152m (30% market cap). Park Hotel Alexandra adds another $139m revaluation surplus when completed. Belvia, Junction Nine substantially sold. Fulcrum@Fort Road is only 18% sold, but unlikely to require write-down as its breakeven is substantially below ASP. Management owns 30% CES, and appears to be savvy at capital deployment. Repurchased 25.1m shares since the start of 2012, at average cost of $0.64. 4-cent annual dividend appears to be sustainable for next 3 years, based on development pipeline and recurring income from its investment properties. Perceived Risks Fewer construction jobs going forward, likely depressing segment margins. Development pipeline in Singapore appears to be drying up beyond 2016. CES recently won a state tender for two plots of land in Fernvale that can be developed into combined 1.1m sqft GFA residential, although that is likely for purpose of keeping its construction arm occupied rather than profit-driven. CES share price might not react dramatically to Alexandra Central TOP in Q4 2014, if expectations of lump sum profit are already baked into its share price. Currency and regulatory risks associated with Australia, Malaysia. Investment Actions We initiate a TRADING BUY recommendation on Chip Eng Seng at $0.83 with 12- month target price of $1.03, representing 29% upside inclusive of 4-cent dividend. This reflects 637m issued and outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares), and doesn’t reflect further share buybacks that would likely be value accretive. Key Financial Summary (SGD) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Revenue $'m 376 477 360 617 503 Profit After Tax $'m 51 175 124 81 73 NAV Per Share (cent) 25.0 48.6 63.0 71.0 77.1 EPS Per Share (cent) 7.7 26.5 18.7 12.3 11.3 Dividend Payout (cent) 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Dividend Yield % 7.9 8.9 8.1 5.3 5.4 Source: SGX Filings, PSR est. Target Price (SGD) 1.03 Forecast Dividend (SGD) 0.04 Closing Price (SGD) 0.83 Potential Upside Company Description Company Data Raw Beta (Past 2yrs weekly data) 0.94 Market Cap. (SGD mn) 529 Ent. Value (SGD mn) 1,080 3M Average Daily T/O ('000) 1,270.3 Closing Px in 52 wk range 0.64 0.85 Major Shareholders (%) 9.4 6.9 4.5 Valuation Method SOTP Valuation Analyst Wong Yong Kai [email protected] +65 6531 1685 2. Lim Tiang Chuan 3. Kenyon Pte Ltd 28.9% Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd (“CES”) is one of Singapore’s leading main contractors and property developers and has been listed on the Mainboard of SGX since 1999. CES is principally engaged in the key business segments which comprise Construction, Property Developments and Investments as well as Hospitality. 1. Lim Tiam Seng 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Aug-13 Nov-13 Feb-14 May-14 Aug-14 Vol, mn CHIP SP Equity STI rebased

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12 August 2014

Page | 1 MCI (P) 046/11/2013 Ref. No.: SG2014_0129

Chip Eng Seng Alexandra Central TOP in Q4 2014

SINGAPORE | CONSTRUCTION | TRADING BUY

Rating: Trading Buy

Investment Merits More than 30 years of successful track record in public and private housing. It can keep construction cost lower than other developers, by virtue of the

fact that it is a main contractor itself. Translates into lower breakeven cost. $548m construction order book, which could be replenished given that BCA

expects overall strong construction demand of $31-38 billion this year. Alexandra Central strata retail mall is 98% sold. Lump sum profit recognition

upon Q4 2014 TOP, amounting to estimated $152m (30% market cap). Park Hotel Alexandra adds another $139m revaluation surplus when completed.

Belvia, Junction Nine substantially sold. Fulcrum@Fort Road is only 18% sold, but unlikely to require write-down as its breakeven is substantially below ASP.

Management owns 30% CES, and appears to be savvy at capital deployment. Repurchased 25.1m shares since the start of 2012, at average cost of $0.64. 4-cent annual dividend appears to be sustainable for next 3 years, based on

development pipeline and recurring income from its investment properties. Perceived Risks Fewer construction jobs going forward, likely depressing segment margins. Development pipeline in Singapore appears to be drying up beyond 2016. CES

recently won a state tender for two plots of land in Fernvale that can be developed into combined 1.1m sqft GFA residential, although that is likely for purpose of keeping its construction arm occupied rather than profit-driven.

CES share price might not react dramatically to Alexandra Central TOP in Q4 2014, if expectations of lump sum profit are already baked into its share price.

Currency and regulatory risks associated with Australia, Malaysia. Investment Actions We initiate a TRADING BUY recommendation on Chip Eng Seng at $0.83 with 12-month target price of $1.03, representing 29% upside inclusive of 4-cent dividend. This reflects 637m issued and outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares), and doesn’t reflect further share buybacks that would likely be value accretive. Key Financial Summary (SGD)

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Total Revenue $'m 376 477 360 617 503

Profit After Tax $'m 51 175 124 81 73

NAV Per Share (cent) 25.0 48.6 63.0 71.0 77.1

EPS Per Share (cent) 7.7 26.5 18.7 12.3 11.3

Dividend Payout (cent) 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

Dividend Yield % 7.9 8.9 8.1 5.3 5.4

Source: SGX Filings, PSR est.

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Target Price (SGD) 1.03

Forecast Dividend (SGD) 0.04

Closing Price (SGD) 0.83

Potential Upside

Company Description

Company Data

Raw Beta (Past 2yrs weekly data) 0.94

Market Cap. (SGD mn) 529

Ent. Value (SGD mn) 1,080

3M Average Daily T/O ('000) 1,270.3

Closing Px in 52 wk range 0.64 0.85

Major Shareholders (%)

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Valuation Method

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Analyst

Wong Yong Kai

[email protected]

+65 6531 1685

2. Lim Tiang Chuan

3. Kenyon Pte Ltd

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Company Background Chip Eng Seng (“CES”) is one of Singapore’s leading main contractors and property developers, and listed on the SGX Mainboard since 1999. It started as a subcontractor firm for conventional landed properties in the 1960s, and has since built up a good reputation for quality and reliability. In 1982, CES won its first HDB project as a main contractor, which eventually paved the way to it being awarded the contract for the iconic Pinnacle @ Duxton, which has since been completed. Today, CES is principally engaged in the following business segments: CONSTRUCTION CES has an A1 grading as a general building and civil engineering contractor registered with the BCA, which permits it to tender for public sector projects of unlimited value. Its core competencies lie in private and public housing (HDB) given its 30+ years of track record, and has $548m external order book as of 30 June 2014. Meanwhile, CES is also working on wholly owned projects, ie. Fulcrum@Fort Road and Junction Nine & Nine Residences, which are negotiated internally at arms length and by our estimates, amount to roughly $100m contract value. Hence, the total order book (external + internal) adds up to $648m. Given that most SGX-listed construction firms also have sizeable property development arms, we have narrowed down to 4 competitors that are either pure-plays (Soilbuild, Logistics), or a smaller exposure to property development (Keong Hong, BBR). Applying blended valuation of 18% order book, this segment is valued at $116m. On the other hand, net assets attributable to this segment are $58m as of 31 Dec 2013, and we adopted the assumption that this figure remains unchanged. Net increase to RNAV (if this segment were carried at fair market value), is $58m. Note that this valuation doesn’t factor in further contract wins, although a shrinking order book can conversely reduce our valuations. In addition, the size of the order book doesn’t reveal any clues about profitability and margins. For instance, CES earned 5.9% pre-tax margins from its construction contracts in 2013, even as BBR Holdings earned only 1.9% pre-tax margins in the same year. Also, CES management revealed they have been awarded tenders although they are not the lowest bidder, because HDB recognizes and values the reliability CES has delivered. That being said, the construction industry faces certain headwinds as private sector projects dry up amidst a soft residential market, and HDB is expected to reduce the supply of BTOs going forward after ramping up in the past 3 years. Fewer jobs would lead to greater competition and depresses margins. Many players are privately-owned, competing not just on price but quality as well. CONQUAS is a benchmark used to assess and score worksmanship quality – China Construction & Qingjian have repeatedly scored among highest for HDB projects. CES would need to supplement external tender awards with internal development projects to fill up its order book pipeline and keep its construction arm occupied.

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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT CES had historically completed more than 10 property developments locally and overseas in Australia. Currently, it has the following projects in the pipeline: 1. Alexandra Central (Hotel + Strata Retail)

In December 2011, CES was the highest among six bidders for this 99-year leasehold site at Alexandra Road, paying $789 psf ppr for the land. Fortunately, this bid was just 2.7% higher than the second bidder. This project was renamed Alexandra Central, divided into a 450-room four star hotel to be managed by Park Hotel Group, and 93,080 sqft GFA strata retail mall. In January 2013, it proceeded to launch strata retail units – buyers quickly snapped up the units at average selling price (ASP) of $5,044 psf (Source: URA Realis), and today it is 98% sold. CES announced that this project will cost $350m, and had allocated $66.4m of the $189m land cost to the strata retail component. If we apply a similar allocation ratio for construction cost ($101m construction contract were tendered to Keong Hong), and factoring in miscellaneous professional fees, financing and marketing expenses, the breakeven cost for strata retail area works out to $118m. At 65% efficiency, after-tax profits recognizable upon Q4 2014 TOP is $152m. Meanwhile, Alexandra is untested for hotels, hence there are no comparable data for room rates or occupancies. Notably, CES was previously offered $820,000 per key to sell the entire hotel, which the Board turned down as there is no better alternative to recycle this capital. Besides, expanding into hospitality sector would provide CES with recurring income. If the 450-room hotel were valued using the same metric, it would be worth $369m => Revaluation Surplus = $139m. Every $100,000 per key increment to the hotel’s value increases RNAV by 7 cents. However, there is no current intention to put up the hotel for sale, hence shareholders would benefit mostly from recurring income and rising asset value.

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2. Junction Nine & Nine Residences

In January 2013, CES submitted the top bid of $212.1m for this 99-year leasehold site at Yishun Ave 9, translating into $794 psf ppr, and outbidding 12 other developers including the JV between Far East Organization and Far East Orchard, who came in second with $726 psf ppr bid. This site was launched in Oct 2013, comprising of 106,788 sqft GFA strata retail mall (Junction Nine) that is 98% sold, and 186-unit 176,200 sqft GFA condominium (Nine Residences) that is 77% sold. By our calculations, the residential component should have a breakeven cost of $869 psf, significantly below the $1,063 psf ASP. As such, we are comfortable with the somewhat slow sales, and indeed encouraged that 25 units were moved in the past half year amidst the soft residential market. Remaining unsold 42 units could be gradually taken up over the next 1 year; in any case, expected TOP is 2016. In the meantime, Junction Nine commanded $3,490 ASP. Given that revenue from this development is recognized progressively (percentage-of-completion method), we calculate the yet-to-be-recognized profits from already sold units to be $39m. It is worth noting that in Frasers Centrepoint clinched a nearby plot of land for $1,077 psf ppr, although they are not directly comparable for two reasons: I) Frasers’ site is strategically located directly beside the Yishun MRT station, whereas Junction Nine is slightly further – 1km and two traffic lights away. II) Frasers already owns the shopping mall Northpoint, and is strongly keen to maintain its presence. Indeed, their top bid is 47.4% above the second bid. Nonetheless, the high land cost ought to indirectly provide a price support for the remaining unsold Nine Residences. In fact, the upcoming launch of nearly 1,000 condominiums at this Frasers’ site might reignite interest at Nine Residences.

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3. Fulcrum@Fort Road

In March 2010, CES was granted an option to buy 16 freehold terrace houses in Tanjung Rhu for $86 million. It subsequently launched the 100,544 sqft GFA, 128-unit freehold condominium as Fulcrum@Fort Road in April 2012 at $1,960 ASP, and has sold 17 units to date. Project expected to TOP in 2016, after which QC conditions kick in and require the balance units to be sold two years later by 2018. At $1,657 psf breakeven cost, it’s unlikely to need write-down. Even if a write-down is necessary, the quantum shouldn’t be significant. Nearby, The Line @ Tanjong Rhu (uncompleted) sold 41 units at $2,246 psf ASP, while freehold The Waterside (completed in 1992) fetched $1,373 psf ASP in the resale market even though all units are larger than 2,000 sqft, vs Fulcrum’s average 723 sqft unit size. For perspective, $100 psf write-down of the unsold units (in other words, 20% price reduction from its current $1,960 ASP) translates into $7.6m pre-tax losses, a pittance compared to its $510m market cap, and unlikely to register much of a blip.

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4. Belvia DBSS

In December 2010, CES won a tender for its first DBSS project at Bedok Reservoir Crescent, bidding $112.7m for the site translating into $224 psf ppr. It is more than 99% sold – 486 out of the 488 units taken up, and expected to TOP in Q3 2014. At $495 psf breakeven cost and $571 psf ASP, we estimate profits to be $30m. 5. CES Centre (formerly San Centre)

In March 2013, CES purchased San Centre, a 12-storey office building with 131,895 sqft GFA, for $113m, which works out to $857 psf GFA. The property is of 99-year leasehold tenure from 02 June 1969, hence it has 54 years lease remaining. San Centre has since been renamed CES Centre, and is fully vacated while undergoing addition and alteration works. Upon completion, 2 floors would be used as CES office, and the remaining 10 floors would be leased out to generate rental income. CES Centre has some redevelopment potential, given the prime location (10mins walk from Chinatown MRT), possible alternative uses, and less than 60 years lease. Indeed, word on the street is that the site could be redeveloped into 20-storey hotel, or mixed development with at least 60% space set aside for commercial use. Redevelopment is unlikely in the near term though, as CES is spending $20m on addition & alteration works. Instead, CES Centre could be viewed as landbank that is likely to be worth more in the future. We have not assigned any revaluation surplus, until there is more visibility on the occupancies and psf rental rates.

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6. Australian Real Estate

In December 2013, CES purchased 11-storey freehold office building (above picture) at 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, for A$45.3m. The 10,528 sqm NLA property is fully tenanted and initially generates 8.1% rental yield. CES is currently occupying 1 storey, and intends to hold the property for investment purposes. Other tenants include ANZ Business Centre, Intergraph Corporation, and Harris Scarfe. It also has a freehold Tower Melbourne residential development that sits on a site area of 913 sqm, and is substantially sold (578 of 581 units). However, it is facing delays in securing approval for demolition works. As such, TOP (and by extension, profit recognition) is expected only in 2018. Given that CES had previously completed 2 developments (North Shore and 33M) in Australia, we are comforted that it has the relevant experience to secure the necessary permits and approvals. Irregardless, even in the worse-case scenario whereby CES has no choice but to abandon Tower Melbourne project, they can simply refund buyers, partition the superstructure, then refurbish for leasing, and still pocket 8-9% yield on cost. Lastly, CES also wholly owns 3 other freehold land banks measuring 41,094 sqm in Perth and Melbourne, with a total acquisition cost of A$71.3m. 2 of the 3 sites would be launched in Q4 2014 and 2015, with plans to build more than 1,000 residences. Again, we have not factored in any development profits or revaluation surplus, given concerns over Australia’s high housing prices and slower GDP growth, and that profit recognition for the developments are in 2018 and after. 7. In-The-Works Pipeline Malacca: In April 2014, CES announced that it is in the midst of acquiring a site, with a total land area of 4,120 sqm, for RM19m. If the purchase goes through, the development would comprise primarily of hotel and serviced apartments. Fernvale: In August 2014, CES announced that its 60%-owned SPV emerged as the top bidder for two plots of land, with a combined maximum 1.1m sqft GFA, for a price of $487m, ie. $443 psf ppr. The development is located near the upcoming Seletar Mall and yields 1,400 condominiums. While we are excluding its share of development profits pending more clarity on plans and launch prices, we note the nearby Fernvale@Riverbank sold for $1,023 ASP. Assuming small discount for non-waterfront living, we estimate that it should at least break even, while adding to its construction pipeline. On the other hand, $50 psf profit boosts RNAV by 4 cents.

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Capital Management We understand from CES management that they are inclined to retain profits recognized from sale of Alexandra Central strata retail units, and we speculate that this capital would be likely recycled into Fernvale project given its 60% share of land cost is $292m. Hence special dividends, if declared, shouldn’t be substantial. Another question that most investors would ask, is whether the 4-cent dividend since 2010 sustainable? This payout equals $25.5m cash outflows every year.

1. Average of $90m development profits from now till 2016. 2. Park Hotel Alexandra ($190 RevPar), 420 St Kilda Rd and CES Centre =

$2.1m + $3.7m + $10.4m = $16.2m after-tax income when stabilized. Its 3 investment properties should yield approximately $16.2m, or 2.5-cent EPS. Combined with the average of $90m development profits to be recognized from now till 2016, it seems that the 4-cent dividend ought to be safely covered and sustainable for the next three years, beyond which there is not enough visibility. Valuation & Target Price Chip Eng Seng NAV (30 June 2014) $512m 1. Construction Arm + $58m 2. Development Profits a) Alexandra Central - Strata Retail Mall + $152m b) Junction Nine Project + $39m c) Fulcrum @ Fort Rd + $4m d) Belvia DBSS + $30m__ Subtotal + $225m

3. Revaluation Surplus a) Alexandra Central - 450-room Hotel + $139m_ RNAV (30 June 2014) $934m $934m RNAV works out to $1.47/share. Applying 30% discount to its RNAV, we arrive at a target price of $1.03, which is 24% higher than today’s share price. Overall Conclusion CES has had a good track record as a main contractor, and completed more than 10 residential developments to date. Management owns 30% of the company, and appears to be shareholder friendly having declared 4-cent dividend annually since 2010 (works out to 5-9% gross dividend yield based on the closing share price), and which we have earlier estimated to be sustainable for the next three years. Meanwhile, we have conservatively valued its RNAV to be $1.47/share, a figure that has yet to factor in development profits from Australia, Malacca and Fernvale, nor revaluation surplus from its two investment properties CES Centre and 420 St Kilda Rd. Given CES successful track record, prudent approach to development projects, and shrewd timing of the property market, 30% discount to RNAV ought to be sufficient, and shareholders could be richly rewarded if the market awakens to its $152m windfall when Alexandra Central’s strata retail mall TOP in Q4 2014.

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For Financial Summary at the end of report

FYE Dec 2010 2011 2012 2013 FYE Dec 2010 2011 2012 2013

Income Statement (SGD mn) Balance Sheet (SGD mn)

Revenue 477 360 617 503 Property, Plant & Equipment 7.0 11.7 145 162

Cost of Sales (418) (220) (487) (413) Investment Properties 96.5 139.4 44.7 176

Other Items of Income Investment in Associates 110 12.8 5.0 28.4

Int & Div Income 4.8 2.0 3.8 2.3 Other Assets 46.0 53.3 12.0 13.5

Other Income 3.1 8.3 32.4 14.9 Non-Current Assets 260 217 207 380Other Items of Expense Gross Amt due from customers 0.6 2.7 7.5 11.2

Marketing & Distribution (14.0) (12.7) (30.7) (20.5) for contract work-in-progress

Administrative Expenses (17.5) (18.9) (27.8) (28.4) Completed Properties (HFS) 2.8 1.5 1.8 0.3

Finance Costs (1.5) (0.2) (1.0) (2.0) Development Properties 319 458 544 651

Share of Results of Associates 144 23.8 2.2 29.9 Prepayments & Deposits 43.2 18.8 1.5 8.8

Profit Before Tax 177.1 141.9 109 85.4 Trade & Other Receivables 84.3 136 152 129

Income Tax Expense (2.8) (18.3) (27.3) (12.0) Cash & Short-Term Deposits 134 156 242 284

Net Income 174 124 81.3 73.4 Current Assets 583 773 949 1,085

Total Assets 843 990 1156 1465

FYE Dec 2010 2011 2012 2013 Loans & Borrowings 116 63 123 281

Cashflow Statements (SGD mn) Gross Amt due to customers 106 5.7 24.3 28.2

Profit Before Tax 177 142 109 85.3 for contract work-in-progress

Depreciation & Amortization 1.5 1.1 3.1 3.5 Trade & Other Payables 99.3 95.6 109 108

Share of Results of Associates (144) (23.8) (2.2) (29.9) Other Liabilities 26.6 54.1 96.6 47.3

Net FV Gain on Inv Properties (1.5) (5.5) (30.0) (13.0) Current Liabilities 347.5 217.9 352.7 464.1

Other Items Combined (17.1) 1.8 (3.1) (11.1) Loans & Borrowings 169 347 339 488

OCF Before Changes in WC 16.4 116 76.4 34.8 Deferred Tax Liabilities 5.8 8.7 3.7 14.5

Development Properties (200) (115) 35 (107) Non-Current Liabilities 175 356 343 502

Trade & Other Receivables 27.1 (34) 15.5 22.7 Total Liabilities 523 574 695 966

Trade & Other Payabes (21.4) (29.1) (33.2) (6.9) Non-Controlling Interests 0 0 0 0

Other Items Combined 17.2 (99.8) 78.2 (51.0) Shareholder Equity 320 417 460 499

Income Taxes Paid 3.0 (0.8) (35.0) (5.8)

Cashflow from Operations (158) (162.6) 137 (114) Growth & Margins (%)

PPE & Investment Properties (5.7) (6.5) (136) (136) Growth

Other Items Combined 134.4 130.6 67.8 12.4 Revenue 26.7% -24.5% 71.4% -18.6%

Cashflow from Investing 129 124 (68.4) (124) Net Income 131.5% -29.0% -34.3% -9.7%

Loans & Borrowings 171 124.7 52.2 306.8 Shareholder Equity 94.1% 30.2% 10.4% 8.3%

Dividends Paid (20) (26.5) (27) (25.9) Margins

Share Buybacks (65) (37.5) (7.7) (1.1) Gross Profit Margin 12.3% 38.8% 21.0% 17.8%

Cashflow from Financing 86.5 60.7 18.0 280 Net Profit Margin 36.5% 34.4% 13.2% 14.6%

Increase in Cash & Equivalents 57.5 22.2 86.3 42.2 Key Ratios

Cash & Equivalents (Beginning) 76.1 133.6 155.8 242.1 ROE (%) 71.8% 33.6% 18.5% 15.3%

Cash & Equivalents (Ending) 133.6 155.8 242.1 284.3 ROA (%) 29.2% 13.5% 7.6% 5.6%

Source: Company Data, PSR est

*Forward multiples & yields based on current market price; historical multiples & yields based on historical market price.

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Total Returns Recommendation Rating> +10% Trading Buy 1

< -10% Trading Sell 0

We do not base our recommendations entirely on the above quantitative return bands. We

consider qualitative factors like (but not limited to) a stock's risk reward profile, market

sentiment, recent rate of share price appreciation, presence or absence of stock price catalysts,

and speculative undertones surrounding the stock, before making our final recommendation

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