<P>Cross industry comparison encouraging for Nokia longer term<BR>We have compared the device industry to others including the automotive<BR>(platform production), PC (consumer electronics) and spectacle (white label<BR>fashion) markets. Our findings are generally encouraging. We believe that if Nokia<BR>were to apply the same pressure to its suppliers as PC companies then it has the<BR>potential to drive returns higher. In addition, we believe the financial markets are<BR>currently placing a low value on the “stickiness” of Nokia’s installed base.<BR>Valuation looks attractive<BR>The European equipment vendors look relatively cheap on most valuation metrics<BR>and we have upside to each of our DCF-driven price targets currently. Nokia,<BR>Ericsson and Alcatel all look lowly valued trading on economic P/Es<BR>(EV/NCI/CROCI) for 2007E of 14.7x, 14.5x and 12.4x (including synergies)<BR>respectively against the Global Technology Hardware sector on 19.5x. If investors<BR>do not trust the denominators then at least they can take heart that the market<BR>implied growth rates based on 2006 numbers are only 0-2% in perpetuity which<BR>do not seem stretched. In terms of the stocks, we prefer Ericsson in the short<BR>term as various factors – not least on-going robust Sony-Ericsson performance –<BR>should benefit the company’s operational results. As Alcatel works through some<BR>difficult industry fundamentals (US carrier mergers) and delivers synergies above<BR>current management expectations, we believe the stock will be very attractive.<BR>We believe Nokia’s recovery will begin in earnest in H2 with a product refresh<BR>though in the short term we believe emerging market mix and currency will weigh.<BR>Downside industry-wide risks include operators cutting capex and in-market<BR>consolidation. Upside risks include 3G developing faster than expected and M&amp;A.</P>
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