Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The PC supply/demand outlook appears to be improving and Elan's leading position providing touch technologies for PCs and other devices makes it an interesting play on the cycle rebound.</li>
<li>Elan's results were recently weak due to industry-cycle factors; its company-specific strengths haven't been affected and its product leadership makes it well positioned for an industry rebound.</li>
<li>Just retracing half its distance from 52-week highs would imply 24% upside and an undemanding valuation in our view.</li>
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The PC supply/demand outlook appears to be improving and Elan's leading position providing touch technologies for PCs and other devices makes it an interesting play on the cycle rebound.
Elan's results were recently weak due to industry-cycle factors; its company-specific strengths haven't been affected and its product leadership makes it well positioned for an industry rebound.
Just retracing half its distance from 52-week highs would imply 24% upside and an undemanding valuation in our view.


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