[ET Net News Agency, 6 December 2018] Daiwa Global cited a Bloomberg report on 4
December saying that Daimler plans to raise its stake in Beijing Benz from 49% to at least
65%, but talks remain in the early stage.
The research house estimated that BAIC Motor's (01958) earnings could be cut by 50% or
80%, respectively, if Daimler were to increase its stake to 65% or 75% in 2022, and
Daiwa's valuation of BAIC Motor would then fall in the range of HK$1.3-5 for these two
cases, depending on any special dividend payout ratio.
Daiwa maintained its "hold" rating on BAIC, with a target price of HK$4.6. (KL)