October 5, 2010

BAT - Malaysia tobacco sector downgraded

Stock Name: BAT
Company Name: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (M)
Research House: OSK



Malaysia's tobacco industry was downgraded to "underweight" from "neutral" at OSK Research Sdn Bhd following a rise in excise duties.

The broking house said in a report today that this prompted it to lower its earnings estimates and share forecasts.

British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's fair value was cut to RM38.75 from RM40.12.

While JT International Bhd's was reduced to RM5.68 from RM5.96, according to the report. -- Bloomberg


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