From: Sean J. Lancaster
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Subject: FW: General Dynamics (GD): G650 Interest Appears Overwhelming
This
months report
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Sean J. Lancaster
Bristol Associates Inc.
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· Nearly
500 initial deposits already: According to our contacts, we
understand that initial customer interest in the G650 has been overwhelming
with GD taking in nearly 500 refundable deposits ($500K) for the aircraft.
From here, customers will proceed to contracting, which will require an additional
$2.5M payment. · Indicates
underlying strength of market: Not all of the initial deposits
will turn into actual orders as this kind of interest would drive extended
delivery dates out through the end of next decade. Nonetheless, we believe
this interest is an indication of the attractiveness of the G650 product as
well as the still underlying strength of the bizjet market. We have not seen
any meaningful increase in used inventory levels, which would indicate the
market has slowed. · See
significant guidance increase in Q2, post supplemental: GD
reports Q1 results tomorrow. While we think guidance moves up strongly once
the supplemental is passed, most likely in June, we also think it is likely
that GD aggressively repurchased stock in Q1, which could provide upside. |
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· Valuation:
$106 price target: Our price target reflects our discounted
cash flow analysis (10% WACC, 3% terminal growth rate). |
David
Strauss
UBS Investment Research
(212) 713-6185
UBS
Traders:
Tor
Sippel (203) 719-7400; [email protected]
Brian
Dineen (203) 719-7400;
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