CapMan: Shifting into acquisition gear
The Q3 result was in line with expectations and in the short term, the market situation will continue as challenging. We feel the surprising change in the dividend policy is a direct signal of preparing for M&A transactions. The investor story becomes more growth-driven as focus of capital allocation shifts, at least temporarily, from dividends to growth. Although the share valuation is very attractive in the longer term and we find the share cheap (2025e P/E 10x), short-term uncertainty and neutral valuation support a more cautious view.