New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

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<ul><li>EBOS Group (EBO) delivered a solid 1H23 result broadly in-line with our expectations.</li><li>Underlying NPAT was A$141.6m (FB; A$143.7m, consensus; A$143.1m) with higher D&amp;A and interest costs (offset slightly by lower tax rate) driving the slight miss versus our expectations.</li><li>As always, minimal guidance was provided – EBO continues to expect “another year of profitable growth in FY23”.</li></ul>

EBOS Group (EBO) delivered a solid 1H23 result broadly in-line with our expectations.Underlying NPAT was A$141.6m (FB; A$143.7m, consensus; A$143.1m) with higher D&amp;A and interest costs (offset slightly by lower tax rate) driving the slight miss versus our expectations.As always, minimal guidance was provided – EBO continues to expect “another year of profitable growth in FY23”.

EBOS Group (EBO): 1H23 Result – Initial Impressions

<ul><li>We expect EBOS Group (EBO) to report a solid 1H23 result with little surprises (given 1Q23 was pre-released) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023. </li><li>We expect it to be largely business as usual, with a continuation of healthy growth across the portfolio</li><li>Key focus areas are; (1) trading post 1Q23 (and if there are any signs of slowing earnings growth), (2) LifeHealthcare [LHC] insights, (3) Chemist Warehouse [CW] contract renewal updates, and (4) balance sheet.</li></ul>

We expect EBOS Group (EBO) to report a solid 1H23 result with little surprises (given 1Q23 was pre-released) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023. We expect it to be largely business as usual, with a continuation of healthy growth across the portfolioKey focus areas are; (1) trading post 1Q23 (and if there are any signs of slowing earnings growth), (2) LifeHealthcare [LHC] insights, (3) Chemist Warehouse [CW] contract renewal updates, and (4) balance sheet.

EBOS Group: 1H23 Preview — Any Signs of Slowing?

<ul><li>CW is a material earnings driver</li><li>Distribution efficiencies are key — EBO and Sigma on a level playing field, API is less well situated</li><li>A competitive process but EBO is well positioned — our base case is a continuation of current supply arrangements</li></ul>

CW is a material earnings driverDistribution efficiencies are key — EBO and Sigma on a level playing field, API is less well situatedA competitive process but EBO is well positioned — our base case is a continuation of current supply arrangements

<ul><li>EBOS Group's (EBO) 2022 investor day (only its second ever) had little surprises</li><li>LifeHealthcare provides EBO's beachhead into South East Asia, strategic ambitions are becoming clear</li><li>Little to change our view; EBO remains well positioned for future growth but it's reflected in the price</li></ul>

EBOS Group's (EBO) 2022 investor day (only its second ever) had little surprisesLifeHealthcare provides EBO's beachhead into South East Asia, strategic ambitions are becoming clearLittle to change our view; EBO remains well positioned for future growth but it's reflected in the price

EBOS Group: 2022 Investor Day — Fulfilling the Orders

<ul><li>EBOS Group's (EBO) AGM update highlights a positive start to FY23; fitting for its centenary meeting. </li><li>Solid growth is evident across the board with the update on a run-rate basis broadly consistent with our expectations, and modestly ahead of prior consensus expectations.</li><li>At ~21x 12m forward PE, EBO trades at a premium versus its own history and relative to market, however, we view this as justified and continue to view it as well positioned to deliver strong earnings growth over the medium to long-term</li></ul>

EBOS Group's (EBO) AGM update highlights a positive start to FY23; fitting for its centenary meeting. Solid growth is evident across the board with the update on a run-rate basis broadly consistent with our expectations, and modestly ahead of prior consensus expectations.At ~21x 12m forward PE, EBO trades at a premium versus its own history and relative to market, however, we view this as justified and continue to view it as well positioned to deliver strong earnings growth over the medium to long-term

EBOS Group: 100th AGM — Raising the Bat in Style

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EBOS Group Limited supplies and distributes medical consumable products and equipment to the hospital and primary care sectors of the New Zealand and Australian healthcare markets. The Company's products include diagnostic instruments, surgical instruments and prosthesis, feminine protection, anesthetic equipment, and other consumer products.

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EBOS Group (EBO): 1H23 Result – Initial Impressions

EBOS Group (EBO) delivered a solid 1H23 result broadly in-line with our expectations; Underlying NPAT was A$141.6m (FB; A$143.7m, consensus;...

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EBOS Group: 1H23 Preview — Any Signs of Slowing?

We expect EBOS Group (EBO) to report a solid 1H23 result with little surprises (given 1Q23 was pre-released) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023, and we...

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EBOS Group: Assessing the Chemist

The renewal of EBOS Group's (EBO) Chemist Warehouse (CW) contract is a key question for investors in 2023; We have undertaken analysis of the...

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EBOS Group: 2022 Investor Day — Fulfilling the Orders

EBOS Group's (EBO) 2022 investor day (only its second ever) had little surprises, which highlighted its strong market positioning, extensive...

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EBOS Group: 100th AGM — Raising the Bat in Style

EBOS Group's (EBO) AGM update highlights a positive start to FY23 - fitting for its centenary meeting; Solid growth is evident across the board...

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