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Research reports and information provided on this website are prepared for general circulation, and you are viewing it as a client of one of the entities in the EFG Hermes Group and are intended for general information purposes only. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, regardless of any particular user's investment objectives, financial situation, or means; and EFG Hermes is not soliciting any action based upon it. This material is not to be construed as a recommendation; or an offer to buy or sell; or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security, financial product, or instrument; or to participate in any particular trading strategy in any jurisdiction, in which such an offer or solicitation, or trading strategy, would be illegal. Certain transactions, including those involving futures, options, and high-yield securities, give rise to substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors.

Research reports and information provided on this website must not be considered as advice nor be acted upon by you unless you have considered it in conjunction with additional advice from an EFG Hermes entity with which you have a client agreement. We strongly advise potential investors to seek financial guidance when determining whether an investment is appropriate for their needs. Although the information on this website has been obtained from sources that EFG Hermes believes to be reliable, we have not independently verified such information, and it may not be accurate or complete. EFG Hermes does not represent or warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained within this report, and no liability whatsoever is accepted by EFG Hermes or any other person for any loss howsoever arising, directly or indirectly, from any use of such information or opinions or otherwise arising in connection therewith. Investment in equities or other securities is subject to various risks, including, among others, market risk, currency risk, default risk and liquidity risk. Income from such securities, and their value or price may, therefore, fluctuate. Basis and levels of taxation may change, which would affect the expected return from such securities. Foreign currency rates of exchange may affect the value or income of any security mentioned in this report. Investors should, therefore, note that by purchasing such securities, including GDRs, they effectively assume currency risk.

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This research report is prepared for general circulation and has been sent to you as a client of one of the entities in the EFG Hermes Group, and is intended for general information purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation or advice with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. 

It is not tailored to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any specific person that may receive this report. This research report must not be considered as advice nor be acted upon by you unless you have considered it in conjunction with additional advice from an EFG Hermes entity, with which you have a client agreement. We strongly advise potential investors to seek financial guidance when determining whether an investment is appropriate to their needs. 

Our investment recommendations take into account both risk and expected return. We base our long-term target price estimate on fundamental analysis of the company’s future prospects, after having taken perceived risk into consideration. We have conducted extensive research to arrive at our investment recommendation(s) and target price estimate(s) for the company or companies mentioned in this report. Readers should understand that financial projections, target price estimates and statements regarding future prospects may not be realized. All opinions and estimates included in this report constitute our judgment as of this date and are subject to change without prior notice. The target prices stated in our company update, initiation and corporate action adjustment reports on stocks listed on the EGX are valid for three months starting from the date of publication. EFG Hermes’ target prices for stock coverage in other countries (excluding Egypt) are on a 12-month basis. All other reports on EGX-listed stocks, such as flash notes, sector or company commentaries, do not include, denote, or imply any change to target prices. EFG Hermes’ analysts plan to update all covered stock forecasts on a quarterly basis. For any additional information, please visit: http://www.efghermesresearch.com

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Investment in equities or other securities are subject to various risks, including, among others, market risk, currency risk, default risk and liquidity risk. Income from such securities, and their value or price may, therefore, fluctuate. Basis and levels of taxation may change, which would affect the expected return from such securities. Foreign currency rates of exchange may affect the value or income of any security mentioned in this report. Investors should, therefore, note that, by purchasing such securities, including GDRs, they effectively assume currency risk. 

This report may contain a short- or medium-term recommendation or trading idea, which underscores a near-term event that would have a short-term price impact on the equity securities of the company or companies’ subject of this report. Short-term trading ideas and recommendations are different from our fundamental equity rating, which reflects, among other things, both a longer-term total return expectation and relative valuation of equity securities relative to other stocks within their wider peer group. Short-term trading recommendations may, therefore, differ from the longer-term stock’s fundamental rating.

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