Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE) wins $325 million artillery ammunition order
Defence
Rheinmetall reported first quarter 2024 consolidated sales of €1.581 billion compared to the same period in 2023 of €1.363 billion, much of this has been driven by demand for artillery ammunition. Rheinmetall won a €300 million contract for artillery shells and propellant modules for a NATO country, with deliveries from 2024-2028. The company, vital in supplying Ukraine against Russian forces, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities, bolstered by the acquisition of Expal Systems and significant contracts with the German Armed Forces.
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- 14 June, 2024
Rheinmetall (RHM GR) Germany
Industrials
CEO Armin Papperger purchases €493k of stock at €205 - this purchase is notable as it comes after the stock's strong performance over the past two months, a performance triggered by the announcement of the German government to raise its military expenses. Papperger last acquired €203k of stock at €78 and this is very encouraging to see him buying again in larger size now that the stock has more than doubled. He has made 9 trades since 2018, the majority of which have been very timely. Stock Rank +1 (highest rating).
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- 13 May, 2022
European Defence: Paradigm shift
€180bn bare minimum required to re-equip European armies to a standard necessary to provide credible deterrence against Russia - Agency Partners’ 31-page report explores this ‘rearmament crisis’ and which companies are best placed to benefit. Despite recent share price rises throughout the sector they still see a lot of valuation upside in European large caps. Preferred stocks include BAE Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall. While European mid caps have fuller valuations, they offer much faster gearing to increased defence spending from short cycle businesses. Top picks include Saab and Babcock.
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- 18 March, 2022