Weak Ad Markets Keep UBS Cautious on Nine Entertainment -- Market Talk

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0003 GMT - Weak Australian advertising markets keep UBS analysts cautious on Nine Entertainment despite what they see as strong cost control at the media conglomerate. The UBS analysts tell clients in a note that 1H Ebitda was about 5% higher than they had anticipated thanks to lower-than-expected costs. However, they think a low valuation multiple of four times Ebitda is justifiable given ad markets remain short and near-term visibility is low. They add that the overall macro backdrop also looks likely to be a headwind as interest rates move higher amid already subdued consumer confidence. UBS keeps a neutral rating on the stock and cuts its target price 7.4% to A$1.13. Shares are down 0.5% at A$1.06. (stuart.condie@wsj.com)

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