The PX-50 index witnessed another positive session yesterday as London continued accumulating local shares. CEZ and Cesky Telecom were once again among the most demanded names. CEZ traded above the CZK 220 level for the first time in 10 years. However for the first time over the past couple of sessions we saw first sellers (both domestic and institutional) stepping in to take profits. Demand though continues to exceed supply. Cesky Telecom traded above the CZK 350 level (a 5-month high), benefiting from the positive sentiment on the market. Only Komercni banka was bid upwards by local accounts, while Philip Morris continues to struggle after weak H1 results and a gloomy outlook for H2. We expect CEZ to dominate local activity, although investors should be cautious as regards the announcement on the results of the Slovenske elektrarne tender due tomorrow. To sum up, we believe the transaction poses greater risks of overpaying rather than any imminent material benefit for CEZ as such. Volumes in SPAD are still above average at CZK 45.58 mil.
Milan Procházka