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Recommendation Definitions

Buy - Expected return of >+10% over the next 12 months
Hold - Expected return between ±10%
Sell - Expected return of <-10% over the next 12 months
Trading Buy - Expected return >+15% over the next 12 months, but LT prospects uncertain
Not rated - No recommendation on stock performance

Note: Recommendations may fall outside of the aforementioned ranges from time to time due to share price volatility.


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