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UBS has downgraded Liberty Global's stock rating from Buy to Neutral, reducing the price target from $23 to $13 due to recent business changes, including the spin-off of Sunrise. The company, now focused on its stakes in Virgin Media O2, Telenet, and VodafoneZiggo, faces competitive pressures in the UK market but sees growth potential through broadband expansion and the creation of a UK NetCo. Despite a strong stock performance over the past year, Liberty Global remains unprofitable, with a negative P/E ratio, although it trades at a low price-to-book ratio, suggesting potential value for investors.
Sunrise is set to go public this week, first on the Nasdaq in New York and then on the Six Swiss Exchange. The Swiss telecom provider is estimated to be valued between CHF 3 to 4.5 billion, with shares averaging around 45 francs, while Liberty Global introduces A and B shares, granting significant voting power to its executives. For customers, the IPO is unlikely to bring significant changes, as Sunrise and Swisscom maintain a stable market presence without a price war.
Sunrise is set to return to the Swiss stock exchange on November 15, aiming for a high dividend payout while managing a significant debt load. CEO André Krause emphasizes the company's growth potential and competitive edge over Swisscom, despite challenges in a stagnating market. Liberty Global's influence remains a point of contention, but Sunrise plans to utilize strong free cash flow for dividends and debt reduction.

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