Saracen Mineral Holdings' net profit was 18% ahead of Morgan Stanley with operating cash flow 15% above the broker's estimate. Merger implementation with Northern Star Resources ((NST)) will occur on 12 Feb 2021.

A merger special dividend of 3.8c was paid as part of the completion of merger. No ordinary dividend was paid which is in-line with the broker's expectations.

Equal-weight rating with a target of $5.30. Industry view: Attractive.

Sector: Materials.

Target price is $5.30.Current Price is $4.69. Difference: $0.61 - (brackets indicate current price is over target). If SAR meets the Morgan Stanley target it will return approximately 12% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

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