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    Christian Hinderaker

    Chartered Financial Analyst. Hinderaker began his career as a Junior Equity Research Analyst at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    Christian Hinderaker is an Executive Director and equity research analyst at Goldman Sachs International, specializing in European industrials and infrastructure with a focus on companies such as Epiroc and FLSmidth & Co. A/S. He is recognized for industry coverage that integrates critical themes like data center electrification and sustainability, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Hinderaker began his career as a Junior Equity Research Analyst at Liberum Capital Ltd. before joining Goldman Sachs in May 2022, where he has since advanced to his current senior role. He holds the CFA designation and his published research is noted for its depth, while performance-specific metrics and rankings remain private.

    Christian Hinderaker's questions to Outotec (OUKPY) leadership

    Christian Hinderaker's questions to Outotec (OUKPY) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Christian Hinderaker of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. asked about Metso's medium-term response to tariffs, including potential manufacturing footprint changes, and how mining customers are approaching project commitments and modernizations amid market volatility.

    Answer

    Sami Takaluoma, President and CEO, stated that while all options are being evaluated, Metso will wait for clarity on the global tariff situation before making major footprint decisions, noting a new factory has a two-year lead time. He reassured that there are no signs of pushbacks on already agreed projects, with uncertainty primarily affecting decisions on new investments.

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    Christian Hinderaker's questions to Outotec (OUKPY) leadership • Q1 2024

    Question

    Christian Hinderaker questioned why the Minerals margin was flat despite a higher service mix and asked about the company's capital allocation priorities, specifically regarding potential share buybacks versus M&A.

    Answer

    CFO Eeva Sipilä clarified that the margin benefit from a higher service mix was offset by lower overall sales, which impacted fixed cost absorption. On capital allocation, she stated the current focus is on attractive organic growth and M&A opportunities, which are seen as providing better shareholder returns than buybacks at this time.

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    Christian Hinderaker's questions to Outotec (OUKPY) leadership • Q1 2024

    Question

    Christian Hinderaker of Goldman Sachs Group questioned why the Minerals margin was flat despite a significant increase in the service mix and asked about the company's capital allocation framework, particularly regarding potential share buybacks versus M&A.

    Answer

    CFO Eeva Sipilä attributed the flat Minerals margin to the pressure from lower overall sales on fixed costs like R&D, which offset the benefit of a higher service mix. On capital allocation, she highlighted that management currently sees attractive organic growth opportunities (e.g., service centers, insourcing) and M&A as providing better returns than buybacks, though the Board retains all options.

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