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James Abbott

Director and Equity Research Analyst at Barclays

James Abbott is a Director and Equity Research Analyst at Barclays, specializing in the coverage of the UK Real Estate sector with a focus on prominent companies such as Land Securities, British Land, Derwent London, and Segro. Known for his deep sectoral insight and impactful calls, Abbott ranks among the more reliable UK property analysts, with a consistent track record noted by industry rankings such as Institutional Investor. He began his career at PwC as an auditor before moving to Morgan Stanley as an equity analyst, subsequently joining Barclays in 2016 where he quickly advanced to a leadership research role. Abbott is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and holds FCA registration, further reinforcing his credibility in investment research and advisory.

James Abbott's questions to Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN) leadership

James Abbott's questions to Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN) leadership • Q3 2024

Question

James Abbott questioned the potential impact of Canadian tariffs on Chinese aluminum and broader tariff risks, and also asked for specifics on the legislation affecting foam plates.

Answer

President and CEO Lance Mitchell stated that the Canadian aluminum tariff has a 'de minimis' impact on the company but that they are closely monitoring the broader tariff environment, citing past success in managing such challenges. He clarified that the foam plate legislation consists of bans in certain states and localities, primarily on the West and Northeast coasts where foam usage is already lower.

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