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    Manish Beria

    Research Analyst at Societe Generale

    Manish Beria is an Assistant Vice President and Equity Analyst at Societe Generale, specializing in European industrial and infrastructure sectors. He has covered companies such as Fraport, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, and Geberit, contributing research insights by participating in earnings calls and providing in-depth financial analysis. With experience at Societe Generale since at least 2020, Beria has demonstrated his expertise through incisive questioning and industry coverage, although public data on quantitative performance rankings or returns is limited. His professional background indicates a solid analytical role within the bank, reflecting credentials consistent with regulatory standards for equity research in major financial institutions.

    Manish Beria's questions to COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN (CODYY) leadership

    Manish Beria's questions to COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN (CODYY) leadership • H1 2019

    Question

    Manish Beria of Societe Generale requested guidance on year-end net debt, considering divestment proceeds and working capital movements, and asked for confirmation of EBIT margin improvement in the second half.

    Answer

    CFO Sreedhar declined to give a precise net debt forecast, citing the variable timing of M&A, but reiterated a commitment to discipline and noted the company's solid credit rating. CEO Pierre-André de Chalendar confirmed that the company does expect an additional increase in its operating margin in H2 compared to the second half of 2018.

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