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    Samuel James Bland

    Vice President and Research Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    Samuel James Bland is a Vice President and Research Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co., specializing in equity research coverage within the energy and industrials sectors, focusing on companies such as ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Frontline, Scorpio Tankers, and Balfour Beatty. Bland has maintained a strong analyst track record, including a success rate of approximately 66.7%, an average return of 32.64%, and notable top recommendations with quick target attainment, as evidenced by his coverage of Frontline. He began his analyst career before 2019, participating in earnings calls for companies like Vesuvius PLC and Balfour Beatty, and joined JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an equity analyst. Bland holds professional credentials associated with JPMorgan analyst roles and has contributed to industry insights on big data and AI strategies within cross-asset research.

    Samuel James Bland's questions to Balfour Beatty plc/ADR (BAFBF) leadership

    Samuel James Bland's questions to Balfour Beatty plc/ADR (BAFBF) leadership • Q2 2017

    Question

    Samuel James Bland from JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked if the shift away from fixed-price contracts was a market-wide movement or a company-specific decision, and requested details on the HS2 target cost contract terms and associated risk management.

    Answer

    Group Chief Executive Leo M. Quinn explained that the shift was driven more by Balfour Beatty's increased selectivity in bidding rather than a general market trend. He described the HS2 target cost structure as a better way to work, allowing for collaborative estimation and risk pricing with the client. He noted the 60-40 pain/gain share is a typical incentive structure for such contracts.

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