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Prezzo - Restaurant operator sees substantial director buying

May 2009

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  • Epic Code:
  • PRZ
  • Price:
  • 29p
While restaurant operators have understandably been de-rated over fears of cuts in eating out budgets, the fall in mid-market pizza chain Prezzo's shares from a peak of 93p in May '07 to a low point of 20p in March looks to be a clear case of overkill. Even after its recent bounce Prezzo's market value is still just £67m, which after taking into account net cash of almost £10m and freeholds worth another £10m, means the underlying business is currently ascribed a value of just £47m. The shares effectively trade at around 3x cash flow, which is an extremely attractive entry point. Prezzo was founded by Jonathan Kaye and his Uncle Philip, a serial entrepreneur who needs little introduction, having rolled out ...

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