Vertu’s FY21E pre close update confirms that it expects to meet expectations that were upgraded on 4 February. We make no change to our forecasts, with FY21E adj. PBT broadly flat y-o-y, which we see as a very strong result, given lockdowns. Cash management has come in ahead of expectations – again. Vertu will host a teach-in on its market-leading omni-channel capabilities this Thursday. We think Vertu is well-positioned to consolidate the market and drive higher returns. Maintain 60p TP and Buy ....
