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Ericcson Options are Cheap!
1. March 2, 2006
Leveraging Lehman’s Research:
Ryan Renicker, CFA
1.212.526.9425
Buy Ericsson Calls on Bullish Call
ryan.renicker@lehman.com
Devapriya Mallick We are seeing signs that option market participants are pricing in very low risk expectations for
1.212.526.5429
Ericsson (ERICY) in the next few months, despite a host of potential catalysts that are anticipated in the
dmallik@lehman.com
coming months.
We recommend investors with a near-term bullish stance purchase ERICY short-dated at-the-money calls,
such as the ERICY April ‘06 calls struck at $35, for about $1.05. The calls expire on April 21st, which
is ERICY’s expected EPS report date. (All prices as of yesterday’s close.)
Or, investors having a slightly longer-term bullish view on ERICY could purchase ERICY July ’06 at-the-
money calls (struck at $35) for about $2.05.
Alternatively, consider taking a long vol position on ERICY, through either straddles or strangles (delta
hedged).
To capture potential earnings-related stock-price movement, we recommend purchasing ERICY options
expiring on April 21st, the company’s expected EPS report date.
Lehman Brothers does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of
interest that could affect the objectivity of this report.
Customers of Lehman Brothers in the United States can receive independent, third-party research on the company or companies covered in this report, at no cost to them,
where such research is available. Customers can access this independent research at www.lehmanlive.com or can call 1-800-2LEHMAN to request a copy of this research.
Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision.
PLEASE SEE ANALYST(S) CERTIFICATION AND IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES BEGINNING ON PAGE 3.
2. Equity Derivatives Strategy | Buy Ericsson Calls on Bullish Call
Low Risk Expectations Priced in ERICY Options
We are seeing signs that option market participants are pricing in very low risk expectations for
Ericsson (ERICY) in the next few months, and recommend investors having a bullish stance on ERICY
purchase calls to take advantage of ERICY’s relatively cheap implied volatility, despite a host of
potential catalysts that are anticipated in the coming months.
For example, according to Lehman Brother’s Wireless Equipment analysts, ERICY “ . . . as the key
incumbent appears increasingly well positioned to secure significant business (we believe letters of intent
may emerge shortly) and potentially at Sprint at 2.5 Ghz (possibly for ODFM) with decisions potentially
in the next two or three months.”
In addition, they note “. . . Going forward, Ericsson appears increasingly upbeat in targeting GPON
wireline opportunities at all 3 large RBOCs with partners such as Entrust. Following this update, we
believe Ericsson is tracking at least in line with our higher end estimates of SEK35.2B – 23% QoQ in
sales in 1Q with EPS of SEk0.32/$0.43 and SEK167B + 11% YoY sales for CY and
SEK1.70/$2.28.”
Please see Wireless Equipment, Industry Overview, Texas Bus Tour, Day 1 Highlights (Luke, Jeffrey,
Kvaal), 3/1/06 for further details.
As Figures 1 and 2 illustrate, ERICY 3-Month implied volatility is currently trading near 1-year lows
relative to both 66-day realized volatility and S&P 500 3-Month implied volatility. (All prices as of
yesterday’s close.)
We recommend investors with a near-term bullish stance purchase ERICY short-dated at-the-money
st
calls, such as the ERICY April ‘06 calls struck at $35, for about $1.05. The calls expire on April 21 ,
which is ERICY’s expected EPS report date. Or, investors having a slightly longer-term bullish view on
ERICY could purchase ERICY July ’06 at-the-money calls (struck at $35) for about $2.05.
Alternatively, consider taking a long vol position on ERICY, through either straddles or strangles (delta
hedged). To capture potential earnings-related stock price movement, we recommend purchasing
st
ERICY options expiring on April 21 , the company’s expected EPS report date.
Figure 1: ERICY 3-Month Implied Vol Cheap vs. Realized Vol Figure 2: ERICY 3-Month Implied Vol Also Cheap vs. S&P 500 Vol
12% 22%
Spread Approaching
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3. Equity Derivatives Strategy | Buy Ericsson Calls on Bullish Call
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personal views about any or all of the subject securities or issuers referred to in this email and (2) no part of our compensation was, is or will be directly or indirectly
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