Disconnected Comparisons


In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc (SWM) and Hadera Paper Ltd (AIP). The attached graph indexes these companies’ stock values and the PM40 to their 04 January 2002 values. A USD 100 investment in SWM on that date would have been worth USD 79.28 on 09 January 2009; a USD 100 investment in AIP on 04 January 2002 would have been worth USD 81.62 on 09 January 2009; and a USD 100 investment in an equal weight of the PM40 on 04 January 2002 would have been worth USD 74.81 on 09 January 2009.

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Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc (SWM) is a NYSE traded company. Their Web site is schweitzer-mauduit.com.

Hadera Paper Ltd (AIP) is an AMEX traded company. Their Web site is aipm.co.il.