In a report published Friday, Sterne Agee Group downgraded its rating on Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALTE) from Buy to Neutral, and reiterated its $29.00 price target.
Sterne Agee noted, “We are downgrading ALTE to Neutral from Buy given the previously announced acquisition of Alterra by Markel (MKL, $467.67, Not Rated) last month. ALTE shares are currently trading at $29.86 which is slightly above our price target prior to the acquisition of $29.”
Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. closed on Thursday at $29.86.
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