We are enthused by Kubota's entry as a strategic investor in Escorts, especially given its leadership in the farm implement space. Kubota brings a global presence, significant technological prowess and production excellence. However, we await cash utilisation plans at Escorts before any meaningful change in stance on the company. We are constrained by limited dividend payouts by Escorts in the past with no firm outlook, going forward. We value Escorts on an SOTP valuation basis and maintain our HOLD rating on the stock with a revised target price of | 715....