Baird Downgrades Polypore International (PPO) to Neutral; Valuation Call
Baird downgrades Polypore International (NYSE: PPO) from Outperform to Neutral. Price target $14.
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Polypore International, Inc., a technology filtration company, develops, manufactures, and markets microporous membranes used in separation and filtration processes.
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