The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, March 6, edition that RBC Capital Markets analyst Irene Nattel continues to rank George Weston "outperform." The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Ms. Nattel gave her share target a $2 boost to $117. Analysts on average target the shares at $115.33. Ms. Nattel says in a note: "Our constructive outlook on George Weston is predicated on our favourable outlook for 52.6-per-cent-owned Loblaw, augmented by share buyback funded in large part through participation in Loblaw NCIB. Current discount to NAV 19 per cent wider than the long-term average and holdco discount embedded in our NAV." The Globe reported on July 22 that Ms. Nattel said she liked George Weston's defensive nature. It was then worth $87.56. The Globe reported on Jan. 23 that Ms. Nattel had reaffirmed her "outperform" recommendation for George Weston. The shares could then be had for $97.60.