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Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Allegro MicroSystems presented their first fiscal quarter 2025 results, positioning themselves within a competitive and challenging market environment.</li><li>Positive indicators can be discerned from their performance, although there remain areas of concern which reflect broader market conditions and segment-specific issues.</li><li>Starting with the positives, Allegro MicroSystems reported first-quarter sales of $167 million, which was above the midpoint of their guidance.</li></ul>

Allegro MicroSystems presented their first fiscal quarter 2025 results, positioning themselves within a competitive and challenging market environment.Positive indicators can be discerned from their performance, although there remain areas of concern which reflect broader market conditions and segment-specific issues.Starting with the positives, Allegro MicroSystems reported first-quarter sales of $167 million, which was above the midpoint of their guidance.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.: Enhanced Product Portfolio With Focus on Automotive & E-mobility Applications Driving Our Bullishness! - Major Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The revised/final True Wind Tender Offer for up to 19% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10803:1" rel="noopener">Sun Corp (6736 JP)</a> ends this week. With the "excitement" the last two weeks, the SunCorp/CLBT ratio is higher.</li>
<li>The minimum threshold is relatively low. The Tender will most likely succeed with very high pro-ration. </li>
<li>For those on the edge, I discuss possibilities on the back end. It will be less liquid, but that may not be bad.</li>
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The revised/final True Wind Tender Offer for up to 19% of Sun Corp (6736 JP) ends this week. With the "excitement" the last two weeks, the SunCorp/CLBT ratio is higher.
The minimum threshold is relatively low. The Tender will most likely succeed with very high pro-ration. 
For those on the edge, I discuss possibilities on the back end. It will be less liquid, but that may not be bad.


To Tender Or Not - Gauging The Future of Sun Corp (6736)

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<li>On 10 June, Sun Corp subsidiary <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cellebrite-di-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37102:1" rel="noopener">Cellebrite DI (CLBT US)</a>'s SPAC sponsor True Wind Capital launched a Tender Offer for 19% of SunCorp at a premium but discount to NAV.</li>
<li>The price was too low. CLBT shares rose. They lifted the TOB price by 8% to ¥4750. Still too low. It was trading there. Now they have lifted to ¥5500.</li>
<li>Now a 49% premium to undisturbed, 29.4% premium to all-time high prior to the first tender. Changes in terms means this could get done. More bullish than it looks.</li>
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On 10 June, Sun Corp subsidiary Cellebrite DI (CLBT US)'s SPAC sponsor True Wind Capital launched a Tender Offer for 19% of SunCorp at a premium but discount to NAV.
The price was too low. CLBT shares rose. They lifted the TOB price by 8% to ¥4750. Still too low. It was trading there. Now they have lifted to ¥5500.
Now a 49% premium to undisturbed, 29.4% premium to all-time high prior to the first tender. Changes in terms means this could get done. More bullish than it looks.


True Wind Raises Partial Offer for Sun Corp Further, Leaving an Interesting Back End

<ul><li>Allegro MicroSystems has recently reported their fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, providing insights into their financial health and future expectations.</li><li>The company managed to surpass its fourth-quarter revenue and earnings per share (EPS) guidance despite facing a challenging macroeconomic environment, highlighting the dedication and efficiency of its team.</li><li>The fiscal year 2024 demonstrated a revenue growth of 8% and an EPS growth of 5%, with notable growth in e-Mobility at 38%, signifying strong market performance and strategic execution.</li></ul>

Allegro MicroSystems has recently reported their fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, providing insights into their financial health and future expectations.The company managed to surpass its fourth-quarter revenue and earnings per share (EPS) guidance despite facing a challenging macroeconomic environment, highlighting the dedication and efficiency of its team.The fiscal year 2024 demonstrated a revenue growth of 8% and an EPS growth of 5%, with notable growth in e-Mobility at 38%, signifying strong market performance and strategic execution.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.: Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Market Growth in China As A Critical Growth Lever! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>This is our first report on sensor technology player, Allegro MicroSystems.</li><li>Sales in these strategic growth areas made up 56% of total sales, indicating a successful strategy execution focused on these specific sectors.</li><li>The company's automotive revenues grew 31% year-over-year, with the electrification of vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems adoption being the main growth drivers.</li></ul>

This is our first report on sensor technology player, Allegro MicroSystems.Sales in these strategic growth areas made up 56% of total sales, indicating a successful strategy execution focused on these specific sectors.The company's automotive revenues grew 31% year-over-year, with the electrification of vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems adoption being the main growth drivers.

Allegro MicroSystems: Initiation of Coverage - How Its Strategic Focus is Electrifying the Future of Transportation - Major Drivers

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Allegro Microsystems, Inc. develops advanced semiconductor devices. The Company provides power and sensing solutions for motion control. Allegro Microsystems serves customers worldwide.

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