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For more than 20 years, we have been providing research, analysis, commentary and ratings on US Equity Capital Markets to institutional investors (US IPOs and Secondary Offerings). Our vast network of contacts across the Equity Capital Markets and attention-to-detail sets us apart from our competitors.

Since 2012, we have achieved a successful hit rating on 89% of Buy-rated IPOs. The collective “Buy” ratings averaged a first trade of 16.3% above issue.Our Neutral Rated Deals averaged just 2% above the issue price at first trade.

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<li>The hold-up is based upon how Chime should be valued -- either like a fintech darling or just another financial services company.</li>
<li>The company’s gross profit tells a solid growth story as Chime ramps into the IPO with a healthy 33% gross profit clip based on Q1 2025 financials vs Q1 2024. </li>
<li>According to our sources, the Chime order book is considered multiple-times oversubscribed.</li>
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The hold-up is based upon how Chime should be valued -- either like a fintech darling or just another financial services company.
The company’s gross profit tells a solid growth story as Chime ramps into the IPO with a healthy 33% gross profit clip based on Q1 2025 financials vs Q1 2024. 
According to our sources, the Chime order book is considered multiple-times oversubscribed.


Chime Financial, Inc. (CHYM): Heavy Demand in IPO Order Book but Reason for Caution

Voyager Technologies / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>The company that describes itself as an innovation-driven defense technology and space solutions company has gained significant momentum in the first days of its roadshow</li>
<li>The transaction has anchor orders from established funds and a $20 million directed share program. </li>
<li>At the midpoint of the range, Voyager is valued at 7x multiple of projected revenue for 2026 which is a discount to peers.</li>
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The company that describes itself as an innovation-driven defense technology and space solutions company has gained significant momentum in the first days of its roadshow
The transaction has anchor orders from established funds and a $20 million directed share program. 
At the midpoint of the range, Voyager is valued at 7x multiple of projected revenue for 2026 which is a discount to peers.


Voyager Technologies Inc. (VOYG): Space & Defense Demand Is Hot, Deal Double-Digits Oversubscribed

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher

Dimitris Ioannidis

Global Financial Data and Analytics Platform

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/circle-internet-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45034:1" rel="noopener">Circle Internet Group (CRCL US)</a> is forecasted to be added to both US TMI and R1000 at the September 2025 review. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/circle-internet-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45034:1" rel="noopener">Circle Internet Group (CRCL US)</a> is forecasted to be added to Global Standard at the November 2025 review and to Global All-World at the December 2025 review.</li>
<li>A significant upweight is anticipated at the March 2026 review in R1000 and Global All-World following the lock-up expiry.</li>
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL US) is forecasted to be added to both US TMI and R1000 at the September 2025 review. 

Circle Internet Group (CRCL US) is forecasted to be added to Global Standard at the November 2025 review and to Global All-World at the December 2025 review.
A significant upweight is anticipated at the March 2026 review in R1000 and Global All-World following the lock-up expiry.


Circle Internet Group (CRCL US): Rounded US & Global Index Inclusion & Upweight

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Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut, a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,200+ insights published over the past two weeks on Smartkarma</li>
<li>In this cut, we look at an Asian toy manufacturer not named Pop Mart or Dream Int'l, the mashup between crypto and equity markets and the takeaways from tracking buybacks</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message on the themes you think should be highlighted next</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut, a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,200+ insights published over the past two weeks on Smartkarma
In this cut, we look at an Asian toy manufacturer not named Pop Mart or Dream Int'l, the mashup between crypto and equity markets and the takeaways from tracking buybacks
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message on the themes you think should be highlighted next


Curator's Cut: The Next Labubu, Crypto Equities & Tracking APAC Buybacks

Circle Internet Group / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Circle Internet Group, Inc.  priced 34.0mm shares at $31.00 ($3 Above the Upwardly-Revised $27-$28 range) and opened at $69.00 for a gain of 123% at first trade. </li>
<li>The IPO traded violently higher with a top-tick of $103.75 for a gain of 235%. The stock closed at $83.23 or 168.5% above issue on day one. </li>
<li>Circle is a "one-of-a-kind" industry and one that does not have other public companies to compare to. This could mean that more "fireworks" are in store for the short term.   </li>
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Circle Internet Group, Inc.  priced 34.0mm shares at $31.00 ($3 Above the Upwardly-Revised $27-$28 range) and opened at $69.00 for a gain of 123% at first trade. 
The IPO traded violently higher with a top-tick of $103.75 for a gain of 235%. The stock closed at $83.23 or 168.5% above issue on day one. 
Circle is a "one-of-a-kind" industry and one that does not have other public companies to compare to. This could mean that more "fireworks" are in store for the short term.   


Circle Internet Group (CRCL): Wall Street Pounces on Stable Coin Powerhouse, IPO Pops 235%

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Circle Internet Group, Inc. provides financial technology solutions. The Company provides a digital asset platform and network utility systems that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications. Circle Internet Group serves customers worldwide.

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Chime Financial, Inc. (CHYM): Heavy Demand in IPO Order Book but Reason for Caution

Chime's valuation debate hinges on whether it should be seen as a fintech star or a traditional financial services company, with strong growth and...

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Voyager Technologies Inc. (VOYG): Space & Defense Demand Is Hot, Deal Double-Digits Oversubscribed

Innovative defense tech and space company gains momentum in roadshow with anchor orders and attractive valuation compared to peers.

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