Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
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>The second quarter earnings report for ConocoPhillips presented a mixed scenario, affirming the company's continued operational strength along with areas that may trigger concern for prospective investors.</li><li>On a positive note, ConocoPhillips announced a 34% increase in its ordinary dividend, signaling confidence in sustainable financial health and a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.</li><li>Furthermore, the acquisition of Marathon Oil was a highlight, poised to enhance ConocoPhillips' operational scale and resource base, which could lead to improved efficiencies and broader market reach.</li></ul>

The second quarter earnings report for ConocoPhillips presented a mixed scenario, affirming the company's continued operational strength along with areas that may trigger concern for prospective investors.On a positive note, ConocoPhillips announced a 34% increase in its ordinary dividend, signaling confidence in sustainable financial health and a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.Furthermore, the acquisition of Marathon Oil was a highlight, poised to enhance ConocoPhillips' operational scale and resource base, which could lead to improved efficiencies and broader market reach.

ConocoPhillips (COP): Will The Marathon Oil Acquisition Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

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<li>Conocophillips is set to acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal (0.2550 COP US per 1 MRO US) valued at $22.5 billion ($30.33/share), including $5,379 million in net debt.</li>
<li>Most of the frenzy in the US oil industry has focused on the consolidation within the Permian Basin, a maturing region that offers opportunities to reduce costs and increase profitability.</li>
<li>The acquisition of Marathon will add highly complementary acreage to ConocoPhillips’ existing U.S. onshore portfolio. Spread as of 4 June is 2.6%/4.7% (gross/annualised, assuming settlement by late Q4).</li>
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Conocophillips is set to acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal (0.2550 COP US per 1 MRO US) valued at $22.5 billion ($30.33/share), including $5,379 million in net debt.
Most of the frenzy in the US oil industry has focused on the consolidation within the Permian Basin, a maturing region that offers opportunities to reduce costs and increase profitability.
The acquisition of Marathon will add highly complementary acreage to ConocoPhillips’ existing U.S. onshore portfolio. Spread as of 4 June is 2.6%/4.7% (gross/annualised, assuming settlement by late Q4).


ConocoPhillips/Marathon Oil and Shale Consolidation

Equity Capital Markets and Advisory Business, Auctus Advisors

Auctus Advisors

Equity Capital Markets and Advisory Business

Auctus Advisors is a specialist Equity Capital Markets and Advisory business with a focus in the Energy Sector. The partners have complementary skill sets, with decades of experience across Equity Capital Markets, Investment Banking and the Energy industry. We have worked at Société Générale, Canaccord Capital, BMO Capital Markets and Schlumberger. Most recently we have worked together for many years at GMP FirstEnergy. Auctus has been set up at the beginning of a new decade in which we see significant opportunities in the Energy space. Globally, demand for energy is at record levels and continues to grow. Conversely, investment in traditional energy sources has been severely constrained. We believe this imbalance creates opportunities for both companies and investors. Auctus provides Corporate Broking, Equity Research and Investment Banking services.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Arrow Exploration (AXL LN/AXL CN)C; target price of £0.65 per share: All eyes on the first horizontal well at Carrizales Norte – The 1Q24 production of 2,730 boe/d was close to our expectations.</li>
<li>Arrow’s cash position of US$11.6 mm was also in line.</li>
<li>The first water disposal well at RCE is being brought into production and the conversion of the CN-4 well is currently waiting regulatory approval.</li>
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Arrow Exploration (AXL LN/AXL CN)C; target price of £0.65 per share: All eyes on the first horizontal well at Carrizales Norte – The 1Q24 production of 2,730 boe/d was close to our expectations.
Arrow’s cash position of US$11.6 mm was also in line.
The first water disposal well at RCE is being brought into production and the conversion of the CN-4 well is currently waiting regulatory approval.


Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<li>Wells Fargo Strengthens Investment Bank with JPMorgan Veteran Fernando Rivas</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in $ 17 Billion Deal</li>
<li>Biden Administration Expands Clean Energy Tax Credits Beyond Wind and Solar</li>
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Wells Fargo Strengthens Investment Bank with JPMorgan Veteran Fernando Rivas
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in $ 17 Billion Deal
Biden Administration Expands Clean Energy Tax Credits Beyond Wind and Solar


#7Business Buzz: WellsFargo Expands Investment Arm, ConocoPhillips $17 Bn Deal, VinFast US Plant

<ul><li>The latest earnings for ConocoPhillips for Q1 2024 showcased the company's steady execution of its strategic plan inclusive of new projects and capital-efficient growth within the lower 48 states, with expectations of low single-digit production growth while spending less capital than the prior year.</li><li>Starting with the global portfolio, ConocoPhillips ramped up production at Surmont Pad 267 in Canada, Bohai Bay 4B in China, and three subsea tiebacks in Norway, with another subsea tieback in Norway expected to start within the next month.</li><li>Production at Montney, Canada reached a record level, motivated by the startup of the second central processing facility.</li></ul>

The latest earnings for ConocoPhillips for Q1 2024 showcased the company's steady execution of its strategic plan inclusive of new projects and capital-efficient growth within the lower 48 states, with expectations of low single-digit production growth while spending less capital than the prior year.Starting with the global portfolio, ConocoPhillips ramped up production at Surmont Pad 267 in Canada, Bohai Bay 4B in China, and three subsea tiebacks in Norway, with another subsea tieback in Norway expected to start within the next month.Production at Montney, Canada reached a record level, motivated by the startup of the second central processing facility.

ConocoPhillips: Increasing Focus On Permian Gas & LNG Expansion! - Major Drivers

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ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas and bitumen on a worldwide basis.

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ConocoPhillips (COP): Will The Marathon Oil Acquisition Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

The second quarter earnings report for ConocoPhillips presented a mixed scenario, affirming the company's continued operational strength along...

Baptista Research

ConocoPhillips/Marathon Oil and Shale Consolidation

​Conocophillips to acquire Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion all-stock deal, focusing on consolidation in Permian Basin for cost reduction and...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 31/05/2024

Arrow Exploration (AXL LN/AXL CN)C; target price of £0.65 per share: All eyes on the first horizontal well at Carrizales Norte – The 1Q24...

Auctus Advisors

#7Business Buzz: WellsFargo Expands Investment Arm, ConocoPhillips $17 Bn Deal, VinFast US Plant

​Wells Fargo hires JPMorgan veteran, ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil for $17 bn, Biden expands clean energy tax credits.

Nimish Maheshwari

ConocoPhillips: Increasing Focus On Permian Gas & LNG Expansion! - Major Drivers

The latest earnings for ConocoPhillips for Q1 2024 showcased the company's steady execution of its strategic plan inclusive of new projects and...

Baptista Research

Conocophillips to acquire Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion all-stock deal, focusing on consolidation in Permian Basin for cost reduction and...

Wells Fargo hires JPMorgan veteran, ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil for $17 bn, Biden expands clean energy tax credits.