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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Dropbox, Inc. delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, driven by FormSwift's revenue growth and some improvement in the company's SKUs, as the development it observed in late Q1 carried over into Q2.</li><li>In the quarter, the company launched Dropbox AI.</li><li>Furthermore, Dropbox introduced a new activation homepage to simplify admins setting up their teams and becoming familiar with the product.</li></ul>

Dropbox, Inc. delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, driven by FormSwift's revenue growth and some improvement in the company's SKUs, as the development it observed in late Q1 carried over into Q2.In the quarter, the company launched Dropbox AI.Furthermore, Dropbox introduced a new activation homepage to simplify admins setting up their teams and becoming familiar with the product.

Dropbox Inc.: The Skyrocketing Potential of AI and New High-Value Products! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Dropbox reported solid results in the last quarter and managed an all-around beat.</li><li>Total revenue increased 8.7% year-over-year to $611.1 million and on a constant currency basis, revenue grew 11.6% year-over-year.</li><li>Dropbox continued its real estate strategy, actively seeking subleases and considering buyouts for their San Francisco headquarters.</li></ul>

Dropbox reported solid results in the last quarter and managed an all-around beat.Total revenue increased 8.7% year-over-year to $611.1 million and on a constant currency basis, revenue grew 11.6% year-over-year.Dropbox continued its real estate strategy, actively seeking subleases and considering buyouts for their San Francisco headquarters.

Dropbox Inc.: The Increasing Net New Paying Users Is An Encouraging Sign – Key Drivers

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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Event-Driven

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<li>Potentia has returned with an improved three-part offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a>. The base offer of A$2.17 is 0.9% higher than Alludo’s A$2.15 offer. </li>
<li>The offer could rise to A$2.20 or A$2.25 per share based on hitting additional conditions. There is a clear path for the final offer to reach A$2.20 per share. </li>
<li>A A$2.25 per share offer is unlikely due to the onerous 25% scrip acceptance condition. At the last close, the gross spread to the likely final A$2.20 offer is 0.5%.</li>
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Potentia has returned with an improved three-part offer for Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU). The base offer of A$2.17 is 0.9% higher than Alludo’s A$2.15 offer. 
The offer could rise to A$2.20 or A$2.25 per share based on hitting additional conditions. There is a clear path for the final offer to reach A$2.20 per share. 
A A$2.25 per share offer is unlikely due to the onerous 25% scrip acceptance condition. At the last close, the gross spread to the likely final A$2.20 offer is 0.5%.


Nitro (NTO AU): Potentia Comes Good with a Three-Part Offer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a> has finally granted Potentia due diligence access until 22 February. Subject to satisfactory due diligence, Potentia could increase its offer from A$2.00 to A$2.20-2.30 per share.</li>
<li>Alludo’s A$2.15 off-market takeover offer is its best and final offer. Alludo’s offer is subject to a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition (currently at 12.53%) and closes on 3 March.</li>
<li>Potentia’s dogged pursuit despite the Board's stonewalling suggests a desire to get a deal done. At the last close, the gross spread to Potentia’s potential offer is 2.3% to 7.0%.</li>
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Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU) has finally granted Potentia due diligence access until 22 February. Subject to satisfactory due diligence, Potentia could increase its offer from A$2.00 to A$2.20-2.30 per share.
Alludo’s A$2.15 off-market takeover offer is its best and final offer. Alludo’s offer is subject to a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition (currently at 12.53%) and closes on 3 March.
Potentia’s dogged pursuit despite the Board's stonewalling suggests a desire to get a deal done. At the last close, the gross spread to Potentia’s potential offer is 2.3% to 7.0%.


Nitro Software (NTO AU): Potentia Finally Secures Due Diligence

<ul><li>Despite a series of macroeconomic challenges, Dropbox had a good last quarter and managed an all-around beat.</li><li>They also continue to return a sizable percentage of their free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases.</li><li>Although they are experiencing moderate growth in their Sign business, it is important to set Dropbox Sign apart from conventional eSign solutions.</li></ul>

Despite a series of macroeconomic challenges, Dropbox had a good last quarter and managed an all-around beat.They also continue to return a sizable percentage of their free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases.Although they are experiencing moderate growth in their Sign business, it is important to set Dropbox Sign apart from conventional eSign solutions.

Dropbox Inc: The FormSwift Acquisition & Other Drivers

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Dropbox, Inc. operates as a platform as a service company. The Company offers a platform that enables users to store and share files, photos, videos, songs, and spreadsheets. Dropbox serves customers worldwide.

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Dropbox Inc.: The Skyrocketing Potential of AI and New High-Value Products! - Major Drivers

Dropbox, Inc. delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, driven by FormSwift's revenue growth and some...

Baptista Research

Dropbox Inc.: The Increasing Net New Paying Users Is An Encouraging Sign – Key Drivers

Dropbox reported solid results in the last quarter and managed an all-around beat. Total revenue increased 8.7% year-over-year to $611.1 million...

Baptista Research

Nitro (NTO AU): Potentia Comes Good with a Three-Part Offer

The base offer of A$2.17 could rise to A$2.20 or A$2.25 per share based on hitting additional conditions. There is a clear path for the final offer...

Arun George

Nitro Software (NTO AU): Potentia Finally Secures Due Diligence

Potentia’s dogged pursuit despite the Board's stonewalling suggests a desire to get a deal done. At the last close, the gross spread to Potentia’s...

Arun George

Dropbox Inc: The FormSwift Acquisition & Other Drivers

Despite a series of macroeconomic challenges, Dropbox had a good last quarter and managed an all-around beat. They also continue to return a...

Baptista Research

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