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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.

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<ul><li>KLA Corp managed to deliver an all-around beat in its last quarterly results, demonstrating steady execution despite the supply chain issues.</li><li>Their customers also continue to invest in technological transitions regardless of the business situation which is a good sign.</li><li>Among new launches, KLA Corporation introduced the Axion T2000 X-ray metrology equipment for memory chip producers that could become a good revenue driver.</li></ul>

KLA Corp managed to deliver an all-around beat in its last quarterly results, demonstrating steady execution despite the supply chain issues.Their customers also continue to invest in technological transitions regardless of the business situation which is a good sign.Among new launches, KLA Corporation introduced the Axion T2000 X-ray metrology equipment for memory chip producers that could become a good revenue driver.

KLA Corp: New Equipment Launch & Other Drivers

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

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<li>ASML and Lam Research beat estimates last week and provided some relief to the semiconductor space.</li>
<li>Major global industry earnings coming this week include -- Samsung, SK Hynix, Texas Instruments, KLA Tencor, Apple, and Intel.</li>
<li>Major Taiwan earnings this week -- AUO, UMC, ASE, Realtek, Delta Electronics, Mediatek.</li>
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ASML and Lam Research beat estimates last week and provided some relief to the semiconductor space.
Major global industry earnings coming this week include -- Samsung, SK Hynix, Texas Instruments, KLA Tencor, Apple, and Intel.
Major Taiwan earnings this week -- AUO, UMC, ASE, Realtek, Delta Electronics, Mediatek.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: ASML & Lam Provide Industry Optimism, Wave of Earnings This Week

<ul><li>This is our first report on KLA Corporation, a well-known provider of process control and yield management solutions to the semiconductors industry and other electronics businesses.</li><li>Strong customer demand across key product categories, macroeconomic uncertainties, and the effects of consumer demand are factors driving this performance.</li><li>Despite macroeconomic and supply chain headwinds, KLA continues to focus on addressing the most pressing process control concerns.</li></ul>

This is our first report on KLA Corporation, a well-known provider of process control and yield management solutions to the semiconductors industry and other electronics businesses.Strong customer demand across key product categories, macroeconomic uncertainties, and the effects of consumer demand are factors driving this performance.Despite macroeconomic and supply chain headwinds, KLA continues to focus on addressing the most pressing process control concerns.

KLA Corporation: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Key Drivers

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>The US Commerce Department is likely to expand China restrictions for the sale of chips and chip manufacturing equipment.</li>
<li>Impact for major Taiwan-listed suppliers appears minimal so far; Inventec is one name with potential exposure.</li>
<li>Not Made in China: More signs of shift as Tata is preparing a JV with Wistron to produce iPhones and Taiwanese companies look to Southeast Asia and the USA.</li>
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The US Commerce Department is likely to expand China restrictions for the sale of chips and chip manufacturing equipment.
Impact for major Taiwan-listed suppliers appears minimal so far; Inventec is one name with potential exposure.
Not Made in China: More signs of shift as Tata is preparing a JV with Wistron to produce iPhones and Taiwanese companies look to Southeast Asia and the USA.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: US Restrictions on Tech Sales to China to Expand

Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<li>AEM reported stellar 1H22 results beating street estimates as well as far outpacing their own guidance. CHIPS act in USA will benefit company in FY23.</li>
<li>Stock reaction (+6%) muted despite great outlook and management optimism. Despite record results and strong outlook, stock is down YTD. </li>
<li>AEM is cheap trading at only +/-10x FY22 EPS, too low given the growth and consistent margins profile. Fair Value remains 8 SGD.</li>
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AEM reported stellar 1H22 results beating street estimates as well as far outpacing their own guidance. CHIPS act in USA will benefit company in FY23.
Stock reaction (+6%) muted despite great outlook and management optimism. Despite record results and strong outlook, stock is down YTD. 
AEM is cheap trading at only +/-10x FY22 EPS, too low given the growth and consistent margins profile. Fair Value remains 8 SGD.


AEM: Stellar 1H22; Deeply Undervalued. Fair Value Remains at 8 SGD.

United States

KLA-Tencor Corporation manufactures yield management and process monitoring systems for the semiconductor industry.  The Company's systems are used to analyze product and process quality at critical steps in the manufacture of circuits and provide feedback so that fabrication problems can be identified. KLA-Tencor operates sales, service, and application centers worldwide.

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KLA-Tencor Corp (KLAC US)

KLA Corp: New Equipment Launch & Other Drivers

KLA Corp managed to deliver an all-around beat in its last quarterly results, demonstrating steady execution despite the supply chain...

Baptista Research

Taiwan Tech Weekly: ASML & Lam Provide Industry Optimism, Wave of Earnings This Week

Earnings season is now in full swing with a wave of results to be released this week for both the global industry and within Taiwan.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

KLA Corporation: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Key Drivers

This is our first report on KLA Corporation, a well-known provider of process control and yield management solutions to the semiconductors...

Baptista Research

Taiwan Tech Weekly: US Restrictions on Tech Sales to China to Expand

Also more signs of shift as Tata is preparing a JV with Wistron to produce iPhones and Taiwanese companies look to Southeast Asia and the USA.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

AEM: Stellar 1H22; Deeply Undervalued. Fair Value Remains at 8 SGD.

AEM reported a great set of 1H22 results and raised guidance. Long term thesis remains intact as stock trades at 10x FY22 EPS. Fair value remains...

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

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