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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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Medtronic PLC reported its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, reflecting a sustained performance trajectory with key financial metrics meeting or exceeding expectations.</li><li>Highlights from the earnings call emphasize continued growth across several of Medtronic's business segments, along with strategic advancements in product innovations and global market expansions.</li><li>Revenue growth was reported at 5.3%, surpassing the midpoint of guidance, with significant contributions from the Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Diabetes segments.</li></ul>

Medtronic PLC reported its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, reflecting a sustained performance trajectory with key financial metrics meeting or exceeding expectations.Highlights from the earnings call emphasize continued growth across several of Medtronic's business segments, along with strategic advancements in product innovations and global market expansions.Revenue growth was reported at 5.3%, surpassing the midpoint of guidance, with significant contributions from the Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Diabetes segments.

Medtronic plc: Are Its Investments in Robotics with Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System Yielding Results? - Major Drivers

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>After the market close on 21 August, Eoflow (294090 KS) announced a rights offering capital raise of 9.1 million new shares, representing share dilution of 23%.</li>
<li>Based on the expected rights offering issue price of 9,040 won, the company is expected to raise 82.2 billion won in this capital raise. </li>
<li>Eoflow has monthly cash burn rate of about 3.3 billion won. If the rights offering is successful, it would have adequate capital resources for about a couple of years. </li>
</ul>


After the market close on 21 August, Eoflow (294090 KS) announced a rights offering capital raise of 9.1 million new shares, representing share dilution of 23%.
Based on the expected rights offering issue price of 9,040 won, the company is expected to raise 82.2 billion won in this capital raise. 
Eoflow has monthly cash burn rate of about 3.3 billion won. If the rights offering is successful, it would have adequate capital resources for about a couple of years. 


Eoflow: Rights Offering of 82 Billion Won and [Medtronic & Eoflow - Don't You Forget About Me]

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asahi-intecc-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15915:1" rel="noopener">Asahi Intecc (7747 JP)</a> reported strong FY24 result, with all key parameters beating estimates. FY24 revenue exceeds ¥100B, a significant milestone of the mid-term management plan.</li>
<li>For FY25, Asahi Intecc has guided for revenue of ¥117B (up 9% YoY), operating profit of ¥25B (up 14% YoY), and net profit of ¥19B (up 19% YoY).</li>
<li>Growth will be driven by increase in overseas revenue in medical division despite the impact of stronger yen. Positive environment and strong demand enhance conviction on the long-term growth prospect.</li>
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Asahi Intecc (7747 JP) reported strong FY24 result, with all key parameters beating estimates. FY24 revenue exceeds ¥100B, a significant milestone of the mid-term management plan.
For FY25, Asahi Intecc has guided for revenue of ¥117B (up 9% YoY), operating profit of ¥25B (up 14% YoY), and net profit of ¥19B (up 19% YoY).
Growth will be driven by increase in overseas revenue in medical division despite the impact of stronger yen. Positive environment and strong demand enhance conviction on the long-term growth prospect.


2024 High Conviction Update: Asahi Intecc (7747 JP)- FY24 Result Tops Guidance; Positive Outlook

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<li>On 19 June, Eoflow announced that the U.S. Federal Appeals Court issued a decision to overturn the provisional injunction.</li>
<li>In other words, the U.S. federal court ordered the first trial's preliminary injunction banning overseas sales of Eoflow to be overturned. </li>
<li>A jury trial is set at end of November 2024. Depending on the ruling, either side may appeal and a second trial may follow or there may be a settlement.</li>
</ul>


On 19 June, Eoflow announced that the U.S. Federal Appeals Court issued a decision to overturn the provisional injunction.
In other words, the U.S. federal court ordered the first trial's preliminary injunction banning overseas sales of Eoflow to be overturned. 
A jury trial is set at end of November 2024. Depending on the ruling, either side may appeal and a second trial may follow or there may be a settlement.


Another Major Win for Eoflow [U.S. Federal Appeals Court Issues a Decision]

Global Healthcare Strategist

Vincy Ip

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Brain disorders, including various neurological and mental diseases, are the hidden danger with the largest social burden among all diseases. </li>
<li>With strong government support across the globe and accelerating private financing, we identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain-computer interface (BCI).</li>
<li>Even though the concept of BCI looks promising, its scalability, application, and monetisation potential remain uncertain in the near term and hence the invesmtent risks would be high. </li>
</ul>


Brain disorders, including various neurological and mental diseases, are the hidden danger with the largest social burden among all diseases. 
With strong government support across the globe and accelerating private financing, we identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain-computer interface (BCI).
Even though the concept of BCI looks promising, its scalability, application, and monetisation potential remain uncertain in the near term and hence the invesmtent risks would be high. 


Brain Science - An Opportunity or a Trap?

United States

Medtronic, PLC develops therapeutic and diagnostic medical products. The Company's principal products include those for bradycardia pacing, tachyarrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure management, heart valve replacement, malignant and non-malignant pain, and movement disorders. Medtronic's products are sold worldwide.

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Medtronic plc: Are Its Investments in Robotics with Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System Yielding Results? - Major Drivers

Medtronic PLC reported its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, reflecting a sustained performance trajectory with key financial metrics meeting or...

Baptista Research

Eoflow: Rights Offering of 82 Billion Won and [Medtronic & Eoflow - Don't You Forget About Me]

After the market close on 21 August, Eoflow (294090 KS) announced a rights offering capital raise of 9.1 million new shares, representing share...

Douglas Kim

2024 High Conviction Update: Asahi Intecc (7747 JP)- FY24 Result Tops Guidance; Positive Outlook

Asahi Intecc reported ¥100B revenue for FY24, a significant milestone of the mid-term management plan. Even after excluding Fx, the company sees...

Tina Banerjee

Another Major Win for Eoflow [U.S. Federal Appeals Court Issues a Decision]

On 19 June, Eoflow (294090 KS) announced that the U.S. Federal Appeals Court issued a decision on the 17 June to overturn the provisional injunction.

Douglas Kim

Brain Science - An Opportunity or a Trap?

We identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain...

Vincy Ip

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