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

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Independent research on the U.S. markets

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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>Merck & Co.'s second quarter earnings call underscored both the progress and challenges faced by the company as it pushes forward in an increasingly complex pharmaceutical landscape.</li><li>The company reported a solid quarter with total revenues reaching $16.1 billion, marking a 7% increase.</li><li>This growth is particularly impressive when considering the 11% increase when excluding the impact of foreign exchange.</li></ul>

Merck & Co.'s second quarter earnings call underscored both the progress and challenges faced by the company as it pushes forward in an increasingly complex pharmaceutical landscape.The company reported a solid quarter with total revenues reaching $16.1 billion, marking a 7% increase.This growth is particularly impressive when considering the 11% increase when excluding the impact of foreign exchange.

Merck & Co.: Expanding Market for GARDASIL

<ul><li>In the first quarter of 2024, Merck & Co. demonstrated a strong start with robust growth across its business.</li><li>This was mainly led by the oncology and vaccines segments, where sales of KEYTRUDA and GARDASIL respectively saw significant increases.</li><li>Merck's first quarter results reflect the robust demand for its innovative portfolio, which has led to the company updating their full year guidance.</li></ul>

In the first quarter of 2024, Merck & Co. demonstrated a strong start with robust growth across its business.This was mainly led by the oncology and vaccines segments, where sales of KEYTRUDA and GARDASIL respectively saw significant increases.Merck's first quarter results reflect the robust demand for its innovative portfolio, which has led to the company updating their full year guidance.

Merck & Co.: Progress in Personalized Cancer Vaccine Collaborated with Moderna & Other Major Drivers

<ul><li>In the Q4 earnings, Merck & Co.</li><li>reported a strong financial performance, underpinned by a robust demand for their innovative portfolio, including Keytruda, Welireg, and Gardasil, among others.</li><li>The company has embarked on various collaborations further bolstering its product pipeline with a promising line of innovations.</li></ul>

In the Q4 earnings, Merck & Co.reported a strong financial performance, underpinned by a robust demand for their innovative portfolio, including Keytruda, Welireg, and Gardasil, among others.The company has embarked on various collaborations further bolstering its product pipeline with a promising line of innovations.

Merck & Co: A Story Of Significant Progress & Execution Across Therapeutic Areas! - Major Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Five weeks ago, JIC announced a delay in the commencement of the Tender Offer to buy <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR Corp (4185 JP)</a>, originally scheduled to start by end-December 2023. </li>
<li>In the <a href="https://www.j-ic.co.jp/en/news/pdf/E_20231219_JIC_JICC_PressRelease.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announcement</a>, they said they expected the deal to start by end-February. In the press conference afterwards, JIC CEO Yokoo <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/jic-chief-says-no-issues-with-chinese-antitrust-regulator-over-jsr-buyout-2023-12-20/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> "no particular issues with the Chinese regulator." </li>
<li>He then added he expected the deal to be done by March-end. Language is vague. I expect that means to start by then, but even then, annualised is now 30%.</li>
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Five weeks ago, JIC announced a delay in the commencement of the Tender Offer to buy JSR Corp (4185 JP), originally scheduled to start by end-December 2023. 
In the announcement, they said they expected the deal to start by end-February. In the press conference afterwards, JIC CEO Yokoo said "no particular issues with the Chinese regulator." 
He then added he expected the deal to be done by March-end. Language is vague. I expect that means to start by then, but even then, annualised is now 30%.


JSR (4185) - Very Juicy Arb Return At Expected Timeline

Quantitative Equity Analyst, DMA

Charlotte van Tiddens, CFA

Quantitative Equity Analyst

Technology-First Company

DMA is a technology-first company that provides an end-to-end SaaS solution to institutional investors. DMA enables regulated entities like asset managers, wealth managers, investment managers and financial advisors to connect their front and back office, break silos and reduce headcount.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>Short duration US factor strategies outperformed in September as markets came under pressure (value and dividend yield).</li>
<li>Despite keeping rates unchanged on the 20th of September at 5.5% (upper bound), Fed Chair Powell indicated that rates would be kept higher for longer than initially anticipated.</li>
<li>In this note we explore the <em><strong>relative performance</strong></em> of US factor strategies through different interest rate cycles, to inform timing around factor/style rotation.</li>
</ul>


Short duration US factor strategies outperformed in September as markets came under pressure (value and dividend yield).
Despite keeping rates unchanged on the 20th of September at 5.5% (upper bound), Fed Chair Powell indicated that rates would be kept higher for longer than initially anticipated.
In this note we explore the relative performance of US factor strategies through different interest rate cycles, to inform timing around factor/style rotation.


US Factor Strategies: Value and Dividend Yield Outperform in September, Higher for Longer Narrative

United States

Merck & Co., Inc.  is a global health care company that delivers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products, which it markets directly and through its joint ventures. The Company has operations in pharmaceutical, animal health, and consumer care.

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US Factor Strategies: Value and Dividend Yield Outperform in September, Higher for Longer Narrative

US rates and factor strategies: higher for longer likely to drive outperformance of short duration factor strategies, long US value short US growth.

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