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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trial-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36821:1" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings (5882 JP)</a> priced its IPO at JPY1,700 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$256 million. The shares will start trading on 21 March.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:130521" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-valuation-thoughts" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:132126" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: Valuation Thoughts</a>. </li>
<li>The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains attractive. </li>
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Trial Holdings (5882 JP) priced its IPO at JPY1,700 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$256 million. The shares will start trading on 21 March.
We previously discussed the IPO in Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case and Trial Holdings IPO: Valuation Thoughts. 
The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains attractive. 


Equity Research Focusing on the Consumer Sector, Small Cap Consumer Research

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<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, $32.50 price target and projections for Guess?</li><li>with the company announcing 4QFY24 (January) results after the close on Wednesday.</li><li>We believe management remained conservative in their 4Q projections, already incorporating a tough domestic environment, which should allow the company to achieve top and bottom line results in their projected range.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $32.50 price target and projections for Guess?with the company announcing 4QFY24 (January) results after the close on Wednesday.We believe management remained conservative in their 4Q projections, already incorporating a tough domestic environment, which should allow the company to achieve top and bottom line results in their projected range.

GES: 4Q Preview: Showing the Way; Reiterate Buy Rating, $32.50 PT

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<ul><li>Ross Stores delivered robust fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, with sales and earnings surpassing management's expectations.</li><li>Earnings per share for Q4 stood at $1.82, up from $1.31 per share for the same period in the previous year, while net income rose to $610 million versus $447 million last year.</li><li>For the 2023 fiscal year; earnings per share were $5.56, up from $4.38.</li></ul>

Ross Stores delivered robust fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, with sales and earnings surpassing management's expectations.Earnings per share for Q4 stood at $1.82, up from $1.31 per share for the same period in the previous year, while net income rose to $610 million versus $447 million last year.For the 2023 fiscal year; earnings per share were $5.56, up from $4.38.

Ross Stores: A Tale Of Strategic Category Expansion & Improved Customer Attraction! - Key Drivers

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trial-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36821:1" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings (5882 JP)</a>, a discount store operator in Japan, is seeking to raise US$236 million at the IPO reference price of JPY1,550 per share.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:130521" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, we discuss valuation. Our analysis suggests that Trial is attractively valued at the IPO reference price of JPY1,550. We would participate in the IPO.</li>
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Trial Holdings (5882 JP), a discount store operator in Japan, is seeking to raise US$236 million at the IPO reference price of JPY1,550 per share.
We previously discussed the IPO in Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case. 
In this note, we discuss valuation. Our analysis suggests that Trial is attractively valued at the IPO reference price of JPY1,550. We would participate in the IPO.


<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, price target and projections for Express after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island.</li><li>With the stores receiving early Spring shipments, the focus is on the final clearance of older goods and setting up for the new Spring Season.</li><li>The new Spring season for women is setting up for lighter colors, continued high levels of versatility, and further expansion of key categories such as denim and Body Contour and women's suiting, while for men the focus is on textured and patterned tops, denim and seasonal suiting and dress shirts, with the relaunch of performance long sleeve shirts.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, price target and projections for Express after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island.With the stores receiving early Spring shipments, the focus is on the final clearance of older goods and setting up for the new Spring Season.The new Spring season for women is setting up for lighter colors, continued high levels of versatility, and further expansion of key categories such as denim and Body Contour and women's suiting, while for men the focus is on textured and patterned tops, denim and seasonal suiting and dress shirts, with the relaunch of performance long sleeve shirts.

EXPR: Snapping the Store: Clearing & Gearing

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Ross Stores, Inc. operates two brands of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores. Ross Stores offers name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions at discount prices.

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Arun George

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