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

Baptista Research

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 Capital Markets

<ul><li>This is our first report on Snap-on Incorporated, a well-known manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions in the U.S.</li><li>The company’s last result was an all-around beat and its organic sales growth was in the double-digits with a particularly strong performance in the Repair Systems & Information Group, high single-digit gains in the Snap-on Tools Group, and low single-digit gains in the Commercial and Industrial Group.</li><li>Snap-on Tools Group sales were $542.7 million, up from $504.8 million a year ago, with a 9.6% increase in organic sales.</li></ul>

This is our first report on Snap-on Incorporated, a well-known manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions in the U.S.The company’s last result was an all-around beat and its organic sales growth was in the double-digits with a particularly strong performance in the Repair Systems & Information Group, high single-digit gains in the Snap-on Tools Group, and low single-digit gains in the Commercial and Industrial Group.Snap-on Tools Group sales were $542.7 million, up from $504.8 million a year ago, with a 9.6% increase in organic sales.

Snap-on Incorporated: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Recent Developments

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<a href="https://jehoshaphatresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/669HK-Short-Report-Feb-2023-Jehoshaphat-Research.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jehoshaphat's short report</a> has alleged that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techtronic-industries-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4561:1" rel="noopener">Techtronic Industries (669 HK)</a>/TTI has been inflating its profits dramatically for over a decade with manipulative accounting.</li>
<li>Our forensic analysis of the allegations suggests that some are credible red flags while others are essentially an exaggeration.</li>
<li>TTI’s response to Jehoshaphat is pitiful. Valuation is meaningless until management adopts more conservative accounting or compelling disprove the allegations.</li>
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Jehoshaphat's short report has alleged that Techtronic Industries (669 HK)/TTI has been inflating its profits dramatically for over a decade with manipulative accounting.
Our forensic analysis of the allegations suggests that some are credible red flags while others are essentially an exaggeration.
TTI’s response to Jehoshaphat is pitiful. Valuation is meaningless until management adopts more conservative accounting or compelling disprove the allegations.


Techtronic Industries (669 HK): Forensic Analysis Viewpoint

Chervon Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Chervon Holdings (CHL HK) is a leading global provider of power tools and outdoor power equipment. It has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to HK$3.13 billion (US$402 million).</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/chervon-holdings-ipo-initiation-not-quite-right" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:62550" rel="noopener">Chervon Holdings IPO Initiation: Not Quite Right</a>, we noted a tepid 3Q21 performance and the vanishing of the former largest customer is a worry.   </li>
<li>Our valuation analysis suggests that the price range fairly values Chervon. However, due to our lingering concerns, we err on the side of caution and pass on the IPO.</li>
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Chervon Holdings (CHL HK) is a leading global provider of power tools and outdoor power equipment. It has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to HK$3.13 billion (US$402 million).
In Chervon Holdings IPO Initiation: Not Quite Right, we noted a tepid 3Q21 performance and the vanishing of the former largest customer is a worry.   
Our valuation analysis suggests that the price range fairly values Chervon. However, due to our lingering concerns, we err on the side of caution and pass on the IPO.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chervon-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35309:1" rel="noopener">Chervon Holdings (CHL HK)</a> is a leading global provider of power tools and outdoor power equipment. It will launch an HKEx IPO to raise US$400m-450 million, according to press reports.</li>
<li>At first glance, the fundamentals look attractive with strong revenue growth, operating leverage and cash generation. </li>
<li>However, a tepid 3Q21 performance and the vanishing of the former largest customer is a worry. We take a safety-first approach in the current environment and pass on this IPO.  </li>
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Chervon Holdings (CHL HK) is a leading global provider of power tools and outdoor power equipment. It will launch an HKEx IPO to raise US$400m-450 million, according to press reports.
At first glance, the fundamentals look attractive with strong revenue growth, operating leverage and cash generation. 
However, a tepid 3Q21 performance and the vanishing of the former largest customer is a worry. We take a safety-first approach in the current environment and pass on this IPO.  


Chervon Holdings IPO Initiation: Not Quite Right

Asia-Focused Industry Research, Speeda Research

Speeda

Asia-Focused Industry Research

Speeda Research

Speeda Research analysts cover China, Japan, India and SEA on the latest trends and topics. We have analysts of diverse nationalities who are able to access information in their respective local languages to provide customers with comprehensive reports. With access to private company data in these regions, Speeda Research is also able to provide insights into niche sectors which are not usually covered by other parties. We are also able to undertake ad hoc company and industry research reports.

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<h2>What are the Alternative Taxes and Tariffs Under Consideration and the Objective and the Nature of Each Option?</h2><p>In the US, the Trump Administration is considering a variety of options to contain the increasing trade deficit, particularly with regard to one the US’ trading partners, Mexico. In 2015, the United States had a USD67bn trade deficit with Mexico in automobiles and auto parts. USD50.5bn in vehicles were shipped to the US from Mexico in 2015. Total exports in auto parts for OEMs and the…</p>

What are the Alternative Taxes and Tariffs Under Consideration and the Objective and the Nature of Each Option?In the US, the Trump Administration is considering a variety of options to contain the increasing trade deficit, particularly with regard to one the US’ trading partners, Mexico. In 2015, the United States had a USD67bn trade deficit with Mexico in automobiles and auto parts. USD50.5bn in vehicles were shipped to the US from Mexico in 2015. Total exports in auto parts for OEMs and the…

Trump Tax Impact on US-Mexico Auto Industry Could Have Greatest Impact on Mazda/Mitsubishi

United States

Snap-on Incorporated develops, manufactures, and distributes tool and equipment solutions worldwide.  The Company's products include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, diagnostics software, and other solutions for the automotive service industry.  Customers include professional service technicians and motor service shop owners, among others.

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Snap-on Incorporated: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Recent Developments

This is our first report on Snap-on Incorporated, a well-known manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and...

Baptista Research

Techtronic Industries (669 HK): Forensic Analysis Viewpoint

Our forensic analysis of the allegations suggests that some are credible red flags while others are essentially an exaggeration. A weak Board...

Arun George

Chervon Holdings IPO: Valuation Insights

Our valuation analysis suggests that the price range fairly values Chervon. However, due to our lingering concerns, we err on the side of caution...

Arun George

Chervon Holdings IPO Initiation: Not Quite Right

Chervon is set to launch an HKEx IPO to raise US$400m-450m, according to press reports. The fundamentals are far from perfect and we are inclined...

Arun George

Trump Tax Impact on US-Mexico Auto Industry Could Have Greatest Impact on Mazda/Mitsubishi

What are the Alternative Taxes and Tariffs Under Consideration and the Objective and the Nature of Each Option?In the US, the Trump Administration...

Speeda Research

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