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Andrei Zakharov

Algosun Global

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/freshworks-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34147:1" rel="noopener">Freshworks (FRSH US)</a>  shares underperformed in 2022, with shares down ~47% YTD versus a 33% loss on the Nasdaq Composite. US software stocks lost ~51% on average over the year. </li>
<li>Insiders keep buying shares. VC firm Accel, a 5%+ shareholder, acquired ~$50 million worth of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/freshworks-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34147:1" rel="noopener">Freshworks (FRSH US)</a>  shares in 2H22. Strong insider buying indicates the stock could hit bottom. </li>
<li>We estimate <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/freshworks-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34147:1" rel="noopener">Freshworks (FRSH US)</a>  crossed the $500M ARR mark in 3QCY22. The company may report strong 4QCY22 results and surprise investors and analysts.</li>
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Freshworks (FRSH US)  shares underperformed in 2022, with shares down ~47% YTD versus a 33% loss on the Nasdaq Composite. US software stocks lost ~51% on average over the year. 
Insiders keep buying shares. VC firm Accel, a 5%+ shareholder, acquired ~$50 million worth of Freshworks (FRSH US)  shares in 2H22. Strong insider buying indicates the stock could hit bottom. 
We estimate Freshworks (FRSH US)  crossed the $500M ARR mark in 3QCY22. The company may report strong 4QCY22 results and surprise investors and analysts.


Freshworks: Insiders Keep Buying Shares. Path To Sustainable FCF Positive Business Looks Clear

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<li>We are moving our PT to $26 by applying a 14x multiple to CY22 revenue estimate of $491M, which we believe is fair given lower implied CY22 growth. </li>
<li>Freshworks has resolved the litigation filed by Zoho Corporation regarding trade secret misappropriation against Freshworks, eliminating key risk factor for investors.</li>
<li>Freshworks crossed the $400M ARR mark in the quarter ended Dec-21, and quarterly revenue exceeded $100M for the first time. </li>
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We are moving our PT to $26 by applying a 14x multiple to CY22 revenue estimate of $491M, which we believe is fair given lower implied CY22 growth. 
Freshworks has resolved the litigation filed by Zoho Corporation regarding trade secret misappropriation against Freshworks, eliminating key risk factor for investors.
Freshworks crossed the $400M ARR mark in the quarter ended Dec-21, and quarterly revenue exceeded $100M for the first time. 


Freshworks: Six Months Post-IPO. Valuation Update

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<li>Activist hedge fund Jana Partners bought ~2.66M <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/new-relic-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16283:1" rel="noopener">New Relic Inc (NEWR US)</a>  shares in 2Q22 and upped its stake in the tech company to 5.3%.</li>
<li>According to Reuters, New Relic may explore a potential sale following interest from private equity firms. Mr. Galligan, a partner of Jana Partners, joined the New Relic Board in June. </li>
<li>New Relic shares trade at ~4x EV/Rev on our FY23 revenue estimate, and we think Splunk may set a ceiling on the multiple at which New Relic may be acquired. </li>
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Activist hedge fund Jana Partners bought ~2.66M New Relic Inc (NEWR US)  shares in 2Q22 and upped its stake in the tech company to 5.3%.
According to Reuters, New Relic may explore a potential sale following interest from private equity firms. Mr. Galligan, a partner of Jana Partners, joined the New Relic Board in June. 
New Relic shares trade at ~4x EV/Rev on our FY23 revenue estimate, and we think Splunk may set a ceiling on the multiple at which New Relic may be acquired. 


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<ul><li>Zendesk had a solid 2021 and saw a staggering 32% top-line growth in the last quarter with revenue of $375 million.</li><li>The company’s total annual revenue of $1.34 billion was also 30% above 2020 levels exceeding Wall Street expectations.</li><li>Customer accounts with annual recurring revenue of more than $250,000 now account for 38% of the company's total annual recurring revenue which is an excellent update.</li></ul>

Zendesk had a solid 2021 and saw a staggering 32% top-line growth in the last quarter with revenue of $375 million.The company’s total annual revenue of $1.34 billion was also 30% above 2020 levels exceeding Wall Street expectations.Customer accounts with annual recurring revenue of more than $250,000 now account for 38% of the company's total annual recurring revenue which is an excellent update.

<ul><li>Zendesk’s stock has been tumbling ever since the management announced the all-stock acquisition of SurveyMonkey owner, Momentive Global.</li><li>Over and above the acquisition news, Zendesk also delivered strong quarterly results, showing momentum and resilience of its business.</li><li>With all the uncertainty surrounding the acquisition, we give Zendesk a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Zendesk’s stock has been tumbling ever since the management announced the all-stock acquisition of SurveyMonkey owner, Momentive Global.Over and above the acquisition news, Zendesk also delivered strong quarterly results, showing momentum and resilience of its business.With all the uncertainty surrounding the acquisition, we give Zendesk a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

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