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Daily Brief Equity Bottom-Up: TSMC Finishes 2023 With A Flourish and more

By | Daily Briefs, Equity Bottom-Up

In today’s briefing:

  • TSMC Finishes 2023 With A Flourish
  • Genting Singapore: A Surprising Value Buy at $1.0l Sgd Driven by Post Covid Catalysts Ahead Die 2024
  • Korean Air: European Approval for Asiana Merger Reportedly Imminent
  • China Healthcare Weekly (Jan.12) – Mainstream R&D Trend, Innovent, BeiGene, Sirnaomics, ImmuneOnco


TSMC Finishes 2023 With A Flourish

By William Keating

  • Q423 revenues amounted to NT$625,529. In US$ terms, using TSMC’s projected exchange rate of 32, this translates to  $19.55 billion, a ~13% increase QoQ, and a 2% decrease YoY.
  • FY 2023 revenues amounted to NT$2,161.74 billion, down 4.5% YoY. In US$ terms, this amounted to $69.1 billion, an 8.8% decrease YoY and the first such YoY decrease since 2009
  • While we foresee Q124 revenues being down 5-10% QoQ, we expect full year 2024 revenues to grow in the range of 5-10% YoY. 

Genting Singapore: A Surprising Value Buy at $1.0l Sgd Driven by Post Covid Catalysts Ahead Die 2024

By Howard J Klein

  • Parent Genting  Berhad Malaysia flagship properties doing well but many  of its global holdings spur questions about asset allocation strategy.
  • Genting Singapore, its integrated resort property Sentosa presents a strong buy story not only because it is  undervalued here but because its prospects post covid  are strong.
  • GB’s US footprint by  contrast poses questions  about the  hurdle rate of those huge investments to date given the intense competitive pressures in  mature gaming  markets.

Korean Air: European Approval for Asiana Merger Reportedly Imminent

By Neil Glynn

  • Reuters reported on the Friday that the European Commission is to accept concessions of four European route divestitures and the sale of Asiana’s cargo business.
  • The EC had set a preliminary decision deadline of 14 February.
  • US and Japanese approvals are still required, while it remains to be seen who might acquire Asiana Cargo.

China Healthcare Weekly (Jan.12) – Mainstream R&D Trend, Innovent, BeiGene, Sirnaomics, ImmuneOnco

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The entire R&D cycle involves multi-party cooperation, leveraging one’s strengths. So, it is not difficult to understand some of the choices made by domestic pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Innovent, BeiGene).
  • Due to outdated technology, investment value of Sirnaomics is low, which means the likelihood of the company being acquired is also not high. We remain conservative about the outlook. 
  • ImmuneOnco’s stock price has performed much better-than-expected after IPO on HKEX. However, the endgame of ImmuneOnco’s market value could be only about RMB1.5 billion, which means large potential downside ahead.

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Daily Brief South Korea: Hanmi Science, Korean Air Lines, Samsung Electronics and more

By | Daily Briefs, South Korea

In today’s briefing:

  • OCI Holdings Plans to Acquire a 27% In Hanmi Science – To Spark a Family Feud?
  • Korean Air: European Approval for Asiana Merger Reportedly Imminent
  • ECM Weekly (14th Jan 2024) – Samsung, Lasertec, Ayala, Indigo, Amer, IPO Pipeline, 2023 Performance
  • Last Week in Event SPACE: Furuya Metal, Visional, Wilmar, Samsung Electronics, ViinFast/Vingroup


OCI Holdings Plans to Acquire a 27% In Hanmi Science – To Spark a Family Feud?

By Douglas Kim

  • After the market close on 12 January, OCI Holdings (010060 KS) announced that it plans to acquire a 27.03% stake in Hanmi Science (008930 KS) for 770 billion won. 
  • Through this investment and integration between OCI Holdings and Hanmi Science, the OCI Group and Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group plans to establish a joint management system.
  • This deal between OCI Holdings and Hanmi Science is not over and it could lead to an M&A fight for the control of Hanmi Science by its family members. 

Korean Air: European Approval for Asiana Merger Reportedly Imminent

By Neil Glynn

  • Reuters reported on the Friday that the European Commission is to accept concessions of four European route divestitures and the sale of Asiana’s cargo business.
  • The EC had set a preliminary decision deadline of 14 February.
  • US and Japanese approvals are still required, while it remains to be seen who might acquire Asiana Cargo.

ECM Weekly (14th Jan 2024) – Samsung, Lasertec, Ayala, Indigo, Amer, IPO Pipeline, 2023 Performance

By Sumeet Singh

  • Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.
  • On the IPO front, a number of large filings over the holidays is somewhat positive for 2024 prospects.
  • On the placement front, 2024 picked up where 2023 left off, with Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) leading the way.

Last Week in Event SPACE: Furuya Metal, Visional, Wilmar, Samsung Electronics, ViinFast/Vingroup

By David Blennerhassett


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Daily Brief Singapore: Genting Singapore and more

By | Daily Briefs, Singapore

In today’s briefing:

  • Genting Singapore: A Surprising Value Buy at $1.0l Sgd Driven by Post Covid Catalysts Ahead Die 2024


Genting Singapore: A Surprising Value Buy at $1.0l Sgd Driven by Post Covid Catalysts Ahead Die 2024

By Howard J Klein

  • Parent Genting  Berhad Malaysia flagship properties doing well but many  of its global holdings spur questions about asset allocation strategy.
  • Genting Singapore, its integrated resort property Sentosa presents a strong buy story not only because it is  undervalued here but because its prospects post covid  are strong.
  • GB’s US footprint by  contrast poses questions  about the  hurdle rate of those huge investments to date given the intense competitive pressures in  mature gaming  markets.

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Daily Brief China: BYD Electronics, ImmuneOnco Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSI, LQ45, FXI, 2823 HK, SENSEX
  • China Healthcare Weekly (Jan.12) – Mainstream R&D Trend, Innovent, BeiGene, Sirnaomics, ImmuneOnco


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSI, LQ45, FXI, 2823 HK, SENSEX

By Brian Freitas


China Healthcare Weekly (Jan.12) – Mainstream R&D Trend, Innovent, BeiGene, Sirnaomics, ImmuneOnco

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The entire R&D cycle involves multi-party cooperation, leveraging one’s strengths. So, it is not difficult to understand some of the choices made by domestic pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Innovent, BeiGene).
  • Due to outdated technology, investment value of Sirnaomics is low, which means the likelihood of the company being acquired is also not high. We remain conservative about the outlook. 
  • ImmuneOnco’s stock price has performed much better-than-expected after IPO on HKEX. However, the endgame of ImmuneOnco’s market value could be only about RMB1.5 billion, which means large potential downside ahead.

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Daily Brief Japan: Fuji Soft Inc, Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdin, T&K Toka Co Ltd, TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • Fuji Soft (9749 JP): A Potential Privatisation Faces Challenges
  • (Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: TDCX, Orecorp, T&K Toka, Taisho Pharma, Benesse, IJTT
  • Weekly Deals Digest (14 Jan) – T&K Toka, Fuji Soft, Taisho, Benefit One, IRC, Weiqiao, Amer, Ola
  • TSE’s Request for Disclosure About Parent-Subsidiary Listings Is an Improvement, Not a Solution


Fuji Soft (9749 JP): A Potential Privatisation Faces Challenges

By Arun George

  • Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP) has disclosed that in response to a request from 3D Investment Partners, it has received non-binding privatisation proposals from several private equity funds. 
  • A privatisation proposal would facilitate the exit of 3D, the largest shareholder representing 21.45% of outstanding shares, which has waged an activist campaign since 2022. 
  • A binding privatisation proposal is challenging as the shares have hit a ten-year high, lofty multiple, and the Board seems to prefer its corporate value enhancement measures.

(Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: TDCX, Orecorp, T&K Toka, Taisho Pharma, Benesse, IJTT

By David Blennerhassett


Weekly Deals Digest (14 Jan) – T&K Toka, Fuji Soft, Taisho, Benefit One, IRC, Weiqiao, Amer, Ola

By Arun George


TSE’s Request for Disclosure About Parent-Subsidiary Listings Is an Improvement, Not a Solution

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Parent-Subsidiary listings present several problems: the disadvantages to parent company’s shareholders that drain subsidiary’s profits, the distortion of market capitalization between subsidiary and parent company, and independence of subsidiary’s management.
  • While it’s an improvement for TSE to ask companies to disclose their purpose and policy of listing subsidiaries and affiliates, it doesn’t ensure the complete independence of subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • More than 30% of listed companies are listed subsidiaries or affiliates. Investors are forced to look for investment targets while worrying about management independence in 70% of the companies.

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Most Read: WuXi XDC Cayman , Posco DX, Shriram Finance , Zhongsheng Group, Wipro Ltd, Fujitsu Ltd, Fuji Soft Inc, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR, Genting Singapore, BYD Electronics and more

By | Daily Briefs, Most Read

In today’s briefing:

  • HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect: Potential Changes in March
  • Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: STAR50, SET50, AMFI, KOSDAQ150
  • Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSCEI, HSCI, KRX New Deal, NIFTY50, NEXT50, CNXBANK
  • HSCEI Index Rebalance Preview: Zhongsheng (881 HK) Should Go This Time
  • SENSEX Index Rebalance Preview: Likely Wipro Deletion Opens an Index Spot
  • Fujitsu (6702 JP): Horizon Scandal Blows Up
  • Fuji Soft (9749 JP): A Potential Privatisation Faces Challenges
  • TSMC Finishes 2023 With A Flourish
  • Genting Singapore: A Surprising Value Buy at $1.0l Sgd Driven by Post Covid Catalysts Ahead Die 2024
  • Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSI, LQ45, FXI, 2823 HK, SENSEX


HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect: Potential Changes in March

By Brian Freitas

  • We see 30 potential adds (including plenty of new listings) and 28 potential deletes (on market cap and liquidity) for the Hang Seng Composite Index in March.
  • We expect 26 stocks to be added to Southbound Stock Connect following the rebalance while 25 stocks could be deleted from the trading link and become Sell-only.
  • There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: STAR50, SET50, AMFI, KOSDAQ150

By Brian Freitas


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSCEI, HSCI, KRX New Deal, NIFTY50, NEXT50, CNXBANK

By Brian Freitas

  • Posco DX (022100 KS) continues to drop following its section transfer from the KOSDAQ market to the KOSPI market. Short interest in the stock nearly halved in December.
  • There were big net inflows to China ETFs with creations in CSI 300 Index ETFs and redemptions in ETFs tracking the CSI 500 Index and CSI 1000 Index.
  • Creations continued in the iShares Emerging Markets ex China (EMXC US) ETF with units outstanding reaching a new high.

HSCEI Index Rebalance Preview: Zhongsheng (881 HK) Should Go This Time

By Brian Freitas

  • Zhongsheng Group (881 HK) pops up as a potential deletion yet again and a much lower rank raises the probability of deletion to just short of a near certainty.
  • With BeiGene (6160 HK) failing the Velocity Test for Tradeable Indexes, Zhongsheng Group (881 HK)‘s deletion from the index should result in China Unicom Hong Kong (762 HK)‘s inclusion. 
  • Estimated one-way turnover at the rebalance is 1.47% resulting in a one-way trade of HK$946m. Passives will need to trade over 2.5x ADV on both stocks.

SENSEX Index Rebalance Preview: Likely Wipro Deletion Opens an Index Spot

By Brian Freitas

  • Over a third of the way through the review period of the June rebalance, we see one potential index change with Wipro Ltd (WPRO IN) in deletion zone.
  • There are a bunch of stocks that could be added to the index as a replacement and price changes over the rest of the review period are important.
  • Passive trackers will need to trade over 1x ADV and over 7x of delivery volume on the index changes, so there will be decent impact on the stocks.

Fujitsu (6702 JP): Horizon Scandal Blows Up

By Scott Foster

  • The UK Post Office “Horizon Scandal” has blown up, putting Fujitsu’s computer system failure on the front pages and on the agenda of Parliament and Prime Minister Sunak.
  • Fujitsu UK has been awarded £6.8bn in public contracts since 2012. The Justice Secretary is  now talking about compensation for the enormous financial and personal damage caused.
  • Fujitsu’s share price is coming off a new all-time high reached in December. The amount of compensation and loss of potential future contracts is substantial but uncertain.

Fuji Soft (9749 JP): A Potential Privatisation Faces Challenges

By Arun George

  • Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP) has disclosed that in response to a request from 3D Investment Partners, it has received non-binding privatisation proposals from several private equity funds. 
  • A privatisation proposal would facilitate the exit of 3D, the largest shareholder representing 21.45% of outstanding shares, which has waged an activist campaign since 2022. 
  • A binding privatisation proposal is challenging as the shares have hit a ten-year high, lofty multiple, and the Board seems to prefer its corporate value enhancement measures.

TSMC Finishes 2023 With A Flourish

By William Keating

  • Q423 revenues amounted to NT$625,529. In US$ terms, using TSMC’s projected exchange rate of 32, this translates to  $19.55 billion, a ~13% increase QoQ, and a 2% decrease YoY.
  • FY 2023 revenues amounted to NT$2,161.74 billion, down 4.5% YoY. In US$ terms, this amounted to $69.1 billion, an 8.8% decrease YoY and the first such YoY decrease since 2009
  • While we foresee Q124 revenues being down 5-10% QoQ, we expect full year 2024 revenues to grow in the range of 5-10% YoY. 

Genting Singapore: A Surprising Value Buy at $1.0l Sgd Driven by Post Covid Catalysts Ahead Die 2024

By Howard J Klein

  • Parent Genting  Berhad Malaysia flagship properties doing well but many  of its global holdings spur questions about asset allocation strategy.
  • Genting Singapore, its integrated resort property Sentosa presents a strong buy story not only because it is  undervalued here but because its prospects post covid  are strong.
  • GB’s US footprint by  contrast poses questions  about the  hurdle rate of those huge investments to date given the intense competitive pressures in  mature gaming  markets.

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSI, LQ45, FXI, 2823 HK, SENSEX

By Brian Freitas


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Daily Brief Industrials: International Consolidated Airlines Group, Arcosa , Controladora Vuela Cia De-A, FedEx Corp, FuelCell Energy , HEICO Corp, Cintas Corp, Plug Power Inc, Sunrun Inc, United Rentals and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • European Airlines – Bridging Quarterly 2024 Prospects Encourages with Fuel Tailwinds/Tight Supply
  • Arcosa Inc (ACA) – Friday, Oct 13, 2023
  • Global Airlines: Mexico’s Volaris Shows GTF Groundings Can Drive Higher Pricing
  • FedEx Corporation: The Road to Recovery – How They’re Overcoming Challenges! – Major Drivers
  • FuelCell Energy Inc.: Carbon Capture Advancements & Revenue Growth in 2024 – Major Drivers
  • HEICO Corporation: Exceptional Enthusiasm for Wencor – Why is it a Standout Acquisition? – Major Drivers
  • Cintas Corporation: Energy Efficiency Initiatives Driving Favorable Outcomes – What’s Next? – Major Drivers
  • Plug Power Inc.: Are Their Recent Struggles Just a Hurdle to Success? – Major Drivers
  • Sunrun Inc.: Expansion of Clean Energy Across the US – What’s the Future Outlook? – Major Drivers
  • United Rentals Inc.: Here Are The 3 Biggest Risks The Company Faces! – Major Drivers


European Airlines – Bridging Quarterly 2024 Prospects Encourages with Fuel Tailwinds/Tight Supply

By Neil Glynn

  • We are most ahead of consensus for IAG in 2024, and recognising Lufthansa’s highest-in-group double-digit capacity growth rate in 2024 may render its earnings most difficult to forecast/vulnerable to disappointment.
  • For AF-KLM 2024 seems a crucial year to demonstrate it can grow earnings in more challenging conditions if it is to increase confidence it can reach near-€4bn EBIT by 2028.
  • Delta reports 2023 results today, and its outlook commentary will be important to frame 1Q24 prospects on the Transatlantic, which should encourage that 2024 will prove resilient.

Arcosa Inc (ACA) – Friday, Oct 13, 2023

By Value Investors Club

Key points (machine generated)

  • Arcosa is a high-quality equity investment benefiting from secular trends and government spending, with underappreciated secondary businesses experiencing rapid growth.
  • The IRA tax credits are expected to act as a significant catalyst for Arcosa, pushing its numbers higher than anticipated.
  • Despite its strong balance sheet, excellent management, and successful capital allocation history, Arcosa has zero hedge fund ownership, making it an attractive opportunity.

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Global Airlines: Mexico’s Volaris Shows GTF Groundings Can Drive Higher Pricing

By Neil Glynn

  • Mexico’s Volaris has announced its 1Q24 and FY24 capacity is likely to be down 16-18% yoy due to GTF engine inspections grounding aircraft.
  • However, on this reduced capacity, management anticipates a 31-33% EBITDAR margin, up from 26% in 2023, helped by fuel costs down c.9%. We model $1bn EBITDAR in 2024 (2023 $840m).
  • This dynamic has read across for many short/medium haul markets around the world has capacity constraints are likely to drive up pricing/earnings for affected carriers and also competitors.

FedEx Corporation: The Road to Recovery – How They’re Overcoming Challenges! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • FedEx Corporation delivered disappointing results as the company could not meet Wall Street’s revenue and earnings expectations.
  • Despite a 3% decline in total revenue, the enterprise achieved a 17% improvement in adjusted operating income and a 110 basis points expansion in adjusted margin compared to the previous year.
  • The Ground segment exhibited outstanding performance with a 57% increase in adjusted operating income and a remarkable 370 basis points expansion in adjusted margin.

FuelCell Energy Inc.: Carbon Capture Advancements & Revenue Growth in 2024 – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • FuelCell Energy, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues below the analyst consensus.
  • In the recently disclosed fourth quarter and full-year results, the company celebrates substantial progress in major projects, the evolution of solid oxide power generation, and electrolysis hydrogen platforms.
  • Collaborating with major corporations, such as ExxonMobil, Toyota, Pfizer, EDF Energy, and IBM, FuelCell has made substantial strides in carbon capture solutions, distributed hydrogen, microgrid development, and innovative collaborations using AI.

HEICO Corporation: Exceptional Enthusiasm for Wencor – Why is it a Standout Acquisition? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • HEICO Corporation delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter, with operating income and net sales reaching unprecedented heights.
  • The fourth quarter of fiscal ’23 witnessed a remarkable 29% surge in consolidated operating income and a 54% increase in net sales compared to the same period in fiscal ’22.
  • The Flight Support Group achieved significant net sales of $601.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year ’23, marking a 74% increase from the same period in fiscal year ’22.

Cintas Corporation: Energy Efficiency Initiatives Driving Favorable Outcomes – What’s Next? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Cintas Corporation delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, reaching $2.38 billion compared to the previous year’s $2.1 billion.
  • The gross margin for the quarter reached $1.14 billion, marking an 11.6% increase from the previous year.
  • In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Plug Power Inc.: Are Their Recent Struggles Just a Hurdle to Success? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Plug Power Inc.’s results were a major disappointment as the company failed to meet the revenue and earnings expectations both of Wall Street.
  • Difficulties arose due to plant downtimes, notably at the Tennessee facility, causing temporary outages across the hydrogen network.
  • Plug Power’s diversified business model is evident, with fourth-quarter revenue from new ventures expected to surpass traditional business revenue.

Sunrun Inc.: Expansion of Clean Energy Across the US – What’s the Future Outlook? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Sunrun Inc. delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations but surpassed the analyst consensus regarding earnings.
  • The storage attachment rate surged to over 33% of installations in Q3, a significant rise from 15% at the beginning of the year.
  • Despite challenges in the Californian market due to policy changes, Sunrun launched its new add-on storage product for solar clients in California.

United Rentals Inc.: Here Are The 3 Biggest Risks The Company Faces! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • United Rentals, Inc. delivered an all-around beat in the most recent quarterly result, witnessing a substantial 23% year-over-year surge in total revenue, reaching an unprecedented $3.8 billion.
  • The company’s Adjusted EBITDA soared by 22%, achieving a third-quarter high of $1.85 billion, resulting in a margin exceeding 49%.
  • The strategic addition of personnel is highlighted as a key factor in successfully assimilating companies into United Rentals.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Amazon.com Inc, Money Forward , Micron Technology, Nutanix Inc, PSQ Holdings , Adobe Systems, Western Digital, Fidelity National Info Serv, Netgear Inc, IAC and more

By | Daily Briefs, TMT/Internet

In today’s briefing:

  • [S7 Chronicles 1] Super Sevens Will Continue to Dominate Markets in 2024
  • Money Forward (3994) | Best Quarter Ever
  • Micron Technology Inc.: The Future Of DRAM & NAND – How Micron is Leading the Charge! – Major Drivers
  • Nutanix Inc.: Redefining the Cloud Amidst Global Uncertainty! – Major Drivers
  • Public Square Holding (PSQH) – Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023
  • Adobe Inc.: The Creative Cloud Revolution Helping Them Lead The Way! – Major Drivers
  • Peloton Interactive Inc.: Tread+ & Other Major Factors Pushing Up Their Market Share! – Financial Forecasts
  • Fidelity National Information Services Inc.: Catering Beyond Financial Giants – What’s Their Secret? – Major Drivers
  • NTGR: In the Holiday Gear
  • IAC Inc.: Strong Performance in Marketing Despite Uncertainty – A Promising Future? – Major Drivers


[S7 Chronicles 1] Super Sevens Will Continue to Dominate Markets in 2024

By Amrutha Raj

  • Like them or despise them. But one thing you can’t do is ignore them. The Super Sevens have become a force to reckon with.
  • Super Sevens appear homogenous but exhibit heterogeneity and diversity. They have growth stock like features while at the same time provide value stock like defensiveness.
  • Super Sevens aggregate market cap is a staggering USD 12.14 trillion. They comprise 27% of S&P 500 and 55% of the Nasdaq 100 index collectively.

Money Forward (3994) | Best Quarter Ever

By Mark Chadwick

  • Results flash: Q4 sales +42%; Adjusted EBITDA at record high of 1.2 billion yen
  • Key focus remains Business SaaS where sales rose +52% YoY to 5.5 billion
  • Business earnings driven by acquisition of medium-sized corporates (+40% YoY) and higher ARPU (+22% YoY)

Micron Technology Inc.: The Future Of DRAM & NAND – How Micron is Leading the Charge! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Micron Technology, Inc. exceeded analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.
  • Although the expectation for 2024 remains relatively consistent, there has been an adjustment in the perspective on DRAM demand growth for 2023.
  • In summary, Micron’s management emphasizes a positive trajectory for pricing and financial performance in 2024, attributing it to oversubscription in cutting-edge technologies.

Nutanix Inc.: Redefining the Cloud Amidst Global Uncertainty! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Nutanix, Inc. exceeded Wall Street’s revenue and earnings expectations, surpassing anticipated results despite a persistent uncertain macro backdrop.
  • Exceeding guided metrics, Nutanix achieved significant quarterly revenue of $511 million, marking an annualized run rate surpassing $2 billion for the first time and an impressive 30% year-over-year growth in ARR to $1.7 billion.
  • Nutanix announced crucial enhancements to the Cloud platform, fortifying its capabilities against ransomware attacks on unstructured data.

Public Square Holding (PSQH) – Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023

By Value Investors Club

Key points (machine generated)

  • The company, referred to as “pumped up,” is seen as a patriotic SPAC, appealing to retail investors who support its mission.
  • However, the memo claims that the company’s growth figures are exaggerated and may even be fabricated, questioning the reliability of the stock.
  • According to researchers, the stock has a high likelihood of being worthless in the long term, with a projected downside of 65%. Nevertheless, they acknowledge the potential for a short squeeze due to the limited number of shares available for trading.

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Adobe Inc.: The Creative Cloud Revolution Helping Them Lead The Way! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Adobe Inc. delivered an all-around beat in the fourth quarter.
  • The success can be attributed to pioneering innovations in Creative Cloud and Document businesses, positioning Creative Cloud as the preferred platform for content creation globally.
  • Creative Cloud had a stellar quarter, generating a significant $3 billion in revenue.

Peloton Interactive Inc.: Tread+ & Other Major Factors Pushing Up Their Market Share! – Financial Forecasts

By Baptista Research

  • Peloton Interactive, Inc. delivered a mixed set of results in its most recent results, with revenues above Wall Street expectations but below-par earnings.
  • Peloton’s management anticipates a noteworthy upturn in Connected Fitness’s gross margin for the upcoming quarter.
  • This positive shift is attributed to the expected leverage of fixed costs resulting from increased unit sales in Connected Fitness.

Fidelity National Information Services Inc.: Catering Beyond Financial Giants – What’s Their Secret? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. delivered a disappointing set of results as they were unable to meet Wall Street’s revenue and earnings expectations.
  • Their success is attributed to a 4% organic revenue surge, primarily driven by a remarkable 7% growth in recurring revenue within the Banking and Capital Markets segments.
  • The company maintains a strong free cash flow trajectory, achieving an impressive 94% conversion year-to-date and poised to surpass the 2023 target of over 80%.

NTGR: In the Holiday Gear

By Hamed Khorsand

  • NTGR should have ended 2023 on a positive note with demand for wireless routers showing continued pace of recovery after more than two years of sluggish growth.
  • NTGR’s focus on higher end products has put greater emphasis on profitability and converting customers to subscribers
  • NTGR’s focus on premium priced devices should push profit margins up if it was not for higher cost inventory NTGR is trying to clear out

IAC Inc.: Strong Performance in Marketing Despite Uncertainty – A Promising Future? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • IAC had a mixed quarter with on-par revenues and below-par earnings given the impact of the recent market downturn.
  • Changes implemented by the company have impacted its position, with an active real estate market proving beneficial for business demand.
  • We have further incorporated a sensitivity analysis/ scenario analysis to understand how changes in key assumptions could impact the valuation under 3 scenarios – a base case, a bull case, and a bear case.

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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: Orecorp Ltd, West China Cement, Ball , Trigon Metals , Corteva , Endurance Gold, Equitrans Midstream Corp, Omai Gold Mines, Packaging Corporation of America and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • OreCorp (ORR AU): Musings On The Minimum Bid Price
  • West China Cement – ESG Report – Lucror Analytics
  • Ball Corporation: Forecasting Growth Amid Dynamic Consumer Demands!
  • Mining Monthly: December Edition
  • Corteva Inc.: Global Demand for Agricultural Production – What’s the Outlook for 2024? – Major Drivers
  • EDG: New Drill Results Widen Imperial Zone
  • EDG: Final Drill Results of 2023 Reaffirm Investment Thesis
  • Equitrans Midstream Corporation Is Exploring A Sale – What Value Can It Extract From Potential Acquirers? – Key Drivers
  • OMG: Completes 2023 Drill Campaign with Solid Results
  • Packaging Corporation of America: Uncovering the Strategy That Defied Market Expectations! – Major Drivers


OreCorp (ORR AU): Musings On The Minimum Bid Price

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 27 Dec, to circumvent Perseus (PRU AU)‘s 19.9% dissenting vote, Orecorp (ORR AU) and Silvercorp (SVM CN) agreed to an off-market takeover, on the same terms. 
  • That Offer – A$0.19 in cash and 0.0967 new Silvercorp shares – opened on the 3 January.
  • Silvercorp paid ~A$0.51/share, on-market, just prior to the Offer. OreCorp is currently trading ~A$0.51-$0.52/share. Is there any legal obligation to set a minimum floor price of A$0.51/share?

West China Cement – ESG Report – Lucror Analytics

By Leonard Law, CFA

Lucror Analytics’ ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).
We assess West China Cement’s ESG as “Adequate”, in line with its “Adequate” Environmental and Governance scores. That said, the company’s Social pillar is “Weak”. Controversies are “Immaterial” and Disclosure is “Adequate”.


Ball Corporation: Forecasting Growth Amid Dynamic Consumer Demands!

By Baptista Research

  • Ball Corporation delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations but surpassed the analyst consensus regarding earnings.
  • In the third quarter, they improved operational efficiencies and successful measures to counter inflationary costs.
  • Notably, they navigated through a $14 million operating earnings headwind from the Russian sale and $43 million higher interest expense.

Mining Monthly: December Edition

By Atrium Research

  • Gold continued to rise in December, gaining 1.3% on the month and closed out 2023 up 13% to $2,062/oz.
  • Sentiment Update Gold closed out the year up 13% at $2,062/oz, marking an all-time high in December at $2,135/oz.
  • Uranium posted yet another month of positive gains, ending the month up 12% at $91.0/lb and closing the year up 89%.

Corteva Inc.: Global Demand for Agricultural Production – What’s the Outlook for 2024? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Corteva delivered a disappointing result with below-par revenues and on-par earnings.
  • Despite a 1% year-to-date sales decrease, pricing gains globally, especially in Seed and Crop Protection, contributed to a 9% increase in global pricing.
  • On the other hand, Crop Protection net sales declined by 10%, with a 12% drop in organic sales due to pricing gains being overshadowed by lower volumes.

EDG: New Drill Results Widen Imperial Zone

By Atrium Research

  • EDG reported assay results for two diamond drill holes at the Imperial Zone, intersecting wider than expected mineralized zones.
  • The 2023 drill program has concluded with 5,301m completed across 22 drill holes, assays remain outstanding for 7 holes.
  • This morning, Endurance Gold Corp. (EDG:TSXV) announced assay results for two drill holes at the Imperial Zone.

EDG: Final Drill Results of 2023 Reaffirm Investment Thesis

By Atrium Research

  • EDG reported assay results for the last seven diamond drill holes of the 2023 drill campaign from the Eagle and Crown Zones.
  • This morning, Endurance Gold Corp. (EDG:TSXV) announced the final set of assay results for the 2023 drilling season.
  • The results were for the final seven holes drilled at the Eagle and Crown Zones, returning high-grade intersections, notably 5.80 g/t Au over 23.0m, including 8.52 g/t Au over 12.7m and five high-grade vein intercepts, one with visible gold.

Equitrans Midstream Corporation Is Exploring A Sale – What Value Can It Extract From Potential Acquirers? – Key Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • This is a special one-time report on Equitrans Midstream Corporation.
  • A significant factor in Equitrans’ future is the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) project, now expected in the first quarter of 2024.
  • The MVP, with an increased budget of $7.2 billion, is critical for Equitrans, offering potential revenue streams once operational.

OMG: Completes 2023 Drill Campaign with Solid Results

By Atrium Research

  • Today’s results highlight the existence of other high-grade gold targets nearby the existing resources which could be important in providing low-cost high-grade mill feed in the early years of an operation.
  • This morning, Omai Gold Mines Corp. (OMG:TSXV, OMGGF:OTC) announced the completion of its 2023 Omai Project drill campaign and drill results for two additional holes completed on the nearby SP and BBH exploration targets.
  • One of the two exploration holes, which tested a historical high-grade target at SP, intersected two high-grade gold zones of 7.69 g/t Au over 9.5m and 3.42 g/t Au over 15.0m.

Packaging Corporation of America: Uncovering the Strategy That Defied Market Expectations! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Packaging Corporation of America delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it surpassed the analyst consensus in earnings.
  • The company announced a third-quarter net income of $183 million, reflecting a decrease compared to the third quarter of 2022, when net income stood at $266 million.
  • The management’s cost-effective approach to containerboard supply and demand management included idling the Wallula mill, resulting in market-related downtime of approximately 174,000 tonnes.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Rainbow Children’s Medicare, Boston Scientific, Astrazeneca Plc Spons Adr, Cooper Cos, Davita Healthcare Partners, Henry Schein, Hologic Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Roivant Sciences Ltd, Royalty Pharma and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Rainbow Children’S Medicare Limited (RAINBOW.NS) – Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
  • Boston Scientific Corporation: Soaring High With New Products & The Acquisition Of Axonics! – Major Drivers
  • AstraZeneca PLC: Advancing Respiratory Vaccine Development With The Icosavax Acquisition – Major Drivers
  • The Cooper Companies Inc.: Enhancement Of CooperSurgical’s Medical Device Portfolio! – Major Drivers
  • DaVita Inc.: A Balanced Approach to Future Growth! – Major Drivers
  • Henry Schein Inc.: A Tale Of Navigating Market Tides! – Major Drivers
  • Hologic Inc.: Anticipating Continued Growth Across Divisions – What’s the Outlook for 2024? – Major Drivers
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Gene Therapy Breakthrough in Hearing Loss – A Medical Revolution? – Major Drivers
  • Roivant Sciences Ltd (ROIV) – Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023
  • Royalty Pharma plc: Expanding Horizons with Teva Pharmaceuticals – A New Era in Clinical Research? – Major Drivers


Rainbow Children’S Medicare Limited (RAINBOW.NS) – Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023

By Value Investors Club

Key points (machine generated)

  • Rainbow Children’s Medicare operates a hub hospital with multiple spoke hospitals in various locations, allowing them to serve a wide geographical area and reach a larger patient base.
  • The company has a strong financial performance, with profitable growth and operating cash.
  • Rainbow Children’s Medicare aims to address the underserved niche pediatric market in India and capitalize on the country’s large adolescent population, presenting significant growth potential. They plan to expand their operational bed capacity by 40% by 2026.

This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.


Boston Scientific Corporation: Soaring High With New Products & The Acquisition Of Axonics! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Boston Scientific Corporation delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter, demonstrating sustained momentum driven by new product innovations, clinical evidence, and the dedication of global teams.
  • In Q3, the company achieved remarkable operational and organic growth, with total sales increasing by 11% operationally and 10% organically compared to Q3 ’22.
  • The adjusted EPS for Q3 reached $0.50, a 15% increase over Q3 ’22, exceeding the guidance range of $0.46 to $0.48.

AstraZeneca PLC: Advancing Respiratory Vaccine Development With The Icosavax Acquisition – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • AstraZeneca PLC delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but managed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.
  • They reported a 5% increase in total revenue, reaching $33.8 billion in the first nine months of the year.
  • Notably, the non-COVID-19 medicines demonstrated a robust 15% growth, offsetting the $2.9 billion decline in revenue from COVID-19 medicines.

The Cooper Companies Inc.: Enhancement Of CooperSurgical’s Medical Device Portfolio! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • The Cooper Companies delivered a mixed result in Q4, with revenues above market expectations, but it failed to surpass the analyst consensus in terms of earnings.
  • CooperVision’s outstanding performance stands out, achieving an impressive 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit organic growth.
  • MiSight’s impressive 41% revenue growth in myopia management, driven by positive trends in the Americas and EMEA, solidifies Cooper’s position in proactive myopia control.

DaVita Inc.: A Balanced Approach to Future Growth! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • DaVita Inc. delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.
  • Financially, the third quarter saw impressive results, with adjusted operating income reaching $525 million and adjusted earnings per share at $2.85, surpassing expectations.
  • Looking ahead, DaVita revises its 2023 adjusted operating income guidance to $1.65 billion to $1.725 billion and adjusted earnings per share to a new range of $7.80 to $8.30.

Henry Schein Inc.: A Tale Of Navigating Market Tides! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • In the third quarter, Henry Schein reported mediocre financial performance with below-par revenues and earnings that were just about in line with analyst expectations.
  • Despite decreased PPE and COVID-19 test sales, the company achieved commendable total sales and non-GAAP diluted EPS growth.
  • As Henry Schein progresses through its BOLD+1 Strategic Plan, the management remains confident in the stability of dental and medical markets, adhering to strategic priorities despite cybersecurity incidents.

Hologic Inc.: Anticipating Continued Growth Across Divisions – What’s the Outlook for 2024? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Hologic, Inc. managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings, concluding Q4 with total revenue at $945.3 million and non-GAAP earnings per share at $0.89.
  • The Q4 results highlighted a 16.7% total organic revenue growth, excluding COVID-19, with double-digit growth in all divisions.
  • Notably, the company deployed substantial capital for share repurchases in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024, with an additional $500 million accelerated share repurchase program announced.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Gene Therapy Breakthrough in Hearing Loss – A Medical Revolution? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter, witnessing a commendable 15% surge in total revenues.
  • The notable upswing was propelled by increased Sanofi collaboration revenues and a remarkable 62% growth in LIBTAYO global net product sales, complemented by a 50% surge in Dupixent global net product sales, totaling $3.1 billion.
  • In the quarter, the management highlighted the successful launch of EYLEA HD, which achieved $43 million in net product sales within the final six weeks of the quarter.

Roivant Sciences Ltd (ROIV) – Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

By Value Investors Club

Key points (machine generated)

  • Roivant Sciences is set to close a $7.25 billion deal with Roche for Telavant, bringing their total value to $12 billion.
  • Despite the negative sentiment in the biotech industry, ROIV shares have the potential for over 100% upside with minimal downside, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • ROIV is likely to return capital to shareholders, benefiting existing holders such as Softbank and Sumitomo.

This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.


Royalty Pharma plc: Expanding Horizons with Teva Pharmaceuticals – A New Era in Clinical Research? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Royalty Pharma plc delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues below the analyst consensus.
  • The fiscal triumphs included a notable 9% augmentation in adjusted cash receipts, a parallel ascent in adjusted EBITDA, and a remarkable 10% surge in adjusted cash flow.
  • The expanded partnership with PTC was particularly laudable, resulting in procuring additional royalties for Evrysdi, a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy.

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