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Feb 09
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Daily Brief South Korea: Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 and more

By | Daily Briefs, South Korea

In today’s briefing:

  • EQD | Kospi Index Options Weekly (February 03 – 07): Implied Vol Does a Roundtrip

EQD | Kospi Index Options Weekly (February 03 – 07): Implied Vol Does a Roundtrip

By John Ley

  • Implied vols rose 2.22 points in Monday’s sell off but round-tripped on the week, giving all the gains back by Friday. 
  • Rough start to the week amid tariff talk, Kospi dropping 2.64%.
  • At this level we expect implied vol to remain more reactive to price shocks than we have seen over the past two months.

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief Indonesia: Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk PT and more

By | Daily Briefs, Indonesia

In today’s briefing:

  • BRIS – Strong Numbers Just Out, Asset Growth High, Credit Costs Low, Fees Doing Well

BRIS – Strong Numbers Just Out, Asset Growth High, Credit Costs Low, Fees Doing Well

By Daniel Tabbush

  • Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk PT (BRIS IJ) reported 11% QoQ net profit in 4Q24
  • Credit costs are down nearly 75% QoQ and annually, there are improving figures
  • Fee income growth is relatively new, ROA expansion can continue, to even >3% from this

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief United States: Amgen Inc, Archer Daniels Midland Co, Enphase Energy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cummins Inc, Electronic Arts, Axalta Coating Systems, Estee Lauder Companies Cl A, Fox , Allegheny Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • Amgen: How Its $3.5 Billion Acquisition & Its High-Stakes Drug Pipeline Are Reshaping Its Growth Strategy
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland: Strategic Simplification & Portfolio Optimization Fueling Our ‘Outperform’ Rating!
  • Enphase Energy: Advancements in Inverter Technology to Reinforce A Robust Market Position!
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill: Dealing With Digital Engagement Complexities & Other Key Challenges In Its Path!
  • Cummins’ Efforts Towards Margin Expansion Paying Off? A Strategic Cost-Slaying Masterplan In Progress!
  • Electronic Arts’ (EA) Plans to Capitalize on the Next Gaming Boom – The Live-Service Shift That Could Change the Industry Forever!
  • Axalta Coating Systems: Can the Technological Advancements Strengthen Its Position In the Competitive Market?
  • Estée Lauder: Can Its Can Its Emerging Market Push & Portfolio Realignment Offset the China Slowdown?
  • Fox Corporation: Growth of Tubi Streaming As A Substantial Growth Driver!
  • ATI Inc.: Strategic Customer Partnerships & Capacity Utilization For Unmatched Impact!

Amgen: How Its $3.5 Billion Acquisition & Its High-Stakes Drug Pipeline Are Reshaping Its Growth Strategy

By Baptista Research

  • Amgen Inc. highlighted substantial achievements and growth potential for 2024 while outlining some challenges and strategies moving forward.
  • The company’s financial results reflected its success across various therapeutic areas, despite facing pricing pressures and patent expirations.
  • Revenue for the full year of 2024 reached $33.4 billion, reflecting a significant 19% increase year-over-year, driven mainly by a 23% volume increase across products.

Archer-Daniels-Midland: Strategic Simplification & Portfolio Optimization Fueling Our ‘Outperform’ Rating!

By Baptista Research

  • Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) ended the fourth quarter and full year 2024 with adjusted earnings per share of $1.14 and $4.74, respectively.
  • Despite challenges, the company’s approach to operational efficiency has yielded some benefits across its network, reflected in fourth-quarter operating profit of $1.1 billion and $4.2 billion for the full year.
  • ADM achieved solid performance in particular segments, with increased crush volumes globally and operational efficiencies in North American soy processing.

Enphase Energy: Advancements in Inverter Technology to Reinforce A Robust Market Position!

By Baptista Research

  • Enphase Energy’s financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive view of the company’s operational strengths and challenges.
  • Enphase reported quarterly revenue of $382.7 million and shipped approximately 2 million microinverters and 152 megawatt-hours of batteries.
  • These figures reflect strong sales, particularly of microinverters, although battery sales saw a decrease compared to the previous quarter.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: Dealing With Digital Engagement Complexities & Other Key Challenges In Its Path!

By Baptista Research

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill’s fourth-quarter 2024 results present a mixed picture of robust growth and operational challenges.
  • The company saw a 13% increase in sales, reaching $2.8 billion for the quarter, driven by a 5.4% increase in comparable sales and a notable 4% increase in transaction growth.
  • For the full fiscal year 2024, sales grew by 15% to $11.3 billion, with a 7.4% increase in comparable sales including over 5% transaction growth.

Cummins’ Efforts Towards Margin Expansion Paying Off? A Strategic Cost-Slaying Masterplan In Progress!

By Baptista Research

  • Cummins Inc. has delivered performance with a mix of achievement and challenge throughout the fiscal year 2024, as captured in the recent Q4 earnings discussion.
  • Cummins faces both tough industrial conditions and strategic evolutions but shows resilience with a solid financial footing and growth initiatives.
  • The company hit record highs in revenues, EBITDA, and earnings per share for the year.

Electronic Arts’ (EA) Plans to Capitalize on the Next Gaming Boom – The Live-Service Shift That Could Change the Industry Forever!

By Baptista Research

  • Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) had a mixed third-quarter fiscal 2025 performance, which presented both challenges and positive developments.
  • On the downside, the company faced a financial performance below expectations, notably with its key franchises.
  • The newly launched “Dragon Age: The Veilguard,” despite being well-received critically, did not perform as expected due to the competitive nature of the single-player RPG market.

Axalta Coating Systems: Can the Technological Advancements Strengthen Its Position In the Competitive Market?

By Baptista Research

  • Axalta Coating Systems reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, achieving record net sales and adjusted EBITDA levels.
  • Net sales for the fourth quarter amounted to $1.3 billion, marking a notable performance amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and foreign currency fluctuations.
  • This growth was predominantly driven by gains in the company’s Refinish and Light Vehicle segments, alongside contributions from strategic acquisitions like CoverFlexx.

Estée Lauder: Can Its Can Its Emerging Market Push & Portfolio Realignment Offset the China Slowdown?

By Baptista Research

  • The Estée Lauder Companies’ second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings highlighted several key elements of the company’s current performance and strategic directions.
  • On the performance front, the company reported a 6% decline in organic net sales, which fell at the higher end of its guidance.
  • Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were reported at $0.62, which exceeded expectations due to a better-than-anticipated gross margin expansion driven by a favorable mix in the skincare category.

Fox Corporation: Growth of Tubi Streaming As A Substantial Growth Driver!

By Baptista Research

  • Fox Corporation recently announced its second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, showcasing significant growth across multiple fronts but also highlighting areas of concern for future investor considerations.
  • The company reported a record quarterly EBITDA of $781 million, representing a 123% increase from the previous year, alongside a 20% revenue growth reaching over $5 billion.
  • This promising financial performance was primarily driven by robust advertising and affiliate revenue growth, political advertising, strength in FOX News ratings, and impressive sports viewership.

ATI Inc.: Strategic Customer Partnerships & Capacity Utilization For Unmatched Impact!

By Baptista Research

  • Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the full year.
  • Its performance highlights include a sequential revenue increase of 12% in the fourth quarter, reaching $1.2 billion, and adjusted EBITDA surpassing guidance at $210 million.
  • For the full year, ATI achieved nearly $4.4 billion in revenue, marking its highest since 2012, with a 5% year-over-year increase despite industry challenges.

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief India: Clean Science and Technology, Sify Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, India

In today’s briefing:

  • Clean Science and Technologies Ltd- Entering New Habitats
  • Sify Technologies – Exploring INR3,000 Crore Data Center IPO

Clean Science and Technologies Ltd- Entering New Habitats

By Nitin Mangal

  • Clean Science and Technology (CLEAN IN) is one of the leading chemical manufacturers globally of functionally critical specialty chemicals, Pharmaceutical Intermediates, and FMCG Chemicals.
  • It has embarked on a massive expansion by commissioning a new plant to manufacture HALS and is also spending additional capex to manufacture new products.
  • With forensics, we pay attention to excessive remuneration being paid to promoters, concentration risk from top customers, and increase in attrition of permanent employees.

Sify Technologies – Exploring INR3,000 Crore Data Center IPO

By Garvit Bhandari

  • Sify Technologies Ltd is planning to tap into the burgeoning demand for data centers in the India via a INR3,000 crore IPO
  • Sify has aggressive expansion plans in place with the aim to triple its data center capacity to more than 350 MW in the coming years.
  • We expect the value of standalone data center business to be more than the current market cap of Sify. In our view, IPO will unlock value for existing Sify shareholders.

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief China: Guming Holdings, Vesync and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Guming Holding IPO Valuation Analysis
  • China Healthcare Weekly (Feb.9) – Vesync Is a High-Quality Company, VBP to Cover Retail Pharmacies
  • Weekly Deals Digest (09 Feb) – Guming, Hexaware, Shibaura, Fuji Soft, Proto, Tohto, Pentamaster

Guming Holding IPO Valuation Analysis

By Douglas Kim

  • Our base case valuation of Guming Holding is implied target price of HKD 13.70, which is 38%  higher than the high end of the IPO valuation range. 
  • Given the solid upside, we have a Positive view of this IPO. Our valuation sensitivity analysis suggests a range of HKD 11.09 to HKD 16.57 per share.  
  • Our base case valuation is based on 2025E P/S multiple of 3x, which is a 30% premium to the two closest comps (Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial and Helens International Holdings). 

China Healthcare Weekly (Feb.9) – Vesync Is a High-Quality Company, VBP to Cover Retail Pharmacies

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Relevant departments are discussing the promotion of drugs included in VBP scope to enter retail pharmacies. However, the new business model will be detrimental to valuation performance for retail pharmacies.
  • The gap in the distribution of funds among biotech companies is rapidly widening. We suggest investors focus on leading biotech rather than take risks in areas with higher uncertainties.
  • Vesync is a good company. Due to the low liquidity, the Proposal presents a good opportunity for shareholders to exit. Considering its future growth potential, Share Alternative can be considered.

Weekly Deals Digest (09 Feb) – Guming, Hexaware, Shibaura, Fuji Soft, Proto, Tohto, Pentamaster

By Arun George

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief Japan: Fuji Soft Inc, TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX, Kyocera Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • (Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Shibaura, Tecnos, Insignia Fin., Fosun Tourism, Fuji Soft, Shin Kong/Taishin
  • Investors Are Disappointed that ROE Is Not Improving, yet Companies Can’t Disclose to Improve It
  • Last Week in Event SPACE: Kyocera, WH Group/Smithfield, CNBM, Japan Eyewear, Core Concept Tech

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Shibaura, Tecnos, Insignia Fin., Fosun Tourism, Fuji Soft, Shin Kong/Taishin

By David Blennerhassett

Investors Are Disappointed that ROE Is Not Improving, yet Companies Can’t Disclose to Improve It

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Companies with high stock price valuations are often characterized by high foreign shareholdings and high return on capital, and valuations cannot be raised simply by disclosure without improving profitability.
  • Companies that proactively disclosed to TSE requests were those with large market capitalization and high foreign ownership. They usually try to use their cash effectively for investment and shareholder returns.
  • Raising profit margin is the best way to improve capital profitability. It’s clear that challenge lies in restructuring the business portfolio and reorganizing the industry, which few companies could do.

Last Week in Event SPACE: Kyocera, WH Group/Smithfield, CNBM, Japan Eyewear, Core Concept Tech

By David Blennerhassett

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief Industrials: AP Moeller – Maersk A/S, Cummins Inc, Enphase Energy, Idex Corp, Jacobs Solutions , Titan America, Transdigm Group, Xylem Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Maersk Q424 Results: A Mix Of “Good” (Q4 Earnings, Dividend, Buyback) & “Bad” (FY25 Guidance)
  • Cummins’ Efforts Towards Margin Expansion Paying Off? A Strategic Cost-Slaying Masterplan In Progress!
  • Enphase Energy: Advancements in Inverter Technology to Reinforce A Robust Market Position!
  • IDEX Corporation: An Insight Into Its Strategic Growth Investments & Other Major Drivers
  • Jacobs Solutions: How Its $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bet Is Playing Out!
  • Titan America (TTAM): Spin-Off Successful as US Infrastructure Play Finds a Bid in IPO Aftermarket
  • TransDigm Group: The $6 Billion Aftermarket Engine and Military Advantage Investors Must Watch!
  • Xylem Inc.: An Insight Into Its Market Dynamics & Growth Potential in MCS!

Maersk Q424 Results: A Mix Of “Good” (Q4 Earnings, Dividend, Buyback) & “Bad” (FY25 Guidance)

By Daniel Hellberg

  • “Good” included Q4 earnings > consensus, cash dividend, and US$2 bn buyback program
  • “Bad” included guidance of underlying EBIT dropping to zero if Red Sea re-opens in H125
  • Even Maersk’s best-case view has FY25 core EBIT falling by -53% Y/Y vs strong FY24

Cummins’ Efforts Towards Margin Expansion Paying Off? A Strategic Cost-Slaying Masterplan In Progress!

By Baptista Research

  • Cummins Inc. has delivered performance with a mix of achievement and challenge throughout the fiscal year 2024, as captured in the recent Q4 earnings discussion.
  • Cummins faces both tough industrial conditions and strategic evolutions but shows resilience with a solid financial footing and growth initiatives.
  • The company hit record highs in revenues, EBITDA, and earnings per share for the year.

Enphase Energy: Advancements in Inverter Technology to Reinforce A Robust Market Position!

By Baptista Research

  • Enphase Energy’s financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive view of the company’s operational strengths and challenges.
  • Enphase reported quarterly revenue of $382.7 million and shipped approximately 2 million microinverters and 152 megawatt-hours of batteries.
  • These figures reflect strong sales, particularly of microinverters, although battery sales saw a decrease compared to the previous quarter.

IDEX Corporation: An Insight Into Its Strategic Growth Investments & Other Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • IDEX Corporation displayed a solid financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment with creativity and strategic execution.
  • The company’s key accomplishment in 2024 was the acquisition and integration of Mott, which enhanced IDEX’s capabilities in the filtration domain and positioned the company well for growth in energy transition markets.
  • Mott’s strong performance and seamless integration exceeded initial expectations and provided immediate accretion benefits to IDEX.

Jacobs Solutions: How Its $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bet Is Playing Out!

By Baptista Research

  • Jacobs Solutions has reported its first-quarter results for fiscal 2025, showcasing a mixed performance with some segments demonstrating robust growth while others remain relatively stagnant or face short-term headwinds.
  • Gross revenue rose by over 4% year-over-year, and adjusted net revenue increased by 5%.
  • A key takeaway from the financial specifics is the adjusted EBITDA, which showed a 24% year-over-year rise to $282 million, reflecting effective cost management and operational leverage.

Titan America (TTAM): Spin-Off Successful as US Infrastructure Play Finds a Bid in IPO Aftermarket

By IPO Boutique

  • After the deal’s order book finished multiple-times oversubscribed, the company priced at the lower-half of the range and opened for a minimal gain. 
  • Buyers stepped in and rebounded the stock past its opening price and as high as $17.27 for a gain of 8% at its top-tick. 
  • Value investors found favor in the secular tailwinds of US infrastructure and the positives this company will be able to extract as a newly-formed company. 

TransDigm Group: The $6 Billion Aftermarket Engine and Military Advantage Investors Must Watch!

By Baptista Research

  • TransDigm Group Incorporated’s Q1 2025 earnings call provided insights into both positive performance metrics and areas of potential concern.
  • This is crucial for understanding the company’s current and future performance in the aerospace industry, which forms the backdrop of the company’s strategies.
  • Positive aspects emphasize TransDigm’s strong financial performance for the quarter.

Xylem Inc.: An Insight Into Its Market Dynamics & Growth Potential in MCS!

By Baptista Research

  • Xylem’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results demonstrate a robust performance, setting new benchmarks in revenue, EBITDA margins, and EPS.
  • Revenue increased by 6%, EBITDA margins expanded by 170 basis points, and EPS rose by double digits.
  • The company’s operational discipline and successful integration of Evoqua, which is delivering cost synergies faster than expected, underpin these achievements.

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief Industrials: AP Moeller – Maersk A/S, Cummins Inc, Enphase Energy, Idex Corp, Jacobs Solutions , Titan America, Transdigm Group, Xylem Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Maersk Q424 Results: A Mix Of “Good” (Q4 Earnings, Dividend, Buyback) & “Bad” (FY25 Guidance)
  • Cummins’ Efforts Towards Margin Expansion Paying Off? A Strategic Cost-Slaying Masterplan In Progress!
  • Enphase Energy: Advancements in Inverter Technology to Reinforce A Robust Market Position!
  • IDEX Corporation: An Insight Into Its Strategic Growth Investments & Other Major Drivers
  • Jacobs Solutions: How Its $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bet Is Playing Out!
  • Titan America (TTAM): Spin-Off Successful as US Infrastructure Play Finds a Bid in IPO Aftermarket
  • TransDigm Group: The $6 Billion Aftermarket Engine and Military Advantage Investors Must Watch!
  • Xylem Inc.: An Insight Into Its Market Dynamics & Growth Potential in MCS!

Maersk Q424 Results: A Mix Of “Good” (Q4 Earnings, Dividend, Buyback) & “Bad” (FY25 Guidance)

By Daniel Hellberg

  • “Good” included Q4 earnings > consensus, cash dividend, and US$2 bn buyback program
  • “Bad” included guidance of underlying EBIT dropping to zero if Red Sea re-opens in H125
  • Even Maersk’s best-case view has FY25 core EBIT falling by -53% Y/Y vs strong FY24

Cummins’ Efforts Towards Margin Expansion Paying Off? A Strategic Cost-Slaying Masterplan In Progress!

By Baptista Research

  • Cummins Inc. has delivered performance with a mix of achievement and challenge throughout the fiscal year 2024, as captured in the recent Q4 earnings discussion.
  • Cummins faces both tough industrial conditions and strategic evolutions but shows resilience with a solid financial footing and growth initiatives.
  • The company hit record highs in revenues, EBITDA, and earnings per share for the year.

Enphase Energy: Advancements in Inverter Technology to Reinforce A Robust Market Position!

By Baptista Research

  • Enphase Energy’s financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive view of the company’s operational strengths and challenges.
  • Enphase reported quarterly revenue of $382.7 million and shipped approximately 2 million microinverters and 152 megawatt-hours of batteries.
  • These figures reflect strong sales, particularly of microinverters, although battery sales saw a decrease compared to the previous quarter.

IDEX Corporation: An Insight Into Its Strategic Growth Investments & Other Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • IDEX Corporation displayed a solid financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment with creativity and strategic execution.
  • The company’s key accomplishment in 2024 was the acquisition and integration of Mott, which enhanced IDEX’s capabilities in the filtration domain and positioned the company well for growth in energy transition markets.
  • Mott’s strong performance and seamless integration exceeded initial expectations and provided immediate accretion benefits to IDEX.

Jacobs Solutions: How Its $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bet Is Playing Out!

By Baptista Research

  • Jacobs Solutions has reported its first-quarter results for fiscal 2025, showcasing a mixed performance with some segments demonstrating robust growth while others remain relatively stagnant or face short-term headwinds.
  • Gross revenue rose by over 4% year-over-year, and adjusted net revenue increased by 5%.
  • A key takeaway from the financial specifics is the adjusted EBITDA, which showed a 24% year-over-year rise to $282 million, reflecting effective cost management and operational leverage.

Titan America (TTAM): Spin-Off Successful as US Infrastructure Play Finds a Bid in IPO Aftermarket

By IPO Boutique

  • After the deal’s order book finished multiple-times oversubscribed, the company priced at the lower-half of the range and opened for a minimal gain. 
  • Buyers stepped in and rebounded the stock past its opening price and as high as $17.27 for a gain of 8% at its top-tick. 
  • Value investors found favor in the secular tailwinds of US infrastructure and the positives this company will be able to extract as a newly-formed company. 

TransDigm Group: The $6 Billion Aftermarket Engine and Military Advantage Investors Must Watch!

By Baptista Research

  • TransDigm Group Incorporated’s Q1 2025 earnings call provided insights into both positive performance metrics and areas of potential concern.
  • This is crucial for understanding the company’s current and future performance in the aerospace industry, which forms the backdrop of the company’s strategies.
  • Positive aspects emphasize TransDigm’s strong financial performance for the quarter.

Xylem Inc.: An Insight Into Its Market Dynamics & Growth Potential in MCS!

By Baptista Research

  • Xylem’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results demonstrate a robust performance, setting new benchmarks in revenue, EBITDA margins, and EPS.
  • Revenue increased by 6%, EBITDA margins expanded by 170 basis points, and EPS rose by double digits.
  • The company’s operational discipline and successful integration of Evoqua, which is delivering cost synergies faster than expected, underpin these achievements.

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: Clean Science and Technology, Allegheny Technologies, Axalta Coating Systems, Graphic Packaging Holding Company and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Clean Science and Technologies Ltd- Entering New Habitats
  • ATI Inc.: Strategic Customer Partnerships & Capacity Utilization For Unmatched Impact!
  • Axalta Coating Systems: Can the Technological Advancements Strengthen Its Position In the Competitive Market?
  • Graphic Packaging International: How They Are Focusing On Innovation & Product Development to Capture More Market Share!

Clean Science and Technologies Ltd- Entering New Habitats

By Nitin Mangal

  • Clean Science and Technology (CLEAN IN) is one of the leading chemical manufacturers globally of functionally critical specialty chemicals, Pharmaceutical Intermediates, and FMCG Chemicals.
  • It has embarked on a massive expansion by commissioning a new plant to manufacture HALS and is also spending additional capex to manufacture new products.
  • With forensics, we pay attention to excessive remuneration being paid to promoters, concentration risk from top customers, and increase in attrition of permanent employees.

ATI Inc.: Strategic Customer Partnerships & Capacity Utilization For Unmatched Impact!

By Baptista Research

  • Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the full year.
  • Its performance highlights include a sequential revenue increase of 12% in the fourth quarter, reaching $1.2 billion, and adjusted EBITDA surpassing guidance at $210 million.
  • For the full year, ATI achieved nearly $4.4 billion in revenue, marking its highest since 2012, with a 5% year-over-year increase despite industry challenges.

Axalta Coating Systems: Can the Technological Advancements Strengthen Its Position In the Competitive Market?

By Baptista Research

  • Axalta Coating Systems reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, achieving record net sales and adjusted EBITDA levels.
  • Net sales for the fourth quarter amounted to $1.3 billion, marking a notable performance amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and foreign currency fluctuations.
  • This growth was predominantly driven by gains in the company’s Refinish and Light Vehicle segments, alongside contributions from strategic acquisitions like CoverFlexx.

Graphic Packaging International: How They Are Focusing On Innovation & Product Development to Capture More Market Share!

By Baptista Research

  • Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, demonstrating mixed performance across various operational fronts amid challenging market conditions.
  • The results reveal a nuanced landscape for potential investors, marked by strategic divestitures and investments, a focus on innovation, and ongoing pressures facing consumer and retail markets.
  • For 2024, Graphic Packaging recorded sales of $8.8 billion, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $1.7 billion, which translates to a robust margin of 19.1%.

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Feb 09
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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Kyocera Corp, Fuji Soft Inc, SK Hynix, Sify Technologies , Spotify, Snap , Match Group , Fox , Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200, Electronic Arts and more

By | Daily Briefs, TMT/Internet

In today’s briefing:

  • Last Week in Event SPACE: Kyocera, WH Group/Smithfield, CNBM, Japan Eyewear, Core Concept Tech
  • (Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Shibaura, Tecnos, Insignia Fin., Fosun Tourism, Fuji Soft, Shin Kong/Taishin
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (09-Feb-2025): TSMC tightens restrictions on Chinese IC firms.
  • Sify Technologies – Exploring INR3,000 Crore Data Center IPO
  • Spotify’s First Truly Profitable Year Was Great! But Will It Be EVEN MORE Profitable With The Expansion of Subscription Tiers & Monetization Of Video Content?
  • Snap Inc.: Can Its Subscription Business Expansion Strategy Supercharge Growth?
  • Match Group: Will the AI Integration Provide A Much-Needed Boost Its Share In The Growing Online Dating Market?
  • Fox Corporation: Growth of Tubi Streaming As A Substantial Growth Driver!
  • EQD | Kospi Index Options Weekly (February 03 – 07): Implied Vol Does a Roundtrip
  • Electronic Arts’ (EA) Plans to Capitalize on the Next Gaming Boom – The Live-Service Shift That Could Change the Industry Forever!

Last Week in Event SPACE: Kyocera, WH Group/Smithfield, CNBM, Japan Eyewear, Core Concept Tech

By David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Shibaura, Tecnos, Insignia Fin., Fosun Tourism, Fuji Soft, Shin Kong/Taishin

By David Blennerhassett

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (09-Feb-2025): TSMC tightens restrictions on Chinese IC firms.

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • TSMC implements restrictions on Chinese IC firms to follow US semiconductor controls, limiting access to advanced chip technologies.
  • Estonian defense delegation seeks collaboration with Taiwan on drones, highlighting growing partnership between the two countries.
  • ASE faces leadership uncertainty after chairman’s heir tragically passes away, impacting the future direction of the semiconductor giant.

Sify Technologies – Exploring INR3,000 Crore Data Center IPO

By Garvit Bhandari

  • Sify Technologies Ltd is planning to tap into the burgeoning demand for data centers in the India via a INR3,000 crore IPO
  • Sify has aggressive expansion plans in place with the aim to triple its data center capacity to more than 350 MW in the coming years.
  • We expect the value of standalone data center business to be more than the current market cap of Sify. In our view, IPO will unlock value for existing Sify shareholders.

Spotify’s First Truly Profitable Year Was Great! But Will It Be EVEN MORE Profitable With The Expansion of Subscription Tiers & Monetization Of Video Content?

By Baptista Research

  • Spotify Technology S.A., a leading global audio streaming service, reported a strong conclusion to its fiscal year 2024, highlighted by record metrics across multiple fronts.
  • The company achieved its highest-ever fourth-quarter addition of Monthly Active Users (MAUs) and a substantial increase in premium subscribers, reflecting positively on its growth strategies and customer engagement efforts.
  • Positives from the performance include the notable growth in Spotify’s MAUs, adding 35 million users to reach 675 million, alongside 11 million new subscribers bringing the total to 263 million.

Snap Inc.: Can Its Subscription Business Expansion Strategy Supercharge Growth?

By Baptista Research

  • Snap Inc.’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings present a mixed bag for investors, showcasing both resilient growth and areas of concern.
  • On the positive side, the company reported an increase in daily active users (DAUs), reaching 453 million globally, an increase of 39 million year-over-year.
  • This user growth implies an expanding reach which could benefit long-term engagement and monetization strategies.

Match Group: Will the AI Integration Provide A Much-Needed Boost Its Share In The Growing Online Dating Market?

By Baptista Research

  • Match Group recently reported their Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings, shedding light on financial performance and strategic directions.
  • The company reported revenues of $3.5 billion for 2024, reflecting a 3% increase year-over year, or 6% on an FX-neutral basis.
  • Despite facing lower revenue growth than initially anticipated, Match Group succeeded in meeting their Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) margin target of 36%, indicating strong cost management practices.

Fox Corporation: Growth of Tubi Streaming As A Substantial Growth Driver!

By Baptista Research

  • Fox Corporation recently announced its second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, showcasing significant growth across multiple fronts but also highlighting areas of concern for future investor considerations.
  • The company reported a record quarterly EBITDA of $781 million, representing a 123% increase from the previous year, alongside a 20% revenue growth reaching over $5 billion.
  • This promising financial performance was primarily driven by robust advertising and affiliate revenue growth, political advertising, strength in FOX News ratings, and impressive sports viewership.

EQD | Kospi Index Options Weekly (February 03 – 07): Implied Vol Does a Roundtrip

By John Ley

  • Implied vols rose 2.22 points in Monday’s sell off but round-tripped on the week, giving all the gains back by Friday. 
  • Rough start to the week amid tariff talk, Kospi dropping 2.64%.
  • At this level we expect implied vol to remain more reactive to price shocks than we have seen over the past two months.

Electronic Arts’ (EA) Plans to Capitalize on the Next Gaming Boom – The Live-Service Shift That Could Change the Industry Forever!

By Baptista Research

  • Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) had a mixed third-quarter fiscal 2025 performance, which presented both challenges and positive developments.
  • On the downside, the company faced a financial performance below expectations, notably with its key franchises.
  • The newly launched “Dragon Age: The Veilguard,” despite being well-received critically, did not perform as expected due to the competitive nature of the single-player RPG market.

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