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Daily Brief Utilities: Evergy and more

By | Daily Briefs, Utilities Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Evergy Sparks Economic Growth in Kansas & Missouri With New Projects; What’s Next?


Evergy Sparks Economic Growth in Kansas & Missouri With New Projects; What’s Next?

By Baptista Research

  • Evergy, Inc. reported strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, surpassing its internal forecasts despite unfavorable weather impacts.
  • The company’s full-year guidance for adjusted EPS remains intact at $3.92 to $4.12, with expectations to meet the midpoint of this range.
  • Notably, Evergy emphasized robust operational reliability and regulatory achievements across Kansas and Missouri, highlighting successful agreements on several key projects including new natural gas plants and solar farms.

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Daily Brief Industrials: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, Global Tax Free, Hyundai Glovis, Spindex Industries, Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology, SharkNinja , Sky Harbour Group , Manpowergroup Inc, BQE Water , Grupo Aeromexico and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • RPMGlobal (RUL AU) In Caterpillar’s Crosshairs
  • Global Tax Free Co Ltd (204620) – Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • Hyundai Glovis: Cumulative Voting System Could Improve Corporate Governance of Hyundai Motor Group
  • Spindex : 2nd Half/Full Year Results
  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • SharkNinja Powers Ahead With Game-Changing Beauty Tech Expansion; What’s The Expected Future Revenue Impact?
  • Sky Harbour Group Corp (SKYH) – Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • ManPowerGroup: These Are The 6 Biggest Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond!
  • BQE: Another Huge Quarter Driven by Technical Services
  • Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of Apollo-Backed Airline Operator


RPMGlobal (RUL AU) In Caterpillar’s Crosshairs

By David Blennerhassett

  • RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU), a mining software technology provider, has entered into a trading halt ahead of a rumoured tilt from Caterpillar Inc (CAT US).
  • No price has been made public; although local media are reporting an Offer Price of $5/share, a 32.6% premium to undisturbed. 
  • Shares will be suspended until the 2nd September. Earlier this year, RPMGlobal transitioned to  a pure-play software company after offloading its advisory division.

Global Tax Free Co Ltd (204620) – Thursday, May 29, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Global Tax Free Co (GTF) holds a 70% market share in South Korea and 25% in Singapore for VAT refund services.
  • The company is recovering from a failed acquisition due to fraud and aims to expand into Japan and Thailand in the next 18 months.
  • Founded in 2005 and acquired by a SPAC in 2017, Chairman Mr. Moon Yang-Geun owns an 18.7% stake in GTF.

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.


Hyundai Glovis: Cumulative Voting System Could Improve Corporate Governance of Hyundai Motor Group

By Douglas Kim

  • A major critical reason Hyundai Glovis has been outperforming this year has been due to the potential passage of the cumulative voting system under second amendment to the Commercial Act.
  • In addition, Hyundai Glovis’ profits have been improving. Hyundai Glovis is also expected to benefit from the continued higher use of robotics in its operations.
  • The value of its Boston Dynamics is also becoming more highlighted. Hyundai Glovis currently has a 10.9% stake in Boston Dynamics. 

Spindex : 2nd Half/Full Year Results

By Punit Khanna

  • Results are steady. Revenues are flat with gross profit marginally down.
  • There are 2 exceptions : S $5.5 mn impairment on PPE at Nantong due to economic slowdown and fx loss of US $5.5 mn
  • Declares 2 cents dividend, ROE of 10% on Balance Sheet which has 30% excess cash and Book Value of Cash S$ 1.46

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Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology (SYRT HK)  is looking to raise about US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The deal will be run by China Securities (International) and Huatai International.
  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology. (SYRT) is a specialized manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) cells, focusing on research, development, manufacturing, and direct sales. It operates four production bases across China and overseas.
  • China accounts for 89.3% of sales in FY24, with the rest coming from India, Vietnam, and the US. It is supported by 161 granted patents in China.

SharkNinja Powers Ahead With Game-Changing Beauty Tech Expansion; What’s The Expected Future Revenue Impact?

By Baptista Research

  • SharkNinja’s second quarter 2025 financial performance highlights both its strengths and challenges within a globally turbulent environment.
  • The company reported a 15.7% increase year-over-year in net sales, reaching $1.4 billion.
  • This top-line growth was accompanied by a significant 33% rise in adjusted EBITDA, which reached $223 million, underscoring the company’s ability to improve profitability through efficient cost management and operational execution.

Sky Harbour Group Corp (SKYH) – Thursday, May 29, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Concerns are raised about conflating SKYH’s business potential with its stock valuation, particularly regarding hangar developments.
  • Critics argue that bullish projections are unrealistic, overlooking significant development costs and potential dilution.
  • The current low cap rate of around 2% may not be sustainable, with immediate equity raising needs impacting stock valuation.

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ManPowerGroup: These Are The 6 Biggest Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond!

By Baptista Research

  • ManpowerGroup’s second quarter 2025 financial performance presents a complex picture, emphasizing both resilience and challenges faced by the company.
  • Revenue for the second quarter was reported at $4.5 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year decline in constant currency.
  • Total system-wide revenue, which includes franchise revenues, was somewhat higher at $4.9 billion.

BQE: Another Huge Quarter Driven by Technical Services

By Atrium Research

  • What you need to know: • BQE reported Q2 financial results yesterday that massively beat our estimates due to continued growth in the technical services segment.
  • • Q2 proportional revenue came in at $12.9M (+112% YoY), beating our estimate of $7.2M.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $2.5M (19% margin, +85% YoY) compared to our estimate of $2.2M (30% margin).

Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of Apollo-Backed Airline Operator

By IPO Boutique

  • In 2022 the company emerged from Bankruptcy, delisted from the Mexican Stock Exchange, and Apollo became one of the largest shareholders through its financing and debt-to-equity conversions.
  • They are the leading airline at MEX, the largest airport in Mexico, which is capacity constrained, and accounted for 36.3% of total passengers flying within, to and from Mexico.
  • Their total revenue was $2.69 billion and $2.50 billion and their net income was $346.7 million and $90.0 million in the first half of 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: Glencore Plc, Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co, Trinseo Sa, Grasim Industries, CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd, SGX Rubber Future TSR20, Journey Energy , Green Plains, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., Plains GP Holdings LP and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Down But Not Out! Multiple Tailwinds to Drive Glencore Higher (Long GLEN | TP: GBp 360)
  • Mitsui Mining & Smelting (5706 JP): Navigating Cyclical Metals While Riding AI Materials Growth
  • Trinseo Plc (TSE) – Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • Birla Opus Assurance: Marketing Wars at Play
  • CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Malaysia’s Rubber Industry Struggles To Regain Footing
  • Journey Energy, Inc: Duvernay Acceleration Underway with Portfolio Optimization
  • Green Plains, Inc: Ethanol Plant Divestment Improves Outlook
  • Plains All American Pipeline: Optimizing the Crude Oil Portfolio to Help Alter The Playing Field?
  • Plains GP Holdings: Is Its Bolt-On Acquisition Strategy Adequately Supporting Its Future Growth Plan?


Down But Not Out! Multiple Tailwinds to Drive Glencore Higher (Long GLEN | TP: GBp 360)

By Srinidhi Raghavendra

  • Glencore Plc (GLEN LN) shares are down 15.3% YTD and remains undervalued relative to peers. Asset optimisation, buybacks & dividends to drive its share prices higher.
  • Firm has identified USD 1 billion in annual cost savings, with at least 50% expected to be realized in the second half of 2025.
  • The company has reiterated its commitment to shareholder returns via USD 1 billion buyback and USD 1 billion through dividend payout.

Mitsui Mining & Smelting (5706 JP): Navigating Cyclical Metals While Riding AI Materials Growth

By Rahul Jain

  • The Engineered Materials segment, driven by AI/5G-linked products like MicroThin™ and FaradFlex®, is poised for strong growth, offsetting near-term Metals segment weakness.
  • A forward valuation of ~17× P/E and ~7.5× EV/EBITDA, supported by strong growth in MicroThin™ and the scaling of FaradFlex®, is broadly in line with peers.
  • Key risks include metals price volatility, execution delays in FaradFlex®/MicroThin™ ramp-up, and intensifying competition from Asian copper foil and laminate producers.

Trinseo Plc (TSE) – Thursday, May 29, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Trinseo has historically been viewed as a high-risk investment due to its troubled history and significant leverage.
  • Recent improvements in its balance sheet and liquidity position, including over $450 million available through 2025, indicate a potential shift in investment outlook.
  • The alignment of bid-ask expectations for asset sales suggests a positive recovery potential for Trinseo in the next 12-18 months.

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Birla Opus Assurance: Marketing Wars at Play

By Nitin Mangal

  • Grasim Industries (GRASIM IN) ‘s Birla Opus rolled out “Birla Opus Assurance”— India’s first 1-year free repainting program covering various defects.
  • This is just another marketing technique, aimed at capturing market share from existing players. Because of the cut throat competition, other players are expected to launch similar programs.
  • Ultimately, this would lead to higher warranty provisioning as well as higher A&P spends, thereby impacting the margins. But in long run, we expect warranty claims to be modest.

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Akshat Shah

  • CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (8382406Z IN) (CEESL) is looking to raise about US$570m in its upcoming India IPO. 
  • The deal, a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale, will be run by Axis, HSBC, IIFL, JPM, Nomura, BNP Paribas, Bob Caps and SBI Caps.
  • CEESL is a provider of commercial and industrial renewable energy, specializing in delivering decarbonization solutions, including supplying renewable power and offering energy services and carbon credit solutions to customers.

Malaysia’s Rubber Industry Struggles To Regain Footing

By Vinod Nedumudy

  • June output rises MoM, but sharply lower YoY  
  •  Exports declined 17.3%, with glove shipments softening  
  • Price volatility intensified, underscoring demand uncertainty

Journey Energy, Inc: Duvernay Acceleration Underway with Portfolio Optimization

By Water Tower Research

  • Journey is a JV partner with Spartan Delta in a large, contiguous acreage position near Gilby with 200 gross (60 net) well locations for future development.
  • The JV drilled, completed, and brought online eight wells this summer.
  • Early performance has exceeded Journey’s initial Duvernay type curve. (see Figures 1 and 2).

Green Plains, Inc: Ethanol Plant Divestment Improves Outlook

By Water Tower Research

  • Green Plains (GPRE) is a biorefining company that converts renewable crops like corn into ethanol and other low-carbon sustainable ingredients through fermentation and patented ag technologies.
  • This year, the company announced a shift from innovation to commercialization of key technologies, focusing on growth opportunities in low-carbon and sustainable products.
  • GPRE is an early mover in ethanol carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). 

Plains All American Pipeline: Optimizing the Crude Oil Portfolio to Help Alter The Playing Field?

By Baptista Research

  • Plains All American Pipeline reported a solid financial performance in their second quarter of 2025 with an adjusted EBITDA of $672 million attributable to the company.
  • This performance was underpinned by growth in the Permian segment and contributions from recent bolt-on acquisitions.
  • However, the NGL segment experienced a sequential decline due to typical seasonal factors and lower frac spreads, reflected in a $87 million in adjusted EBITDA for that segment.

Plains GP Holdings: Is Its Bolt-On Acquisition Strategy Adequately Supporting Its Future Growth Plan?

By Baptista Research

  • Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAGP) reported solid financial performance for the second quarter of 2025.
  • The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA attributable to Plains of $672 million, driven by increased Permian volume growth and contributions from recent bolt-on acquisitions.
  • The second quarter saw a significant strategic decision with the execution of agreements to sell most of its Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) business in Canada to Keyera for $3.75 billion, set to close in early 2026.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Spectris PLC, NVIDIA Corp, Kakao Corp, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR, Startia Holdings, ROHM Co Ltd, Warner Music Group , Godaddy Inc Class A, Silergy Corp, Twilio and more

By | Daily Briefs, TMT/Internet

In today’s briefing:

  • Spectris – KKR Clears Shareholder Hurdle; Arb Returns Now Timing-Dependent
  • Networking Powers Nvidia’s Quarter, but Core Growth Under Scrutiny
  • Brian Kim’s 15-Year Hit: Trading Kakao Through the Founder Risk
  • Taiwan Teck Weekly: Apple Snags Over Half of TSMC’s Best Chips; Long-Reasoning AI Will Surge Compute
  • Q1 Follow-Up – Startia Holdings (3393 JP) – August 18, 2025
  • Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India – August 2025
  • Warner Music Group: Enabling Growth With $1.2 Billion Catalog Buying Spree!
  • GoDaddy Unveils Ask Airo to Redefine Customer Engagement With Agentic AI; Why AI Focused Innovation Is So Critical For Them To Survive?
  • Silergy (6415.TT): 3Q25 Revenue Flat to Slightly Up QoQ; Annual Growth May Fall Short of 20%+.
  • Twilio’s Voice AI Revolution: Could This Be the Secret to Dominating Enterprise Communications?


Spectris – KKR Clears Shareholder Hurdle; Arb Returns Now Timing-Dependent

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • KKR’s £41.75/share cash-and-dividend offer for Spectris has secured overwhelming shareholder approval, with scheme completion likely in Q1 2026 pending court sanction and regulatory clearances under the UK Takeover Code.
  • The deal implies a 105% premium to the undisturbed price and 15.6x EV/EBITDA multiple, with KKR already beginning to take control of governance and management direction at Spectris.
  • At 4,040p close, the spread looks attractive; outcome is binary, but timing is the critical swing factor for returns as settlement drifts between January and March 2026.

Networking Powers Nvidia’s Quarter, but Core Growth Under Scrutiny

By Raghav Vashisht

  • Nvidia beat revenue expectations by 1.5% with $46.7 billion in revenue; data centre growth underwhelmed, with compute slipping sequentially.
  • Blackwell is ramping at full speed, while Rubin’s six chips have already taped out at TSMC, keeping Nvidia’s annual launch cadence intact.
  • Inventory jumped to $15B, and China licenses remain uncertain, leaving little margin for error.

Brian Kim’s 15-Year Hit: Trading Kakao Through the Founder Risk

By Sanghyun Park

  • Brian Kim’s 15-year sentence request looks set to hit Kakao and affiliates — founder risk has always sparked volatility on Kakao, so the sharp market reaction is no surprise.
  • But locals see odds of lighter or suspended time — if Kakao dumps on headline risk, it could be more entry window than pure downside.
  • Event-Driven setup: short Kakao vs long Naver for relative value, but into sentencing, odds of lighter time suggest fading any overdone Kakao dump could be the cleaner trade.

Taiwan Teck Weekly: Apple Snags Over Half of TSMC’s Best Chips; Long-Reasoning AI Will Surge Compute

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • Apple Secures Over Half of TSMC’s Cutting-Edge 2nm Capacity; How TSMC Anchors Apple’s Product Leadership Strategy
  • NVIDIA Results Key Take-Away: Long-Reasoning AI Models Driving Massive Compute Demand
  • Intel (INTC.US): Intel–U.S. Government Equity Deal: Implications and Industry Perspective 

Q1 Follow-Up – Startia Holdings (3393 JP) – August 18, 2025

By Sessa Investment Research

  • Q1 FY2026/3 Results review: Startia Holdings, Inc. (hereafter, the Company) announced its Q1 (Apr– Jun) FY2026/3 results on August 8.
  • The Company reported net sales of JPY 5,636 mn (+7.2% YoY), operating profit of JPY 593 mn (+11.2% YoY), ordinary profit of JPY 589 mn (+0.1% YoY), and net profit of JPY 402 mn (-17.9% YoY).
  • The decrease in net profit was attributable to an increase in corporate tax expense related to share-based compensation and does not reflect any change in the Company’s fundamentals. 


Warner Music Group: Enabling Growth With $1.2 Billion Catalog Buying Spree!

By Baptista Research

  • Warner Music Group (WMG) recently reported its fiscal third-quarter results, highlighting a return to revenue growth alongside strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining momentum and capturing further market share.
  • The results showed a 7% increase in total revenue, with particular strength in its Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments.
  • Notably, the company achieved an 8.5% growth in Recorded Music subscription streaming revenue, adjusted for notable items.

GoDaddy Unveils Ask Airo to Redefine Customer Engagement With Agentic AI; Why AI Focused Innovation Is So Critical For Them To Survive?

By Baptista Research

  • GoDaddy’s second quarter results for 2025 present a distinct mixture of outcomes reflective of the company’s focused execution and challenges within the broader business landscape.
  • Notably, the company’s adoption and integration of AI, specifically their Agentic AI, have been highlighted as significant growth levers.
  • Nevertheless, as with all financial assessments, understanding both the positives and potential headwinds is crucial for painting a comprehensive picture.

Silergy (6415.TT): 3Q25 Revenue Flat to Slightly Up QoQ; Annual Growth May Fall Short of 20%+.

By Patrick Liao

  • 3Q25: Revenue flat to slightly up QoQ; GM stable at 52–54%. FY25: Prior 20%+ growth target unlikely to be achieved; weaker demand due to trade war & customer conservatism.
  • No evidence of significant market share loss; instead, delayed demand.  
  • Automotive Ssegment continues to trend upward with new EV-related products. Competition in China is intense, especially EVs, but pricing remains rational.

Twilio’s Voice AI Revolution: Could This Be the Secret to Dominating Enterprise Communications?

By Baptista Research

  • Twilio reported a robust second quarter for 2025, achieving significant milestones in both revenue and operational efficiency.
  • The company generated $1.228 billion in revenue, marking a 13% year-over-year increase on both reported and organic bases.
  • This performance underscores Twilio’s capacity for double-digit growth and signals a continued upward trajectory following several quarters of acceleration.

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Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 29th): Tencent and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 29th): Tencent, China Hongqiao, Sinopec


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 29th): Tencent, China Hongqiao, Sinopec

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 29th based on HKEx daily reports.
  • In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), China Hongqiao (1378 HK), Sinopec (386 HK).
  • In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), China Hongqiao (1378 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK).

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Daily Brief Industrials: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, Global Tax Free, Hyundai Glovis, Spindex Industries, Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology, SharkNinja , Sky Harbour Group , Manpowergroup Inc, BQE Water , Grupo Aeromexico and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • RPMGlobal (RUL AU) In Caterpillar’s Crosshairs
  • Global Tax Free Co Ltd (204620) – Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • Hyundai Glovis: Cumulative Voting System Could Improve Corporate Governance of Hyundai Motor Group
  • Spindex : 2nd Half/Full Year Results
  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • SharkNinja Powers Ahead With Game-Changing Beauty Tech Expansion; What’s The Expected Future Revenue Impact?
  • Sky Harbour Group Corp (SKYH) – Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • ManPowerGroup: These Are The 6 Biggest Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond!
  • BQE: Another Huge Quarter Driven by Technical Services
  • Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of Apollo-Backed Airline Operator


RPMGlobal (RUL AU) In Caterpillar’s Crosshairs

By David Blennerhassett

  • RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU), a mining software technology provider, has entered into a trading halt ahead of a rumoured tilt from Caterpillar Inc (CAT US).
  • No price has been made public; although local media are reporting an Offer Price of $5/share, a 32.6% premium to undisturbed. 
  • Shares will be suspended until the 2nd September. Earlier this year, RPMGlobal transitioned to  a pure-play software company after offloading its advisory division.

Global Tax Free Co Ltd (204620) – Thursday, May 29, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Global Tax Free Co (GTF) holds a 70% market share in South Korea and 25% in Singapore for VAT refund services.
  • The company is recovering from a failed acquisition due to fraud and aims to expand into Japan and Thailand in the next 18 months.
  • Founded in 2005 and acquired by a SPAC in 2017, Chairman Mr. Moon Yang-Geun owns an 18.7% stake in GTF.

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.


Hyundai Glovis: Cumulative Voting System Could Improve Corporate Governance of Hyundai Motor Group

By Douglas Kim

  • A major critical reason Hyundai Glovis has been outperforming this year has been due to the potential passage of the cumulative voting system under second amendment to the Commercial Act.
  • In addition, Hyundai Glovis’ profits have been improving. Hyundai Glovis is also expected to benefit from the continued higher use of robotics in its operations.
  • The value of its Boston Dynamics is also becoming more highlighted. Hyundai Glovis currently has a 10.9% stake in Boston Dynamics. 

Spindex : 2nd Half/Full Year Results

By Punit Khanna

  • Results are steady. Revenues are flat with gross profit marginally down.
  • There are 2 exceptions : S $5.5 mn impairment on PPE at Nantong due to economic slowdown and fx loss of US $5.5 mn
  • Declares 2 cents dividend, ROE of 10% on Balance Sheet which has 30% excess cash and Book Value of Cash S$ 1.46

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Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology (SYRT HK)  is looking to raise about US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The deal will be run by China Securities (International) and Huatai International.
  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology. (SYRT) is a specialized manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) cells, focusing on research, development, manufacturing, and direct sales. It operates four production bases across China and overseas.
  • China accounts for 89.3% of sales in FY24, with the rest coming from India, Vietnam, and the US. It is supported by 161 granted patents in China.

SharkNinja Powers Ahead With Game-Changing Beauty Tech Expansion; What’s The Expected Future Revenue Impact?

By Baptista Research

  • SharkNinja’s second quarter 2025 financial performance highlights both its strengths and challenges within a globally turbulent environment.
  • The company reported a 15.7% increase year-over-year in net sales, reaching $1.4 billion.
  • This top-line growth was accompanied by a significant 33% rise in adjusted EBITDA, which reached $223 million, underscoring the company’s ability to improve profitability through efficient cost management and operational execution.

Sky Harbour Group Corp (SKYH) – Thursday, May 29, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Concerns are raised about conflating SKYH’s business potential with its stock valuation, particularly regarding hangar developments.
  • Critics argue that bullish projections are unrealistic, overlooking significant development costs and potential dilution.
  • The current low cap rate of around 2% may not be sustainable, with immediate equity raising needs impacting stock valuation.

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.


ManPowerGroup: These Are The 6 Biggest Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond!

By Baptista Research

  • ManpowerGroup’s second quarter 2025 financial performance presents a complex picture, emphasizing both resilience and challenges faced by the company.
  • Revenue for the second quarter was reported at $4.5 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year decline in constant currency.
  • Total system-wide revenue, which includes franchise revenues, was somewhat higher at $4.9 billion.

BQE: Another Huge Quarter Driven by Technical Services

By Atrium Research

  • What you need to know: • BQE reported Q2 financial results yesterday that massively beat our estimates due to continued growth in the technical services segment.
  • • Q2 proportional revenue came in at $12.9M (+112% YoY), beating our estimate of $7.2M.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $2.5M (19% margin, +85% YoY) compared to our estimate of $2.2M (30% margin).

Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of Apollo-Backed Airline Operator

By IPO Boutique

  • In 2022 the company emerged from Bankruptcy, delisted from the Mexican Stock Exchange, and Apollo became one of the largest shareholders through its financing and debt-to-equity conversions.
  • They are the leading airline at MEX, the largest airport in Mexico, which is capacity constrained, and accounted for 36.3% of total passengers flying within, to and from Mexico.
  • Their total revenue was $2.69 billion and $2.50 billion and their net income was $346.7 million and $90.0 million in the first half of 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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Daily Brief Financials: KE Holdings , Macquarie Group, OnEMI Technology Solutions, China Jinmao Holdings and more

By | Daily Briefs, Financials

In today’s briefing:

  • [KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE US, BUY, TP US$24) TP Change]: The Old China Braces for Turbulence & Change
  • Long Macquarie (MQG AU) Vs. Short NAB (NAB AU): A Quant-Driven Pair Trade
  • OnEMI Technology Solutions (Kissht) Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia


[KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE US, BUY, TP US$24) TP Change]: The Old China Braces for Turbulence & Change

By Eric Wen

  • Beike (BEKE) reported C2Q25 top line, non-GAA op. profit and GAAP net income (2.5%), (43%) and (3.0%) vs. our est. 
  • Since a strong start in C1Q25, both new and existing home sales growth have trended down after early March, against a weak 2024. 
  • We cut TP by US$1 to US$24 and maintain BUY.

Long Macquarie (MQG AU) Vs. Short NAB (NAB AU): A Quant-Driven Pair Trade

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The Macquarie Group (MQG AU) over National Australia Bank (NAB AU) price-ratio has deviated two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: The pair is trading just at the border of the 2 standard deviation threshold which triggers the trade open signal. Monitor to find a good entry point.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

OnEMI Technology Solutions (Kissht) Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • OnEMI Technology Solutions (1553346D IN) is looking to raise about US$172m in its upcoming India IPO. The bookrunners for the deal are JM Financial, HSBC, Nuvama, SBI Caps.
  • Also known as Kissht, its products include personal loans for salaried and self-employed individuals for consumption and business needs, and loans against property for asset-owning MSMEs and salaried individuals.
  • As of March 31, 2025, Kissht had 53.23m registered users, 9.16m customers, and INR 40,866m in AUM.

Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

  • The UST curve twisted flatter yesterday, partly unwinding Wednesday’s steepening move.
  • The yield on the 2Y UST rose 2 bps to 3.63%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 3 bps to 4.21%.
  • Equities climbed on the back of upward revisions to the US Q2/25 GDP. 

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Daily Brief Health Care: OSE Immuno, Abbott Laboratories, Genesis Healthcare, Roivant Sciences Ltd and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • OSE Immunotherapeutics — Spotlight on OSE’s diverse clinical pipeline
  • Abbott Laboratories: Is The Growth in Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) & Ketone Monitoring Here To Stay?
  • GEN Digital Stuns Market by Adding 250,000 Paid Customers in One Quarter But Is This Sustainable?
  • Roivant Sciences: An Insight Into The Progress in Brepocitinib Trials & Key Growth Levers!


OSE Immunotherapeutics — Spotlight on OSE’s diverse clinical pipeline

By Edison Investment Research

OSE Immunotherapeutics has made tangible progress across its clinical development pipeline, creating positive momentum, in our view. In immuno-inflammation, monoclonal antibody therapy lusvertikimab showed positive results in Phase II for ulcerative colitis (UC), and in immuno-oncology, cancer vaccine Tedopi is progressing through the registrational Phase III ARTEMIA trial in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). While these are the two leading proprietary candidates, we highlight that OSE also has a strong track record of establishing fruitful partnerships with key pharma players with other pipeline candidates, adding to the company’s value proposition. Overall, OSE’s activities span multiple disease areas, providing a ‘portfolio of a pipeline’, which we aim to provide an overview of in this note. Readers may refer to our April outlook note for a discussion on financials and valuation.


Abbott Laboratories: Is The Growth in Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) & Ketone Monitoring Here To Stay?

By Baptista Research

  • Abbott Laboratories’ second quarter earnings report for 2025 highlighted a mixed performance across its diverse business segments.
  • The company demonstrated solid sales growth of 7.5% year-over-year excluding COVID testing sales, with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26, an 11% increase from the previous year, surpassing consensus expectations.
  • In its Nutrition segment, Abbott saw a 3.5% increase in sales driven largely by a robust demand for its Ensure and Glucerna brands.

GEN Digital Stuns Market by Adding 250,000 Paid Customers in One Quarter But Is This Sustainable?

By Baptista Research

  • Gen Digital’s first quarter fiscal year 2026 results reflect a mix of positive growth dynamics and strategic challenges.
  • The report highlights several key themes influencing the company’s performance, including product innovation, strategic acquisitions, and evolving market dynamics.
  • On the positive side, Gen Digital has demonstrated impressive revenue growth, with reported bookings and revenue increasing over 30% year-over-year.

Roivant Sciences: An Insight Into The Progress in Brepocitinib Trials & Key Growth Levers!

By Baptista Research

  • Roivant presented its financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a period described as relatively quiet but setting the stage for significant events in the upcoming months.
  • The company is primarily focused on its diverse pipeline of biopharmaceutical endeavors, comprising significant R&D progressions and ongoing litigation matters.
  • This analysis will cover these key areas of their operational focus and financial strategy.

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Daily Brief ECM: OnEMI Technology Solutions (Kissht) Pre-IPO Tearsheet and more

By | Daily Briefs, ECM

In today’s briefing:

  • OnEMI Technology Solutions (Kissht) Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of Apollo-Backed Airline Operator
  • Lumino Industries Limited Pre-IPO: Strong Momentum but Rising Risks Temper Outlook


OnEMI Technology Solutions (Kissht) Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • OnEMI Technology Solutions (1553346D IN) is looking to raise about US$172m in its upcoming India IPO. The bookrunners for the deal are JM Financial, HSBC, Nuvama, SBI Caps.
  • Also known as Kissht, its products include personal loans for salaried and self-employed individuals for consumption and business needs, and loans against property for asset-owning MSMEs and salaried individuals.
  • As of March 31, 2025, Kissht had 53.23m registered users, 9.16m customers, and INR 40,866m in AUM.

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Akshat Shah

  • CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (8382406Z IN) (CEESL) is looking to raise about US$570m in its upcoming India IPO. 
  • The deal, a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale, will be run by Axis, HSBC, IIFL, JPM, Nomura, BNP Paribas, Bob Caps and SBI Caps.
  • CEESL is a provider of commercial and industrial renewable energy, specializing in delivering decarbonization solutions, including supplying renewable power and offering energy services and carbon credit solutions to customers.

Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology (SYRT HK)  is looking to raise about US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The deal will be run by China Securities (International) and Huatai International.
  • Sichuan Yingfa Ruineng Technology. (SYRT) is a specialized manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) cells, focusing on research, development, manufacturing, and direct sales. It operates four production bases across China and overseas.
  • China accounts for 89.3% of sales in FY24, with the rest coming from India, Vietnam, and the US. It is supported by 161 granted patents in China.

Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of Apollo-Backed Airline Operator

By IPO Boutique

  • In 2022 the company emerged from Bankruptcy, delisted from the Mexican Stock Exchange, and Apollo became one of the largest shareholders through its financing and debt-to-equity conversions.
  • They are the leading airline at MEX, the largest airport in Mexico, which is capacity constrained, and accounted for 36.3% of total passengers flying within, to and from Mexico.
  • Their total revenue was $2.69 billion and $2.50 billion and their net income was $346.7 million and $90.0 million in the first half of 2024 and 2025, respectively.

Lumino Industries Limited Pre-IPO: Strong Momentum but Rising Risks Temper Outlook

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Lumino Industries Ltd (0349204D IN) is looking to raise US$116m in its upcoming India IPO.
  • Lumino is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) player in India, focusing on the manufacturing of conductors, power cables, electrical wires, and others for the power distribution and transmission industry
  • In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.

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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Japan Weekly | Narrow Leadership Lifts Nikkei and more

By | Daily Briefs, Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In today’s briefing:

  • Japan Weekly | Narrow Leadership Lifts Nikkei, Topix Retreats
  • Lithium Oversupply Persists: CATL (300750 CH / 3750 HK) Cushioned, Albemarle (ALB US) Under Pressure
  • Asia Real Estate Tracker (29-Aug-2025): ADIA to invest $1.5B in GLP as Mei profits.
  • AUCTUS ON FRIDAY – 29/08/2025


Japan Weekly | Narrow Leadership Lifts Nikkei, Topix Retreats

By Mark Chadwick

  • Nikkei gained +0.2%, buoyed by outsized advances in AI-linked names, while the broader Topix declined -0.8%, trimming year-to-date gains amid rising bond yields and trade uncertainty. 
  • Tokyo CPI rose +2.5% y/y, above target; labour market tightness and resilient consumer sentiment reinforce BOJ hike speculation, even as Fed signals potential policy easing.
  • Nikon surged 16% after EssilorLuxottica proposed lifting its stake to ~20%, fueling speculation over AR/VR synergies.

Lithium Oversupply Persists: CATL (300750 CH / 3750 HK) Cushioned, Albemarle (ALB US) Under Pressure

By Rahul Jain

  • Lithium oversupply of ~20% persists despite recent mine headlines, keeping long-term price pressure intact.
  • CATL (300750 CH / 3750 HK) remains cushioned, with lower lithium prices enhancing its cost advantage.
  • Albemarle (ALB US) and other upstream miners face margin squeeze as oversupply caps near-term upside.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (29-Aug-2025): ADIA to invest $1.5B in GLP as Mei profits.

By Asia Real Estate Tracker

  • ADIA is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in GLP to enhance its asset portfolio management.
  • Weave has entered the Australian market by acquiring a significant $300 million project in Sydney.
  • EdgeConneX is expanding its data center capacity in Japan, aiming for 350MW with a new Osaka site.

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY – 29/08/2025

By Auctus Advisors

  • Arrow Exploration (AXL LN/CN)C; Target price of £0.50 per share: High impact exploration drilling in 2H25 – 2Q25 production averaged 3,768 boe/d, impacted by water handling constraints and steeper-than-anticipated early declines at newly drilled wells.
  • Current WI production stands at ~4,200 boe/d, down from the July peak of 4,600–4,800 boe/d, which reflected initial flush output from AB-HZ5 and AB-HZ4.
  • While first-month decline rates are steep, Arrow has observed that post-month-one declines are minimal.

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