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Jul 28
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Daily Brief Australia: Hub24 Ltd, Ainsworth Game Technology, Domain Holdings Australia and more

By | Australia, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (28 Jul)
  • Ainsworth (AGI AU): A Dicey Scheme Vote Underwritten by an Alternative Takeover Offer
  • Domain Holdings Australia Ltd – The Monday Report – 28 July 2025

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (28 Jul)

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.
  • Highlight: Currently five pair trade opportunities across three markets and three sectors persist.
  • Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.

Ainsworth (AGI AU): A Dicey Scheme Vote Underwritten by an Alternative Takeover Offer

By Arun George

  • The Ainsworth Game Technology (AGI AU) IE considers Novomatic’s A$1.00 to be fair and reasonable, as it falls within its A$0.93-1.07 valuation range. The vote is on 29 August.
  • The offer has drawn opposition from several notable shareholders. There remains at least a 50% chance that the scheme vote fails.  
  • Novomatic can switch to an alternative takeover offer, which limits the downside risk. At the last close and for a 26 September payment, the gross/annualised spread was 1.5%/8.2%.  

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd – The Monday Report – 28 July 2025

By FNArena

  • Trade deals, central bank meetings, earnings season (US & Europe) with first local releases later in the week, as well as the all-important June quarter CPI print domestically will set the mood and tone for the ASX200 this week.
  • ASX200 futures are pointing to a slightly weaker start, but the overnight, EU-US trade deal may boost sentiment.

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Jul 28
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Daily Brief India: Swiggy and more

By | Daily Briefs, India

In today’s briefing:

  • Swiggy/Eternal: Free Float Increase & Foreign Room Decrease ‘Delivering’ BIG Passive Flows

Swiggy/Eternal: Free Float Increase & Foreign Room Decrease ‘Delivering’ BIG Passive Flows

By Brian Freitas

  • Increased free float should result in passives buying Swiggy (SWIGGY IN) and lower foreign room should lead to passives selling Eternal (ETERNAL IN) at the end of August.
  • The increased free float should also result in passive buying for Swiggy (SWIGGY IN) in September.
  • Eternal has outperformed Swiggy last week following strong earnings. Swiggy announces earnings later this week and that could be a short-term catalyst for a narrowing of the spread.

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Jul 28
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Daily Brief United States: Intel Corp, Shoulder Innovations, Kraft Heinz Co and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • Intel (INTC.US): 18A May Have Been Too Rushed; Now All Hopes Rest on 14A.
  • Shoulder Innovations IPO (SI.US): Expect Upside Vs. IPO Price Due To Superior Growth Profile
  • Intel Q225. GM Obfuscation, Red Flags & 14A Now Officially A Risk Factor
  • Weekly Update (AAF, NLOP, KHC)

Intel (INTC.US): 18A May Have Been Too Rushed; Now All Hopes Rest on 14A.

By Patrick Liao

  • On July 24, chip giant Intel announced that its latest 18A advanced process is progressing smoothly. However, the next-generation 14A process will be developed “based on confirmed customer commitments.”
  • Apple (AAPL US) adopt Intel’s 14A process for its future M-series chips, while NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US) is expected to use the same process for its entry-level gaming GPUs.
  • U.S. President Trump is imposing tariffs on countries around the world, which is indirectly pressuring some manufacturers to accelerate the establishment of U.S.-based production facilities.

Shoulder Innovations IPO (SI.US): Expect Upside Vs. IPO Price Due To Superior Growth Profile

By Andrei Zakharov

  • Shoulder Innovations Inc., a pure-play shoulder arthroplasty device company, is expected to IPO soon. 
  • The company’s amended S-1 puts the initial price range per share at $19.00 to $21.00, implying a market cap of ~$450M at midpoint on a fully-diluted basis.  
  • I have a positive view of Shoulder Innovations IPO and see upside vs. IPO price due to the company’s superior growth profile, industry-leading gross margins and capital efficient technology.

Intel Q225. GM Obfuscation, Red Flags & 14A Now Officially A Risk Factor

By William Keating

  • Intel reported Q225 revenues of $12.9 billion, up $200 million QoQ, flat YoY but $1.1 billion above the guided midpoint. After that revenue beat, things went downhill from there.
  • CEO Lip Bu Tan said he will review and approve all future company product designs prior to tape out. Sounds like a vote of no confidence in the design team.
  • Intel’s 10 Q now lists the possibility of pausing or abandoning 14A as a risk factor with doomsday details about the implications for the company

Weekly Update (AAF, NLOP, KHC)

By Richard Howe

  • Kraft Heinz (KHC) is currently evaluating a plan to spin off a significant portion of its grocery business into a new, distinct entity. The WSJ reported that this transaction is likely to occur.

  • The news comes a decade after the infamous merger of two of the biggest names in packaged foods that was orchestrated by Warren Buffett and Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital Partners.

  • This new entity, which can be referred to as “SpinCo,” would encompass many of the traditional Kraft products. The remaining company, or “RemainCo,” would strategically focus its operations on faster-growing segments, specifically sauces, spreads, and condiments.

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Jul 28
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Daily Brief Japan: Shibaura Electronics, Pacific Industrial, Nikkei 225, TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX, AeroEdge , Chugai Pharmaceutical, SUMCO Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • Merger Arb Mondays (28 Jul) – Shibaura, Abacus Storage, Insignia, Mayne, Santos, ENN, Smart Share
  • [Japan M&A] Pacific Industrial (7250) MBO Officially Being Done Dirt Cheap
  • Bank of Japan’s Rate Decision on 31 July: Market Calm, Watch for Tail Risk
  • How Many Companies Will Be Able to Keep up with the Next Revision of the Corporate Governance Code?
  • AeroEdge (7409 JP)
  • Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP): Actemra Shine Bright Amid Margin Pressure, 2025 Guidance Reiterated
  • Sumco (3436): So, This Is How Slumps Die

Merger Arb Mondays (28 Jul) – Shibaura, Abacus Storage, Insignia, Mayne, Santos, ENN, Smart Share

By Arun George

[Japan M&A] Pacific Industrial (7250) MBO Officially Being Done Dirt Cheap

By Travis Lundy

  • The MBO for Pacific Industrial (7250 JP) starts with the father+son Chairman and CEO, – combined stake 2.92% – putting nothing in to buy this, with help from banks.
  • The Takeover Price is priced at 0.7x book, and a Net Debt to EBITDA of 2x (when adjusted for securities+pension assets+DTLs) and 5-6x average 2026-2030 FCF.
  • This is being done too cheap: Toyota is the main customer, one third of revenues comes from Japan, and the company is set for a transition to EVs.

Bank of Japan’s Rate Decision on 31 July: Market Calm, Watch for Tail Risk

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Ahead of the Bank of Japan’s 31 July 2025 policy meeting, markets broadly expect rates to remain on hold at 0.5%.
  • The new US–Japan trade deal may influence the tone of the upcoming quarterly outlook—if not the rate decision itself.
  • With limited precedent for rate changes but a high rate of surprises when they do occur, this Insight combines historical data with option-implied volatility to help investors assess tail risks.

How Many Companies Will Be Able to Keep up with the Next Revision of the Corporate Governance Code?

By Aki Matsumoto

  • It seems unlikely that there’ll be an increase in formal criteria for corporate governance, like in the previous revision. It looks like there’ll be more demand for human capital disclosure.
  • Many companies don’t fully understand human capital, and there’s concern that achieving disclosure criteria will become the goal, rather than original objective of investing in human capital to create value.
  • The revised Corporate Governance Code requires verification that management resources are being appropriately allocated to investment and shareholder returns. It seems that simpler questions are better than difficult “technical terms.”

AeroEdge (7409 JP)

By Michael Fritzell

  • Earlier this month, Substack writer Gezzogero mentioned AeroEdge (7409 JP) (7409 JP — US$88 million) on his blog.
  • I thought it was a fantastic write-up and wanted to dig into it myself.
  • The company is a supplier of aircraft components. It manufactures low-pressure turbine blades for the well-regarded LEAP jet engine, which is used in narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus (AIR FP) A320neo and Boeing (BA US) 737 MAX.

Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP): Actemra Shine Bright Amid Margin Pressure, 2025 Guidance Reiterated

By Tina Banerjee

  • Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP) reported 5% YoY rise in core revenue in 1H25, as overseas sales grew 7% YoY and domestic market revenue was up 3%.
  • Actemra witnessed growth in both overseas and domestic market. Hemlibra overseas sales stood at ¥151B (30% of total sales), down 6% YoY.
  • In 1H25, two significant developments that happened are successful P3 trial of orforglipron and positive results from phase I/II study of NXT007.

Sumco (3436): So, This Is How Slumps Die

By Michael Allen

  • Capacity utilization at Sumco’s largest customer, TSMC, jumped 10% in Q2, with another core customer, Renesas, showing consecutive improvements.
  • Surging AI chip demand and geopolitical shifts favoring non-Chinese suppliers are set to boost demand for high-end silicon wafers.
  • The stock trades at 0.7x book and 4.9x EV/EBITDA. These are levels we think the stock can make a meaningful upward advance from if the improvement in customer inventories broadens.

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Jul 28
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Daily Brief China: GDS Holdings , China Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tencent and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • GDS Holdings (9698 HK): Global Index Inclusion as Shorts Build Up
  • China TCM (570.HK) – About the 25H1 Profit Warning and the Outlook
  • ECM Weekly (28 July 2025) – MMC, Pine Lags, Prestige, Veritas, Daehan, Kasumigaseki, NSDL, GNI

GDS Holdings (9698 HK): Global Index Inclusion as Shorts Build Up

By Brian Freitas

China TCM (570.HK) – About the 25H1 Profit Warning and the Outlook

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • China TCM’s Profit Warning indicates a weak 25H1 results. Performance downturn is longer-than-expected. But as an industry leader, China TCM will enhance its bargaining power by integrating the industrial chain.
  • Investors have reignited interest in betting on privatization of China TCM and potential merger with Taiji, as deadline is approaching.Privatization price may be lower considering China TCM’s weak 25H1 results.
  • HK$0.84-2.17/Share is the reasonable share price range at this stage.The catalyst for China TCM’s share price is CNPGC may announce how to address the horizontal competition issue within three months.

ECM Weekly (28 July 2025) – MMC, Pine Lags, Prestige, Veritas, Daehan, Kasumigaseki, NSDL, GNI

By Sumeet Singh

  • Aequitas Research’s weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
  • On the IPO front, we had a look at a number of deals that are in the pipeline.
  • On the placements front, it was a relatively quiet week with a few primary raisings.

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Jul 27
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Daily Brief Industrials: CK Hutchison Holdings, Csx Corp, Danaher Corp, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Weekly Deals Digest (27 Jul) – CK Hutchison, Pacific Industrial, FHT, Abacus, PointsBet, NSDL
  • CSX Joins The M&A Chessboard: Why It’s Exploring Strategic Alternatives After Union Pacific’s Norfolk Bid
  • Danaher Bets Big on Bioprocessing—Will Resilient Demand Outpace Market Headwinds?
  • Lockheed Martin: Driving Growth With The F-35 & Secret Weapons Division Booms!
  • Northrop Grumman Doubles Down on B-21—Is This the Pentagon’s Next Mega Contract?
  • RTX On Fire: What Is The Strategy That Is Driving Its Global Growth & Margin Expansion?

Weekly Deals Digest (27 Jul) – CK Hutchison, Pacific Industrial, FHT, Abacus, PointsBet, NSDL

By Arun George

CSX Joins The M&A Chessboard: Why It’s Exploring Strategic Alternatives After Union Pacific’s Norfolk Bid

By Baptista Research

  • CSX Corporation’s recent financial performance showcases a company in recovery, marked by deliberate efforts to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
  • The second-quarter results reflect a mix of successes and ongoing hurdles within their business framework.
  • Positively, CSX Corporation has demonstrated a strong recovery from earlier disruptions, with notable improvements in network performance metrics including velocity, dwell time, and trip plan compliance.

Danaher Bets Big on Bioprocessing—Will Resilient Demand Outpace Market Headwinds?

By Baptista Research

  • Danaher Corporation’s second-quarter 2025 results provided a comprehensive view of their financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market positioning.
  • The quarter was marked by notable achievements and some challenges, set within a complex macroeconomic environment.
  • From a financial perspective, Danaher reported sales of $5.9 billion, with core revenue growth of 1.5% year-overyear.

Lockheed Martin: Driving Growth With The F-35 & Secret Weapons Division Booms!

By Baptista Research

  • Lockheed Martin’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report presents a mixed picture of the company’s financial and operational performance.
  • On the positive side, Lockheed Martin reported $18.2 billion in sales, maintaining its revenue compared to the previous year.
  • The company invested $800 million in infrastructure and innovation, while also returning $1.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Northrop Grumman Doubles Down on B-21—Is This the Pentagon’s Next Mega Contract?

By Baptista Research

  • Northrop Grumman’s second quarter 2025 financial results presentation reflects both positive advancements and areas for cautious consideration for potential investors.
  • The company showcased a year-over-year revenue increase of 1% to $10.4 billion, with organic sales rising by 2%, reflecting strong operational execution despite divesting its training services business.
  • Particularly notable was the significant segment margin expansion, achieving an 11.8% segment operating margin.

RTX On Fire: What Is The Strategy That Is Driving Its Global Growth & Margin Expansion?

By Baptista Research

  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) delivered robust second-quarter results in 2025, demonstrating strength across its diverse business segments amid a challenging operating environment.
  • The company reported a 9% year-over-year organic sales increase, propelled by significant gains in its commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Notably, the commercial aftermarket segment experienced a 16% growth, continuing the positive momentum from the first quarter.

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Jul 27
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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: Indian Energy Exchange Ltd, Baker Hughes, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc , Halliburton Co, Sherwin Williams Co and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • IEX Ltd: Over-Reaction on Market Coupling?
  • Baker Hughes Breaks Into Booming Data & Clean Energy Markets—Is Oil Just the Beginning?
  • Cleveland-Cliffs: An Insight Into Its Vertical Integration Efforts & Domestic Independence!
  • Halliburton Company: Will The Management Focus on Artificial Lift & Related Technologies Support Its Overall Growth?
  • Sherwin-Williams Is Slashing Capex—Is a Massive Growth Rebound on the Horizon?

IEX Ltd: Over-Reaction on Market Coupling?

By Nitin Mangal

  • This week, the CERC issued the order on market coupling for DAM across all the Indian Power Exchanges. Now, a single uniform market clearing price will be determined centrally.
  • Shares of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX IN) have reacted negatively to this development. Management’s stance on market share remains positive even though there is uncertainty involved.
  • Investors should also consider structural drivers like rising electricity demand, low exchange penetration, strong user loyalty, and positive performance of IGX platform while evaluating IEX’s long-term prospects.

Baker Hughes Breaks Into Booming Data & Clean Energy Markets—Is Oil Just the Beginning?

By Baptista Research

  • Baker Hughes Company demonstrated a strong performance in its second quarter of 2025, showing resilience and adaptability in a shifting macroeconomic and industry landscape.
  • The company’s adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.21 billion, reflecting a 170 basis point improvement in margins compared to the previous year, driven by effective cost management and improved operational execution.
  • This marks the 10th consecutive quarter of meeting or exceeding midpoint EBITDA guidance, emphasizing a consistent streak of reliable financial performance which indicates strong execution across its segments despite broader industry challenges.

Cleveland-Cliffs: An Insight Into Its Vertical Integration Efforts & Domestic Independence!

By Baptista Research

  • Cleveland-Cliffs recently reported its second-quarter financial results for 2025, showcasing a mixed set of outcomes that highlight both strategic progress and ongoing challenges.
  • The company achieved significant operational efficiency, increasing its adjusted EBITDA by $271 million compared to the previous quarter.
  • This improvement was driven by higher shipment volumes, enhanced production efficiency, and strategic cost-cutting initiatives.

Halliburton Company: Will The Management Focus on Artificial Lift & Related Technologies Support Its Overall Growth?

By Baptista Research

  • Halliburton’s second quarter of 2025 presented a mixed financial and operational performance, with notable challenges and some opportunities.
  • Despite volatile commodity markets and global economic uncertainties, the company reported a 2% increase in total revenue, reaching $5.5 billion compared to the first quarter of 2025.
  • Operating income totaled $727 million, yielding an operating margin of 13%.

Sherwin-Williams Is Slashing Capex—Is a Massive Growth Rebound on the Horizon?

By Baptista Research

  • Sherwin-Williams Company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report reflects a mixed financial performance amidst a challenging economic environment.
  • Despite ongoing market turbulence, the company continues to pursue its long-term strategic goals with some degree of success, but also faces significant near-term challenges.
  • On the positive side, Sherwin-Williams reported consolidated sales within its guided range, buoyed by growth in its Paint Stores Group, although this was partially offset by declines in its other segments.

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Jul 27
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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Tencent, Costar Group, Nxp Semiconductors Nv, PagerDuty Inc, Sap Se Sponsored Adr, Waystar Holding and more

By | Daily Briefs, TMT/Internet

In today’s briefing:

  • Last Week In Event SPACE: Prosus/Tencent, Japan Post Bank, CK Holdings, Seven & I
  • CoStar Group: Initiation of Coverage- LoopNet’s Growth & Strategic Shifts to Ensure A Sustainable Growth Trajectory!
  • NXP Semiconductor: Initiation of Coverage- Igniting An Auto Revolution with Game-Changing Software-Defined Vehicle Tech!
  • PagerDuty Sparks Buyout Buzz: Why Strategic Giants & PE Firms Are Circling The Operations Cloud Leader!
  • SAP: Unleashing Global Cloud Power with Alibaba Alliance & AI Push!
  • Waystar’s $1.25 Billion Acquisition Of Iodine Software: Can This New AI Bet Turbocharge Its Growth Engine?

Last Week In Event SPACE: Prosus/Tencent, Japan Post Bank, CK Holdings, Seven & I

By David Blennerhassett

CoStar Group: Initiation of Coverage- LoopNet’s Growth & Strategic Shifts to Ensure A Sustainable Growth Trajectory!

By Baptista Research

  • CoStar Group’s second quarter of 2025 showcased a mix of significant achievements and potential challenges.
  • The company reported a robust revenue of $781 million, marking a 15% increase from the previous year, and achieved a notable adjusted EBITDA of $85 million, representing a 108% increase year-over-year.
  • These figures surpassed consensus estimates, indicating strong operational performance and efficient management.

NXP Semiconductor: Initiation of Coverage- Igniting An Auto Revolution with Game-Changing Software-Defined Vehicle Tech!

By Baptista Research

  • NXP Semiconductors N.V. has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, providing insights into both the challenges and opportunities it faces in the semiconductor market.
  • NXP’s revenue for the quarter was $2.93 billion, marginally above the midpoint of its prior guidance but down 6% compared to the same period last year.
  • The company noted a non-GAAP operating margin of 32%, which, while above the midpoint of their guidance, reflects a decrease compared to the previous year.

PagerDuty Sparks Buyout Buzz: Why Strategic Giants & PE Firms Are Circling The Operations Cloud Leader!

By Baptista Research

  • San Francisco-based PagerDuty has become the latest software player to attract serious acquisition interest from both strategic acquirers and private equity firms.
  • Following an uptick in inbound approaches, the company has retained Qatalyst Partners to explore potential strategic alternatives — including a sale.
  • While the process remains at an early stage, multiple sources indicate that both financial sponsors and technology majors are assessing the opportunity.

SAP: Unleashing Global Cloud Power with Alibaba Alliance & AI Push!

By Baptista Research

  • SAP’s Q2 2025 performance highlights both positive progress and certain challenges within the company’s financial landscape.
  • The quarter was marked by robust cloud-related growth and operational efficiency, though macroeconomic uncertainties persist, notably in sectors like the U.S. public sector and manufacturing.
  • On the positive side, SAP saw a 28% increase in cloud revenue, driven primarily by its Cloud ERP Suite, which remains a pivotal part of SAP’s strategy, showing consistent growth for over 14 quarters at a rate exceeding 30%.

Waystar’s $1.25 Billion Acquisition Of Iodine Software: Can This New AI Bet Turbocharge Its Growth Engine?

By Baptista Research

  • Waystar’s first quarter results for 2025 indicate a positive trajectory with several key growth areas, though challenges remain.
  • The company achieved a 14% increase in revenue, totaling $256 million, and a 16% rise in adjusted EBITDA, which reached $108 million.
  • These increases were attributed to expanding client relationships and the implementation of new software innovations that improve revenue cycle management (RCM) for healthcare providers.

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Jul 27
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Daily Brief Financials: Bank Central Asia, HSBC Holdings, Insignia Financial and more

By | Daily Briefs, Financials

In today’s briefing:

  • IDX30/​​LQ45/IDX80 Index Rebalance: Changes Across the Indices
  • HSBC (5 HK) Earnings on 30 July: Price Action and Option Strategies
  • (Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Pacific Ind., Insignia Fin., PointsBet, New World Res., Frasers Hospitality

IDX30/​​LQ45/IDX80 Index Rebalance: Changes Across the Indices

By Brian Freitas

HSBC (5 HK) Earnings on 30 July: Price Action and Option Strategies

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: Index heavyweight HSBC (5 HK) / HSBC (HSBA LN) is set to report Interim Results 2025 on 30 July at 12:00 HKT — during the Hong Kong trading lunch break.
  • Expected Move: Historical data reveals HSBC‘s announcement-day moves are significantly larger than average, with options currently pricing in a remarkably aligned ± 2.2% implied move.
  • Actionable Strategies: Understand the potential for amplified volatility and explore actionable option strategies leveraging the distinctive term structure around earnings.

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Pacific Ind., Insignia Fin., PointsBet, New World Res., Frasers Hospitality

By David Blennerhassett

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Jul 27
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Daily Brief Industrials: CK Hutchison Holdings, Csx Corp, Danaher Corp, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Weekly Deals Digest (27 Jul) – CK Hutchison, Pacific Industrial, FHT, Abacus, PointsBet, NSDL
  • CSX Joins The M&A Chessboard: Why It’s Exploring Strategic Alternatives After Union Pacific’s Norfolk Bid
  • Danaher Bets Big on Bioprocessing—Will Resilient Demand Outpace Market Headwinds?
  • Lockheed Martin: Driving Growth With The F-35 & Secret Weapons Division Booms!
  • Northrop Grumman Doubles Down on B-21—Is This the Pentagon’s Next Mega Contract?
  • RTX On Fire: What Is The Strategy That Is Driving Its Global Growth & Margin Expansion?

Weekly Deals Digest (27 Jul) – CK Hutchison, Pacific Industrial, FHT, Abacus, PointsBet, NSDL

By Arun George

CSX Joins The M&A Chessboard: Why It’s Exploring Strategic Alternatives After Union Pacific’s Norfolk Bid

By Baptista Research

  • CSX Corporation’s recent financial performance showcases a company in recovery, marked by deliberate efforts to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
  • The second-quarter results reflect a mix of successes and ongoing hurdles within their business framework.
  • Positively, CSX Corporation has demonstrated a strong recovery from earlier disruptions, with notable improvements in network performance metrics including velocity, dwell time, and trip plan compliance.

Danaher Bets Big on Bioprocessing—Will Resilient Demand Outpace Market Headwinds?

By Baptista Research

  • Danaher Corporation’s second-quarter 2025 results provided a comprehensive view of their financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market positioning.
  • The quarter was marked by notable achievements and some challenges, set within a complex macroeconomic environment.
  • From a financial perspective, Danaher reported sales of $5.9 billion, with core revenue growth of 1.5% year-overyear.

Lockheed Martin: Driving Growth With The F-35 & Secret Weapons Division Booms!

By Baptista Research

  • Lockheed Martin’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report presents a mixed picture of the company’s financial and operational performance.
  • On the positive side, Lockheed Martin reported $18.2 billion in sales, maintaining its revenue compared to the previous year.
  • The company invested $800 million in infrastructure and innovation, while also returning $1.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Northrop Grumman Doubles Down on B-21—Is This the Pentagon’s Next Mega Contract?

By Baptista Research

  • Northrop Grumman’s second quarter 2025 financial results presentation reflects both positive advancements and areas for cautious consideration for potential investors.
  • The company showcased a year-over-year revenue increase of 1% to $10.4 billion, with organic sales rising by 2%, reflecting strong operational execution despite divesting its training services business.
  • Particularly notable was the significant segment margin expansion, achieving an 11.8% segment operating margin.

RTX On Fire: What Is The Strategy That Is Driving Its Global Growth & Margin Expansion?

By Baptista Research

  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) delivered robust second-quarter results in 2025, demonstrating strength across its diverse business segments amid a challenging operating environment.
  • The company reported a 9% year-over-year organic sales increase, propelled by significant gains in its commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Notably, the commercial aftermarket segment experienced a 16% growth, continuing the positive momentum from the first quarter.

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