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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>It was a successful Q1 for Ford Motor Company as they delivered an all-around beat and continued progressing with their Ford+ growth plan.</li><li>Ford Pro and Blue were profitable in every region they operated and had close to $29 billion in cash.</li><li>In addition to the success of Ford Pro and Ford Blue, the company's overall revenue increased by 5% year-over-year.</li></ul>

It was a successful Q1 for Ford Motor Company as they delivered an all-around beat and continued progressing with their Ford+ growth plan.Ford Pro and Blue were profitable in every region they operated and had close to $29 billion in cash.In addition to the success of Ford Pro and Ford Blue, the company's overall revenue increased by 5% year-over-year.

Ford Motor Company: Does The Auto Giant Have Any Competitive Advantage Left? – Key Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>On the 28 March, lithium play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/liontown-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20488:1" rel="noopener">Liontown Resources (LTR AU)</a> rejected <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/albemarle-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7678:1" rel="noopener">Albemarle Corp (ALB US)</a>'s third proposal of $2.50/share, citing the revised terms as opportunistic.</li>
<li>Since, that date, it's been "crickets." Preliminary due diligence was not provided to Albemarle. Liontown responded to media speculation today saying it has received no new takeover proposals. </li>
<li>Yet behind the scenes, an interested party has been building a stake, paying up to $2.75/share, 1.5% above the last close.</li>
</ul>


On the 28 March, lithium play Liontown Resources (LTR AU) rejected Albemarle Corp (ALB US)'s third proposal of $2.50/share, citing the revised terms as opportunistic.
Since, that date, it's been "crickets." Preliminary due diligence was not provided to Albemarle. Liontown responded to media speculation today saying it has received no new takeover proposals. 
Yet behind the scenes, an interested party has been building a stake, paying up to $2.75/share, 1.5% above the last close.


Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>The three companies we write about this week are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-techn-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24404:1" rel="noopener">CATL (A) (300750 CH)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kimberly-clark-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2292:1" rel="noopener">Kimberly Clark (KMB US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackberry-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25472:1" rel="noopener">BlackBerry Ltd (BB CN)</a> </li>
<li>For the twenty-one weeks since inception ended 14 April the combined innovation portfolio was +3.6%, versus DJIA +0.4%, S&amp;P500 +4.3%, Nasdaq +8.8%, Russell2000 -3.7%, MSCI-ACWI-ETF +6.2%, all in US$ terms</li>
<li>For the same period the small cap innovation portfolio was up +5.9%, the mid cap portfolio was up +4.4% and the large cap portfolio was up +3.4%</li>
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The three companies we write about this week are CATL (A) (300750 CH) , Kimberly Clark (KMB US) and BlackBerry Ltd (BB CN) 
For the twenty-one weeks since inception ended 14 April the combined innovation portfolio was +3.6%, versus DJIA +0.4%, S&amp;P500 +4.3%, Nasdaq +8.8%, Russell2000 -3.7%, MSCI-ACWI-ETF +6.2%, all in US$ terms
For the same period the small cap innovation portfolio was up +5.9%, the mid cap portfolio was up +4.4% and the large cap portfolio was up +3.4%


The Innovations Portfolios - Week Twenty One

SPAC Deep Dive, subSPAC

subSPAC

SPAC Deep Dive

Each week we’ll identify and break down for you SPACs that are capturing market share and making an impact.

<ul><li>In the ever-changing landscape of SPACs, a new trend has emerged that has got investors talking: Re-SPACs.</li><li>Last week, electric vehicle startup Arrival announced its intention to Re-SPAC with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. V, signifying a growing interest among De-SPAC companies in exploring alternative capital-raising strategies.</li><li>Traditionally, SPACs have been a popular vehicle for ushering businesses into the public markets.</li></ul>

In the ever-changing landscape of SPACs, a new trend has emerged that has got investors talking: Re-SPACs.Last week, electric vehicle startup Arrival announced its intention to Re-SPAC with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. V, signifying a growing interest among De-SPAC companies in exploring alternative capital-raising strategies.Traditionally, SPACs have been a popular vehicle for ushering businesses into the public markets.

<ul>
<li>Last week, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mincor-resources-nl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6731:1" rel="noopener">Mincor Resources NL (MCR AU)</a> said <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU)</a> would <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02649202-6A1143054?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not agree to amend off-take agreement specifications</a>, and therefore would no longer accept lower-quality ore.</li>
<li>Mincor subsequently withdrew its earnings guidance, and Wyloo Metals shortly followed by declaring its A$1.40/share unconditional on-market Offer <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02650576-6A1143658?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best and final</a>.</li>
<li>This morning (4 April), Mincor released its <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02651163-6A1143881?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Target Statement</a>, and recommends shareholders accept the Offer from Wyloo.</li>
</ul>


Last week, Mincor Resources NL (MCR AU) said BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU) would not agree to amend off-take agreement specifications, and therefore would no longer accept lower-quality ore.
Mincor subsequently withdrew its earnings guidance, and Wyloo Metals shortly followed by declaring its A$1.40/share unconditional on-market Offer best and final.
This morning (4 April), Mincor released its Target Statement, and recommends shareholders accept the Offer from Wyloo.


Mincor Backs Wyloo's Offer After BHP Offtake Uncertainties

United States

Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, and services cars and trucks.  The Company also provides vehicle-related financing, leasing, and insurance through its subsidiary.

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Baptista Research

Liontown: Counter-Bid All But Baked In

Get involved on any material dips. Liontown may engage ~A$2.75 - an impressive 80% to undisturbed. Albemarle will release 1Q23 results on the 3...

David Blennerhassett

The Innovations Portfolios - Week Twenty One

For the twenty-one weeks since inception ended 14 April the innovation small cap portfolio was up 5.9%, mid cap portfolio was up 4.4% and the large...

Pyari Menon

Riding the Re-SPAC Wave

Last week, electric vehicle startup Arrival announced its intention to Re-SPAC with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. V, signifying a growing...

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Mincor Backs Wyloo's Offer After BHP Offtake Uncertainties

Wyloo's broker will be standing in the market at $1.40. Only buy above terms on the expectation of a competing Offer. Yet with Wyoloo holding 23%+,...

David Blennerhassett

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