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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive seating and electrical systems, reported third-quarter earnings for the year 2024, demonstrating resilience despite a challenging production environment marked by widespread industry production declines.</li><li>The company generated revenue of $5.6 billion, a modest decrease from the previous year, attributed to lower production volumes on Lear platforms, which was partly offset by the addition of new business in both of its key business segments, Seating and E-Systems.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive seating and electrical systems, reported third-quarter earnings for the year 2024, demonstrating resilience despite a challenging production environment marked by widespread industry production declines.The company generated revenue of $5.6 billion, a modest decrease from the previous year, attributed to lower production volumes on Lear platforms, which was partly offset by the addition of new business in both of its key business segments, Seating and E-Systems.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

Lear Corporation: Geographical Expansion & Local Partnerships in China To Catalyze Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Lear Corporation delivered its second quarter 2024 earnings with several noteworthy elements that merit evaluation for a balanced investment thesis.</li><li>On the positive front, the company continued to demonstrate robust revenue generation with over $6 billion recorded this quarter.</li><li>Growth across both its key segments—E-Systems and Seating—exceeded broader market growth rates, showcasing Lear's strong competitive positioning.</li></ul>

Lear Corporation delivered its second quarter 2024 earnings with several noteworthy elements that merit evaluation for a balanced investment thesis.On the positive front, the company continued to demonstrate robust revenue generation with over $6 billion recorded this quarter.Growth across both its key segments—E-Systems and Seating—exceeded broader market growth rates, showcasing Lear's strong competitive positioning.

Lear Corporation: Expansion in China and Emerging Markets Catalyzing Top-Line Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Lear Corporation's record-setting first quarter revenues of $6 billion show an increase of 3%.</li><li>Core operating earnings were up 6% at $280 million, while adjusted earnings per share rose 14% to $3.18.</li><li>Operating cash flow matched that of the same period the previous year.</li></ul>

Lear Corporation's record-setting first quarter revenues of $6 billion show an increase of 3%.Core operating earnings were up 6% at $280 million, while adjusted earnings per share rose 14% to $3.18.Operating cash flow matched that of the same period the previous year.

<ul><li>Lear Corporation achieved record revenue in 2023, reaching $23.5 billion, a 12% increase from 2022.</li><li>The significant growth in core operating earnings by 29% to $1.1 billion and the 38% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $12.02 highlight the company's strong financial performance.</li><li>Additionally, its operating cash flow improved by 22% to over $1.2 billion, and free cash flow conversion exceeded the target of 80%.</li></ul>

Lear Corporation achieved record revenue in 2023, reaching $23.5 billion, a 12% increase from 2022.The significant growth in core operating earnings by 29% to $1.1 billion and the 38% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $12.02 highlight the company's strong financial performance.Additionally, its operating cash flow improved by 22% to over $1.2 billion, and free cash flow conversion exceeded the target of 80%.

Lear Corporation: These 7 Drivers Are Pushing The Company Forward In 2024! - Financial Forecasts

<ul><li>Lear Corporation managed to exceed the revenue and earnings expectations of Wall Street, characterized by double-digit increases in sales and operating earnings.</li><li>Total company revenue saw a commendable 10% surge to $5.8 billion, with core operating earnings experiencing a 14% boost to reach $267 million.</li><li>This quarter's success marks the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvements in both revenue and operating income for the company.</li></ul>

Lear Corporation managed to exceed the revenue and earnings expectations of Wall Street, characterized by double-digit increases in sales and operating earnings.Total company revenue saw a commendable 10% surge to $5.8 billion, with core operating earnings experiencing a 14% boost to reach $267 million.This quarter's success marks the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvements in both revenue and operating income for the company.

Lear Corporation: Their Journey to Automotive Excellence! - Major Drivers

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Lear Corporation manufactures automobile parts.  The Company produces seating systems; wiring harnesses; terminals; connectors; junction boxes; body control electronics; wireless products; and audio systems.

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Lear Corporation achieved record revenue in 2023, reaching $23.5 billion, a 12% increase from 2022. The significant growth in core operating...

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Lear Corporation: Their Journey to Automotive Excellence! - Major Drivers

Lear Corporation managed to exceed the revenue and earnings expectations of Wall Street, characterized by double-digit increases in sales and...

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