Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Independent research on the U.S. markets

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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>McDonald's Corporation recently reported its fourth quarter earnings for 2023.</li><li>Despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures throughout 2023, the company managed to deliver strong growth, reporting global comp sales growth of 9% and guest count performance of nearly 3% globally.</li><li>Furthermore, positive traffic was reported across all segments, and the company maintained its leading market share across most of its major markets.</li></ul>

McDonald's Corporation recently reported its fourth quarter earnings for 2023.Despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures throughout 2023, the company managed to deliver strong growth, reporting global comp sales growth of 9% and guest count performance of nearly 3% globally.Furthermore, positive traffic was reported across all segments, and the company maintained its leading market share across most of its major markets.

McDonald's Corporation: What Are Their Actions in Response to Economic Pressures & Inflation? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>McDonald's Corporation managed to surpass Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations amid persistent challenges and a demanding macro environment.</li><li>Despite moderation in top-line growth, the company, led by its Accelerating the Arches strategy, achieved nearly 9% comparable global sales in Q3, outperforming competitors.</li><li>The "As Featured In" campaign, launched in over 100 markets, exemplifies the effectiveness of a unified marketing approach.</li></ul>

McDonald's Corporation managed to surpass Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations amid persistent challenges and a demanding macro environment.Despite moderation in top-line growth, the company, led by its Accelerating the Arches strategy, achieved nearly 9% comparable global sales in Q3, outperforming competitors.The "As Featured In" campaign, launched in over 100 markets, exemplifies the effectiveness of a unified marketing approach.

McDonald's Corporation: A Unique Footwear Venture with Crocs & Other Major Drivers

Podcast by Joe Weisenthal & Tracy Alloway, Odd Lots

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Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explore the most interesting topics in finance, markets and economics. Join the conversation every Monday and Thursday.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>McDonald's uses price pack architecture with varying prices for different purchasing methods</li><li>Pricing strategies raise questions about fairness, data privacy, and macroeconomic implications</li><li>Surge pricing in fast food is already present, similar to dynamic pricing in other industries</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

McDonald's uses price pack architecture with varying prices for different purchasing methodsPricing strategies raise questions about fairness, data privacy, and macroeconomic implicationsSurge pricing in fast food is already present, similar to dynamic pricing in other industriesThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Corporations Learned The Maximum Amount They Can Charge For a Product

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/par-technology-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37125:1" rel="noopener">PAR Technology (PAR US)</a>, a hospitality technology outfit, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/task-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32991:1" rel="noopener">TASK Group Holdings (TSK AU)</a> have entered into a <a href="https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20240311/pdf/061bpzs6l0qsdz.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scheme agreement</a>. </li>
<li>PAR is offering A$0.81/share in cash, a 103% premium to last close; or a 50:50 cash/scrip option with an implied value of A$0.98/share, an 145% premium to undisturbed. </li>
<li>TASK’s board unanimously recommends the Scheme in the absence of a superior proposal. A Scheme meeting is expected be held in June.</li>
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PAR Technology (PAR US), a hospitality technology outfit, and TASK Group Holdings (TSK AU) have entered into a Scheme agreement. 
PAR is offering A$0.81/share in cash, a 103% premium to last close; or a 50:50 cash/scrip option with an implied value of A$0.98/share, an 145% premium to undisturbed. 
TASK’s board unanimously recommends the Scheme in the absence of a superior proposal. A Scheme meeting is expected be held in June.


Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jollibee-foods-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:987:1" rel="noopener">Jollibee Foods (JFC PM)</a> delivered strong sales and profit growth in 3Q, driven by robust Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) in its home market and key overseas regions, excluding China.</li>
<li>Jollibee's value-for-money appeal has likely driven its impressive Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG), outpacing industry peers struggling with rising customer price sensitivity and fall in SSSG.</li>
<li>However, in China, Jollibee's delay in adapting to a quickly shifting market landscape has led to EBITDA losses, a sharp reversal from the profitability seen in Q2.</li>
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Jollibee Foods (JFC PM) delivered strong sales and profit growth in 3Q, driven by robust Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) in its home market and key overseas regions, excluding China.
Jollibee's value-for-money appeal has likely driven its impressive Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG), outpacing industry peers struggling with rising customer price sensitivity and fall in SSSG.
However, in China, Jollibee's delay in adapting to a quickly shifting market landscape has led to EBITDA losses, a sharp reversal from the profitability seen in Q2.


Jollibee Foods: Sector-Beating Growth Fuelled by Value-For-Money Appeal.

United States

McDonald's Corporation franchises and operates fast-food restaurants in the global restaurant industry. The Company's restaurants serve a variety of value-priced menu products in countries around the world.

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PAR Tech Taken To Task Group (TSK AU)

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Devi Subhakesan

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