Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their the innovation scores and inclusion in the portfolio.  </li>
<li>The three companies are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-johnson-831a1ab9-b291-4564-99b0-dc7f8d2b8175" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26818:1" rel="noopener">Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ UN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mondelez-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8111:1" rel="noopener">Mondelez International (MDLZ US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qorvo-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11965:1" rel="noopener">Qorvo Inc (QRVO US), which have the highest weighting in each portfolio</a>
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<li>For the week the large cap portfolio was up 1.2%, the midcap was up 1.4% and the small cap was up 0.9%, all in US$ terms.  </li>
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We write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their the innovation scores and inclusion in the portfolio.  
The three companies are Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ UN) , Mondelez International (MDLZ US) and Qorvo Inc (QRVO US), which have the highest weighting in each portfolio

For the week the large cap portfolio was up 1.2%, the midcap was up 1.4% and the small cap was up 0.9%, all in US$ terms.  


How the Portfolios Did for the First Week

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In July 2022, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sd-biosensor-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33333:1" rel="noopener">SD Biosensor (137310 KS)</a> in partnership with SJL Partners signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meridian-bioscience-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1559:1" rel="noopener">Meridian Bioscience (VIVO US)</a>  for approximately KRW800 billion (~$1.5 billion).</li>
<li>The acquisition will strengthen SD Biosensos’s IVD platform to navigate the decline in COVID-19 testing demand and accelerate its U.S. market entry.</li>
<li>In September 2021, SD Biosensor acquired ~22% stake in UXN, which aims to launch mini continuous blood glucose meter in domestic market in 2024.</li>
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In July 2022, SD Biosensor (137310 KS) in partnership with SJL Partners signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Meridian Bioscience (VIVO US)  for approximately KRW800 billion (~$1.5 billion).
The acquisition will strengthen SD Biosensos’s IVD platform to navigate the decline in COVID-19 testing demand and accelerate its U.S. market entry.
In September 2021, SD Biosensor acquired ~22% stake in UXN, which aims to launch mini continuous blood glucose meter in domestic market in 2024.


SD Biosensor (137310 KS): Aggressively Investing Windfall Gain From COVID; Adding New Growth Engines

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seegene-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11483:1" rel="noopener">Seegene Inc (096530 KS)</a> reported a 30% y/y growth in revenue from non-COVID products to KRW69.5 billion in H1 2022. Q2 non-COVID product revenue was up 21% compared to Q1.</li>
<li>The company expects strong demand for respiratory virus testing in fall and winter as the flu season starts in its key markets of Europe and North America.</li>
<li>Seegene stock is trading near its lows, mainly due to muted financial performance. Seegene can be a value pick and long-term play on the non-COVID product recovery.  </li>
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Seegene Inc (096530 KS) reported a 30% y/y growth in revenue from non-COVID products to KRW69.5 billion in H1 2022. Q2 non-COVID product revenue was up 21% compared to Q1.
The company expects strong demand for respiratory virus testing in fall and winter as the flu season starts in its key markets of Europe and North America.
Seegene stock is trading near its lows, mainly due to muted financial performance. Seegene can be a value pick and long-term play on the non-COVID product recovery.  


Seegene (096530 KS): Recovery of Non-COVID Sales to Drive Future Growth

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<li>We compare how a portfolio composed of our top five picks in each of our thematic reports based on datamining technical publications would have performed versus Indices</li>
<li>The size of outperformance for various periods suggests that incorporating innovation quality index that we use to rank companies can be a solid tool to generate alpha.   </li>
<li>We understand that much of the outperformance is generated by positive skew but even backing out the largest two contributors we see solid outperformance.</li>
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We compare how a portfolio composed of our top five picks in each of our thematic reports based on datamining technical publications would have performed versus Indices
The size of outperformance for various periods suggests that incorporating innovation quality index that we use to rank companies can be a solid tool to generate alpha.   
We understand that much of the outperformance is generated by positive skew but even backing out the largest two contributors we see solid outperformance.


A Look at How a Portfolio Composed of Our Top Five Innovators in Each Report Would Have Performed

AlphaSituations-Event/Catalyst Driven Research, AlphaSituations

Robert Sassoon

AlphaSituations-Event/Catalyst Driven Research

AlphaSituations

Since its establishment, AlphaSituations has delivered a track record of outperformance with a hit rate of winners of more than 70% of its portfolio of ideas generating annualized average returns of 20%. In January 2022, AlphaSituations was contracted by Water Tower Research, an investor engagement and stakeholder communication platform to provide coverage of Special Situations

Event-Driven

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<li>Splitting GE into 3 independent, unconnected companies makes strategic sense, and barring unforeseen exogenous factors, should unlock meaningful value for its shareholders  </li>
<li>Based on 2023 estimates, our valuation analysis indicates a SOTP value for GE of  $139-$152 for an up to ~50% upside </li>
<li>Despite the extended break-up execution timeline, there is a case to be made for investors to use the current share price lull to jump in and enjoy the catalyst-driven ride.</li>
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Splitting GE into 3 independent, unconnected companies makes strategic sense, and barring unforeseen exogenous factors, should unlock meaningful value for its shareholders  
Based on 2023 estimates, our valuation analysis indicates a SOTP value for GE of  $139-$152 for an up to ~50% upside 
Despite the extended break-up execution timeline, there is a case to be made for investors to use the current share price lull to jump in and enjoy the catalyst-driven ride.


SpinTalk: Thoughts On GE's Break-Up Strategy And Why We Think The Stock Is Ready To Fly Again

Germany

Sartorius AG manufactures and markets precision electronic equipment and components.  The Company produces precision scales for laboratory and industrial uses and electrochemistry.  Sartorius manufactures equipment for biomolecular and microbial separations, cell culture, concentration, fermentation, and purification.  The Company markets its products worldwide.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG provides complete system solutions in the field of medical technology for ophthalmology.  The Company's products include screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic systems for the treatment of vision defects, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disorders.  Carl Zeiss Meditec operates worldwide with subsidiaries in the USA and Japan.

Draegerwerk AG & Company KGAA manufactures medical, safety, and aerospace equipment. The Company produces ventilators, monitoring equipment, transport incubators, anesthesia machines, surgical lights, ward equipment, home care equipment, systems for safe breathing in industry, mining and fire fighting, and airplane crew and passenger oxygen systems.

Paul Hartmann AG manufactures and markets personal hygiene and medical products. The Company sells baby diapers under the Fixie brand name, diagnostic equipment, and first aid, operating, skin care, feminine hygiene, and incontinence products.  Paul Hartmann operates approximately six production facilities in Germanyand markets its products worldwide.

Stratec SE provides automation solutions in the fields of vitro diagnostics and life sciences. The Company offers fully automated analyzer systems, software for laboratory data management, and smart consumables. Stratec serves customers worldwide.

Fresenius SE & Co KGaA is a global health care group with products and services for dialysis, the hospital and the medical care of patients at home. The Company sells dialysis, infusion, transfusion, and diagnostics equipment and systems, blood separators, plasma, hemofilters, nutritional liquids, and solid and liquid pharmaceuticals.

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA offers kidney dialysis services and manufactures and distributes equipment and products used in the treatment of dialysis patients. The Company also offers clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic testing services and provides home infusion, respiratory therapy, ultrasound, and echo-cardiography. Fresenius operates worldwide.

Celesio AG wholesales and retails pharmaceuticals to customers in Europe.  The Company wholesales pharmaceuticals, operates retail pharmacies, and provides logistics and transportation services for pharmaceuticals at local, national and European level.

Rhoen-Klinikum AG operates general, rehabilitation, and emergency health care facilities which offer inpatient and outpatient medical care to various communities in Germany.  These clinics and hospitals offer cardiological, surgical, psychiatric, neurological and neurosurgical, orthopedic, addiction treatment, and physical therapy services.

OLYMPUS CORPORATION manufactures optoelectronic products.  The Company's products include cameras, video sets, endoscopes for medicine and industrial use, microscopes, analytical equipment, office communication systems, laseroptical scanners, and ionic printers.

STERIS Public Limited Company operates as a provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services. The Company offers sterilizers and washers, surgical tables, lights and equipment management systems, and endoscopy accessories. STERIS serves healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. applies value-added services to the process of bringing new drug therapies and healthcare products to global markets. The Company's technologies include the design and manufacture of packaging components, research and development of drug delivery systems, and contract laboratory services and other services.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST US)

ResMed Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.  The Company sells diagnostic and treatment devices in various countries through its subsidiaries and independent distributors.

Hologic, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products. The Company's core business units focus on diagnostics, breast health, GYN surgical, and skeletal health.

DexCom Inc. is a medical device company focused on the design and development of continuous glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes.  The Company has developed a small implantable device that continuously measures glucose levels in subcutaneous tissue just under the skin, and a small external receiver to which the sensor transmits glucose levels at specified intervals.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is a global medical technology company engaged principally in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public.

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. provides diagnostic, detection, and information systems for veterinary, food, and water testing applications. The Company also operates an international network of veterinary reference laboratories. IDEXX offers its products to customers worldwide.

Medtronic, PLC develops therapeutic and diagnostic medical products. The Company's principal products include those for bradycardia pacing, tachyarrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure management, heart valve replacement, malignant and non-malignant pain, and movement disorders. Medtronic's products are sold worldwide.

Baxter International Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets products and technologies related to hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma and other chronic and acute medical conditions. The Company's products are used by hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors' offices, and research laboratories.

Siemens Healthineers AG operates as a medical technology company. The Company provides medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, point-of-care testing, digital ecosystem, and reading solutions for health care applications. Siemens Healthineers offers its services worldwide.

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SpinTalk: Thoughts On GE's Break-Up Strategy And Why We Think The Stock Is Ready To Fly Again

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