Smartkarma Daily Briefs

• As we have long predicted LVMH is making a cheap and sneaky offer for Tod’s SpA (TOD IM).
• LVMH is doing it via wholly controlled L Catterton to confuse minority holders
• L Catterton = LVMH,  and the only reason for the current proposal is to be able to pay Della Valle a much higher price in a private transaction later on.

• Douzone Bizon’s results turned around strongly in 2023. It had sales of 353.6 billion won (up 16.2% YoY) and operating profit of 68.4 billion won (up 50.4% YoY) in 2023.
• The company plans to release software platforms with artificial intelligence capable functions in 1Q 2024. 
• The sharp increase in the share price and market cap of Douzone Bizon raises the probability of the company being included in the KOSPI 200 rebalance in 2024.

• Cohen & Steers increases deemed interests in Parkway Life Reit and Digital Core Reit Stamford Land Corporation led the buyback consideration tally, buying back 325 million shares at an average price of S$0.40 per share over four sessions.
• On Feb 1, Cohen & Steers Capital Management also increased its deemed interest in Digital Core Reit (DCReit) to above the 5 per cent substantial shareholder threshold.

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• In 2008, Thistle933 successfully pitched Rightmove to investors despite a challenging real estate market.
• Rightmove’s business model, market position, and earnings power remained strong, leading to a compounded annual growth rate of 22% since the pitch.
• However, recent underperformance by Rightmove’s stock is attributed to competitor CoStar’s acquisition of OnTheMarket, resulting in a 15% decline in RMV’s stock and a lower five-year compounded annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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• The size of the quantum computing market depends on which source you consult and how it defines the market.
• The average CAGR is 29% for a billion-dollar market, hitting $4- 6 billion in 2030.
• Quantum computing is a new type of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are too complex for traditional computers. 

• BMRI is more profitable than BBNI, less cyclical than BBRI  and less expensive than BBCA. This combination makes it an attractive play on the Indonesia credit growth story.
• BMRI’s FY23 results are a strong beat with industry-leading loan growth and strong ROE; BMRI also has the potential to aggressively grow its retail portfolio which still is likely under-appreciated
• BMRI still trades at a discount to BBRI and has the potential to re-rate by another 20% in the near term, apart from the compounding driven by strong loan growth.

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• Vestis is in a favorable position to capitalize on the growth opportunities in the uniform rental and workplace supplies industry.
• The company has implemented operational improvements and expanded its salesforce, which will likely lead to improved margins.
• With a new Board of Directors and a refreshed management team, Vestis is expected to catch up with its competitors in terms of growth and profitability. The analysts project a 30% internal rate of return and a target price of $39/share by the end of 2025.

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• In Q3FY24, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRRD IN) posted highest ever revenue of INR72B, led by U.S. and Europe generics businesses, with contribution from both base business and new product launches.
• Underperformance in the domestic market continued in Q3FY24. However, the company’s initiatives regarding innovative and new generic drugs for Indian market should place it for long-term accelerated growth.
• Last month, Dr. Reddy’s acquired MenoLabs, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio of seven products designed to provide health support and address symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.  

• Flotek’s suite of chemical solutions, which can help customers increase economic returns on their capital investment, helped the company gain market share during FY23 despite headwinds created by a declining US rig count.
• The company’s prescriptive chemistry solutions, combined with its proprietary Complex nano Fluid (CnF)® technologies, have demonstrated improved production performance over a large population of wells completed in the Permian Basin.
• Customer efforts to improve their returns on capital could continue to provide a buffer against headwinds and result in further market share gains in 2024. 

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• Gogo boasts a unique and extensive infrastructure, including over 250 ground-based towers, providing strong coverage and high-quality connectivity to private jet passengers.
• The company’s stock price has been undervalued due to concerns about competition from Starlink, execution issues with its 5G service, and investor perceptions associated with its divested commercial aviation business.
• However, Gogo is actively addressing these concerns and has a clear growth trajectory. As cash flows increase after completing investments in 5G and low-Earth orbit services, the stock could potentially triple in value by 2026. The company’s dominant market position and durable competitive advantages contribute to low downside risks.

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