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Jun 09
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Daily Brief Financials: Chubb , Manulife Financial , Progressive Corp, Sun Life Financial , Travelers Cos and more

By | Daily Briefs, Financials

In today’s briefing:

  • Chubb Limited: What Is Their Investment Strategy & Do They Have A Strategic Competitive Advantage? – Major Drivers
  • Manulife Financial Corporation: Enhanced Asian Market Engagement and Growth Strategy & Other Major Drivers
  • The Progressive Corporation: Leveraging Technology for Competitive Pricing! – Major Drivers
  • Sun Life Financial Inc.: Increasing Medicaid Enrollment & State Contract Acquisitions! – Major Drivers
  • The Travelers Companies: How Are They Adapting To Socio-Economic and Regulatory Changes? – Major Drivers

Chubb Limited: What Is Their Investment Strategy & Do They Have A Strategic Competitive Advantage? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Chubb Limited showcased a strong performance in its Q1 2024 update, with notable growth across multiple segments and a robust financial posture.
  • The demonstrated acceleration in core operating income by over 20% to $2.2 billion and an operating EPS increase of nearly 23% to $5.41 underlines a solid upward trajectory.
  • Particularly impressive was the company’s Property & Casualty (P&C) segment where underwriting income rose over 15% to $1.4 billion, underscoring a combination of earned premium growth and favorable underwriting margins.

Manulife Financial Corporation: Enhanced Asian Market Engagement and Growth Strategy & Other Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Manulife Financial Corporation has posted a strong first quarter of 2024, exemplifying solid strategic execution and financial performance across its diversified operations.
  • The company reported a 16% growth in core earnings and a significant 20% increase in core EPS, supported by robust contributions from its Asian markets and Global Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) segments.
  • Furthermore, core return on equity (ROE) advanced by nearly two percentage points year-over-year to 16.7%, surpassing the medium-term target of 15%.

The Progressive Corporation: Leveraging Technology for Competitive Pricing! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Progressive Corporation reported strong first quarter results for 2024, marking a period of robust growth and profitability.
  • This quarter was highlighted by an 18% increase in net premiums written and an impressive combined ratio of 86.1%.
  • These results represent both growth and a sound strategic approach to rate revisions and risk management, reflective of the company’s core values and business strategy.

Sun Life Financial Inc.: Increasing Medicaid Enrollment & State Contract Acquisitions! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Sun Life Financial’s first quarter of 2024 delivered mixed financial outcomes, indicative of diverse operational strengths and challenges across its array of business lines and geographical areas.
  • The company’s broad diversification strategy remains a fundamental pillar, helping to absorb regional and segment-specific volatilities.
  • On the positive spectrum, the company witnessed a robust 30% growth in individual protection underlying earnings in Asia, driven by significant sales increases in Hong Kong and stable performance in India.

The Travelers Companies: How Are They Adapting To Socio-Economic and Regulatory Changes? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Travelers Companies Inc.’s first quarter 2024 results exhibit a strong financial performance characterized by solid growth in both top-line and bottom-line metrics, further strengthened by strategic initiatives and investments that bolster its market position.
  • The company reported core income of $1.1 billion, reflecting a notable increase from the previous year, despite facing a $211 million one-time tax benefit in the prior year’s quarter.
  • This performance was bolstered by a core return on equity of 15.4%, showcasing effective capital utilization.

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Jun 09
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Daily Brief Health Care: Tempus AI and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Tempus AI IPO: AI in Diagnostics at Scale, Investor Sentiment Appears Positive

Tempus AI IPO: AI in Diagnostics at Scale, Investor Sentiment Appears Positive

By Andrei Zakharov

  • Tempus AI, a healthcare IT company and provider of next-gen diagnostics, is expected to IPO next week. The company plans to raise $411M at the high end of the range.
  • The most recent S-1/A puts the expected price range per share at $35 to $37, implying a market cap of ~$6B at the midpoint.
  • Tempus AI provides personalized cancer care and brings AI to healthcare at scale. They train LLMs to develop AI applications and have the largest public genomic data sets in oncology

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Jun 09
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Daily Brief Consumer: Meituan, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and more

By | Consumer, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • [Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$156) TP Change]: Counting on Execution to Navigate the Uncertainties
  • Last Week in Event SPACE: Jardine Cycle & Carriage, “Name & Shame”, Asia Cement, Northern Minerals

[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$156) TP Change]: Counting on Execution to Navigate the Uncertainties

By Ying Pan

  • Meituan reported C1Q24 revenue 6.0%/6.2% higher our estimate/consensus, and adjusted net income 19%/29% higher than our estimate/consensus. The stock fell on lower takeout order and in-store revenue guidance for C2Q24;
  • The stock has two uncertainties:(1)Strategic moves by Douyin and Eleme,(2)success of overseas expansion. There are no easy answers to these two questions but we believe the corner has been turned
  • We maintain the stock as BUY rating and raise TP to HK$156/share to factor in the improvement in profitability.

Last Week in Event SPACE: Jardine Cycle & Carriage, “Name & Shame”, Asia Cement, Northern Minerals

By David Blennerhassett

  • A new tool highlights which TSE companies have disclosed a policy/consideration; sometimes referred to as the “name and shame” list. In practice, more “name” than “shame”. 
  • Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JCNC SP) is trading rich to its NAV. And the simple ratio (JCNC/Astra International (ASII IJ)) is the highest level outside the 2008 GFC. 
  • This is a rubbish Offer for Asia Cement China (743 HK). Given how shareholders voted at last year’s AGM, expect this Scheme to be voted down. Avoid.

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Jun 09
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Top 10 Highlights from the APAC PE, VC and Startup Ecosystem this Week – 09 Jun 2024

By | Private Markets, Smartkarma Newswire

Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:

  1. India’s General Elections Outcome: PM Narendra Modi’s NDA alliance scraped through with BJP losing outright majority, impacting stock market initially but later recovering as Modi secured the numbers for a third term.
  2. Private Equity and Venture Capital Landscape: Fund managers accumulating dry powder for deployment, with prominent launches of investment vehicles by seasoned managers like IFC’s Ruchira Shukla and Piyush Gupta.
  3. Startup Investments in India: Recouping with $1.9 billion raised in May, highest in nearly two years, including big-ticket deals with six startups securing over $100 million in funding.
  4. LP-GP Updates: Various investment activities reported, including Hades Financial’s commitment in India, Aura Group raising its first PE fund, and Patamar Capital’s credit fund targeting women-led enterprises in SE Asia.
  5. Infrastructure Investments: Coalition formed by KKR, GIP, and others to invest $25 billion in Indo-Pacific infrastructure, while Sunrise Capital KK and AHAM Asset Management announce fund raising for their respective ventures.
  6. Corporate Investments: Fubon Life Insurance committing $270 million in funds managed by KKR, Porsche Ventures securing first close of its debut Chinese VC fund, and China’s initiatives in solid-state battery technology for EVs.
  7. Startup Deals: Lenskart raises $200 million, Nium secures $50 million in funding, and ITM announces equity investment led by Temasek, among other investments in companies like Vigo Retail and Fibe.
  8. Going Public: Updates on IPOs with China tightening its grip on the stock market, S.F. Holding receiving regulatory approval for a secondary listing, and QuantumPharm eyeing IPO in Hong Kong to fuel global expansion.
  9. Market Moves: Bajaj Housing Finance approved filing for an IPO, Japanese startup Astroscale Holdings sees a successful listing, and EU retail industry pushing for protection against low-cost products from players like Shein.
  10. Deep Dives and Interviews: Analysis on alternative proteins, insight into consumer lending businesses of Southeast Asia’s tech giants, and profiles on startup ventures like Xanh SM in Indonesia and P2P lending platform Amartha in Indonesia.

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