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• Amer Sports (AS US) now aims to raise up to US$1.8bn in its US IPO. Proceeds from the listing will be used to pay down debt to the Anta-led consortium.
• Amer Sports is a sports and outdoor brands company making clothing and other sporting equipment for use in snow sports, running, climbing, baseball, american football, tennis and other sports.
• We have looked at the company’s performance in our past note. In this note, we talk about valuations.

• The SPX, Nasdaq 100, and DJI breaking out to new all-time highs following 3-week consolidations. Russell 2000 (IWM), S&P 400 (IJH), Vanguard ExtendedMarket (VXF), countless other Sectors/industries breaking out also.
• This is classic bull market behavior. Considering market dynamics remain healthy, this is all evidence that supports our ongoing bullish outlook.
• Software, Data Storage buys: NTAP, NTNX, DBX, VRNS, and CVLT. Investment Banking & Brokerage, Mid-Cap buys: JEF, SF, EVR, MC, and LAZ

• This is our first report on SaaS player, nCino Inc.
• The company’s third quarter fiscal 2024 performance presented both opportunities and challenges in the midst of a complex economic environment.
• The company announced a significant product win in relation to a consumer lending deal with an enterprise bank in the United States of over $200 billion.

• This is our first report on Marathon Digital Holdings, a renowned cryptocurrency technology company.
• Improved operational efficiency also resulted in a lower cost per bitcoin mined and a drop in all-in cost per coin.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

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• Calumet is expected to experience positive catalysts in the next six months despite facing challenges such as its MLP structure, operational issues, and credibility concerns.
• The company has the potential to generate significant EBITDA numbers from its Specialty and MRL divisions, indicating strong growth prospects.
• The Performance Brands and legacy refinery businesses are also expected to contribute to EBITDA, assuming favorable market conditions.

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• This is our first report on fabless semiconductors player, Silicon Labs.
• The third quarter of 2023 has been a difficult period for Silicon Labs amidst a backdrop of weak demand and heightened inventory levels.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• Like everyone else on the planet, Calcbench has been relieved to see the covid-19 pandemic recede into the background of daily life.
• Now, however, Johnson & Johnson ’s latest earnings report gives us a glimpse of what that fade means for corporate earnings.
• J&J ($JNJ) filed its earnings report on Tuesday morning .

• We are reiterating our Buy rating, $41 price target and projections for Build-A-Bear Workshop after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island.
• January is a key month for Build-A-Bear, as the company enjoys material traffic from gift card purchases post-Xmas and almost immediately thereafter shifts to the key Valentine’s Day season.
• As such, we are reiterating our Buy rating and $41 price target for BBW.

• This is our first report on critical technical equipment, components, software, and services provider, Vontier Corporation.
• The company, in its latest earnings, exhibited noteworthy progress in its strategies and performance for the third quarter.
• The top-line performance recorded for the quarter outperformed expectations with baseline core revenue growth of 10%, reflecting gains from the company’s connected mobility strategy.

• This is our first report on renowned brand building platform operator, Squarespace Inc.
• The company’s Q3 2023 results reinforced growth potential bolstered by expansions and strategic acquisitions.
• The company posted 18% revenue growth expanding on unlevered free cash flow margin of 21% and surpassing $1 billion in annual run rate revenue for the first time—demonstrating the strength of their core business.

• Amer Sports (AS US) is a global iconic sports and outdoor brand group. Amer has launched an NYSE IPO to raise US$1.6-1.8 billion at a US$16.00 to US$18.00 price range.
• We previously discussed the IPO in Amer Sports IPO: The Bull Case, Amer Sports IPO: The Bear Case and Amer Sports IPO: Valuation First-Look. 
• We revise our forecasts to reflect the FY23 preliminary estimates and long-term growth targets. Our valuation analysis suggests that Amer is fairly valued at the IPO price range. 

• Amer Sports announced it plans to raise up to $1.8 billion at $16 to $18 per share, targeting a valuation of up to $8.7 billion. 
• We estimate the company to generate revenue of $5.6 billion (up 23.5% YoY) and operating profit of $285.7 million (down 13.7% YoY) in 2024. 
• We would pass on this IPO due to lack of valuation merits, highly leveraged balance sheet, and inconsistent profit margins, despite its solid sales growth in the past several years. 

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• CPI Card Group’s debt-to-equity ratio is around 4.5x, higher than ideal but manageable with their cash flow generation.
• The smallcap downturn has affected the stock negatively, but the current valuation of CPI Card Group is deemed attractive, with a 20% free cash flow yield and 4.6x EV/EBITDA.
• With strong cash flow, reasonable debt management, and potential share buybacks, it is expected that the stock will increase in value when market sentiment improves.

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• The market is pricing in a 25 basis point cut in the June meeting, with additional easing expected to reach a neutral level by the first half of 2025.
• The ECB is expected to remain on hold at the upcoming meeting, with the focus on their updated views on growth, inflation, and any forward guidance.
• The sell-off in recent weeks has been driven by the repricing of monetary easing expectations, but the strategic over duration stance remains comfortable, particularly in the medium term.

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• We are reiterating our Buy rating, $10 price target and projections for Vera Bradley after visiting stores in Long Island and Connecticut.
• We believe, after a solid Holiday, Vera Bradley management has adopted two tracks: aggressively clearing older goods at both the full price and outlets stores, including material levels of goods from the back room and providing hints of the upcoming beach/Spring collection for February.
• We believe Vera Bradley is continuing to evolve under CEO Jackie Ardrey and her team to a more relevant and wider customer base, and we reiterate our Buy rating and $10 price target for VRA.

• EB is leveraging its balance sheet to solidify the top position as an event marketplace. 
• The pricing plan at EB is not much different than its peers and we view it as more of EB catching up to the rest of the other event sites.
• The pricing model should become a source of revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth. EB’s competitors have different pricing plans that can make it costly for event creators

• In a soft-landing economic environment, history suggests that commodity indexes stay stable around the first rate cut then trend higher six months after.
• Historically, industrial metals tend to lag energy by several months.
• By contrast, prices of precious metals, especially gold, generally rise six months after the first rate cut then hit a temporary plateau —something we saw even during the extremes of the 2008 financial crisis and the recent pandemic. 

• The market is pricing in aggressive rate cuts by the Fed, but the data does not fully support this expectation.
• The dollar has performed well this week, and further upside is plausible due to low-grade US exceptionalism and underwhelming global economic data.
• The focus on the Fed and US rates is important, but the non-US side should not be overlooked, as there is a stark difference in initial conditions between the US and other G7 rate curves. The rate differentials could lead to a convergence with the US catching up to other rate curves, resulting in a volatile and high-impact dollar trend.

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• This is our first report on intuitive human interface solutions provider, Synaptics Incorporated.
• In its First Quarter 2024 Financial Results , the management addressed the current standing of the company and projected future expectations.
• Despite the challenging market conditions, Synaptics remains optimistic about its business and expects to see improvements in 2024.

• MSFT’s new AI features for Windows will need computers with at least 16GB of DRAM to run effectively. MSFT is asking manufacturers for this as a minimum for AI models.
• MSFT announced Copilot Pro for individuals and small businesses last week. The desire to use generative AI and the minimum required DRAM will drive accelerated PC upgrades.
• We note relative strength in 16GB DRAM prices; In Memory space, we continue to see relative value in SK Hynix, however, Nanya has the opportunity to Outperform in Taiwan.

• The previous week was packed with deals, IPOs, and other SPAC-related events.
• Four new deals were announced, including SPACs taking a conglomerate, an eVTOL company, and Korean and Chinese Biotech firms public.
• Also, a new SPAC priced its IPO, and SPAC rules could come under the microscope in the week ahead when the SEC meets. 

• This is our first report on cyber exposure solutions provider, Tenable Networks.
• The company’ Q3 2023 earnings highlighted steady financial performance, strong contributions from its platform products like Tenable One, and overall business growth, particularly in the public sector.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• On January 18, 2024, Cambium preannounced that 4Q23 revenue would likely come in at $40 million, below its guidance of $45.0-50.0 million provided on November 2, 2023.
• This is the third revenue miss in a row.
• Cambium stated that the revenue miss was driven by $11 million in distributor incentives in 4Q23.

• Following Culp’s presentation at the WTR Furniture/Furnishings Virtual Conference, we are updating our 3Q estimates.
• CEO Robert Culp IV warned that 3Q operating income will fall short of previous expectations.
• The 3Q operating loss will approach $2.2 million, in line with the 2Q operating loss.

• This is our first report on mobile voice and data communications services provider, Iridium Communications.
• The company’s Q3 2023 Earnings demonstrated both the company’s resilient growth and emerging challenges in an increasingly competitive environment.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• This is our first report on IT services company, Kyndryl.
• This increase has been attributed to successful execution of its operations, demonstrating their ability to drive substantial profit growth in the company.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• This is our first report on sensor-based technology solutions provider, Sensata Technologies.
• The dip in revenue was cited due to factors like market outgrowth slowing over the last 12 months and unfavorable movements in foreign currency.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• This is our first report on hybrid cloud analytics software provider, Teradata Corporation.
• The company’s 2023 Q3 earnings were recently reported and the leading cloud analytics and data platform company had delivered another strong quarter and remained confident it would achieve its 2023 forecast.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• This is our first report on Varonis Systems, a company specializing in data security and analytics.
• The company is navigating a pivotal shift in its business model, transitioning from traditional software offerings to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• This is our first report on customer engagement platform operator, Braze Inc.
• The company’s Q3 2024 earnings highlighted consistent YoY growth, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, with its operating efficiency throughout the business.
• Non-GAAP gross margin improved by 170 basis points YoY, and non-GAAP operating margin exceeded last year’s third quarter by 1,100 basis points.

• This is our first report on Workiva Inc., a leading provider of solutions for enterprise productivity.
• 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.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

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• IBP is a leading roll-up strategist in the building industry, having executed over 100 acquisitions in a short period of time.
• The company leverages its national platform, supplier relationships, and operational expertise to enhance value while keeping the acquired companies’ local brands, talent, and customer relationships intact.
• IBP’s successful acquisition strategy, along with its strong commitment to timely delivery and solid financial position, has helped the company become a key player in the insulation industry.

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• FCFS has a strong growth potential with an estimated 6% to 12% growth.
• The company has a well-diversified business model, with pawn shops in both the US and Mexico, indicating a strong cash flow generation.
• FCFS benefits from serving the underbanked population, providing a stable customer base and making it a solid investment option with a track record of outperformance and potential for future growth.

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• • 4Q23 WI production of 23.1-23.5 mboe/d was comfortably within the management guidance of 22.9-24.6 mboe/d. • VAALCO held >US$120 mm in cash and cash equivalents at the end of December, up from US$103 mm at the end of September.
• The YE23 cash position was impacted by the fact the Egyptian sales during 4Q23 were for the domestic market rather than exported (domestic sales carry a lower value than exported cargoes).

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• The implied cap rate of less than 4% for “cats and dogs” in the real estate market seems unusually low, given the risks and uncertainties involved.
• Redeeming from BREIT and utilizing their liquidity provisions would allow investors to sell at prices higher than the year-end 2021 valuation, suggesting a potential opportunity for profit.
• Taking advantage of this opportunity could be a wise move considering the potential risks associated with the real estate market.

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• The biggest risk for Amer Sports is its excessive leverage. It had net debt of $5.9 billion and equity of only $8.8 million at the end of 3Q 2023.
• Many investors are likely to emphasize the negatives more (especially the excessive leverage and inconsistent operating margins), rather than the positives such as China representing increasing percentage of total sales. 
• Amer Sports is trying to raise nearly $1 billion in this IPO which could value the company at about $10 billion. 

• Growth is expected to be fueled by robust performance in international markets. Management expects revenue growth for 2023 to cross 15% YoY.
• Pretax operating margins in Q42023 to get a boost from higher year-end digital sales and seasonal product and equipment sales.
• The analyst consensus on the stock’s growth is overwhelmingly bullish given the expectation of strong growth in international and offshore segments.

• The cryptocurrency industry is still buzzing with excitement after the recent approval of 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs last week.
• As these ETFs have been trading for a week now, their current performance and net inflows are now available for our consumption.
• This analysis will focus more on visual charts and less on text, a departure from my usual style, as the market seems to have had its fill of lengthy discussions on ETFs, which now feels akin to listening to a repetitive story from a friend or, even more tiresome, your mother-in-law.

• This is our first report on MACOM, a renowned semiconductors manufacturer in the U.S.
• The management of the company is focused on the firm’s performance over the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year of 2023, as well as on prospects for the first fiscal quarter of 2024.
• MACOM reported $150.4 million in revenue for the fourth quarter, with an adjusted EPS of $0.56 per diluted share along with $648 million in revenue and an adjusted EPS of $2.70 for the full fiscal 2023.

• This is our first report on Monday.com, a well-known team management platform for organizations and businesses.
• In the third-quarter fiscal year 2023 earnings, Monday.com reported robust growth, considerable margin improvement, and substantial cash generation.
• The company shares that they achieved a record non GAAP operating margin of 13% and free cash flow margin of 34%.

• This is our first report on KBR Inc, a renowned provider of scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers.
• The company’s third Quarter 2023 earnings conference call shared interesting highlights about the company’s progress and future prospects.
• KBR’s President and CEO, Stuart Bradie, emphasized on the company’s Zero Harm moment, highlighting KBR’s commitment to space sustainability and security.

• This is our first report on major manufacurer of engineered materials and optoelectronic components, Coherent Corp.
• Its recent earnings call, several key topics of discussion included the firm’s financial performance, market trends, and future outlook.
• In terms of financial performance, Coherent reported revenue of $1.053 billion in Q1 FY ’24, slightly above the midpoint of their guidance, with an operating cash flow of $199 million marking an improvement over both the sequential and year-over-year figures.

• Dolby Laboratories had an intriguing fourth quarter for the 2023 fiscal year, highlighted with both positive and negative factors that play into its future investment potential.
• The company saw solid growth in its Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and imaging patents, building a strong foundation for them to leverage long-term growth.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• Duolingo, a leading language learning app inventor, recorded a spectacular Q3.
• The company’s revenue growth has caused it to revise earnings predictions upward, forecasting a 40% year-over-year growth.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• The S&P 500 INDEX at the moment has lost its momentum and is pulling back towards the Q2 (4751) and Q3 (4713) support levels, where it would be DAILY OVERSOLD.
• A DAILY reversal could happen today or tomorrow from prices between 4750 and 4700.
• This trade is a quick scalp, the goal is to profit from a 1-bar reversal, after that we cannot predict the market direction, so caution is advised.

• LuxUrban Hotels (NASDAQ: LUXH) is a Miami-based hotel lessee and operator.
• Founded in 2017, LuxUrban (then called CorpHousing Inc) initially focused on the short-term corporate housing market, leasing and then re-leasing houses to business travelers.
• The pandemic severely impacted demand in that market and in 2021 LuxUrban exited the corporate rentals space.

• This is our first report on Freshworks Inc, a renowned customer service software player.
• Increased free cash flow along with a rise in the free cash flow margin to 14% likewise surpassed estimates.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

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• Couchbase offers a distributed, NoSQL database as an alternative to traditional relational databases, with three main products: Couchbase Server, Couchbase Mobile, and Capella.
• The company is transitioning to a hosted model, similar to successful companies like MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Hashicorp, which is expected to accelerate growth and improve efficiency.
• If the transition is successful, Couchbase could see a potential upside of over 25% IRR and benefit from the advantages of NoSQL databases in managing unstructured data, dynamic schemas, and scaling efficiently.

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• Veralto, a recent spin-off from Danaher, is focused on providing water and product quality solutions.
• The company can now concentrate on its core business and leverage its advanced technology and strong global brands.
• With a solid financial profile and a presence in attractive end markets, Veralto is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for water analytics and treatment solutions.

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• The Perico-1 exploration well at CPO-5 encountered hydrocarbons in the Barco (Guadalupe) formation.
• The well is currently producing 650 bbl/d of 14 deg API oil with 8% water cut.
• This is an important well that confirms the extension of the Llanos-34 Guadalupe play into CPO-5 and is probably derisking further prospects.

• This is our first report on SPS Commerce, the provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions.
• The company’s total revenue increment by 18% in the quarter was notable, and the recurring revenue showed a promising 20% increase.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• This is our first report on CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc., an automobile claims solution provider.
• The company delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of 2023, marked by a significant increase in revenues and robust customer growth.
• For the third quarter, CCC generated a total revenue of $221 million, noting an increase of about 11% year-over-year, above the guidance range.

• Amer Sports (AS US) is a global iconic sports and outdoor brand group. According to press reports, it has filed for a NYSE IPO to raise at least US$1 billion.
• We previously discussed the IPO in Amer Sports IPO: The Bull Case and Amer Sports IPO: The Bear Case.
• In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at Amer’s potential valuation range.

• Geopolitical risk has driven a resurgence in gold with price 1.5% higher following heightened tensions in the middle-east. 
• In a soft-landing scenario in 2024, gold faces downside risk from investor rotation to other assets.  
• Options metrics point to bullish positioning in gold, central bank demand remains a strong driver in H2 2023.

• Total impairment costs are soaring now at Citigroup up to USD3.5bn in 4Q23 compared with an average charge of USD1.8-1.9bn in the recent preceding quarters.
• Net interest income appears to be topping out now, as there is generally a lagged impact on funding in a rising rate environment.
• The implications of the Citi results, steeped in geopolitical risk, are not positive for large global banks, major US banks in particular and HSBC Holdings (5 HK) specifically.

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• Mohawk Industries has a stock price of $80 per share, and despite a decline in the global construction market, the company has a strong market position and is considered a medium+ quality business.
• The current valuation at 8 times EBIT is seen as an attractive entry point, with expectations for EBIT in 2024 already lowered but still indicating a promising earnings power of $10-14 net income per share in the medium term.
• Mohawk Industries is seen as a cheap investment opportunity with significant growth potential in the future, and previous VIC notes have highlighted its potential. Readers are recommended to review the analyses provided by dsteiner84, Value1929, and Glory_Warriors.

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• Tyson denies any involvement in illegal activities and believes the allegations made against it are baseless.
• The company is committed to defending itself and operating in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• The investigation into alleged collusion and price-fixing in the chicken industry is ongoing and the outcome is uncertain.

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• Investing into cannabis stocks has been a soul-crushing experience for investors over the past 10 years.
• Check out the performance of the Global Cannabis Stock Index below.
• It’s effectively a complete wipe-out.

• In the evolving landscape of isotope production, ASP Isotopes stands poised for significant growth.
• With production scalability and a substantial interest backlog, ASP Isotopes is on the cusp of substantial free cash flow realization in 2024.
• Currently undervalued, the stock presents a rare opportunity for early investors to capitalize on ASP Isotopes’ anticipated market ascendancy and potential to redefine secure isotope supply chains globally.

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• Significant investment in insurance companies, particularly niche providers, has been seen since the Covid pandemic.
• The S&P Insurance ETF has outperformed the SPY by 25% over the past 3 years, indicating the success of these investments.
• Despite their growth in intrinsic value, the share prices of many insurance companies are not reflecting this, possibly due to overlooking the potential impact of higher interest rates on future profitability. However, some companies have managed their investment portfolios prudently and are in a favorable position.

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• Flexsteel led the news in the furniture and furnishings industry last week with a positive preannouncement.
• The company said 2QFY24 EPS will be $0.57 versus preannouncement consensus of $0.27.
• Sales are expected to hit $100 million in the quarter, ahead of the preannouncement consensus of $96 million.

• With over 80% of the review period complete, there could be 26 adds/deletes across the S&P/ASX family of indices in March.
• The largest flow will be on Newmont (NEM AU) due to the potential S&P/ASX 20 Index deletion and a large decrease in the number of shares held in Australia.
• There will be 1.2-38 days of ADV to buy in the inclusions while the impact on the deletions will range between 1-21 days of ADV.

• Amer Sports (AS US) plans to raise more than US$1bn in its US IPO. Proceeds will be used to pay down loans to Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) led consortium.
• Amer Sports is a sports and outdoor brands company making clothing and other sporting equipment for use in snow sports, running, climbing, baseball, american football, tennis and other sports.
• In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

• Honestly, I’m stunned I’m writing this. I did my research on Zoetis during June, July and August, and my conclusion seemed, funnily, conclusive.
• My suspicion was that Zoetis was as close to being a truly durable company as possible.
• Even though the object of this article does not claim otherwise, it does indeed reveal something I completely overlooked. My conclusion was ultimately drawn from the following:

• Conditions in the Energy Industry Continue To Worsen The quarterly Dallas Fed Energy Survey highlighted that business uncertainty is worsening again.
• It seems like the past two quarterly reports were only outliers – the trend remains worsening business conditions for gas and oil companies.
• The conflict in the Red Sea started to impact shipping rates. But as we wrote over the past couple of weeks, it is not substantially higher

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• Herbalife’s international business is seeing an increase in volume trends, which is expected to result in a return to top-line growth in the current quarter.
• Investors are mainly focused on the 20% of revenue generated from the US market, but there is significant growth potential in the other 80% of the company’s international operations.
• Despite the performance of the US market, Herbalife is projected to earn more than $3.00 per share this year and $4.00 per share next year.

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• E2open provides a comprehensive supply chain management platform, offering solutions for planning, execution, and procurement, making it a major player in the industry.
• E2open has a large customer base and long average tenure, indicating the trust and reliability of their services.
• The vast amount of data gathered from partners enhances E2open’s AI/ML capabilities, allowing for more accurate analysis and forecasting, positioning the company well to meet ongoing demand for efficient supply chain management solutions.

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• The last week was packed with activity from SPACs ranging from Deals to LOIs and Lawsuits.
• A SPAC will take a holding company public while a blank-cheque firm signs a letter of intent to take an AI-focused company public.
• Also, a SPAC filed a suit against an investment firm and fintech De-SPACs outperformed their IPO peers in Q4. Read on to find out the latest about all things SPACs.

• This is a special, one-time report Callon Petroleum, currently exploring a sale, which presents a nuanced investment opportunity with several critical factors to consider.
• The company has demonstrated consistent financial performance, notably its 14th consecutive quarter of adjusted free cash flow generation, which is being strategically used for debt reduction and share repurchases.
• This fiscal prudence, coupled with a clear focus on cost reduction and operational efficiency, positions Callon well in the competitive energy sector.

• We consider the fundamentals of Amer Sports (AS US) attractive and are positive towards its business outlook. Profitability has surged with solid growth rates in revenue and margin.
• Amer’s investment case lies in its multi-brand portfolio, niche, functional, and professional products, margin expansion/profitability improvement, and China growth prospects.
• Since the proceeds will be used to repay shareholder loans, this will lower its interest burden and strengthen its financial position. Hence, the IPO should further boost its profitability.

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• Steve Madden is considered a good investment opportunity due to its strong management team and attractive price.
• The shoe industry has faced challenges, but Steve Madden is seen to have minimal downside risk due to its solid balance sheet and reasonable valuation.
• Steve Madden’s focus on branded shoes also makes it an attractive acquisition target, and if it achieves estimated 2025 earnings of $3 per share, its stock price could potentially increase by 40%.

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• Vanda Pharmaceuticals has established revenue-generating drugs and a pipeline of potential candidates in development.
• The company has a strong balance sheet with ample cash reserves, offering potential for investments or acquisitions.
• Despite these positive traits, the market values Vanda as if its core business is worthless, presenting a potential investment opportunity with significant upside potential.

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