Daily Brief Equity Bottom-Up: Mesoblast (MSB AU): What Lies Ahead After FDA Approval and more

• Mesoblast Ltd (MSB AU) got FDA approval for Ryoncil for steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (SR-aGvHD) in pediatric patients 2 months of age and older.
• Following approval in pediatric patients, Mesoblast intends to commence a Phase 3 trial of Ryoncil in adults and adolescents, which has larger market size.
• FDA approval enhances conviction on the commercial prospect of the other late-stage product candidates of the company, including Revascor for advanced chronic heart failure and rexlemestrocel-L for inflammatory pain indications.

• Fast Retailing reported significant gains in revenue and profitability for the first quarter of FY2025.
• Strong performances in North America & Europe (+31% YoY), and Asia (+17%), offset challenges in Greater China (-1%)
• Overall revenue and operating profit figures came in marginally stronger than our estimates

• Nicola Tangen interviews CEO and Chair of Accenture, Judy Sweet, discussing digital transformation and innovation.
• Accenture focuses on helping companies harness the power of technology and AI to be more efficient and grow.
• Sweet emphasizes the importance of leadership, storytelling, and communication skills in guiding companies through change and fostering a culture of continuous reinvention.

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• ARM licenses its intellectual property to companies that design chips, fitting into the broader semiconductor ecosystem
• ARM’s business model involves upfront license payments and royalties for chips shipped by licensees
• ARM’s CPU is a general-purpose chip, while GPUs are designed for specific tasks like graphics, illustrating the importance and interplay between the two architectures

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• Toll Brothers, a prominent luxury homebuilder, delivered a robust performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, demonstrating resilience and adaptability amidst external challenges.
• The company’s financial results were highlighted by a significant increase in home deliveries and sales revenues.
• It delivered 3,431 homes, marking a year-over-year increase of 25% in unit delivery and a 10% rise in revenue, totaling $3.3 billion.

• Chemed Corporation’s third-quarter 2024 earnings present a mixed performance across its two primary business segments: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
• The company reports strong performance from VITAS, while Roto-Rooter is facing challenges.
• VITAS Healthcare displayed robust growth in the quarter, primarily driven by increased admissions and the successful acquisition of Covenant Health.

• Confluent’s third quarter 2024 financial results reveal a blend of positives and negatives for investors.
• The company demonstrated strong subscription revenue growth, particularly in its cloud operations, but some broader business challenges warrant careful consideration.
• On the positive side, Confluent reported a significant year-over-year subscription revenue increase of 27%, totaling $240 million, with Confluent Cloud revenue growing even more impressively by 42% to $130 million.

• Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is a leading company in high-performance aerogel technology, specializing in thermal management solutions for industries like electric vehicles, energy infrastructure, and sustainable building insulation.
• Their PyroThin® insulation product is popular in the EV sector due to its ability to enhance battery safety and performance.
• Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, Aspen has seen significant revenue growth and market expansion, with a market cap of $1.6 billion in Q3 2024, positioning them for further growth in the energy-efficient sectors they serve.

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• General Electric (GE) Aerospace showcased a robust performance in its Q3 2024 earnings, underscored by substantial growth in orders, revenue, and operating profit, while also facing challenges in specific segments.
• Positively, GE Aerospace reported a significant 28% increase in orders, driven by heightened demand.
• Revenues rose by 6%, which, coupled with a 14% uplift in operating profit and a 25% increase in adjusted EPS, highlighted strong operational performance.

• Targa Resources Corp. has demonstrated a robust performance during the third quarter of 2024, with record volumes and adjusted EBITDA, suggesting a significant growth trajectory.
• The company’s strategic positioning in volatile markets, a strong Permian Basin presence, and a focus on fee-based or fee floor contracts, primarily in the Gathering and Processing (G&P) segments, have mitigated exposure to commodity price downturns.
• Notably, Targa has invested in long-term growth by expanding its infrastructure and capacity through key projects, such as the construction of new processing plants and sour gas treating facilities in the Permian Delaware Basin, expected to be operational by the upcoming years.