Daily Brief United States: Netflix Inc, Apple , Iron Mountain, Enerpac Tool Group , Tidewater , F&G Annuities & Life , Power Integrations, Selective Insurance, Core & Main , Hanover Insurance Group and more

• Understanding the audience is the number one rule in content creation and building relationships is important globally
• Min Yong Kim started her career in food and nutrition but transitioned to the entertainment industry, eventually joining Netflix
• Lessons learned include the importance of knowing your audience and the shift in thinking about content from traditional media to digital platforms

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• Apple announced Apple intelligence, integrating AI in a feature-centric way for on-device use
• The approach focused on useful features rather than spotlighting AI technology
• Apple’s implementation of AI on iPhone 15 Pro and newer devices showcases their focus on personal intelligence and user-centric design

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• Short recommendation for IRM due to reliance on core document storage business and highly leveraged balance sheet
• Weak cash flow generation and recurring addbacks in adjusted metrics make stock appear more expensive than it is
• Concerns about terminal value and ability to meet cash needs raise doubts about long-term viability of the business

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• Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC) designs, manufactures, and distributes hydraulic tools with a strong market position and reputation for reliability
• Despite its strong competitive position, growth opportunities, and operational execution, Enerpac’s P/E multiple is at a five-year low, offering a significant discount to its peers
• With a new management team implementing operational improvements, investors have the opportunity to invest in a potentially undervalued stock with long-term potential for growth and value creation

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• Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure is a Canadian refining and midstream business with the Prince George Refinery as its primary asset
• Recent events, including the sale of gas processing plants and reaching capacity at the HDRD facility, have led to positive cash flow for the company for the first time
• TWM is focused on using its newfound cash flow for share repurchases and new investments in neglected assets, with projected upside potential of ~3x

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• F&G started the year with robust first-quarter results, demonstrating a strategic focus on growth and maintaining a balanced capital management process while transitioning into more capital-light strategies.
• The company reported gross sales of $3.5 billion, marking its second-highest gross sales performance on record, which was a 6% increase from the previous year.
• This performance was driven by sustainable momentum across their multi channel new business platform and strong demand in a volatile and higher interest rate environment.

• Power Integrations (POWI) is facing persistently low earnings quality over the past five quarters due to a channel inventory adjustment, which they claim is almost complete
• Revenues have dropped by 37% since 2021, casting doubt on whether the adjustment fully explains the decline
• Financial performance in 2024 could lead to a shift in the investment narrative towards normalized revenues below recent peaks and increased competition from Chinese semiconductor vendors, potentially affecting earnings and forward multiples

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• Selective Insurance Group recently disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, providing a mixed picture of achievements and challenges that offer a nuanced view for investors.
• The company posted an operating return on equity (ROE) of 11.7% and reported a 16% growth in net premiums written, driven primarily by strong pricing, steady retention, and continued exposure increases.
• However, these positive developments were somewhat overshadowed by a combined ratio of 98.2%, which was above the target of 95%, largely due to increased reserving actions.

• Based on a rigorous examination of Core & Main’s first quarter fiscal 2024 results, a nuanced investment thesis for the company can be deduced by delving into various facets of its operations and financial performance.
• Core & Main, a prominent distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products, has marketed itself effectively as an indispensable partner to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors.
• Positively, Core & Main reported a robust 11% growth in net sales reaching a record $1.74 billion for the quarter.

• The Hanover Insurance Group has demonstrated a strong start to the year with robust financial and operational performance in the first quarter.
• The company’s disciplined approach towards margin recapture, effective catastrophe management, and strategic growth initiatives are likely to continue supporting its profitability and shareholder value in the medium to long term.
• The Hanover Insurance Group reported after-tax operating income of $112 million or $3.08 per diluted share in the first quarter, representing an operating return on equity of 15%.