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Overview Pacific Basin is a leading player in the Handysize / Supramax segment of the dry bulk shipping market. Having held the stock for fifteen years, I have grown increasingly confident in the management of the company for the following reasons: After an earlier misguided attempt to diversify into other shipping sectors after the dry bulk boom of 2007-2008, the Company is now laser-focused on its strategy to specialise in minor bulks.

The NLB Banka Vision: Achieving €2.2 Billion Revenue and €1 Billion Profit NLB Banka stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. Guided by a bold vision set forth by its Board of Directors, the bank is primed to transform into a leading financial powerhouse across Southeastern Europe (SEE).

Zegona – Key Notes for Monitoring 1. Main thesis: Zegona acquired Vodafone Spain (EV €5.0 B) with very little cash outlay thanks to debt financing and €900 M in Redeemable Preference Shares (RPS) issued to Vodafone via EJLSHM Funding Ltd.

When compared to other competitors, Fortinet's valuation makes a lot of sense. Fortinet is a model of profitability and operational efficiency.

The world has been captivated by the artificial intelligence boom, and no company has ridden the wave of investor enthusiasm quite like Microsoft. Buoyed by its strategic partnership with OpenAI and the integration of AI across its product ecosystem, the company's valuation has soared to unprecedented heights.

Fundamental 1) Valuation & Quality Multiples: TTM P/E ~20.3x , Forward P/E ~18.1x , EV/EBITDA ~13.3x , P/S ~2.36x , P/B ~5.21x (all trending well below 2024 peaks). Scale & Efficiency: Revenue (TTM) ~US$68.5B , Operating margin ~16.8% , Net margin ~11.6% , ROE ~26.9%.

The supermarket chain Coles is the kind of “boring” business that may have been overlooked as an investment opportunity. Although it was divested from Wesfarmers in 2018, Coles’ heritage traces back to 1914 — giving it over 110 years of history.

ING, of course, is a bank; and banks don't like falling interest rates, right? For the dominant stream of income is their core business model, i.e. borrowing short-term and lending long-term, reaping the difference in interest rates in the process.

Key insights Airbnb is changing from a travel-only app to a full lifestyle platform (stays, rentals, experiences) International markets are growing faster than the US, which is slowing down Product experience is improving a lot, with AI making search and booking easier Regulations are becoming a big risk, especially in Europe where listings are getting removed The way people move around the world has changed. It’s not only about holidays anymore.