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TLDR: Able to generate sales and retain customers in a downturn mainly due to its low price point and franchise model as well as its supply chain. Mixue has rapid expansion and several competitive advantages in Asia.

Management Summary / Key Takeaways British American Tobacco (BAT) is undergoing a strategic transformation that warrants a more optimistic forward-looking analysis than many observers currently provide. Key features of BAT's complex transition include: Dual focus on diversification and careful claims management, balancing the shift away from traditional tobacco while managing legal challenges.

Release Date: March 26, 2025 Annual Module Shipments: Increased by 18.3% year over year to approximately 93 gigawatts. Fourth Quarter Module Shipments: 25.2 gigawatts, in line with guidance.

The CFO on the latest conference call: "Through December 31, we've generated approximately $150 million of cash through dispositions and sale of other assets with line of sight to additional transactions. As a reminder, these proceeds are not included in our reported free cash flow.

In recent months, KJTS Group Berhad (KLSE: KJTS) has emerged as one of the more exciting small-cap growth stories on Bursa Malaysia. With a 106% share price surge over the past year and a 25% jump in just the last month, the market is starting to take notice – and rightfully so.

Sleep Cycle AB — Investment Narrative, Update Q1 2025 Executive Summary Sleep Cycle AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: SLEEP) is the category-leading sleep-tracking app with ~904 000 paying subscribers and a decade-long proprietary data set exceeding three billion recorded nights. The asset-light subscription model generates robust profitability (average EBIT margin ≈ 26 % over 2022-2024) while free cash flow and a net-cash balance (≈ 157 m) support an ordinary plus special dividend.

28 November 2024 Catalysts 1. Hektar REIT (KLSE: 5121) portfolio of retail and education properties throughout Malaysia.

Aurora Solar Technologies Inc. (Aurora), a leading player in the solar manufacturing technology sector, is setting its sights on transformative growth.

Overview Our analysis indicates that Karoon Energy (ASX: KAR) is generating exceptionally strong free cash flow (FCF), with an FCF margin of ~45%—well above industry averages. Supported by a $65 per BOE base case, stable production growth (+3.8% annually), and a well-structured CAPEX program ($120M p.a.), Karoon is positioned to generate ~$293M USD in annual free cash flow.