In this briefing: Asian Equities: Strong Step-Up in Earnings Environment. 24 Market-Sectors Show Robust EPS Upgrades Eureka Forbes (Initiating Coverage): Turning Strategic Vision into Sustainable Growth. BUY Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 1. Asian Equities: Strong Step-Up in Earnings Environment. 24 Market-Sectors Show Robust EPS Upgrades Breadth of Asian market-sectors with robust earnings estimate upgrades improved remarkably. We spot 24 with upgrades over the past 1-month, 3-months and 6-months. Couple of weeks ago there were 18. The new sectors that joined the list from our previous study are Chinese technology services, Korean utilities, Indian energy, Malaysian consumer durables and financials and Philippines basic materials. Across Asia, basic materials, financials and electronic technology are prominent earnings gainers. They are driving upgrades in the US also.

In this briefing: Eureka Forbes (Initiating Coverage): Turning Strategic Vision into Sustainable Growth. BUY Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 Bharti Airtel Block - Third Selldown by Promoter Entity This Year 1. Eureka Forbes (Initiating Coverage): Turning Strategic Vision into Sustainable Growth. BUY We are initiating coverage of Eureka Forbes Ltd with a BUY rating and a target price of INR 830 per share, valuing the stock at 45x Mar-28E AEPS (excluding intangible amortization and 50% of performance-linked ESOP costs) Our positive view stems from Eureka’s strong market leadership in highly underpenetrated categories, its high brand equity, capable management team, and asset-light business model The company has undergone a major turnaround under new management following Eureka’s acquisition by Advent International, with notable improvements in both growth and margins.

In this briefing: Primer: Zhihu Technology (ZH US) - Nov 2025 BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 1. Primer: Zhihu Technology (ZH US) - Nov 2025 Zhihu is a leading online content community in China, evolving from a Q&A-inspired platform to a comprehensive content ecosystem. Its primary revenue streams include paid memberships, marketing services, and vocational training. The company is increasingly focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance content creation, distribution, and monetization. Recent developments include the launch of an AI-powered search feature called 'Zhida' to provide direct answers by synthesizing existing content. While facing challenges in achieving consistent profitability and navigating a competitive and regulated market, Zhihu has demonstrated progress in narrowing its non-GAAP operating losses and is aiming for full-year non-GAAP breakeven.

In this briefing: Tesla Stock Collapse: The AI Trade That Backfired! BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 1. Tesla Stock Collapse: The AI Trade That Backfired! Tesla’s latest earnings and strategic updates present a revealing picture of a company navigating an increasingly complex path. The electric vehicle and clean energy giant is caught between near-term financial pressure and long-term ambitions rooted in AI, autonomy, and robotics. While recent quarterly results missed Wall Street’s expectations—adjusted earnings came in at 40 cents per share and revenue dropped 12% year-over-year to $22.5 billion—investor focus has shifted beyond EV sales. 2. BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy BlackRock American Income Trust (BRAI) underwent a unique change in strategy on 17 April 2025 following overwhelming shareholder approval.

In this briefing: BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Mars Group Holdings (6419 JP) - Nov 2025 1. BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy BlackRock American Income Trust (BRAI) underwent a unique change in strategy on 17 April 2025 following overwhelming shareholder approval. This development was triggered by the board’s desire for improved performance, lower cost and greater scale. Management of the trust shifted from BlackRock’s US Income and Value team to its Systematic Active Equity (SAE) team. BRAI is the first investment trust to employ a systematic investment approach and given the prevalence of growth funds, the company is differentiated by a focus on value and income. Along with the strategy change, there were other enhancements to the trust, including an increased dividend, a fee reduction and opportunities for shareholders to exit at close to NAV; there is a periodic 100% tender offer if three-year performance or minimum fund size targets are not met. 2.

In this briefing: BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Mars Group Holdings (6419 JP) - Nov 2025 1. BlackRock American Income Trust — Innovative value-based US equity strategy BlackRock American Income Trust (BRAI) underwent a unique change in strategy on 17 April 2025 following overwhelming shareholder approval. This development was triggered by the board’s desire for improved performance, lower cost and greater scale. Management of the trust shifted from BlackRock’s US Income and Value team to its Systematic Active Equity (SAE) team. BRAI is the first investment trust to employ a systematic investment approach and given the prevalence of growth funds, the company is differentiated by a focus on value and income. Along with the strategy change, there were other enhancements to the trust, including an increased dividend, a fee reduction and opportunities for shareholders to exit at close to NAV; there is a periodic 100% tender offer if three-year performance or minimum fund size targets are not met. 2.

In this briefing: Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 Bharti Airtel Block - Third Selldown by Promoter Entity This Year Tracking the AI Cycle : A Macro View 1. Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation (BBTC) is a diversified holding company of the Wadia Group, with its intrinsic value primarily derived from its ~50.5% stake in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major, Britannia Industries. The company trades at a significant and persistent discount to the market value of its underlying assets, offering potential for substantial value unlocking. However, this discount is perpetuated by the underperformance of its standalone businesses and concerns over capital allocation. BBTC's standalone operations, mainly in tea plantations and auto-electric components, face industry-specific headwinds and have historically yielded modest returns, weighing on the consolidated financial performance and investor sentiment.

In this briefing: Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Mars Group Holdings (6419 JP) - Nov 2025 Sold Out Yet Stockpiled: Nvidia’s Q3 Highlights Potential Deployment Limits 1. Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation (BBTC) is a diversified holding company of the Wadia Group, with its intrinsic value primarily derived from its ~50.5% stake in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major, Britannia Industries. The company trades at a significant and persistent discount to the market value of its underlying assets, offering potential for substantial value unlocking. However, this discount is perpetuated by the underperformance of its standalone businesses and concerns over capital allocation. BBTC's standalone operations, mainly in tea plantations and auto-electric components, face industry-specific headwinds and have historically yielded modest returns, weighing on the consolidated financial performance and investor sentiment.

In this briefing: Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Wim Plast Ltd (WMP IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Advanced Enzyme Technologies (ADVENZY IN) - Nov 2025 Primer: Mars Group Holdings (6419 JP) - Nov 2025 Quantum Data Energy (MAST.L) Rapid Progress 25112025 1. Primer: Bombay Burmah Trading (BBTC IN) - Nov 2025 Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation (BBTC) is a diversified holding company of the Wadia Group, with its intrinsic value primarily derived from its ~50.5% stake in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major, Britannia Industries. The company trades at a significant and persistent discount to the market value of its underlying assets, offering potential for substantial value unlocking. However, this discount is perpetuated by the underperformance of its standalone businesses and concerns over capital allocation. BBTC's standalone operations, mainly in tea plantations and auto-electric components, face industry-specific headwinds and have historically yielded modest returns, weighing on the consolidated financial performance and investor sentiment.