In this briefing: Primer: Entero Healthcare Solutions (ENTERO IN) - Apr 2026 Q2 Outlook – A Tale of Two Regimes Manipal Health Pre-IPO: Pai to Pie Patiently Aggressive Inorganic Growth Story Is Unfolding Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Krishca Strapping Solutions (KRISHCA IN) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Entero Healthcare Solutions (ENTERO IN) - Apr 2026 Entero Healthcare Solutions is a rapidly growing, technology-driven distributor of healthcare products in India, capitalizing on the consolidation of a highly fragmented market. The company is demonstrating a strong trajectory of revenue growth and margin expansion, driven by both organic execution and a disciplined acquisition strategy. While the growth outlook is robust, key risks include a history of negative operating cash flows, high valuation, and the challenges associated with integrating numerous acquisitions. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use. 2.

In this briefing: DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM): InvestPH Conference Meeting Highlights How Seria and the Other 100 Yen Stores Thrive Despite Higher Costs Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Apr 2026) Merger Arb Mondays (06 Apr) - Skyworth, ENN, Qoria, Bluescope, Emmerson, Taiyo, MCJ, Sankei, Egrand Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 1. DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM): InvestPH Conference Meeting Highlights DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM) clarified that online gambling by licensed operators is no longer under threat of a government ban (instead, they will target illegal operators: net positive). Despite H2 2025 headwinds from platform delinks and MAU normalization, the company retains a strong cash fortress (₱23.4B), near-zero debt, and best-in-class operator economics. The stock trades at 5.9x PE and 3.8x EV-EBITDA, with revenue/margin recovery driven by the International Entertainment (1009 HK) convert purchase / Brazil expansion / South Africa license grant as upcoming catalysts. 2.

In this briefing: Pre-IPO Sigenergy Technology (PHIP Updates) - The Strength and the Concerns Manipal Health Pre-IPO: Pai to Pie Patiently Aggressive Inorganic Growth Story Is Unfolding Primer: Woori Financial Group (WF US) - Apr 2026 Primer: Orient Securities Intl Holdings (8001 HK) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 1. Pre-IPO Sigenergy Technology (PHIP Updates) - The Strength and the Concerns The core of Sigenergy's business model is focusing on segmented tracks, exploring overseas high-end home markets through highly integrated innovative products, and adopting a global distribution model. To seize the market and cope with competition, Sigenergy may lower the price of SigenStor.As raw material costs fluctuate, high gross margin is difficult to maintain and would fall back. By referring to the valuations of peers during their upwrd phase, considering the high growth/high risk of Sigenergy, and based on our forecast, 12-18x P/E could be a relatively reasonable range. 2.

In this briefing: Q2 Outlook – A Tale of Two Regimes Manipal Health Pre-IPO: Pai to Pie Patiently Aggressive Inorganic Growth Story Is Unfolding Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Krishca Strapping Solutions (KRISHCA IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 1. Q2 Outlook – A Tale of Two Regimes We first review at Q1 performance in the major markets we follow Then our outlook for Q2 with the Iran War outcome the major wild card Some short-term vs long term implications of the ongoing Iran war 2. Manipal Health Pre-IPO: Pai to Pie Patiently Aggressive Inorganic Growth Story Is Unfolding Manipal Health has filed DRHP for its upcoming India IPO. The IPO consists of fresh issue of INR80B (~$1B) and offer for sale of up to 43M equity shares. Promoter Imperius Healthcare Investments (Temasek subsidiary), promoter group Manipal Education and Medical, and investor TPG are among the selling shareholders. The IPO is expected to hit market by late 2026. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds of the fresh issue for repayment/ prepayment of certain outstanding borrowings and acquisition of minority stake in stepdown subsidiary, Sahyadri Hospitals. 3.

In this briefing: Manipal Health Pre-IPO: Pai to Pie Patiently Aggressive Inorganic Growth Story Is Unfolding Primer: Woori Financial Group (WF US) - Apr 2026 Primer: Orient Securities Intl Holdings (8001 HK) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Krishca Strapping Solutions (KRISHCA IN) - Apr 2026 1. Manipal Health Pre-IPO: Pai to Pie Patiently Aggressive Inorganic Growth Story Is Unfolding Manipal Health has filed DRHP for its upcoming India IPO. The IPO consists of fresh issue of INR80B (~$1B) and offer for sale of up to 43M equity shares. Promoter Imperius Healthcare Investments (Temasek subsidiary), promoter group Manipal Education and Medical, and investor TPG are among the selling shareholders. The IPO is expected to hit market by late 2026. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds of the fresh issue for repayment/ prepayment of certain outstanding borrowings and acquisition of minority stake in stepdown subsidiary, Sahyadri Hospitals. 2. Primer: Woori Financial Group (WF US) - Apr 2026 Attractive Valuation with Shareholder Return Focus: Woori Financial Group trades at a compelling valuation relative to domestic peers.

In this briefing: How Seria and the Other 100 Yen Stores Thrive Despite Higher Costs Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Apr 2026) Merger Arb Mondays (06 Apr) - Skyworth, ENN, Qoria, Bluescope, Emmerson, Taiyo, MCJ, Sankei, Egrand Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Vital Farms Inc (VITL US) - Apr 2026 1. How Seria and the Other 100 Yen Stores Thrive Despite Higher Costs 100 Yen shop chains like Daiso and Seria are bellwethers for consumption trends, particularly reflecting demand for value in an age of skyrocketing prices on basics. Everyone in Japan, even the most affluent households, shop at these stores, so they are worth keeping track of, especially Seria Co Ltd (2782 JP) and Daiso. The sector remains alive and well, with the leaders thriving despite much greater pressures on profitability due to the fixed price model, higher sourcing costs and wages. 2. Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Apr 2026) Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

In this briefing: Primer: Orient Securities Intl Holdings (8001 HK) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Krishca Strapping Solutions (KRISHCA IN) - Apr 2026 Coda: Global Scaling Via Acquisitions & Growth (Initiation) Primer: Vital Farms Inc (VITL US) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Orient Securities Intl Holdings (8001 HK) - Apr 2026 Orient Securities International Holdings is a Hong Kong-based financial services firm operating in brokerage, underwriting, asset management, and money lending. Its performance is closely tied to the sentiment and trading volumes in the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese capital markets. The company faces significant corporate governance challenges, highlighted by a recent disciplinary action from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regarding serious deficiencies in its money lending business. This has resulted in substantial impairment losses and raises concerns about risk management and internal controls. The company's financial performance has been volatile, with a significant net loss recorded in the most recent fiscal year, primarily due to the aforementioned impairment losses.

In this briefing: DigitalOcean Takeover Twist: Could Katanemo Be The Missing Piece In AI Infrastructure? Rollins Acquisition Strategy Just Got Stronger With Romex Deal! Super Micro Computer’s (SMCI) $50 Billion Puzzle: Is The Market Pricing A Trust Crisis? Everus Takeover Play: Is SE&M The Missing Piece For Massive Growth? Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 1. DigitalOcean Takeover Twist: Could Katanemo Be The Missing Piece In AI Infrastructure? DigitalOcean has spent the past several quarters reshaping its market identity, moving beyond its legacy image as a developer-friendly cloud vendor toward a more ambitious role in production AI infrastructure. That strategic shift gained sharper definition with the company’s acquisition of Katanemo Labs, a specialist in agentic AI infrastructure whose assets include the open-source Plano data plane, orchestration tools, and small action models designed for real-world AI systems. The timing is notable. 2. Rollins Acquisition Strategy Just Got Stronger With Romex Deal!

In this briefing: Rollins Acquisition Strategy Just Got Stronger With Romex Deal! Super Micro Computer’s (SMCI) $50 Billion Puzzle: Is The Market Pricing A Trust Crisis? Everus Takeover Play: Is SE&M The Missing Piece For Massive Growth? Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Krishca Strapping Solutions (KRISHCA IN) - Apr 2026 1. Rollins Acquisition Strategy Just Got Stronger With Romex Deal! Rollins has entered another notable chapter in its acquisition-driven expansion with the April 2, 2026 announcement that it has acquired Romex Pest Control, a Utah-based pest management company with more than 200 employees and operations across four states. The move arrives shortly after Rollins discussed a robust M&A pipeline, a successful integration of Saela, and continued confidence in its ability to add 2% to 3% revenue growth from acquisitions alongside 7% to 8% organic growth. Romex brings a mix of residential and commercial exposure, door-to-door customer acquisition capabilities, data-driven decision-making, and an eco-friendly operating reputation that appears compatible with Rollins’ broader operating model. 2.