In this briefing: India Finally Showing Signs of Life; Remain Overweight Taiwan, China, Korea, and the U.S. HSIE Results Daily: Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel, Shree Cement, PB Fintech MCX: Index Options: Paving the Next Phase of Growth. Maintain BUY Leskart Solutions IPO- Covered-Up Deal? The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution 1. India Finally Showing Signs of Life; Remain Overweight Taiwan, China, Korea, and the U.S. We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment. In our prior Int'l Compass (Oct. 16) we discussed how the pullback was testing the uptrend, and we were buyers; this worked out well with indexes back at all-time highs. Taiwan, China, Korea, and the U.S. remain our only overweights, but India is becoming more attractive as well -- add selective exposure. Many buy ideas highlighted in these countries. 2.

In this briefing: FTI Consulting Is Navigating Economic Headwinds Trying To Stabilize Operations... Nextracker’s Saudi Joint Venture Is a Game-Changer—Can It Capitalize On The MENA Solar Boom? The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution Samsung C&T (028260 KS/Buy)Biologics Business Accounts for 73% of Operating Profit Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (6331 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update; revised full-year forecast 1. FTI Consulting Is Navigating Economic Headwinds Trying To Stabilize Operations... FTI Consulting's recent earnings report reflects a mixed performance, characterized by both impressive achievements and certain challenges across its various business segments. The company's overall results indicate a general trend of resilience and adaptability amidst sectoral headwinds. On the positive side, FTI Consulting reported a record performance in terms of earnings per share (EPS) and adjusted EPS, both increasing by more than 40% compared to the previous year, largely due to strong performances in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring (Corp Fin), Forensic and Litigation Consulting (FLC), and Strategic Communications (Strat Com) segments. 2.

In this briefing: Nextracker’s Saudi Joint Venture Is a Game-Changer—Can It Capitalize On The MENA Solar Boom? The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution Samsung C&T (028260 KS/Buy)Biologics Business Accounts for 73% of Operating Profit Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (6331 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update; revised full-year forecast Meiwa Corp (8103 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update 1. Nextracker’s Saudi Joint Venture Is a Game-Changer—Can It Capitalize On The MENA Solar Boom? Nextracker's second quarter fiscal year 2026 results reflect a strong performance marked by substantial revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and expansion of their technology platform. The company posted a 42% year-over-year revenue increase to $905 million and a 29% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $224 million. For the first half of the fiscal year, revenue reached $1.77 billion, which indicates a 31% increase compared to the previous year, setting a new record for the company. 2.

In this briefing: HSIE Results Daily: Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel, Shree Cement, PB Fintech MCX: Index Options: Paving the Next Phase of Growth. Maintain BUY Leskart Solutions IPO- Covered-Up Deal? The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution Heidelberg Cement India Ltd - Operating Performance Better Than Expected. 1. HSIE Results Daily: Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel, Shree Cement, PB Fintech Larsen & Toubro: Larsen & Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 679.8/68.1/39.3bn, a miss of 5.4/5.2/6.4%, marked by slower execution in water projects and extended monsoons P&M margins stood at 7.8% in Q2FY26 (vs 7.6/7.6% in Q1FY26/Q2FY25) Given robust order inflows of INR 2.1trn (+39% YoY) in H1FY26, LT now expects to beat earlier 10% order inflow growth guidance for FY26 Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only.

In this briefing: Primer: iHeartMedia (IHRT US) - Oct 2025 Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) - Oct 2025 Topline Flash Note: Bank AL Falah (BAFL) - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways International Public Partnerships — Responsible, growing and protected The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution 1. Primer: iHeartMedia (IHRT US) - Oct 2025 iHeartMedia possesses an unparalleled reach in the U.S. audio market through its extensive portfolio of over 850 broadcast radio stations, complemented by a rapidly growing digital audio segment that includes the iHeartRadio app and a leading podcast network. The company is burdened by a highly leveraged balance sheet, with approximately $5.2 billion in total debt, posing significant financial risk and constraining its flexibility, especially with substantial debt maturities looming. Management's strategic focus is on offsetting the secular decline in traditional radio advertising by accelerating growth in the Digital Audio Group, particularly in podcasting, and implementing significant cost-saving measures, including the use of AI, to improve profitability.

In this briefing: Primer: iHeartMedia (IHRT US) - Oct 2025 Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) - Oct 2025 Topline Flash Note: Bank AL Falah (BAFL) - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways International Public Partnerships — Responsible, growing and protected The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution 1. Primer: iHeartMedia (IHRT US) - Oct 2025 iHeartMedia possesses an unparalleled reach in the U.S. audio market through its extensive portfolio of over 850 broadcast radio stations, complemented by a rapidly growing digital audio segment that includes the iHeartRadio app and a leading podcast network. The company is burdened by a highly leveraged balance sheet, with approximately $5.2 billion in total debt, posing significant financial risk and constraining its flexibility, especially with substantial debt maturities looming. Management's strategic focus is on offsetting the secular decline in traditional radio advertising by accelerating growth in the Digital Audio Group, particularly in podcasting, and implementing significant cost-saving measures, including the use of AI, to improve profitability.

In this briefing: Leskart Solutions IPO- Covered-Up Deal? The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution Heidelberg Cement India Ltd - Operating Performance Better Than Expected. Federal Bank Ltd. - Infusion of ‘Conviction Capital’ by Blackstone to Drive Robust Growth! Mold-Tek Packaging - Performance In Line with Expectations; Maintain BUY 1. Leskart Solutions IPO- Covered-Up Deal? Lenskart Solutions (0370405Z IN) much-awaited IPO, comprising a fresh issue of INR 21.5 bn and offer for sale of 127.5 mn shares, is set to open for subscription this week. We also find it surprising to note that the company purchased Dealskart, a profitable company with EBITDA of INR 2.33 bn for an insignificant sum of INR 20 mn. Company was able to report in FY25 is mainly on account of “Other Income” by accounting for gains from lower deferred consideration to boost its Profitability. 2. The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution Wendt India completed a transformative acquisition of global “Wendt” brand IP , while Wendt GmbH (3M) initiated exit from the JV , consolidating CUMI and public ownership.

In this briefing: Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) - Oct 2025 Topline Flash Note: Bank AL Falah (BAFL) - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways International Public Partnerships — Responsible, growing and protected The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution JAKK: 3Q Review: Taking Safer Route in an Unsure World; Reiterate Buy, $30 PT 1. Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) - Oct 2025 88 Energy is a high-risk, high-reward oil and gas exploration company with a primary focus on large-scale, early-stage projects in the politically stable and well-developed hydrocarbon province of Alaska's North Slope. The company's strategy centers on identifying and de-risking significant prospective resources and then farming out interests to larger partners to fund capital-intensive drilling and development, thereby minimizing shareholder dilution and financial risk. Recent divestment from production assets in Texas has sharpened the company's focus on its core Alaskan exploration portfolio (Projects Phoenix and Leonis) and a new frontier opportunity in Namibia, positioning it as a pure-play exploration entity with significant potential upside contingent on drilling success.

In this briefing: Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) - Oct 2025 Topline Flash Note: Bank AL Falah (BAFL) - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways International Public Partnerships — Responsible, growing and protected The Beat Ideas: Wendt India - The Silent Force Behind India’s Precision Manufacturing Revolution Primer: Establishment Labs Holdings In (ESTA US) - Oct 2025 1. Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) - Oct 2025 88 Energy is a high-risk, high-reward oil and gas exploration company with a primary focus on large-scale, early-stage projects in the politically stable and well-developed hydrocarbon province of Alaska's North Slope. The company's strategy centers on identifying and de-risking significant prospective resources and then farming out interests to larger partners to fund capital-intensive drilling and development, thereby minimizing shareholder dilution and financial risk. Recent divestment from production assets in Texas has sharpened the company's focus on its core Alaskan exploration portfolio (Projects Phoenix and Leonis) and a new frontier opportunity in Namibia, positioning it as a pure-play exploration entity with significant potential upside contingent on drilling success.