“Unitech took a chance by going in for a QIP, when conditions were still uncertain. Since then, a lot of companies have found QIP to be the flavour of the season,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla.
India E News September 9, 2009 Prospects Bright For Qualified Institutional P...Jagannadham Thunuguntla
“Unitech took a chance by going in for a QIP, when conditions were still uncertain. Since then, a lot of companies have found QIP to be the flavour of the season,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla.
The budget disappointed market expectations. It did not reduce taxes or remove anomalies as hoped. Specifically, it increased the dividend tax rate and education cess. It also increased taxes on money market mutual funds. The budget discussion introduced the concept of allowing short selling of stocks with certain conditions, but changes to tax laws are still needed to implement this. It also proposed self-regulatory organizations for different sectors to take over some routine regulatory functions, but agencies may be reluctant to give up powers. Volatility initially fell sharply due to the budget but later recovered as the implications were better understood.
The document presents an overview of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix. It describes how the BCG Matrix classifies businesses based on their relative market share and market growth rate into four categories: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs. It then outlines the characteristics of each category and discusses how companies can use the BCG Matrix to assess their product portfolios, allocate resources, and make investment and divestment decisions. The document also notes some benefits and limitations of the BCG Matrix methodology.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix is a portfolio planning model that classifies businesses based on their relative market share and market growth rate. It sorts businesses into four categories: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs. Stars are high share in high growth markets, while Cash Cows are high share in low growth markets. Question Marks have low share but are in high growth markets, while Dogs have low share and are in low growth markets. The BCG Matrix helps assess a company's products and allocate resources efficiently to maximize growth and profits.
The document discusses the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix, which was developed in the 1970s. The BCG Matrix classifies businesses based on their relative market share and market growth rate. Businesses fall into one of four categories: stars, cash cows, question marks, and dogs. Stars have high market share in high growth markets and require investment. Cash cows have high market share in low growth markets and generate cash. Question marks have low market share in high growth markets and require investment. Dogs have low market share in low growth markets and do not generate much cash. The BCG Matrix can be used to assess businesses, allocate resources, and make divestment decisions.
The document discusses the IDFC Large Cap Fund, which aims to generate steady returns by investing predominantly in large cap stocks across leading sectors. It experienced sharp downgrades in FY21 earnings due to the pandemic lockdown, but saw a strong recovery in Q2. The fund has a quality and growth oriented strategy, focusing on companies with strong earnings visibility and return on capital. Its top holdings are in banks, software, consumer non-durables, finance, petroleum products, and telecom services.
Badr Ward presented on social and new media trends in the Middle East. He discussed their experience with advertising and unique trends in the region. He then described the Fi-Me story, which uses localized targeting, user engagement, and communities to install Wi-Fi services in gathering areas and provide free content to users who accept the Fi-Me Club request, with the goal of innovation and interaction.
The document appears to be a program for the 2nd Qserve Conference in 2013. It welcomes customers, partners, sponsors, and colleagues to the conference. It also provides brief news items on legal settlements related to faulty medical implants. The final page indicates that the conference is opening, with Luc given the floor to speak.
India E News September 9, 2009 Prospects Bright For Qualified Institutional P...Jagannadham Thunuguntla
“Unitech took a chance by going in for a QIP, when conditions were still uncertain. Since then, a lot of companies have found QIP to be the flavour of the season,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla.
The budget disappointed market expectations. It did not reduce taxes or remove anomalies as hoped. Specifically, it increased the dividend tax rate and education cess. It also increased taxes on money market mutual funds. The budget discussion introduced the concept of allowing short selling of stocks with certain conditions, but changes to tax laws are still needed to implement this. It also proposed self-regulatory organizations for different sectors to take over some routine regulatory functions, but agencies may be reluctant to give up powers. Volatility initially fell sharply due to the budget but later recovered as the implications were better understood.
The document presents an overview of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix. It describes how the BCG Matrix classifies businesses based on their relative market share and market growth rate into four categories: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs. It then outlines the characteristics of each category and discusses how companies can use the BCG Matrix to assess their product portfolios, allocate resources, and make investment and divestment decisions. The document also notes some benefits and limitations of the BCG Matrix methodology.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix is a portfolio planning model that classifies businesses based on their relative market share and market growth rate. It sorts businesses into four categories: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs. Stars are high share in high growth markets, while Cash Cows are high share in low growth markets. Question Marks have low share but are in high growth markets, while Dogs have low share and are in low growth markets. The BCG Matrix helps assess a company's products and allocate resources efficiently to maximize growth and profits.
The document discusses the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix, which was developed in the 1970s. The BCG Matrix classifies businesses based on their relative market share and market growth rate. Businesses fall into one of four categories: stars, cash cows, question marks, and dogs. Stars have high market share in high growth markets and require investment. Cash cows have high market share in low growth markets and generate cash. Question marks have low market share in high growth markets and require investment. Dogs have low market share in low growth markets and do not generate much cash. The BCG Matrix can be used to assess businesses, allocate resources, and make divestment decisions.
The document discusses the IDFC Large Cap Fund, which aims to generate steady returns by investing predominantly in large cap stocks across leading sectors. It experienced sharp downgrades in FY21 earnings due to the pandemic lockdown, but saw a strong recovery in Q2. The fund has a quality and growth oriented strategy, focusing on companies with strong earnings visibility and return on capital. Its top holdings are in banks, software, consumer non-durables, finance, petroleum products, and telecom services.
Badr Ward presented on social and new media trends in the Middle East. He discussed their experience with advertising and unique trends in the region. He then described the Fi-Me story, which uses localized targeting, user engagement, and communities to install Wi-Fi services in gathering areas and provide free content to users who accept the Fi-Me Club request, with the goal of innovation and interaction.
The document appears to be a program for the 2nd Qserve Conference in 2013. It welcomes customers, partners, sponsors, and colleagues to the conference. It also provides brief news items on legal settlements related to faulty medical implants. The final page indicates that the conference is opening, with Luc given the floor to speak.
Een vernieuwd kantoor – na verduurzaming – zorgt voor lagere totale huisvestingslasten. Als specialist op het gebied van integrale kantoorrenovaties, kan Heembouw alle kantoorwensen op gebied van verduurzaming, comfortverbetering, werkplekinrichting (Het Nieuwe Werken) en nieuwe uitstraling van A tot Z voor haar klanten verzorgen. De inzet van BIM, het bouw informatie model waarmee we gebouwen 3D modelleren, maakt perfect inzichtelijk hoe een pand in elkaar steekt. Zeker bij renovatieprojecten een belangrijke meewaarde, want zo worden verrassingen tijdens het proces vermeden. Ons bouw- en renovatieproces voeren we uit op de Lean-manier waardoor wij niet alleen de opleverdatum kunnen garanderen, maar ook goed in staat zijn de renovatie in gebruikte toestand uit te voeren, met zo min mogelijk overlast voor de gebruikers.
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Normally most hair is actively growing, but after pregnancy estrogen levels fall which causes more hairs to enter the resting phase and fall out, resulting in postpartum hair loss. This type of hair loss is temporary and thickness should return to pre-pregnancy levels within 6 to 12 months after giving birth. While hair loss cannot be prevented, haircuts with layers or thickening products can help hair appear fuller during this time.
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Clinical Impact of the New EU Legislation on Medical Devices By D. Giroud - ...qserveconference2013
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This document provides 5 questions for a writing practice assignment on a job interview with a deadline of September 14th. The questions cover worries about beginning an English course, ways to avoid those worries, other situations that cause worry, what to say when meeting someone for the first time, and ways to make new recruits feel welcome at a company.
This document provides information to help prevent transphobic bullying in schools. It defines terms related to being transgender and the transgender spectrum. It notes that transgender people exist in all cultures and societies. The document outlines signs that may indicate gender dysphoria in children and stresses that schools should be prepared to address bullying of transgender students and staff. It provides statistics on bullying of transgender youth and recommends steps schools can take to prevent transphobic bullying and promote inclusion of transgender people. Resources for further information and support are also listed.
The document outlines the agenda for the Actionscript Conference over two days. Day 1 includes sessions on Adobe Flash Collaboration Services, success stories from Aleph Labs, Flash audio DSP, multi-touch in Flash Player, new features of Flash Builder 4, sneak peeks and showcases, and Adobe Flash Catalyst. Day 2 includes more sneak peeks and showcases, the ultimate Flash and Flex development environment, Papervision 3D, Warpspeed Flash with Gaia Framework, getting creative with Adobe AIR, model driven development using ColdFusion 9 and Flash Builder 4, Flash Lite 3 with phone APIs and touch input, and coding in After Effects and sharing video online.
1) The document summarizes the backcasting of national accounts data in France from 1949-2007 using the base year 2000. It involved computing supply and use tables for products and distributing totals for production, income, and employment across sectors.
2) Two notable trends emerged from the distribution of value-added among non-financial corporations: volatility was higher in France than the US, and France's labor share did not recover from the 1970s oil shock as quickly.
3) The backcasting assumptions around taxes, sole proprietorships, and financial intermediation services could significantly impact the distribution of value-added over the long term. Transparency is important for credibility.
The document discusses several rights of children according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). It summarizes key points from CRC Articles 1 through 17 in Burmese, including the right to an identity, the best interests of the child being a primary consideration, non-discrimination, and children's right to express their views and be protected from interference with privacy. It advocates for governments and others concerned with children to uphold these rights.
The QIP pipeline for 2010 is also appearing quite strong, with atleast 54 companies are waiting with the valid shareholders' approval in hand, aggregating to an amount of about Rs 42,942 crore", says Jagannadham Thunuguntla
“There is little likelihood of these getting converted for the reason that all these warrants are out-of-money or the current share price in all these cases is at a discount of between 17% and 77% to the exercise price,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of equity at SMC Capital.
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Each of the 2008 deals had a different rationale, notes Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of equity at Nexgen, citing the example of Dawnay Day AV, which sold out fully to New Silk Route Advisors for $50 million.
“The banking and financial services firm could not survive (as) 2008 was a bad year to be in financial services. Under such circumstances, the promoters had to sell out,” he notes.
The document discusses an enterprise valuation exercise of Corporation Bank by a team of analysts. It identifies comparable public sector banks - Oriental Bank of Commerce, Allahabad Bank and Syndicate Bank. Various valuation methods are applied including EBITDA multiple, PE multiple and discounted dividend method. Sensitivity analysis is performed by varying growth rates and other assumptions. The concluded enterprise value of Corporation Bank from the analyses is very near to its current market value.
Economic liberalisation, privatisation, foreign private participation, and various other waves
provided new impetus to the capital market. Primary capital market /New issue market permits corporate to
mobilise resources by issuing fresh securities (shares, debentures / bonds etc.). Such mobilisation may be
attempted by various modes such as private placement, public issue by prospectus, offer for sale etc
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The document discusses the profit and loss statement and balance sheet of Mahindra Satyam. The profit and loss statement summarizes revenues, costs and expenses over a period of time, showing a company's ability to generate profit. The balance sheet summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a point in time, showing what the company owns, owes, and the amount invested by shareholders. The document then provides examples of key line items in a profit and loss statement and components of the sources and uses of funds in a balance sheet.
Een vernieuwd kantoor – na verduurzaming – zorgt voor lagere totale huisvestingslasten. Als specialist op het gebied van integrale kantoorrenovaties, kan Heembouw alle kantoorwensen op gebied van verduurzaming, comfortverbetering, werkplekinrichting (Het Nieuwe Werken) en nieuwe uitstraling van A tot Z voor haar klanten verzorgen. De inzet van BIM, het bouw informatie model waarmee we gebouwen 3D modelleren, maakt perfect inzichtelijk hoe een pand in elkaar steekt. Zeker bij renovatieprojecten een belangrijke meewaarde, want zo worden verrassingen tijdens het proces vermeden. Ons bouw- en renovatieproces voeren we uit op de Lean-manier waardoor wij niet alleen de opleverdatum kunnen garanderen, maar ook goed in staat zijn de renovatie in gebruikte toestand uit te voeren, met zo min mogelijk overlast voor de gebruikers.
Walnut creek hair salon tip postpartum hair loss Robin Cartier
Normally most hair is actively growing, but after pregnancy estrogen levels fall which causes more hairs to enter the resting phase and fall out, resulting in postpartum hair loss. This type of hair loss is temporary and thickness should return to pre-pregnancy levels within 6 to 12 months after giving birth. While hair loss cannot be prevented, haircuts with layers or thickening products can help hair appear fuller during this time.
Adhesives made to order – custom adhesives manufacturer pacific adhesivesPacific Adhesives
Pacific Adhesives prides itself on custom formulating adhesives to meet customers' specific needs. It searches for the best raw materials and formulas to ensure customers receive high quality, consistent adhesives tailored to their operations. Pacific Adhesives can create customized adhesives rather than relying on off-the-shelf options, allowing for more efficient production.
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Clinical Impact of the New EU Legislation on Medical Devices By D. Giroud - ...qserveconference2013
The document discusses the new EU legislation on medical devices and its potential clinical and regulatory impacts. It notes that the legislation will likely strengthen clinical data requirements, require more focus on clinical evaluation from notified bodies, and improve enforcement. However, there is still uncertainty around some definitions, guidelines, and processes. The legislation may lead to more clinical investigations, especially for high-risk devices, and increase complexity of study design and oversight. Overall, the changes could improve evaluation of device benefit but also require more resources from industry and regulators.
This document provides 5 questions for a writing practice assignment on a job interview with a deadline of September 14th. The questions cover worries about beginning an English course, ways to avoid those worries, other situations that cause worry, what to say when meeting someone for the first time, and ways to make new recruits feel welcome at a company.
This document provides information to help prevent transphobic bullying in schools. It defines terms related to being transgender and the transgender spectrum. It notes that transgender people exist in all cultures and societies. The document outlines signs that may indicate gender dysphoria in children and stresses that schools should be prepared to address bullying of transgender students and staff. It provides statistics on bullying of transgender youth and recommends steps schools can take to prevent transphobic bullying and promote inclusion of transgender people. Resources for further information and support are also listed.
The document outlines the agenda for the Actionscript Conference over two days. Day 1 includes sessions on Adobe Flash Collaboration Services, success stories from Aleph Labs, Flash audio DSP, multi-touch in Flash Player, new features of Flash Builder 4, sneak peeks and showcases, and Adobe Flash Catalyst. Day 2 includes more sneak peeks and showcases, the ultimate Flash and Flex development environment, Papervision 3D, Warpspeed Flash with Gaia Framework, getting creative with Adobe AIR, model driven development using ColdFusion 9 and Flash Builder 4, Flash Lite 3 with phone APIs and touch input, and coding in After Effects and sharing video online.
1) The document summarizes the backcasting of national accounts data in France from 1949-2007 using the base year 2000. It involved computing supply and use tables for products and distributing totals for production, income, and employment across sectors.
2) Two notable trends emerged from the distribution of value-added among non-financial corporations: volatility was higher in France than the US, and France's labor share did not recover from the 1970s oil shock as quickly.
3) The backcasting assumptions around taxes, sole proprietorships, and financial intermediation services could significantly impact the distribution of value-added over the long term. Transparency is important for credibility.
The document discusses several rights of children according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). It summarizes key points from CRC Articles 1 through 17 in Burmese, including the right to an identity, the best interests of the child being a primary consideration, non-discrimination, and children's right to express their views and be protected from interference with privacy. It advocates for governments and others concerned with children to uphold these rights.
The QIP pipeline for 2010 is also appearing quite strong, with atleast 54 companies are waiting with the valid shareholders' approval in hand, aggregating to an amount of about Rs 42,942 crore", says Jagannadham Thunuguntla
“There is little likelihood of these getting converted for the reason that all these warrants are out-of-money or the current share price in all these cases is at a discount of between 17% and 77% to the exercise price,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of equity at SMC Capital.
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Each of the 2008 deals had a different rationale, notes Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of equity at Nexgen, citing the example of Dawnay Day AV, which sold out fully to New Silk Route Advisors for $50 million.
“The banking and financial services firm could not survive (as) 2008 was a bad year to be in financial services. Under such circumstances, the promoters had to sell out,” he notes.
The document discusses an enterprise valuation exercise of Corporation Bank by a team of analysts. It identifies comparable public sector banks - Oriental Bank of Commerce, Allahabad Bank and Syndicate Bank. Various valuation methods are applied including EBITDA multiple, PE multiple and discounted dividend method. Sensitivity analysis is performed by varying growth rates and other assumptions. The concluded enterprise value of Corporation Bank from the analyses is very near to its current market value.
Economic liberalisation, privatisation, foreign private participation, and various other waves
provided new impetus to the capital market. Primary capital market /New issue market permits corporate to
mobilise resources by issuing fresh securities (shares, debentures / bonds etc.). Such mobilisation may be
attempted by various modes such as private placement, public issue by prospectus, offer for sale etc
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The document provides a weekly summary of news related to Balmer Lawrie and other public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India. It includes articles discussing the Modi government avoiding excessive economic stimulus, the benefits of India's new GDP calculation methodology, NITI Aayog recommending the strategic sale of 44 central PSUs, and guidelines being developed for selling assets of sick PSUs slated for closure. Other articles cover topics like the selection of bankers to manage stake sales from SUUTI, presidential approval of the GST bill, the upcoming first meeting of the GST Council, increasing demand for independent directors on company boards, and a potential decision to allow government employees more flexibility in managing their New Pension System funds.
“There is little likelihood of these getting converted for the reason that all these warrants are out-of-money or the current share price in all these cases is at a discount of between 17% and 77% to the exercise price,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of equity at SMC Capital
Financial Chronicle - Sept 16, 2008 - IPO Investors lost Rs. 5000 Cr since JanJagannadham Thunuguntla
PRIMARY market investors have lost more than Rs 5,000 crore with shares of most of companies, which came out with initial public issue since January, trading at a discount.
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“The share sales could be through direct sale of government stake, an issue of fresh stock or a combination of both,” said J. Thunuguntia, equity head at SMC Capital.
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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Nerve News September 9, 2009 Prospects Bright For Qualified Institutional Placements
1. Prospects bright for qualified institutional placements: Report
September 9th, 2009
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Companies wanting to go the qualified institutional placement (QIP)
route to generate funds will find encouragement in the fact that most earlier ventures have
handed out more than modest returns to investors, according to a report.
“Since March 2009, current mark-to-market (MTM) value of all QIPs put together work out to
an amount of Rs.23,208 crore, marking returns of more than 35 percent,” said a report by leading
brokerage firm SMC Capitals.
“This also means that there will be takers for such issues, if companies come forward with
reasonable valuations,” said SMC Capitals equity head Jagannadham Thunuguntla.
QIP is a capital-raising tool whereby a listed company issues equity shares, fully and partly
convertible debentures or securities other than warrants to institutional buyers. Mark-to-market is
the accounting practice of recording the price or value of a security, portfolio or account to
reflect its current market value rather than its book value. Between March and Sep 7, 24 QIPs
raised about Rs.17,169.92 crore with the first issue from Unitech being the most successful.
Unitech’s QIP, which came in April, has given the highest return to its subscribers – a whopping
177.53 percent. The amount raised by the company was Rs.1,621.10 crore, which is now worth
Rs.4,499.08 crore on MTM valuations. Unitech, in fact, came out with a second QIP, which
again did well. The returns of the second issue at MTM valuation stand around 32 percent.
Only five QIPs are trading below their issue price, SMC said.
“Unitech took a chance by going in for a QIP, when conditions were still uncertain. Since then, a
lot of companies have found QIP to be the flavour of the season,” said Thunuguntla.
Among other prominent QIPs providing more than modest returns are Shree Renuka Sugars
(42.74 percent), Webel-SL Energy (42.73 percent), and Indiabulls Real Estate (38.16 percent).