Contrast Capital Management LLC

Great to see our International Equity Income Portfolio stock holding Garmin rise about 20% after reporting record revenues and earnings, and raising full year guidance. Garmin's innovative devices for outdoor recreation, fitness and navigation tech continue to drive impressive growth. #stockmarket #investments #Investmentmanagement For more information: https://lnkd.in/gm8X72sG **Disclaimer: not investment advice, just opinion, observation & analysis**

We congratulate Cosmo Pharmaceuticals for the study published in The Lancet, highlighting Cosmo’s GI Genius? AI system’s ability to enhance polyp detection during colonoscopies by 8.3%. This breakthrough in colorectal cancer screening, developed by Cosmo is made accessible to healthcare providers globally by Medtronic, its distribution partner. The GI Genius? system represents a demonstrated step forward in AI-assisted healthcare, advancing early cancer prevention to improve patient outcomes. Swiss-listed Cosmo is a holding in Contrast Capital’s International Small Cap investment portfolio. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gPYDKtJc #medtech #stockmarket #investments #Investmentmanagement

A bid for Trend Micro would add to the growing list of buyouts in Contrast Capital's International Small Cap portfolios, which focuses on 36-44 stocks. Our approach prioritizes companies with wide EBITDA margins, solid balance sheets and attractive valuations. ?This combination has delivered consistent rewards for our investors. #internationalequity #stockmarket #investments Below is a list of successful buyouts in the strategy since 2020:

European equities are as cheap as ever relative to U.S. equities, far below their median discount.?At some point this will matter again. #investment #internationalequity #stockmarket

The US Dollar has been closely tracking US yields, and weakening as the 10-year yield has been declining.?We may experience a period of continued dollar weakness as the Fed cuts rates.? #interestrates #currency #investment #internationalequity

During periods of market turbulence, it’s always good to remember time is on your side. #stockmarket #investment **Disclaimer: not investment advice, just opinion, observation & analysis**

Contrast Capital Earns PSN Top Guns Recognition Again! We are delighted to share that Contrast Capital's International Equity Strategy has once again been recognized as a top performer in the Zephyr PSN Informa "Top Guns" database for Q2 2024. The Strategy was recognized among the top 10 performers in its 223-peer group for a three-year period, also with volatility below the median for its peer group.?This marks our second consecutive quarter of achieving this prestigious recognition and follows similar recognition in other periods. #PSNTopGuns #Internationalequity #emergingmanagers

More buyout activity in the Contrast Capital International Small Cap Portfolio.? After the buyout of our portfolio holding Britvic plc by Carlsburg in July, Reuters has reported that Trend Micro, another holding in the Contrast Capital International Small Cap portfolio, is considering offers for a sale of the company.?Even after rising 16.4% on the news, the company still has about 17% of its market cap in net cash and a dividend yield of 8.6%.?Activist investor ValueAct Capital has built a 8.7% position in Trend Micro and is pushing for measures to enhance shareholder returns. #internationalequity #emergingmanagers #MergersAndAcquisitions #valution **Disclaimer: not investment advice, just opinion, observation & analysis**

This is what the face of speculation in the U.S. market looks like... Business Insider article: ??https://lnkd.in/gvwwyB4G

Two takeover proposals from Carlsberg Group for Contrast Capital International Small Cap portfolio holding Britvic plc last week validates our view that Britvic provides strong underlying value.?The latest offer values the company at about 16.8 consensus PE ‘25 and 15.4x for ‘26.??Britvic has a beverage portfolio that combines stable heritage brands such as R. Whites Lemonade, and Pepsi distribution, with a growth portfolio in markets such as Brazil.?We would not be surprised to see higher offers for the business. #internationalequity #emergingmanagers #assetallocation #MergersAndAcquisitions #valution **Disclaimer: not investment advice, just opinion, observation & analysis**