NVIDIA Corporation (NVIDIA)

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 16TH MAY 2016 AT $42.19 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : NOVEMBER 21ST 2016 AT $92.98 PER SHARE

NVIDIA Corporation, also known as NVIDIA, is a company specializing in visual computing. Its operations are divided into two main segments: GPU and Tegra Processor. Under the GPU segment, NVIDIA offers a range of products tailored to different applications. GeForce is aimed at the personal computer (PC) gaming market, providing high-performance graphics for gaming enthusiasts. Quadro targets design professionals working in areas like computer-aided design, video editing, special effects, and creative applications. The Tesla series focuses on deep learning and accelerated computing, leveraging the parallel processing capabilities of GPUs for general-purpose computing. Additionally, the GRID platform delivers NVIDIA graphics power through the cloud and data centers. In the Tegra Processor segment, NVIDIA develops processors for its branded platforms, DRIVE and SHIELD. These processors are designed to enhance various devices, and the DRIVE platform focuses on providing supercomputing capabilities to improve the safety of driving. SHIELD encompasses a family of devices that leverage the combination of mobile and cloud technologies to revolutionize gaming experiences. NVIDIA is a prominent player in the visual computing industry, offering cutting-edge technologies and solutions that cater to the diverse needs of PC gaming, design professionals, deep learning applications, and cloud-based graphics processing. The company’s innovative approach has solidified its position as a leader in the market, driving advancements in visual computing and revolutionizing the gaming and automotive industries.

Spectra Energy

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 1ST APRIL 2016 AT $30.10 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : SEPTEMBER 7TH 2016 AT $43.27 PER SHARE

Spectra Energy Corp is a prominent natural gas infrastructure company that owns and operates various energy assets related to natural gas and a crude oil pipeline system. The company plays a crucial role in connecting Canadian and United States producers to refineries, facilitating the transportation of natural gas and crude oil.

Spectra Energy Corp conducts its business across four segments:

  • Spectra Energy Partners: This segment is primarily involved in the transmission, storage, and gathering of natural gas. It also manages the transportation and storage of crude oil through interstate pipeline systems.
  • Distribution: The Distribution segment offers distribution services in Canada through its subsidiary, Union Gas Limited. This involves delivering natural gas to consumers and businesses in the region.
  • Western Canada Transmission & Processing: This business segment comprises several operations, including the British Columbia (BC) Pipeline, BC Field Services, Canadian Midstream, Empress NGL operations, and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership. These operations focus on natural gas transmission and processing in Western Canada.
  • Field Services: The Field Services segment is invested in DCP Midstream, LLC, holding approximately 50% ownership. DCP Midstream is involved in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids.

With its extensive portfolio of natural gas-related energy assets and a well-established crude oil pipeline system, Spectra Energy Corp plays a vital role in the energy infrastructure landscape. The company’s operations span across different segments, contributing to the efficient transportation and distribution of natural gas and crude oil, supporting the energy needs of consumers and businesses in North America.


Hewlett Packard Enterprises

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 15TH JANUARY 2016 AT $12.54 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : NON APPLICABLE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is a leading provider of technology solutions, offering a wide range of products and services to its customers. The company operates through five main segments:

  • Enterprise Group: This segment focuses on providing technology infrastructure solutions to customers, helping them optimize their traditional information technology (IT) systems. The Enterprise Group offers a variety of hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of IT operations.
  • Software: The Software segment offers automation solutions that enable customers to streamline and secure their business processes. Through automation, customers can simplify and accelerate their IT operations, leading to increased productivity and improved security measures. Additionally, the segment drives the analytics process, converting raw data into valuable insights and actionable knowledge.
  • Enterprise Services: This segment brings together the various technology solutions offered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. The Enterprise Services segment is responsible for providing consulting and support services to customers, helping them implement and optimize the technology solutions offered by the company.
  • Financial Services: The Financial Services segment specializes in providing flexible IT consumption models and financial architectures for customers. It offers customized investment solutions to meet the unique financial needs of each client, allowing for more efficient and tailored technology acquisitions.
  • Corporate Investments: This segment includes Hewlett Packard Labs and other business incubation projects. Hewlett Packard Labs is a research organization focused on developing cutting-edge technologies and innovations that drive the company’s growth and evolution.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company’s comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions and services positions it as a leading player in the technology industry. By catering to various customer needs, from IT infrastructure optimization to data analytics and financial services, the company continues to drive innovation and support the technological advancements of its clients.


Edwards Lifesciences

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 10TH MARCH 2016 AT $87.63 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016 $120.56

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation is a specialized company focused on developing technologies to address structural heart disease and provide treatment for critically ill patients. The company’s product portfolio includes heart valve systems and repair products designed to replace or repair damaged or defective heart valves in patients. Additionally, Edwards Lifesciences develops hemodynamic monitoring systems used to assess a patient’s cardiovascular function in hospital settings. Operating on a global scale, Edwards Lifesciences conducts business in various geographical regions, including the United States, Europe, Japan, and the Rest of the World. All these regions offer products tailored to treat advanced cardiovascular diseases. With its commitment to innovation and advanced medical technologies, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for individuals with cardiovascular diseases. By offering a comprehensive range of products for treating advanced cardiovascular conditions, the company continues to be a leading player in the medical device industry.

Corning Incorporated

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 24TH JUNE 2016 AT $19.34 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : NON APPLICABLE

Corning Incorporated is a prominent manufacturer specializing in the production of specialty glass and ceramics. The company operates through various segments, each catering to specific industries and applications:

  • Display Technologies: This segment focuses on manufacturing glass substrates used in the production of flat panel liquid crystal displays (LCDs). These high-quality glass substrates form the foundation of LCD screens used in various electronic devices.
  • Optical Communications: The Optical Communications segment is involved in manufacturing carrier and enterprise network components for the telecommunications industry. This includes the production of optical fiber and related communication products.
  • Environmental Technologies: This segment is dedicated to producing ceramic substrates and filters used in automotive and diesel emission control applications. These products play a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from vehicles.
  • Specialty Materials: Specialty Materials segment offers a diverse range of material formulations, encompassing glass, glass ceramics, and fluoride crystals. These specialty materials find applications in various industries, including electronics, telecommunications, and aerospace.
  • Life Sciences: In the Life Sciences segment, Corning manufactures glass and plastic labware, equipment, media, and reagents. These products serve research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical laboratories.
  • All Other: The All Other segment includes Corning’s Pharmaceutical Technologies business and non-LCD glass business, among other activities. This segment encompasses various specialized operations and initiatives.

Corning Incorporated’s extensive range of products serves a wide spectrum of industries, from consumer electronics to telecommunications and environmental control. With its focus on innovation and advanced materials, the company continues to play a crucial role in shaping technology and enhancing various aspects of modern life.

Apache Corporation

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 29TH JANUARY 2016 AT $40.54 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : 16TH DECEMBER 2016 $60.69 PER SHARE

Apache Corporation is a notable independent energy company that engages in exploration, development, and production of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids both domestically and internationally. The company’s operations span across four countries: the United States, Canada, Egypt, and the United Kingdom (North Sea). In these regions, Apache explores for and develops energy resources, contributing to the production of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. In North America, Apache holds significant assets primarily in the Permian Basin, the Anadarko basin in western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle, Gulf Coast, and offshore Gulf of Mexico areas. Additionally, the company has a strong presence in Western Canada. These assets cover approximately 10.7 million gross acres, offering access to abundant liquid hydrocarbons. Internationally, Apache has exploration and production interests in Egypt and offshore locations in the United Kingdom’s North Sea. The company’s international assets contribute around 40% of its overall production. As an independent energy company, Apache Corporation plays a crucial role in the energy sector by contributing to the exploration and production of vital energy resources. With its diverse operations in multiple countries, Apache continues to be a key player in the global energy market.

PVH Corporation

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 24TH JUNE 2016 AT $90.55 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : NON APPLICABLE

PVH Corp.’s brand portfolio consists of a wide range of well-known names, both owned and licensed. The owned brands include Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Warner’s, Olga, and Eagle. On the other hand, the company licenses various brands, such as Speedo, Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Sean John, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Michael Kors Collection, and Chaps, among others. PVH also offers licensed and private label brands across a diverse array of products. The company’s product offerings include dress shirts, neckwear, sportswear, jeanswear, intimate apparel, swim products, handbags, footwear, and related accessories. PVH sells its brands at various price points and through multiple distribution channels, catering to a wide range of customers globally. With its extensive brand portfolio and diverse product offerings, PVH Corp. remains a major player in the global apparel industry, catering to various consumer preferences and markets.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 31ST MARCH 2016 AT $11.20 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : NON APPLICABLE

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a prominent natural resource company with a diverse portfolio of mineral assets, as well as oil and natural gas resources. The company has further organized its operations into five primary divisions based on geographical locations and specific mining activities: North America copper mines, South America mining, Indonesia mining, Africa mining, and Molybdenum mines. Freeport-McMoRan’s diverse portfolio of assets includes significant mining operations in North and South America, Indonesia, and Africa. Additionally, the company is engaged in oil and natural gas activities in the United States. It also operates smelters and refining facilities for copper and molybdenum conversion in various locations. With its extensive global presence and diversified operations, Freeport-McMoRan plays a crucial role in the natural resource industry, contributing to the production of essential minerals and resources for various industrial and commercial applications.

Time Warner Inc.

STATUS: REALISED
BOUGHT IN : 09TH NOVEMBER 2016 AT $86.60 PER SHARE
SOLD OUT : 28TH DECEMBER 2016 AT $99.22 PER SHARE

Time Warner Inc. also has interests in companies that operate broadcast networks, broadening its reach in the media industry. The company holds an interest in Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (CME), which operates television networks in several European countries. Additionally, Time Warner has a joint venture interest in The CW, which offers a lineup of advertising-supported original programming and other advertising-supported content. With its comprehensive portfolio of media properties and content offerings, Time Warner Inc. plays a significant role in the media and entertainment landscape, providing a diverse array of entertainment options to audiences worldwide.