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The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives

Lukasz Tomicki and LRT Capital Management LLC

Curated investment deep dives researched and written with the help of Google Gemini. The Gemini Report was created by LRT Capital Management LLC. Nothing in this podcast constitutes investment advise. All recordings are for informational purposes only. To learn more visit: www.lrtcapital.com

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dsm-firmenich AG: Forging a Global Leader in...

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2025/10/13

Executive Summary The May 2023 merger of equals between Royal DSM and Firmenich International SA created dsm-firmenich AG, a new powerhouse in the global ingredients sector with a unique and comprehensive portfolio spanning nutrition, health, and beauty. This report provides an exhaustive investment analysis of the merged entity, examining the strategic logic behind its formation, […]

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51:38

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: An Analysis...

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2025/10/12

Executive Summary International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is at a critical inflection point in its 135-year history.1 Following its transformative, industry-redefining merger with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) business in 2021, the company has navigated a period of significant operational and financial challenges. These have included complex integration, severe customer inventory destocking, persistent raw material […]

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1:27:06

Comprehensive Investment Research: Givaudan SA (GIVN.SW)

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2025/10/11

I. Executive Summary & Investment Thesis This report provides a comprehensive investment analysis of Givaudan SA (GIVN.SW), the global leader in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry. The analysis is structured to provide a foundational due diligence framework, assessing the company’s strategic positioning, financial performance, valuation, and key risks, without providing a specific investment recommendation […]

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1:04:10

Global Flavors & Fragrances Industry: An Investment...

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2025/10/10

Executive Summary & Comparative Analysis The global Flavors and Fragrances (F&F) industry represents a compelling, non-cyclical sector with defensive growth characteristics, underpinned by its integral role in the global consumer staples value chain. The industry’s products are essential components in a vast array of end markets, including food and beverages, personal care, and household goods, […]

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48:49

IMCD N.V. (IMCD.AS) – Comprehensive Investment...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/10/09

Executive Summary IMCD N.V. stands as a premier global distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. The company has successfully carved out a defensible niche in the chemical value chain, distinguished by an asset-light operational model that prioritizes technical expertise and deep-rooted supplier and customer relationships over heavy capital investment in physical assets. This […]

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1:00:13

Deep Investment Research: Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) – A...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/10/08

I. Executive Summary Core Thesis Borregaard ASA (Borregaard) represents a compelling case of a successful, multi-decade transformation from a commodity pulp and paper company into a highly specialized, technology-driven biochemicals producer. Its unique, integrated biorefinery model serves as the foundation for a significant competitive moat, enabling exceptionally high raw material utilization and the production of […]

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1:03:29

Norfolk Southern Corporation: An Analysis of a...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/10/07

I. Executive Summary Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) stands as one of the premier Class I freight railroads in North America, possessing a strategic and non-replicable network spanning the economically vital Eastern United States.1 The company’s investment profile has been shaped by three defining events in recent years: a multi-year operational overhaul centered on Precision Scheduled […]

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58:11

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited: Forging a...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/10/06

I. Executive Summary: The North-South Growth Thesis The 2023 merger of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) created Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC), a company that fundamentally reshaped the North American logistics map. CPKC now operates as the first and only single-line railroad connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico, a transformative […]

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1:15:58

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI): An In-depth...

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2025/10/05

I. Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), a premier Class I freight railroad in North America. CNI is distinguished by its unique and extensive tri-coastal network, a strategic asset connecting ports on the Atlantic, Pacific, and U.S. Gulf Coasts. This network has historically supported a robust […]

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1:02:05

CSX Corporation (CSX): Comprehensive Investment...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/10/04

1. Company Overview & Business Model CSX Corporation (CSX), headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company and a pivotal component of the North American supply chain.1 Established in its modern form in 1980 through the merger of the Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries, the company’s origins trace back to the earliest […]

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Union Pacific Corporation (UNP): An In-Depth...

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2025/10/03

Executive Summary Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) stands as a cornerstone of the North American economy, operating one of the two premier freight rail franchises in the western United States. Its vast, irreplaceable network functions as a critical artery for global and domestic supply chains, providing a wide competitive moat and significant pricing power. The company’s […]

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1:20:36

North American Railways: A New Era of Consolidation...

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2025/10/02

Executive Summary The North American rail industry stands at a pivotal moment, defined by a new wave of consolidation, the maturation of the Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) operating model, and its critical role in facilitating reshoring and cross-border trade under the USMCA. While facing cyclical economic headwinds and intense competition from a soft trucking market, […]

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1:16:40

Comprehensive Investment Analysis: Sonic Automotive...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/10/01

Company Overview & Evolving Business Model Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States.1 The company’s stated ambition is to become the “most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America”.3 Its operations are structured across three distinct […]

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Comprehensive Equity Analysis: Rush Enterprises, Inc....

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2025/09/30

Executive Summary & Investment Thesis Distillation Rush Enterprises, Inc. stands as the largest and only publicly traded pure-play commercial vehicle dealership network in North America, operating an integrated “one-stop-shop” business model.1 This model strategically combines highly cyclical new and used vehicle sales with a more stable, high-margin, and counter-cyclical aftermarket parts and service business. This […]

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58:40

Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD): Engineering Growth in a...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/09/29

Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive investment analysis of Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE: LAD), the preeminent consolidator in the highly fragmented North American automotive retail market. The company is executing a dual-pronged growth strategy, combining aggressive, yet disciplined, acquisitions with the organic expansion of a high-margin, technology-enabled ecosystem designed to capture value across the […]

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Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI): Navigating a Sector in...

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2025/09/28

Section I: Investment Thesis & Key Findings This report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis of Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer operating at a pivotal juncture for its industry. The central thesis of this analysis is that GPI represents a highly proficient and disciplined operator navigating a landscape defined by […]

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Investment Research Analysis: Asbury Automotive...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/09/27

1.0 Company Overview 1.1 Business Model: A Diversified Automotive Retail Platform Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, with corporate headquarters located in Duluth, Georgia.1 The company’s business model is structured as a diversified automotive retail and service platform. The […]

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Investment Research Report: Penske Automotive Group,...

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/09/26

I. Executive Summary & Investment Thesis Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) presents a complex and compelling case for the modern investor. Far more than a simple automotive retailer, PAG is a diversified international transportation services company with a strategically curated portfolio of assets. The company’s operations are built on three distinct pillars: a global network […]

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1:02:19

AutoNation Inc. (AN): An In-Depth Investment Analysis

The Gemini Report - Investment Deep Dives ·

2025/09/25

Executive Summary & Investment Profile AutoNation Inc. (NYSE: AN) stands as the largest automotive retailer in the United States, operating a highly diversified and integrated business model. The company’s core operations encompass the sale of new and used vehicles, a resilient and high-margin after-sales parts and service division, and a rapidly expanding in-house financing arm, […]

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1:09:24

Investment Research Report: The North American Auto...

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2025/09/24

I. Executive Summary The North American automotive dealership industry, a mature and inherently cyclical sector, stands at a critical juncture. It is characterized by a resilient business model underpinned by a formidable regulatory moat, yet it faces profound transformative pressures from aggressive consolidation, evolving consumer behavior, and significant technological disruption. The sector’s primary competitive advantage […]

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