H&E Daily "Stock Movers: COGN/ANIM underperform last week; COGN acquires..."

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H&E Daily "Stock Movers: COGN/ANIM underperform last week; COGN acquires..."

he group’s portfolio, combined with its more mature positioning

(arguably the largest financial ecosystem focused on K-12 education in Latin

America), helps mitigate execution risks. Finally, the move seems aligned with

Cogna’s broader strategy of positioning itself as a comprehensive educational

services provider and its increased focus on basic education (especially following

the tender offer for Vasta). The transaction also suggests management’s comfort

with current leverage levels and forward cash generation, consistent with recent

commentary around pursuing smaller, highly strategic M&A opportunities. We

estimate a marginal impact on our leverage forecasts (~0.02x in 2026E, increasing

to 0.94x vs. UBSe currently at 0.92x), while seeing potential upside optionality from

cross-selling and scaling the platform over time.

Afya/YDUQS/ANIM: Enamed Provisional Measure receives amendments in

Congress - eventual changes important to watch

Press reports indicate that the Provisional Measure establishing Enamed as a

mandatory proficiency requirement for obtaining professional license received 479

amendments during the official review period in Congress, which ended last Friday.

Among the main proposals are the inclusion of practical clinical skills assessments,

greater participation of medical associations in administering the exam, changes to

professional licensing rules, and mechanisms to enhance transparency of results.

The Provisional Measure is currently awaiting the formation of a joint congressional

committee. As it carries the force of law upon issuance, it must be reviewed and

approved by Congress within up to 120 days to remain valid.