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Initiating Coverage

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Create institutional-quality equity research initiation reports through a 5-task workflow. Tasks must be executed individually with verified prerequisites - (1) company research, (2) financial modeling, (3) valuation analysis, (4) chart generation, (5) final report assembly. Each task produces specific deliverables (markdown docs, Excel models, charts, or DOCX reports). Tasks 3-5 have dependencies on earlier tasks.
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This skill provides a systematic, multi-task process for generating equity research initiation reports. It enforces a strict, single-task execution model to ensure each component of the report—company research, financial modeling, valuation analysis, chart generation, and final assembly—is completed with verified inputs before moving to the next stage. The workflow is designed to produce professional-grade documentation, including detailed financial models, valuation analysis, and visual charts, following institutional standards.

What it does

  • Conducts qualitative company research including management bios and competitive analysis.
  • Builds comprehensive Excel financial models with 6 essential tabs.
  • Performs valuation analysis using DCF, comparables, and precedent transactions.
  • Generates 25-35 professional financial charts for visual data representation.
  • Assembles all components into a final, text-dense DOCX research report.

When to use it

  • When you need to produce a comprehensive equity research initiation report.
  • When you require a structured, step-by-step approach to financial analysis.
  • When you need to maintain strict quality control across multiple research tasks.
  • When you are preparing institutional-standard financial documentation.

Advantages

  • Enforces a logical, dependency-aware task order.
  • Ensures data integrity by verifying prerequisites before each task.
  • Produces standardized, professional-grade financial outputs.
  • Provides clear, granular control over the research and assembly process.

Usage examples

“Use initiating-coverage, Task 1 for Tesla”
The agent initiates the company research task for Tesla, producing a detailed research document.
“Do Task 2 of initiating-coverage for Tesla”
The agent begins the financial modeling task, requiring access to financial statements or pre-extracted data.
“Run Task 3 for Tesla using the initiating-coverage skill”
The agent performs valuation analysis, provided that the financial model from Task 2 is already complete.
“I want to complete all 5 tasks for Tesla”
The agent explains the one-task-at-a-time requirement and asks to start with Task 1.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/anthropics/initiating-coverage/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip initiating-coverage.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Anthropic

Initiating Coverage

Create institutional-quality equity research initiation reports through a structured 5-task workflow. Each task must be executed separately with verified inputs.

Overview

This skill produces comprehensive first-time coverage reports following institutional standards (JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley format). Tasks are executed individually, each verifying prerequisites before proceeding.

Default Font: Times New Roman throughout all documents (unless user specifies otherwise).


⚠️ CRITICAL: One Task at a Time

THIS SKILL OPERATES IN SINGLE-TASK MODE ONLY.

If User Requests Full Pipeline

When user requests:

  • "Create a coverage initiation report for [Company]"

  • "Write an initiation report for [Company]"

  • "Do the entire equity research process for [Company]"

  • "Complete all 5 tasks for [Company]"

  • Any request that implies running multiple tasks or the entire workflow

REQUIRED RESPONSE:

  1. Ask which specific task to perform:

    I can help you create an equity research initiation report for [Company].
    This involves 5 separate tasks that need to be completed individually:
    
    1. Company Research - Research business, management, industry
    2. Financial Modeling - Build projection model
    3. Valuation Analysis - DCF and comparable companies
    4. Chart Generation - Create 25-35 charts
    5. Report Assembly - Compile final report
    
    Which task would you like to start with?
  2. When user explicitly requests all tasks together:

    I understand you'd like to complete the entire initiation report pipeline.
    Currently, this skill supports executing one task at a time, which allows
    for better quality control and review at each stage.
    
    We're working on a seamless end-to-end workflow that will make this process
    more automated, but for now, we'll need to complete each task separately.
    
    Would you like to start with Task 1 (Company Research)?
  3. Never automatically assume which task to start - always ask user to confirm.

  4. Never execute multiple tasks in sequence - complete one task, deliver outputs, then wait for next user request.

Task Execution Rules
  • ✅ Execute exactly ONE task per user request

  • ✅ Always verify prerequisites before starting a task

  • ✅ Deliver task outputs and confirm completion

  • ✅ Wait for user to explicitly request the next task

  • ❌ Never chain multiple tasks together automatically

  • ❌ Never assume user wants to proceed to next task

  • ❌ Never execute Tasks 3-5 without verifying required inputs exist

⚠️ Deliverables Policy: NO SHORTCUTS

DELIVER ONLY THE SPECIFIED OUTPUTS. DO NOT CREATE EXTRA DOCUMENTS.

Each task specifies exact deliverables. Do NOT create:

  • ❌ "Completion summaries"

  • ❌ "Executive summaries"

  • ❌ "Quick reference guides"

  • ❌ "Next steps documents"

  • ❌ "Task completion reports"

  • ❌ Any other "helpful" documentation not explicitly specified

Why: These extras waste context and are not part of the professional workflow.

What TO deliver:

  • ✅ Task 1: Research document (.md) — NOTHING ELSE

  • ✅ Task 2: Financial model (.xlsx) — NOTHING ELSE

  • ✅ Task 3: Valuation analysis (.md) + Excel tabs added to Task 2 file — NOTHING ELSE

  • ✅ Task 4: Charts zip file (.zip) — NOTHING ELSE

  • ✅ Task 5: Final report (.docx) — NOTHING ELSE

If a deliverable is not listed above, DO NOT CREATE IT.


Task Selection

Select which task to execute:

TaskNamePrerequisitesOutput
1Company ResearchCompany name/ticker6-8K word document
2Financial Modeling10-K or financials accessExcel model (6 tabs)
3Valuation AnalysisFinancial model (Task 2)Valuation + price target
4Chart GenerationTasks 1, 2, 3 + external data25-35 PNG/JPG charts
5Report AssemblyALL previous tasks (1-4)30-50 page DOCX report

How to Use This Skill

User Request Patterns and Responses

Pattern 1: User specifies a specific task

User: "Use initiating-coverage, Task 1 for Tesla"
Response: ✅ Execute Task 1 immediately

Pattern 2: User asks for "initiation report" or "full pipeline"

User: "Create a coverage initiation report for Tesla"
Response: ❌ DO NOT start any task automatically
         ✅ Ask which task to start with (see template above)

Pattern 3: User wants to do "all tasks" or "entire workflow"

User: "I want to complete all 5 tasks for Tesla"
Response: ❌ DO NOT chain tasks together
         ✅ Explain one-at-a-time limitation (see template above)
         ✅ Ask if they want to start with Task 1
Correct Usage Examples

Executing a single task:

"Use initiating-coverage skill, Task 1 for Tesla"
"Do Task 2 of initiating-coverage for Tesla"
"Run Task 3 for Tesla using the initiating-coverage skill"

Completing full report (requires 5 separate requests):

Request 1: "Do Task 1 for Tesla" → Complete → Deliver outputs
Request 2: "Do Task 2 for Tesla" → Complete → Deliver outputs
Request 3: "Do Task 3 for Tesla" → Complete → Deliver outputs
Request 4: "Do Task 4 for Tesla" → Complete → Deliver outputs
Request 5: "Do Task 5 for Tesla" → Complete → Deliver outputs
Task Execution Order

For a complete initiation report, tasks must be executed in separate user requests following this order:

Request 1: Task 1 - Company Research (independent)
           ↓ [User reviews outputs and requests next task]
Request 2: Task 2 - Financial Modeling (independent)
           ↓ [User reviews outputs and requests next task]
Request 3: Task 3 - Valuation Analysis (requires Task 2 output)
           ↓ [User reviews outputs and requests next task]
Request 4: Task 4 - Chart Generation (requires Tasks 2 & 3 outputs)
           ↓ [User reviews outputs and requests next task]
Request 5: Task 5 - Report Assembly (requires ALL previous task outputs)

Note: Tasks 1 and 2 can be run in any order. Tasks 3-5 have strict dependencies and must verify inputs before proceeding.


Task 1: Company Research

Purpose: Research company's business, management, competitive position, industry, and risks.

Prerequisites: ✅ None (fully independent)

  • Company name or ticker symbol

Process:

  1. Verify company name/ticker provided

  2. Load detailed instructions from references/task1-company-research.md

  3. Execute qualitative research workflow

  4. Deliver research document

Output: Company Research Document (6,000-8,000 words)

  • Company overview & history

  • Management bios (300-400 words × 3-4 execs)

  • Products & services analysis

  • Industry overview

  • Competitive analysis (5-10 competitors)

  • TAM sizing

  • Risk assessment (8-12 risks)

File name: [Company]_Research_Document_[Date].md

⚠️ DELIVER ONLY THIS 1 FILE. NO completion summaries, no extra documents.

⚠️ DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS:

  • ✅ Write full 6,000-8,000 words (not summaries)

  • ✅ Complete 300-400 word bios for ALL 3-4 executives

  • ✅ Analyze ALL 5-10 competitors thoroughly

  • ✅ Cover all 8-12 risks across 4 categories

  • ❌ Do not abbreviate sections to save time

  • ❌ Do not skip any required sections

Verification before proceeding: None required for this task.


Task 2: Financial Modeling

Purpose: Extract historical financials and build comprehensive Excel financial model with projections and scenarios.

Prerequisites: ⚠️ Verify before starting

  • Required: Access to company financial data

    • For public companies: Latest 10-K from SEC EDGAR

    • For private companies: Financial statements or available estimates

    • OR: Pre-extracted historical financials provided by user

  • Optional: Company research (Task 1) for business context

Input Verification:

BEFORE STARTING - Select approach:

Option A: Extract financials (most common)
- [ ] Have access to 10-K or financial statements?
- [ ] Ready to extract 3-5 years of data?

Option B: User provided pre-extracted financials
- [ ] Historical financials file received?
- [ ] Contains income statement, cash flow, balance sheet (3-5 years)?

Optional:
- [ ] Company research (Task 1) complete for context?

Process:

  1. Verify access to financial data

  2. Load detailed instructions from references/task2-financial-modeling.md

  3. Step 1: Extract historical financials (if needed)

  4. Step 2+: Build projection model with 6 essential tabs

  5. Deliver Excel model

Output: Excel Financial Model (.xlsx)

  • 6 essential tabs:

    1. Revenue Model - Product breakdown (20-30 rows) + Geography breakdown (15-20 rows)

    2. Income Statement - Full P&L with 40-50 line items, historical (3-5 years) + projected (5 years)

    3. Cash Flow Statement - Operating/Investing/Financing activities, historical + projected

    4. Balance Sheet - Assets/Liabilities/Equity, historical + projected

    5. Scenarios - Bull/Base/Bear comparison table

    6. DCF Inputs - Prepared for Task 3 valuation

File name: [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

⚠️ DELIVER ONLY THIS 1 FILE. NO completion summaries, no extra documents.

⚠️ DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS:

  • ✅ If extracting financials: Extract ALL line items from 3 financial statements (3-5 years)

  • ✅ Build ALL 6 projection tabs completely with full detail

  • ✅ Create detailed revenue model with 20-30 product rows AND 15-20 geography rows

  • ✅ Build complete income statement with 40-50 line items (not abbreviated)

  • ✅ Include full cash flow statement and balance sheet with all line items

  • ✅ Complete ALL three scenarios (Bull/Base/Bear) with different parameters

  • ❌ Do not create simplified/abbreviated versions

  • ❌ Do not skip any of the 6 essential tabs

  • ❌ Do not skip historical financials extraction if needed

Verification before proceeding to Task 3:

  • [ ] Historical financials extracted (if needed) or provided

  • [ ] Excel file created and can be opened

  • [ ] Model has all 6 essential tabs (Revenue Model, Income Statement, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Scenarios, DCF Inputs)

  • [ ] Historical data (3-5 years) incorporated

  • [ ] Projections complete (5 years forward)

  • [ ] Scenarios complete (Bull/Base/Bear)


Task 3: Valuation Analysis

Purpose: Perform comprehensive valuation using DCF, comparables, and precedent transactions.

Prerequisites: ⚠️ Verify before starting

  • Required: Financial model from Task 2

    • Projected income statements

    • Projected cash flows

    • Revenue and EBITDA forecasts

    • DCF inputs (unlevered FCF)

⚠️ CRITICAL: DO NOT START THIS TASK UNLESS TASK 2 IS COMPLETE

This task requires the financial model from Task 2. Starting without it will result in incomplete work.

IF TASK 2 IS NOT COMPLETE: Stop immediately and inform the user that Task 2 (Financial Modeling) must be completed first. Do not attempt to proceed or create placeholder valuations.

Input Verification:

BEFORE STARTING:
- [ ] Task 2 complete? (Financial model exists)
- [ ] Model file path/location known?
- [ ] Can access projected financials from model?

Required from model:
- [ ] Projected FCF (5 years)
- [ ] Revenue projections
- [ ] EBITDA projections
- [ ] Terminal year metrics

Process:

  1. Verify financial model is accessible

  2. Load detailed instructions from references/task3-valuation.md

  3. Execute valuation workflow

  4. Deliver valuation analysis

Output: Valuation Analysis (4-6 pages + Excel tabs)

  • DCF analysis with sensitivity tables

  • Comparable companies (5-10 peers with statistical summary)

  • Precedent transactions (if applicable)

  • Valuation football field

  • Price target: $XX.XX

  • Recommendation: BUY/HOLD/SELL

  • Upside: XX%

  • Key catalysts (3-5)

Files:

  • [Company]_Valuation_Analysis_[Date].md (written analysis document)

  • Excel tabs added to [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx (from Task 2)

    • DCF tab with calculations

    • Sensitivity analysis tab

    • Comparable companies tab

    • Valuation summary tab

⚠️ DELIVER ONLY: 1 markdown file + 4 tabs added to existing Excel. NO completion summaries, no extra documents.

⚠️ DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS:

  • ✅ Complete full DCF analysis with sensitivity matrix (not simplified)

  • ✅ Analyze ALL 5-10 comparable companies with full data

  • ✅ Include statistical summary in comps table (max/75th/median/25th/min)

  • ✅ Create complete sensitivity analysis tab with multiple WACC and terminal growth scenarios

  • ✅ Write full 4-6 pages of valuation analysis (not abbreviated)

  • ✅ Research and justify price target with specific methodology

  • ❌ Do not skip comparable company analysis

  • ❌ Do not create simplified DCF without sensitivity

Verification before proceeding to Task 4:

  • [ ] Price target determined

  • [ ] Valuation uses multiple methods (DCF + Comps minimum)

  • [ ] DCF sensitivity table complete

  • [ ] Comparable companies table includes statistical summary


Task 4: Chart Generation

Purpose: Generate 25-35 professional financial charts for the report.

Prerequisites: ⚠️ Verify before starting

  • Required: Company research from Task 1

    • Company history and milestones (for timeline charts)

    • Management team and org structure (for org charts)

    • Product portfolio (for product charts)

    • Customer segmentation (for customer charts)

    • Competitive landscape (for competitive charts)

    • TAM analysis (for market size charts)

  • Required: Financial model from Task 2 (with Task 3 valuation tabs added)

    • Revenue by product/geography data (Task 2 tabs)

    • Margin trends (Task 2 tabs)

    • Scenario comparison data (Task 2 tabs)

    • DCF sensitivity table (Task 3 tab in same Excel file)

    • Comparable companies data (Task 3 tab in same Excel file)

    • Valuation ranges (Task 3 tab in same Excel file)

  • Required: External market data

    • Historical stock price data (Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, etc.)

    • Historical valuation multiples (for historical trend charts)

⚠️ CRITICAL: DO NOT START THIS TASK UNLESS TASKS 1, 2, AND 3 ARE COMPLETE

This task requires outputs from all three previous tasks. Starting without them will result in incomplete charts.

IF ANY OF TASKS 1, 2, OR 3 ARE NOT COMPLETE: Stop immediately and inform the user which tasks need to be completed first. The specific requirements are:

  • Task 1: Company research document (for 9 charts)

  • Task 2: Financial model with all 6 tabs (for 8 charts)

  • Task 3: Valuation tabs added to the model (for 6 charts)

  • External data access (for 2 charts)

Do not attempt to create placeholder charts or skip charts due to missing data.

Input Verification:

BEFORE STARTING:
- [ ] Task 1 complete? (Company research exists)
- [ ] Task 2 complete? (Financial model exists)
- [ ] Task 3 complete? (Valuation analysis exists)
- [ ] Can access external market data sources?

Required from Task 1:
- [ ] Company history and milestones (for charts 05, 06)
- [ ] Management team structure (for chart 07)
- [ ] Product portfolio details (for chart 08)
- [ ] Customer segmentation data (for chart 09)
- [ ] Competitive landscape analysis (for charts 16, 17, 18)
- [ ] TAM sizing and market data (for chart 15)

Required from Task 2:
- [ ] Revenue by product (historical + projected) - for chart 03 ⭐
- [ ] Revenue by geography (historical + projected) - for chart 04 ⭐
- [ ] Income statement with margins (for charts 02, 10, 11)
- [ ] Cash flow statement (for chart 12)
- [ ] Scenario comparison data (for chart 14)

Required from Task 3:
- [ ] DCF sensitivity matrix - for chart 28 ⭐
- [ ] DCF components (for chart 29)
- [ ] Comparable companies data (for charts 30, 31)
- [ ] Valuation ranges - for chart 32 ⭐

Required from External Sources:
- [ ] Historical stock price data (for chart 01)
- [ ] Historical valuation multiples (for chart 34)

Process:

  1. Verify model and valuation outputs are accessible

  2. Load detailed instructions from references/task4-chart-generation.md

  3. Execute chart generation workflow

  4. Package all charts into a zip file

  5. Deliver zip file

Output: 25-35 Professional Chart Files (PNG/JPG, 300 DPI) packaged in zip

4 MANDATORY Charts (must be present) ⭐:

  • chart_03: Revenue by product (stacked area)

  • chart_04: Revenue by geography (stacked bar)

  • chart_28: DCF sensitivity (2-way heatmap)

  • chart_32: Valuation football field (horizontal bars)

25 REQUIRED Charts (specific list):

  • Investment Summary: chart_01

  • Financial Performance: charts 02, 03⭐, 04⭐, 10, 11, 12, 14

  • Company 101: charts 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 15, 16

  • Competitive/Market: charts 17, 18

  • Scenario Analysis: chart 13

  • Valuation: charts 28⭐, 29, 30, 31, 32⭐, 33, 34

10 OPTIONAL Charts (for 26-35 range):

  • charts 19-27, 35 (customer acquisition, unit economics, product roadmap, etc.)

IMPORTANT: Task 5 embeds ALL charts created (25-35) for visual density (1 chart per 200-300 words).

File naming: chart_01_description.png, chart_02_description.png, etc.

Deliverable: [Company]_Charts_[Date].zip containing all 25-35 chart files + chart_index.txt

⚠️ DELIVER ONLY THIS 1 ZIP FILE. NO completion summaries, no separate chart lists, no extra documents.

⚠️ DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS:

  • ✅ Create ALL 25 required charts minimum (specific list provided in task4-chart-generation.md)

  • ✅ Include ALL 4 mandatory charts:

    • chart_03: Revenue by product (stacked area) ⭐

    • chart_04: Revenue by geography (stacked bar) ⭐

    • chart_28: DCF sensitivity (heatmap) ⭐

    • chart_32: Valuation football field ⭐

  • ✅ Optional: Add 1-10 more charts to reach 26-35 total for greater visual density

  • ✅ Generate professional-quality charts at 300 DPI (not low-res placeholders)

  • ✅ Create unique, well-formatted charts for each visualization

  • ✅ Package all charts in zip file with chart index

  • ❌ Do not create only 10-15 charts (minimum is 25)

  • ❌ Do not skip any of the 4 mandatory charts

  • ❌ Do not use low-quality/placeholder images

Verification before proceeding to Task 5:

  • [ ] Minimum 25 chart files created (required)

  • [ ] All 4 mandatory charts present:

    • [ ] chart_03: Revenue by product ⭐

    • [ ] chart_04: Revenue by geography ⭐

    • [ ] chart_28: DCF sensitivity ⭐

    • [ ] chart_32: Valuation football field ⭐

  • [ ] All charts open and display correctly

  • [ ] Charts saved at 300 DPI (print quality)

  • [ ] Chart index created listing all files with categories

  • [ ] All charts packaged in zip file

  • [ ] File naming follows convention: chart_##_description.png


Task 5: Report Assembly

Purpose: Write and assemble the comprehensive final DOCX report.

Prerequisites: ⚠️ Verify before starting

  • Required: Company research from Task 1

    • All 6-8K words of content

    • Management bios

    • Competitive analysis

    • Risk assessment

  • Required: Financial model from Task 2

    • Excel workbook

    • All projections and scenarios

  • Required: Valuation analysis from Task 3

    • Price target and recommendation

    • DCF, comps, precedent transactions

    • All valuation data

  • Required: Chart files from Task 4

    • Zip file containing all 25-35 PNG/JPG files

    • Chart index included in zip

⚠️ CRITICAL: DO NOT START THIS TASK UNLESS ALL TASKS 1-4 ARE COMPLETE

This is the final assembly task. It cannot be completed without all previous work products.

IF ANY OF TASKS 1, 2, 3, OR 4 ARE NOT COMPLETE: Stop immediately and inform the user which tasks need to be completed first. The specific requirements are:

  • Task 1: Company research document (6-8K words)

  • Task 2: Financial model with all 6 tabs

  • Task 3: Valuation analysis with price target and recommendation

  • Task 4: Charts zip file with 25-35 charts

Do not attempt to create placeholder content, substitute missing sections, or assemble an incomplete report. The report requires ALL inputs to be publication-ready.

Input Verification:

BEFORE STARTING - ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETE:

Task 1 Verification:
- [ ] Company research document exists? (6-8K words)
- [ ] Management bios complete? (300-400 words × 3-4 execs)
- [ ] Competitive analysis complete? (5-10 competitors)
- [ ] Risk assessment complete? (8-12 risks)

Task 2 Verification:
- [ ] Financial model exists and can be opened?
- [ ] Model has projections (5 years)?
- [ ] Scenarios exist (Bull/Base/Bear)?

Task 3 Verification:
- [ ] Valuation analysis complete?
- [ ] Price target determined?
- [ ] Recommendation set? (BUY/HOLD/SELL)
- [ ] DCF and comps complete?

Task 4 Verification:
- [ ] Chart zip file exists?
- [ ] Can extract/access all 25-35 chart files from zip?
- [ ] All 4 mandatory charts present?
  - [ ] Revenue by product (stacked area)
  - [ ] Revenue by geography (stacked bar)
  - [ ] DCF sensitivity (heatmap)
  - [ ] Valuation football field
- [ ] Chart files accessible and can be opened?

IF ANY VERIFICATION FAILS: Stop and complete missing task first.

Process:

  1. CRITICAL: Verify ALL prerequisites before starting

  2. Load detailed instructions from references/task5-report-assembly.md

  3. Execute report assembly workflow using Claude's built-in skills:

    • Use DOCX skill to create and manipulate the Word document

    • Use XLSX skill to read Excel data from Task 2/3

    • Use Read tool to read Task 1 and Task 3 markdown files

    • Read Task 1 .md file → Convert to Word formatting → Insert charts inline

    • Read Task 2 .xlsx file → Extract tables → Write quantitative analysis

    • Read Task 3 .md file + Excel tabs → Copy/adapt valuation analysis

    • Insert Task 4 .png chart files throughout using DOCX skill

    • Create text-dense report with charts interspersed every 200-300 words

  4. Save and deliver final DOCX report

Key Principles:

  • Use Claude's DOCX and XLSX skills (NOT Python libraries)

  • Use actual file operations (read .md/.xlsx/.png files, write .docx file)

  • Good equity research reports are text-dense with lots of illustrating images (60-80% page coverage, 1+ chart per page)

🔥 CRITICAL: GO ALL OUT ON THIS TASK

THIS IS THE FINAL DELIVERABLE. DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS.

  • ✅ Use full token budget - This is the culmination of all previous work

  • ✅ Write every section completely - Do not summarize or abbreviate

  • ✅ Hit ALL minimum requirements - 30+ pages, 10,000+ words, 25+ charts, 12+ tables

  • ✅ Be thorough on projection assumptions - 2,000-3,000 words with product-by-product detail

  • ✅ Be comprehensive on scenarios - 1,500-2,000 words with specific Bull/Base/Bear parameters

  • ✅ Insert ALL charts from Task 4 - Not just a few, ALL 25-35 charts throughout

  • ✅ Create ALL tables from Task 2/3 - Extract every financial table, don't skip any

  • ✅ Use Task 1 content verbatim - Copy/paste full Company 101 sections (6-8K words)

  • ✅ Professional quality only - This must be indistinguishable from JPMorgan/Goldman Sachs research

NEVER:

  • ❌ "This section would include..." - WRITE THE ACTUAL SECTION

  • ❌ "Charts would be inserted here..." - INSERT THE ACTUAL CHARTS

  • ❌ "See financial model for details..." - EXTRACT AND INCLUDE THE DETAILS

  • ❌ Skip sections due to length - Every section MUST be complete

  • ❌ Abbreviate for token conservation - Use whatever tokens are needed

This is publication-ready institutional research. Spare no effort, tokens, or detail.

Output: Comprehensive Equity Research Report (.docx)

Specifications:

  • Length: 30-50 pages (MINIMUM 30)

  • Word count: 10,000-15,000 words (MINIMUM 10,000)

  • Charts: 25-35 embedded images

  • Tables: 12-20 comprehensive tables

  • Format: Professional DOCX with clickable hyperlinks

Structure:

  • Page 1: Investment Summary (INITIATING COVERAGE format)

  • Pages 2-5: Investment thesis & risks

  • Pages 6-17: Company 101

  • Pages 18-30: Financial analysis & projections

  • Pages 31-40: Valuation analysis

  • Pages 41-50: Appendices

File name: [Company]_Initiation_Report_[Date].docx

⚠️ DELIVER ONLY THIS 1 DOCX FILE. NO executive summaries, no "highlights" documents, no extra files.

Final Verification:

  • [ ] Report is 30-50 pages

  • [ ] Word count is 10,000-15,000

  • [ ] 25-35 charts embedded

  • [ ] 12-20 tables included

  • [ ] All citations are clickable hyperlinks

  • [ ] Numbers match financial model exactly


Input Verification Protocol

Why Input Verification Matters

Each task has strict prerequisites. Running a task without required inputs will:

  • Waste time with incomplete work

  • Produce low-quality outputs

  • Require rework

Always verify inputs before starting a task.

Verification Checklist by Task

Task 1: ✅ No verification needed (independent)

Task 2: Check historical financials available

Task 3: Check financial model exists and is accessible

Task 4: Check both model (Task 2) AND valuation (Task 3) exist

Task 5: Check ALL previous tasks complete (1, 2, 3, 4)

What to Do if Verification Fails
IF prerequisites are missing:
1. Stop the current task
2. Identify which prerequisite task(s) need to be completed
3. Execute the missing task(s) first
4. Return to current task once prerequisites are met
Example Verification Dialogue
User: "Use initiating-coverage, Task 5 for Tesla"

Claude: "Starting Task 5: Report Assembly for Tesla

VERIFICATION - Checking prerequisites:
- Task 1 (Company research)... ❌ NOT FOUND
- Task 2 (Financial model)... ❌ NOT FOUND
- Task 3 (Valuation)... ❌ NOT FOUND
- Task 4 (Charts)... ❌ NOT FOUND

⚠️ VERIFICATION FAILED

Task 5 requires ALL previous tasks to be complete.

To proceed:
1. Complete Task 1: Company Research
2. Complete Task 2: Financial Modeling
3. Complete Task 3: Valuation Analysis
4. Complete Task 4: Chart Generation
5. Then return to Task 5

Would you like to start with Task 1 first?"

Task Reference Files

Detailed instructions for each task are in separate reference files to keep this skill lean:

  • references/task1-company-research.md - Company research workflow

  • references/task2-financial-modeling.md - Financial modeling workflow

  • references/task3-valuation.md - Valuation methodology

    • Also see: references/valuation-methodologies.md for DCF/comps deep dive

  • references/task4-chart-generation.md - Chart generation workflow

  • references/task5-report-assembly.md - Report writing workflow

    • Also see: assets/report-template.md for report structure

    • Also see: assets/quality-checklist.md for quality checks

When to load reference files: Load ONLY the reference file associated with the specific task being performed. These files are very large - do not load multiple reference files at once. Read the appropriate task reference file at the start of the task for detailed step-by-step instructions.


Quality Standards

All outputs meet institutional standards from leading investment banks (JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley):

  • Comprehensive: Meet all minimum requirements

  • Detailed: Specific data and examples, not generic statements

  • Quantified: Lead with numbers and metrics

  • Cited: Proper sources with clickable hyperlinks

  • Professional: Institutional-quality formatting

  • Accurate: All numbers verified and cross-checked


Important Notes

Task Independence
  • Task 1 can run anytime (no dependencies)

  • Task 2 can run anytime (just needs historical data)

  • Tasks 1 & 2 can run in parallel

  • Task 3 requires Task 2

  • Task 4 requires Tasks 2 & 3

  • Task 5 requires Tasks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Session Management

Same session: Outputs automatically available to subsequent tasks

Different sessions: Reference previous task outputs explicitly

"Use Task 3 with the model from yesterday at [path]"
"Use Task 5 with the research document at [path]"
File Organization

Recommended structure during workflow:

ProjectFolder/
├── Task1_Research/
│   └── [Company]_Research_Document.md
├── Task2_Model/
│   └── [Company]_Financial_Model.xlsx
├── Task3_Valuation/
│   └── [Company]_Valuation_Analysis.pdf
├── Task4_Charts/
│   ├── chart_01.png
│   └── ... (25-35 files)
└── Task5_Report/
    └── [Company]_Initiation_Report.docx
No End-to-End Execution

This skill does NOT support running all tasks automatically in sequence. Each task must be explicitly requested and verified.

Why: This ensures:

  • Quality control at each stage

  • Ability to review outputs before proceeding

  • Flexibility to pause/resume workflow

  • Clear verification of prerequisites


Success Criteria

A successful initiation report workflow should:

  1. Complete all 5 tasks in order

  2. Pass all input verifications

  3. Meet all quality standards

  4. Produce all required deliverables

  5. Numbers cross-check between outputs

  6. Final report is publication-ready

Output quality: Institutional (JPMorgan/Goldman/Morgan Stanley level) Use case: First-time comprehensive coverage of a company

Files

references/task5-report-assembly.md

Task 5: Report Assembly - Detailed Workflow

This document provides step-by-step instructions for executing Task 5 (Report Assembly) of the initiating-coverage skill.

Task Overview

Purpose: Write and assemble the comprehensive final DOCX report.

Prerequisites: ⚠️ Verify before starting - ALL PREVIOUS TASKS REQUIRED

  • Required: Company research from Task 1

  • Required: Financial model from Task 2

  • Required: Valuation analysis from Task 3

  • Required: Chart files from Task 4

⚠️ CRITICAL: DO NOT START THIS TASK UNLESS ALL TASKS 1-4 ARE COMPLETE

This is the final assembly task. It cannot be completed without all previous work products.

IF ANY OF TASKS 1, 2, 3, OR 4 ARE NOT COMPLETE: Stop immediately and inform the user which tasks need to be completed first. The specific requirements are:

  • Task 1: Company research document (6-8K words)

  • Task 2: Financial model with all 6 tabs

  • Task 3: Valuation analysis with price target and recommendation

  • Task 4: Charts zip file with 25-35 charts

Do not attempt to create placeholder content, substitute missing sections, or assemble an incomplete report. The report requires ALL inputs to be publication-ready.

Output: Comprehensive Equity Research Report (.docx)

  • Length: 30-50 pages (MINIMUM 30)

  • Word count: 10,000-15,000 words (MINIMUM 10,000)

  • Charts: 25-35 embedded images

  • Tables: 12-20 comprehensive tables


🔥 CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: SPARE NO TOKENS OR EFFORT

THIS IS THE FINAL DELIVERABLE. GO ALL OUT. NO SHORTCUTS. NO ABBREVIATIONS.

After completing 4 previous tasks, this final task assembles everything into publication-ready institutional research. This must be PERFECT.

Absolute Requirements

DO:

  • ✅ Use ENTIRE token budget if needed - This is what it's for

  • ✅ Write EVERY section in FULL - Not summaries, not placeholders, FULL CONTENT

  • ✅ Include ALL 25-35 charts - Embed every single chart from Task 4 throughout the document

  • ✅ Create ALL 12-20 tables - Extract every financial table from Excel, don't skip any

  • ✅ Copy ALL 6-8K words from Task 1 - Use Company 101 content verbatim (40-50% of report)

  • ✅ Write 2,000-3,000 words on Projection Assumptions - Product-by-product, region-by-region detail

  • ✅ Write 1,500-2,000 words on Scenario Analysis - Specific Bull/Base/Bear parameters

  • ✅ Achieve 10,000-15,000 total words - This is a MINIMUM, not a suggestion

  • ✅ Produce 30-50 pages minimum - Text-dense with charts every 200-300 words

  • ✅ Professional institutional quality - Indistinguishable from JPMorgan/Goldman Sachs

NEVER:

  • ❌ "This section would include..." - WRITE THE ACTUAL SECTION

  • ❌ "Charts would be inserted here..." - INSERT THE ACTUAL CHARTS

  • ❌ "See financial model for details..." - EXTRACT AND WRITE THE DETAILS

  • ❌ "For brevity, we'll summarize..." - NO SUMMARIZING, WRITE IN FULL

  • ❌ Skip sections to conserve tokens - USE WHATEVER TOKENS ARE NEEDED

  • ❌ Create abbreviated versions - EVERY SECTION MUST BE COMPLETE

  • ❌ Reference external files instead of including content - INCLUDE EVERYTHING

Quality Standard

This report will be read by institutional investors making million-dollar decisions.

It must be:

  • Complete: Every section written in full with no placeholders

  • Comprehensive: All data extracted and included, all charts embedded

  • Professional: Proper formatting, citations, tables, charts throughout

  • Thorough: Deep analysis with specific numbers, detailed assumptions, complete scenarios

  • Dense: 60-80% page coverage with text and visuals on every page

Creating the final work product of a 6-10 hour equity research process. Make it count.


Input Verification (CRITICAL)

BEFORE STARTING - ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETE:

Task 1 Verification:
  • [ ] Company research document exists? (6-8K words)

  • [ ] Management bios complete? (300-400 words × 3-4 execs)

  • [ ] Competitive analysis complete? (5-10 competitors)

  • [ ] Risk assessment complete? (8-12 risks)

Task 2 Verification:
  • [ ] Financial model exists and can be opened?

  • [ ] Model has projections (5 years)?

  • [ ] Scenarios exist (Bull/Base/Bear)?

  • [ ] Revenue by product table complete (20-30 rows)?

  • [ ] Revenue by geography table complete (15-20 rows)?

Task 3 Verification:
  • [ ] Valuation analysis complete?

  • [ ] Price target determined?

  • [ ] Recommendation set? (BUY/HOLD/SELL)

  • [ ] DCF analysis complete with sensitivity table?

  • [ ] Comparable companies analysis complete with statistical summary?

Task 4 Verification:
  • [ ] 25-35 chart files exist?

  • [ ] All 4 mandatory charts present?

    • [ ] Revenue by product (stacked area)

    • [ ] Revenue by geography (stacked bar)

    • [ ] DCF sensitivity (heatmap)

    • [ ] Valuation football field

  • [ ] Chart files accessible and can be opened?

  • [ ] Chart index created?

IF ANY VERIFICATION FAILS: Stop and complete missing task first.


Report Specifications

Length Requirements
  • Pages: 30-50 (MINIMUM 30 pages)

  • Word Count: 10,000-15,000 words (MINIMUM 10,000 words)

  • Charts: 25-35 embedded PNG/JPG images

  • Tables: 12-20 comprehensive financial tables

  • Density: 60-80% page coverage

Critical Sections with Word Counts
SectionMinimumTargetCritical?
Investment Summary (Page 1)500700
Investment Thesis8001,200
Risk Factors600900
Company Description8001,200
Management Bios1,0001,400
Products & Services7001,000
Projection Assumptions2,0003,000⭐ YES
Scenario Analysis1,5002,000⭐ YES
Financial Analysis1,2001,800
Valuation Methodology8001,200

Total: 10,000-15,000 words


Report Structure

Page 1: Investment Summary (CRITICAL PAGE)

This is the most important page. Must have:

  1. "INITIATING COVERAGE" header (NOT "Company Update")

  2. Thesis-focused title (e.g., "AI Platform Leader Positioned for 40% CAGR")

  3. Rating box with:

    • Rating (BUY/OUTPERFORM/HOLD/UNDERPERFORM/SELL)

    • Current price

    • Target price

    • 52-week range

    • Market cap

    • Enterprise value

  4. Research analyst information with credentials

  5. Stock price performance chart (Figure 1)

  6. 3-4 detailed investment bullets with ■ character

    • Each bullet has bold topic header + 3-5 sentences

    • Lead with key numbers

  7. Financial summary table (2-3 years historical + 2-3 years projected)

    • Years noted as "A" for actual, "E" for estimate

Bullet Format Example:

■ **Vertical SaaS leadership and regulatory moat should enable $50bn+ TAM by 2030.**
Deep domain expertise in healthcare IT, strong customer retention (95%+ net revenue retention),
and cross-sell capabilities have driven Acme Health's market expansion. With the healthcare IT
market expected to reach $50bn+ by 2030, Acme Health is well-positioned to capture share given
its regulatory moat and high switching costs. Management has indicated that 70% of current
revenue comes from enterprise hospital systems, suggesting strong product-market fit.
Pages 2-5: Investment Thesis & Risks

Investment Thesis (800-1,200 words)

  • 3-5 key thesis pillars

  • Each pillar: 200-300 words

  • Lead with key statistic

  • Quantify financial impact

  • Include timeline

Risk Assessment (600-900 words)

  • 8-12 identified risks

  • Organized by category:

    • Company-specific risks (4-6)

    • Industry/market risks (3-4)

    • Financial risks (2-3)

    • Macroeconomic risks (2-3)

  • Each risk: 50-100 word description

Pages 6-17: Company 101

Company Description (800-1,200 words)

  • What the company does (plain English)

  • Business model and monetization

  • Geographic presence

  • Scale metrics

Company History (800-1,200 words)

  • Founding story

  • Timeline of major milestones

  • Strategic pivots

  • Recent developments

Management Team (1,000-1,400 words)

  • 300-400 word bio for each of 3-4 key executives

  • Include: role, background, accomplishments, education

  • Governance structure

Products & Services (700-1,000 words)

  • Detailed product portfolio

  • Features and differentiation

  • Target customers

  • Pricing models

Customers & Go-to-Market (500-700 words)

  • Customer segments

  • Distribution channels

  • Sales strategy

  • Key partnerships

Industry Overview (800-1,200 words)

  • Industry definition and scope

  • Market size and growth

  • Key trends

  • Regulatory environment

Competitive Landscape (700-1,000 words)

  • 5-10 key competitors

  • Market positioning

  • Competitive advantages

  • Market share analysis

TAM Analysis (500-700 words)

  • Total addressable market sizing

  • Market growth projections

  • Company's serviceable market

Pages 18-30: Financial Analysis

Historical Financial Analysis (1,200-1,800 words)

  • Revenue trends and drivers

  • Margin evolution

  • Cash flow analysis

  • Key metrics trajectory

  • Historical context

Projection Assumptions (2,000-3,000 words) ⭐ CRITICAL

MUST be extremely detailed. Structure:

A. Revenue by Product Assumptions (1,000-1,500 words)

For EACH major product category:

[Product Category A] Revenue Assumptions

We project [Product A] revenue to grow from $XXM in 2024A to $XXM in 2029E,
representing a XX% CAGR. This growth is driven by:

1. [Driver 1 with specific quantification]
   - Specific metric: from XX to XX
   - Timeline: achieving YY by 2026E
   - Basis: [source or rationale]

2. [Driver 2 with specific quantification]
3. [Driver 3 with specific quantification]
[... 8-12 detailed points total for this product ...]

Specific assumptions by year:
- 2025E: XX% growth driven by [specific factors]
- 2026E: XX% growth as [specific factors]
- 2027-2029E: XX% CAGR as [longer-term factors]

Key risks to these assumptions include [specific risks].

Repeat for EACH major product category.

B. Geographic Revenue Assumptions (500-800 words)

For EACH major region:

[Region] Revenue Assumptions

We project [Region] revenue to grow XX% CAGR from 2024-2029E, reaching $XXM, driven by:

1. [Market dynamic with quantification]
2. [Distribution expansion with specifics]
3. [Competitive positioning]
[... 6-8 detailed points total for this region ...]

Repeat for EACH major geographic region.

C. Other Key Assumptions (500-700 words)

  • Gross margin evolution (with specific drivers and bridge)

  • Operating expense assumptions (R&D, S&M, G&A as % of revenue)

  • Working capital assumptions (DSO, DIO, DPO with specific days)

  • CapEx as % of sales (with justification)

  • Tax rate assumptions

Scenario Analysis (1,500-2,000 words) ⭐ CRITICAL

MUST have specific parameters for each scenario. Structure:

Bull Case (500-700 words)

Bull Case: [Title describing key optimistic scenario]

Probability: XX%

Key Assumptions:
- Revenue CAGR (2024-2029E): XX% (vs. XX% base case)
- 2029E Revenue: $X,XXXm (vs. $X,XXXm base)
- 2029E EBITDA Margin: XX% (vs. XX% base)
- Key product growth: XX% CAGR (vs. XX% base)
- Geographic expansion: [specific milestones and timeline]
- Market share: XX% by 2029E (vs. XX% base)

Catalysts Required for Bull Case:
1. [Specific catalyst] - Expected timing: [date/quarter]
2. [Specific catalyst] - Expected timing: [date/quarter]
3. [Specific catalyst] - Expected timing: [date/quarter]

Detailed Rationale:
[200-300 words explaining what needs to happen for bull case to materialize.
Be specific about product launches, market conditions, competitive dynamics, etc.]

Valuation Implications:
- DCF Value: $XX per share (XX% upside from current)
- Trading Comps: XX.Xx EV/EBITDA implies $XX per share
- Bull Case Target: $XX per share

Base Case (300-500 words)

Base Case: [Title describing most likely scenario]

Probability: XX%

Key Assumptions:
[Similar structure to Bull Case with base assumptions]

Rationale:
[Explain why this is most likely scenario]

Valuation:
- DCF Value: $XX per share
- Trading Comps: $XX per share
- Base Case Target: $XX per share (weighted average)

Bear Case (500-700 words)

Bear Case: [Title describing downside scenario]

Probability: XX%

Key Assumptions:
[Similar structure with downside parameters]

Downside Triggers:
1. [Specific risk event] - Likelihood: [%]
2. [Specific risk event] - Likelihood: [%]
3. [Specific risk event] - Likelihood: [%]

Rationale:
[200-300 words on what would cause bear case]

Valuation Implications:
- DCF Value: $XX per share (XX% downside from current)
- Trading Comps: $XX per share
- Bear Case Target: $XX per share

Scenario Comparison (200-300 words)

  • Comprehensive comparison table with key metrics

  • Analysis of probability-weighted outcomes

  • Risk/reward assessment

  • Path dependency discussion

Growth Drivers (800-1,200 words)

  • 3-5 key growth drivers

  • Each quantified with specific opportunity size

  • Timeline and milestones

  • Supporting data from model

Pages 31-40: Valuation Analysis

Valuation Methodology (800-1,200 words)

DCF Analysis (300-400 words)

  • Methodology explanation

  • Key assumptions:

    • WACC: X.X% (calculation breakdown)

    • Terminal growth: X.X% (rationale)

    • Terminal margin: XX% (justification)

  • Sensitivity analysis discussion

  • DCF value: $XX per share

Comparable Companies (300-400 words)

  • Peer selection rationale (why these 5-10 companies)

  • Statistical summary (max/75th/median/25th/min)

  • Multiple selection (why EV/EBITDA vs. EV/Revenue vs. P/E)

  • Premium/discount justification (why target deserves premium/discount)

  • Comparable companies value: $XX per share

Precedent Transactions (200-300 words, if applicable)

  • Transaction relevance

  • Control premium analysis

  • Precedent transactions value: $XX per share

Valuation Reconciliation (200-300 words)

  • Weighting rationale (e.g., DCF 50%, Comps 40%, Precedent 10%)

  • Weighted average calculation

  • Valuation range (low/base/high)

  • Final price target: $XX

Price Target & Recommendation (300-500 words)

  • Final recommendation (BUY/OUTPERFORM/HOLD/UNDERPERFORM/SELL)

  • Price target: $XX (XX% upside from current $XX)

  • Time horizon: 12 months

  • Key catalysts (3-5 with specific timeframes)

  • Key risks to price target (3-5 with impact quantification)

Pages 41-50: Appendices

Data Sources & References

  • All sources listed with dates

  • Organized by category:

    • SEC Filings (with EDGAR links)

    • Earnings Calls (with transcript links)

    • Company Materials

    • Industry Reports

    • News Articles

  • ALL URLs must be clickable hyperlinks

Detailed Financial Model Assumptions

  • Comprehensive assumptions detail

  • Calculation methodologies

  • Data sources for historical figures

Additional Supporting Tables

  • Extended financial projections

  • Detailed comparable companies data

  • Sensitivity analyses


Report Assembly Philosophy

CRITICAL PRINCIPLE 1: A good equity research report is text-dense with lots of illustrating images.

Target density: 60-80% page coverage

  • Every page should have BOTH text AND visuals

  • Charts should be interspersed throughout text, not grouped

  • Average 1 chart per page minimum (30-50 pages = 25-35+ charts)

  • Tables should break up large text blocks

CRITICAL PRINCIPLE 2: Use Claude's DOCX and XLSX skills to programmatically create the report.

REQUIRED TOOLS (Claude has built-in skills for these):

  • DOCX skill - To create and manipulate Word documents

    • Read Task 1 .md file → Convert to Word formatting

    • Insert images from Task 4 chart files

    • Create tables

    • Format text, headers, footers, page numbers

    • Add hyperlinks

  • XLSX skill - To read data from Excel files

    • Extract tables from Task 2 financial model

    • Read Task 3 valuation tabs

    • Pull historical financials from Task 1

  • Direct file operations - Work with actual files

    • Read: [Company]_Research_Document_[Date].md

    • Read: [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

    • Read: chart_01.png, chart_02.png, etc.

    • Write: [Company]_Initiation_Report_[Date].docx

DO NOT: Manually copy/paste or describe what should be done DO: Use Claude's DOCX and XLSX skills to open files, extract data, and create the DOCX report

Content Reuse Strategy:

  • Task 1 content (40-50% of report): Read .md file → Convert to Word format → Add charts

  • Task 2/3 data (30-40% of report): Read .xlsx file → Extract tables → Write interpretation

  • Original writing (10-20% of report): Investment thesis, projection assumptions, scenario analysis

This approach:

  • Maximizes efficiency (no rewriting 6-8K words that are already good)

  • Maintains quality (Task 1 content is substantive, professional analysis)

  • Focuses effort on value-add (quantitative interpretation and investment thesis)

  • Uses actual files programmatically (not manual work)


Step-by-Step Report Assembly Workflow

Step 1: Organize All Inputs and Verify Files

Verify all input files exist:

Use Claude's file operations to check:

  • [Company]_Research_Document_[Date].md (Task 1)

  • [Company]_Historical_Financials_[Date].xlsx (Task 1)

  • [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx (Task 2 with Task 3 tabs)

  • [Company]_Valuation_Analysis_[Date].md (Task 3)

  • [Company]_Charts_[Date].zip (Task 4) - Extract this first

Step 1a: Extract Charts from Zip File

Before proceeding, extract all chart files from the Task 4 zip:

  • Locate [Company]_Charts_[Date].zip

  • Extract all contents to a working directory (e.g., task4_charts/)

  • Verify 25-35 PNG files were extracted

  • Verify chart_index.txt is present

Expected folder structure after extraction:

[Company]_Report_Working/
├── [Company]_Research_Document_[Date].md
├── [Company]_Historical_Financials_[Date].xlsx
├── [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx (includes Task 3 valuation tabs)
│   ├── [Task 2 tabs: Revenue Model, Income Statement, Scenarios, etc.]
│   └── [Task 3 tabs: DCF, Sensitivity, Comps, Valuation Summary]
├── [Company]_Valuation_Analysis_[Date].md
├── [Company]_Charts_[Date].zip
├── task4_charts/ (extracted from zip)
│   ├── chart_01_stock_price.png
│   ├── chart_02_revenue_growth.png
│   ├── chart_03_revenue_by_product.png ⭐
│   ├── chart_04_revenue_by_geography.png ⭐
│   ├── ... (21-31 more charts)
│   ├── chart_28_dcf_sensitivity.png ⭐
│   ├── chart_32_valuation_football_field.png ⭐
│   └── chart_index.txt
└── sources_and_urls.txt

Open and inspect files using Claude skills:

  1. Read Task 1 markdown file - Use Read tool to view content

  2. Open Task 2/3 Excel file - Use XLSX skill to inspect tabs:

    • Verify required tabs exist: Revenue Model, Income Statement, Scenarios, DCF, Sensitivity Analysis, Comparable Companies

  3. Read Task 3 markdown file - Use Read tool to view valuation analysis

  4. Check chart files - Verify all 25-35 PNG files present

Note: Task 2's financial model file now contains both the original modeling tabs (from Task 2) AND the valuation tabs (added by Task 3). This single Excel file contains all quantitative data needed for report assembly.

Step 2: Extract Tables from Excel Using XLSX Skill

Use Claude's XLSX skill to extract data from Excel files:

Table 1: Page 1 Summary Financials

Use XLSX skill to:

  1. Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

  2. Read from Income Statement tab

  3. Extract key rows: Revenue, Gross Profit, EBITDA, Net Income, EPS, FCF

  4. Extract years: 2022A, 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, 2027E

  5. Create summary table with growth rates and margins

Table 2: Full Income Statement (40-50 line items)

Use XLSX skill to:

  1. Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

  2. Read entire Income Statement tab

  3. Extract all line items (40-50 rows)

  4. Extract columns for historical (2020A-2024A) + projected years (2025E-2029E)

  5. Include all margins and growth rates

Table 3: Revenue by Product (20-30 rows)

Use XLSX skill to:

  1. Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

  2. Read from Revenue Model tab

  3. Navigate to product section (typically starts ~row 5)

  4. Extract 20-30 rows showing each product category

  5. Include columns: Product name, historical years, projected years, % of Total, YoY Growth

Table 4: Revenue by Geography (15-20 rows)

Use XLSX skill to:

  1. Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

  2. Read from Revenue Model tab

  3. Navigate to geography section (typically starts ~row 40)

  4. Extract 15-20 rows showing each geographic region

  5. Include columns: Region, historical years, projected years, % of Total, YoY Growth

Table 5: Comparable Companies

Extract from: Task 3 valuation tabs in Task 2's financial model (Comparable Companies tab)

Use XLSX skill to:

  1. Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

  2. Read from Comparable Companies tab (added by Task 3)

  3. Extract full table with company names as row headers

  4. CRITICAL: Verify statistical summary rows are present at bottom:

    • Maximum

    • 75th Percentile

    • Median

    • 25th Percentile

    • Minimum

  5. If statistical summary is missing, report ERROR

Expected format:

Company      Ticker  Mkt Cap  EV/Rev  EV/Rev  EV/EBITDA  EV/EBITDA  P/E   Rev     EBITDA
                     ($B)     LTM     NTM     LTM        NTM        NTM   Growth  Margin
[5-10 peers plus target, then statistical summary]
Additional Tables (7-15 more)

Extract from Task 2 financial model (with Task 3 tabs):

Use XLSX skill to extract these tables:

DCF Assumptions Table (Task 3 DCF tab)

  • Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

  • Read from DCF tab

  • Extract columns A-C (Assumption, Value, Source)

  • Extract first 20 rows

DCF Sensitivity Matrix (Task 3 Sensitivity Analysis tab)

  • Read from Sensitivity Analysis tab

  • Extract full sensitivity matrix

  • WACC values as row headers

  • Terminal growth rates as column headers

Scenario Comparison Table (Task 2 Scenarios tab)

  • Read from Scenarios tab

  • Extract full scenario table

  • Metrics as row headers (Revenue, EBITDA, Margins, etc.)

  • Columns: Bull, Base, Bear

Other supporting tables to extract:

  • Cash flow statement

  • Balance sheet highlights

  • Key metrics dashboard

  • Margin bridge

  • Working capital schedule

  • TAM sizing table

  • Market share table

Create all 12-20 tables with proper formatting.

Step 3: Write Quantitative Sections

These sections interpret the financial model.

Write in this order:

A. Financial Analysis (1,200-1,800 words)
  • Analyze historical performance from model

  • Discuss trends in revenue, margins, cash flow

  • Reference specific charts and tables

  • Lead with numbers

B. Projection Assumptions (2,000-3,000 words) ⭐ CRITICAL
  • Follow detailed structure from Report Structure section above

  • Must be product-by-product (8-12 points per product)

  • Must be region-by-region (6-8 points per region)

  • Must include margin, opex, capex, working capital assumptions

  • This section separates amateur from professional analysis

C. Scenario Analysis (1,500-2,000 words) ⭐ CRITICAL
  • Follow detailed structure from Report Structure section above

  • Bull case: specific parameters, catalysts, probability, valuation

  • Base case: most likely scenario with rationale

  • Bear case: downside triggers and parameters

  • Comparison table and analysis

  • Must have specific quantified parameters for each scenario

D. Growth Drivers (800-1,200 words)
  • 3-5 key drivers with quantified opportunities

  • Timeline and milestones

  • Evidence from model

E. Valuation Methodology (800-1,200 words)
  • DCF explanation with assumptions

  • Comparables rationale

  • Precedent transactions (if applicable)

  • Reconciliation and weighting

  • Price target derivation

Step 4: Write Synthesis Sections

Write in this order:

A. Investment Thesis (800-1,200 words)
  • 3-5 key pillars

  • Each pillar: 200-300 words

  • Lead with key statistic

  • Quantify financial impact

  • Include timeline

B. Risk Assessment (600-900 words)
  • Pull from Task 1 research document

  • Organize into 4 categories

  • 8-12 risks total

  • Each risk: 50-100 words

C. Price Target & Recommendation (300-500 words)
  • Final recommendation

  • Price target with upside %

  • Key catalysts with timeframes

  • Key risks to target

D. Investment Summary (500-700 words) - WRITE LAST
  • Page 1 content

  • 3-4 detailed bullets with bold headers

  • Complete synthesis of all findings

  • Write this section LAST after full analysis complete

Step 5: Integrate Company Content from Task 1

CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: Use Task 1 research document almost verbatim. DO NOT rewrite.

The company research from Task 1 (6-8K words) is already professional, substantive analysis. Objective:

  1. Reformat for Word - Convert markdown to DOCX formatting

  2. Insert charts inline - Add relevant charts from Task 4 throughout the text

  3. Minor style adjustments - Ensure consistent formatting with rest of report

Extract these sections from Task 1 research document:

  • Company description (800-1,200 words) → Use verbatim, insert company overview charts

  • Company history (800-1,200 words) → Use verbatim, insert timeline chart

  • Management bios (1,000-1,400 words) → Use verbatim, insert org chart if available

  • Products & services (700-1,000 words) → Use verbatim, insert product portfolio charts

  • Customers & GTM (500-700 words) → Use verbatim, insert customer segmentation charts

  • Industry overview (800-1,200 words) → Use verbatim, insert market size evolution charts

  • Competitive landscape (700-1,000 words) → Use verbatim, insert competitive positioning charts

  • TAM analysis (500-700 words) → Use verbatim, insert TAM sizing charts

  • Risk assessment (600-900 words) → Use verbatim, format as Investment Thesis & Risks section

Chart Integration Strategy:

  • Every 200-300 words of text → Insert 1 chart

  • Company 101 section (pages 6-17) should have 8-12 charts interspersed

  • Place charts immediately after the paragraph that discusses the topic

  • Result: Dense, visually rich pages (60-80% coverage)

Step 6: Assemble DOCX Report

CRITICAL: Create actual DOCX file, NOT markdown.

Assembly Order (Most Efficient):

Phase A: Create Structure & Add Page 1
  1. Create DOCX document

  2. Set up professional styling (fonts, headers, footers)

  3. Create Page 1 - Investment Summary (write this LAST after all analysis complete)

  4. Add Table of Contents placeholder

Phase B: Copy Task 1 Content + Insert Charts

This is 40-50% of the report - mostly copy/paste + chart insertion

Use Claude's DOCX skill to:

  1. Initialize new DOCX document

    • Create new Word document

    • Set professional styling (fonts, margins)

  2. Read Task 1 markdown file

    • Use Read tool: [Company]_Research_Document_[Date].md

    • Identify sections by markdown headers (## Section Title)

  3. Extract and convert each section from Task 1 to Word format:

SECTION 1: Investment Thesis & Risks

  • Add heading: 'Investment Thesis & Risks' (level 1)

  • Extract 'Risk Assessment' section from Task 1 markdown

  • Convert markdown formatting to Word formatting (remove ##, **, etc.)

  • Add paragraphs to Word document (split by blank lines)

  • Add new 'Investment Thesis' heading (level 2)

  • Write new investment thesis content (800-1,200 words based on all analysis)

SECTION 2: Company 101 (Pages 6-17) Copy each section from Task 1 verbatim with formatting conversion:

  • Company Overview

    • Add heading: 'Company Overview' (level 1)

    • Extract 'Company Overview' section from Task 1

    • Convert to Word paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_05_company_overview.png (6 inches wide)

  • Company History

    • Add heading: 'Company History' (level 1)

    • Extract 'Company History' section from Task 1

    • Convert to Word paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_06_company_timeline.png (6 inches wide)

  • Management Team

    • Add heading: 'Management Team' (level 1)

    • Extract 'Management Team' section from Task 1

    • Convert to Word paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_07_org_structure.png (5 inches wide)

  • Products & Services

    • Add heading: 'Products & Services' (level 1)

    • Extract 'Products & Services' section from Task 1

    • Add first paragraph

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_08_product_portfolio.png (6 inches wide)

    • Add remaining paragraphs

  • Customers & Go-to-Market

    • Add heading: 'Customers & Go-to-Market' (level 1)

    • Extract section from Task 1

    • Convert to Word paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_09_customer_segments.png (6 inches wide)

  • Industry Overview

    • Add heading: 'Industry Overview' (level 1)

    • Extract section from Task 1

    • Add first paragraph

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_10_market_size_evolution.png (6 inches wide)

    • Add remaining paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_11_industry_trends.png (6 inches wide)

  • Competitive Landscape

    • Add heading: 'Competitive Landscape' (level 1)

    • Extract section from Task 1

    • Add first paragraph

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_16_competitive_positioning.png (6 inches wide)

    • Add remaining paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_17_market_share.png (5 inches wide)

  • Market Opportunity

    • Add heading: 'Market Opportunity' (level 1)

    • Extract 'Market Opportunity' section from Task 1

    • Convert to Word paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_15_TAM_sizing.png (6 inches wide)

Result after Phase B: Pages 6-17 complete (~12 pages, 6-8K words, 8-12 charts embedded)

Key Point: Use DOCX skill to READ from Task 1's .md file and INSERT actual image files. No manual copy/paste required.

Phase C: Add Financial Analysis with Data from Task 2

This requires NEW WRITING interpreting quantitative data

Use Claude's DOCX and XLSX skills to:

SECTION 3: Financial Analysis (Pages 18-30)

  1. Add section heading: 'Financial Analysis' (level 1)

  2. Historical Financial Analysis (1,200-1,800 words) - NEW WRITING

    • Add heading: 'Historical Performance' (level 2)

    • Use XLSX skill to open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

    • Read Income Statement tab to extract historical data

    • Read Revenue Model tab to extract revenue trends

    • Calculate key metrics (e.g., Revenue CAGR from 2020-2024)

    • Write analytical paragraphs interpreting the trends (1,200-1,800 words)

    • Lead with specific numbers: "Revenue grew from $XXM in 2020 to $XXM in 2024, representing a XX% CAGR. This growth was driven by..."

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_02_revenue_growth_trajectory.png (6 inches wide)

  3. Create Table: Full Income Statement

    • Add heading: 'Historical Income Statement' (level 3)

    • Use XLSX skill to extract entire Income Statement tab (40-50 rows)

    • Create Word table with all columns (historical years 2020A-2024A + projected 2025E-2029E)

    • Include all line items: Revenue, COGS, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses, EBITDA, Net Income, etc.

  4. Add mandatory charts and tables for Revenue breakdown:

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_03_revenue_by_product.png (6.5 inches wide) ⭐ MANDATORY

    • Create Table: Revenue by Product (20-30 rows)

      • Use XLSX skill to extract from Revenue Model tab (product section, typically rows 5-35)

      • Create Word table showing each product category with historical and projected years

      • Include columns: Product name, historical years, projected years, % of Total, YoY Growth

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_04_revenue_by_geography.png (6.5 inches wide) ⭐ MANDATORY

    • Create Table: Revenue by Geography (15-20 rows)

      • Use XLSX skill to extract from Revenue Model tab (geography section, typically rows 40-60)

      • Create Word table showing each geographic region with historical and projected years

  5. Add additional financial charts:

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_10_gross_margin_evolution.png (6 inches wide)

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_11_ebitda_margin_progression.png (6 inches wide)

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_12_free_cash_flow_trend.png (6 inches wide)

  6. Projection Assumptions (2,000-3,000 words) ⭐ CRITICAL - NEW WRITING

    • Add heading: 'Projection Assumptions' (level 2)

    • Use XLSX skill to read Scenarios tab to inform assumptions

    • Use XLSX skill to read Revenue Model tab for specific product/geography projections

    • Add heading: 'Revenue Assumptions by Product' (level 3)

    • Write detailed product-by-product assumptions (8-12 points per major product)

    • Write detailed region-by-region assumptions (6-8 points per major region)

    • Include margin, opex, capex, working capital assumptions

    • Total: 2,000-3,000 words of specific, quantified assumptions

  7. Scenario Analysis (1,500-2,000 words) ⭐ CRITICAL - NEW WRITING

    • Add heading: 'Scenario Analysis' (level 2)

    • Use XLSX skill to extract scenario data from Scenarios tab

    • Extract Bull/Base/Bear parameters for key metrics (2029E Revenue, EBITDA Margin, etc.)

    • Write Bull Case (500-700 words): specific parameters, catalysts, probability, valuation

    • Write Base Case (300-500 words): most likely scenario with rationale

    • Write Bear Case (500-700 words): downside triggers, parameters, probability, valuation

    • Write Scenario Comparison (200-300 words)

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_14_scenario_comparison.png (6 inches wide)

    • Create Table: Scenario Comparison

      • Use XLSX skill to extract from Scenarios tab

      • Create Word table with Bull/Base/Bear columns and key metrics as rows

  8. Growth Drivers (800-1,200 words) - NEW WRITING

    • Add heading: 'Key Growth Drivers' (level 2)

    • Write 3-5 key drivers with specific quantified opportunities

    • Include timelines and milestones

    • Reference specific data from financial model

Result after Phase C: Pages 18-30 complete (~13 pages, 5-7K words, 7-8 charts, 6-8 tables)

Key Point: Use XLSX skill to READ data from Task 2's Excel file, use the data to inform NEW analytical writing, and use DOCX skill to create Word tables from Excel data.

Phase D: Add Valuation Analysis from Task 3

Mix of copying Task 3 analysis + inserting data from Excel

Use Claude's DOCX and XLSX skills to:

SECTION 4: Valuation Analysis (Pages 31-40)

  1. Add section heading: 'Valuation Analysis' (level 1)

  2. Read Task 3 markdown file

    • Use Read tool: [Company]_Valuation_Analysis_[Date].md

    • Identify sections by markdown headers: DCF Analysis, Comparable Companies, Price Target

  3. DCF Analysis section

    • Add heading: 'DCF Analysis' (level 2)

    • Extract 'DCF Analysis' section from Task 3 markdown

    • Convert markdown to Word paragraphs

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_28_dcf_sensitivity_heatmap.png (6 inches wide) ⭐ MANDATORY

    • Create Table: DCF Key Assumptions

      • Add heading: 'DCF Key Assumptions' (level 3)

      • Use XLSX skill to open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx

      • Read DCF tab (columns A-C, first 20 rows: Assumption, Value, Source)

      • Create Word table from extracted data

    • Create Table: DCF Sensitivity Matrix

      • Use XLSX skill to read Sensitivity Analysis tab

      • Extract full sensitivity matrix (WACC values as rows, terminal growth as columns)

      • Create Word table showing valuation at different parameter combinations

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_29_dcf_waterfall.png (6 inches wide)

  4. Comparable Companies section

    • Add heading: 'Comparable Companies Analysis' (level 2)

    • Extract 'Comparable Companies' section from Task 3 markdown

    • Convert markdown to Word paragraphs

    • Create Table: Comparable Companies ⭐ CRITICAL

      • Add heading: 'Comparable Companies' (level 3)

      • Use XLSX skill to read Comparable Companies tab

      • Extract full table including:

        • 5-10 peer companies plus target company

        • Statistical summary rows (Maximum, 75th Percentile, Median, 25th Percentile, Minimum)

      • Create Word table with all columns: Ticker, Market Cap, EV/Revenue (LTM & NTM), EV/EBITDA (LTM & NTM), P/E (NTM), Revenue Growth, EBITDA Margin

      • Verify statistical summary is included in table

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_31_peer_multiples_comparison.png (6 inches wide)

  5. Valuation Summary

    • Insert chart: task4_charts/chart_32_valuation_football_field.png (6.5 inches wide) ⭐ MANDATORY

    • Create Table: Valuation Summary

      • Use XLSX skill to read Valuation Summary tab

      • Extract valuation methods (DCF, Comps, Precedent Transactions if applicable)

      • Create Word table showing: Method, Low Case, Base Case, High Case, Weight, Weighted Value

  6. Price Target & Recommendation

    • Add heading: 'Price Target and Recommendation' (level 2)

    • Extract 'Price Target' section from Task 3 markdown

    • Convert markdown to Word paragraphs

    • Should include: Final recommendation (BUY/HOLD/SELL), price target with % upside, key catalysts, key risks

Result after Phase D: Pages 31-40 complete (~10 pages, 3-4K words, 5-6 charts, 4-5 tables)

Key Point: Use Read tool for Task 3's .md file to get written analysis, and use XLSX skill to READ from Task 3's Excel tabs (which were added to Task 2's model file) to create quantitative tables.

Phase E: Add Appendices & Finalize

Use Claude's DOCX skill to:

SECTION 5: Appendices (Pages 41-50)

  1. Data Sources & References

    • Add heading: 'Data Sources & References' (level 1)

    • List all sources used throughout the report

    • Organize by category:

      • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q, DEF 14A, 8-K with EDGAR links)

      • Earnings Calls (with transcript links)

      • Company Materials (investor presentations, press releases)

      • Industry Reports (Gartner, Forrester, etc.)

      • News Articles

    • CRITICAL: All URLs must be clickable hyperlinks (not plain text)

    • Include dates for all sources

  2. Additional Tables

    • Add heading: 'Additional Tables' (level 1)

    • Add extended financial projections

    • Add detailed assumptions tables

    • Add any supporting tables that didn't fit in main sections

Phase F: Write Page 1 Investment Summary

NOW write Page 1 - after all analysis complete

  • INITIATING COVERAGE header

  • Rating box

  • 3-4 detailed bullets synthesizing entire report

  • Financial summary table

  • Stock price chart

Phase G: Add Table of Contents & Page Numbers
  • Auto-generate TOC

  • Add page numbers to all pages

Key formatting requirements:

  • Professional fonts (Calibri, Arial, or similar)

  • Proper headers and footers with page numbers

  • Section breaks between major sections

  • Embed all 25-35 charts inline throughout text

  • Insert all 12-20 tables inline with text

  • All URLs as clickable hyperlinks (NOT plain text)

  • 60-80% page density - Every page has text AND visuals

Visual Density Strategy:

Good page layout example:
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ Section Header              │
│ Text paragraph (200 words)  │
│ [Chart embedded]            │
│ Text paragraph (200 words)  │
│ [Table embedded]            │
│ Text paragraph (200 words)  │
│ [Chart embedded]            │
└─────────────────────────────┘

BAD - Avoid:
- Full page with only one chart
- Multiple pages of pure text
- Charts grouped at end of sections

Result: 30-50 page report that is text-dense with illustrating images throughout


File Operations Summary

Throughout the entire assembly process, use Claude's DOCX and XLSX skills with actual file operations:

Reading Input Files:

  • ✓ Use Read tool: [Company]_Research_Document_[Date].md - Read Task 1 research

  • ✓ Use XLSX skill: Open [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx and read tabs - Extract tables from Task 2/3

  • ✓ Use Read tool: [Company]_Valuation_Analysis_[Date].md - Read Task 3 analysis

  • ✓ Use DOCX skill: Insert images from task4_charts/chart_XX.png files

Writing Output File:

  • ✓ Use DOCX skill: Create new Word document

  • ✓ Use DOCX skill: Add paragraphs (text from input .md files)

  • ✓ Use DOCX skill: Create tables (data from Excel files read via XLSX skill)

  • ✓ Use DOCX skill: Insert images (chart .png files)

  • ✓ Use DOCX skill: Save final file as [Company]_Initiation_Report_[Date].docx

Do NOT manually copy/paste. Use Claude's built-in skills to:

  1. Read from .md files (Task 1, Task 3) using Read tool

  2. Read from .xlsx files (Task 2 with Task 3 tabs) using XLSX skill

  3. Read from .png files (Task 4) as image files

  4. Write to .docx file (Task 5 output) using DOCX skill

This approach is efficient, reproducible, and ensures all data flows correctly from source files to final report.

Step 7: Quality Check

Run comprehensive verification:

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
REPORT QUALITY CHECKLIST
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

LENGTH REQUIREMENTS:
- [ ] Report is 30-50 pages (count: ____ pages)
- [ ] Word count is 10,000-15,000 (count: ____ words)
- [ ] 25-35 charts embedded (count: ____ charts)
- [ ] 12-20 tables included (count: ____ tables)

PAGE 1 FORMAT:
- [ ] "INITIATING COVERAGE" header present
- [ ] Thesis-focused title (not generic)
- [ ] Rating box complete with all elements
- [ ] Stock price chart (Figure 1) embedded
- [ ] 3-4 detailed bullets with ■ character
- [ ] Each bullet has **bold header** + 3-5 sentences
- [ ] Financial summary table included
- [ ] Years noted as "A" (actual) and "E" (estimate)

SECTION WORD COUNTS:
- [ ] Investment Thesis: 800-1,200 words ✓
- [ ] Risk Assessment: 600-900 words ✓
- [ ] Company Description: 800-1,200 words ✓
- [ ] Management Bios: 1,000-1,400 words (300-400 per exec for 3-4 execs) ✓
- [ ] Products & Services: 700-1,000 words ✓
- [ ] Financial Analysis: 1,200-1,800 words ✓
- [ ] **Projection Assumptions: 2,000-3,000 words ✓** ⭐ CRITICAL
- [ ] **Scenario Analysis: 1,500-2,000 words ✓** ⭐ CRITICAL
- [ ] Growth Drivers: 800-1,200 words ✓
- [ ] Valuation Methodology: 800-1,200 words ✓

MANDATORY CHARTS (4 TOTAL):
- [ ] Revenue by Product (stacked area) embedded ⭐
- [ ] Revenue by Geography (stacked bar) embedded ⭐
- [ ] DCF Sensitivity (heatmap) embedded ⭐
- [ ] Valuation Football Field embedded ⭐

MANDATORY TABLES:
- [ ] Page 1 financial summary table
- [ ] Full income statement (40-50 line items)
- [ ] Revenue by product table (20-30 rows)
- [ ] Revenue by geography table (15-20 rows)
- [ ] Comparable companies table with statistical summary ⭐
- [ ] DCF assumptions table
- [ ] Scenario comparison table
- [ ] Additional 5-13 tables

CITATIONS & HYPERLINKS:
- [ ] All figures have source lines
- [ ] All tables have source lines
- [ ] All URLs are clickable hyperlinks (NOT plain text)
- [ ] Test 5-10 random hyperlinks to verify they work
- [ ] Data Sources & References page included
- [ ] All sources have dates

DATA ACCURACY:
- [ ] All numbers match financial model exactly
- [ ] Revenue figures consistent across all tables/text
- [ ] Price target matches valuation analysis
- [ ] All growth rates calculated correctly
- [ ] All percentages sum to 100% where applicable

CONTENT REUSE (CRITICAL):
- [ ] Task 1 content used almost verbatim (not rewritten)
- [ ] Company 101 sections (pages 6-17) copied from Task 1 with only formatting changes
- [ ] Writing effort focused on quantitative sections (financial analysis, projections, scenarios)

VISUAL DENSITY (CRITICAL):
- [ ] Every page has BOTH text AND visuals (not pure text pages)
- [ ] Charts interspersed throughout (not grouped at end)
- [ ] Average 1+ chart per page (30-50 pages = 25-35+ charts)
- [ ] Charts appear every 200-300 words of text
- [ ] 60-80% page density achieved across entire report

FORMATTING:
- [ ] No markdown syntax visible (no #, ##, **, etc.)
- [ ] Professional fonts throughout
- [ ] Headers and footers present
- [ ] Page numbers present
- [ ] Section breaks appropriate
- [ ] Charts embedded (not just file paths)
- [ ] Tables formatted professionally

WRITING QUALITY:
- [ ] Lead with numbers (not generic statements)
- [ ] Use "vs." not "versus"
- [ ] Quantify everything
- [ ] Professional tone throughout
- [ ] No typos or grammatical errors
- [ ] Specific examples (not vague statements)

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
FINAL VERIFICATION
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

IF ALL ITEMS CHECKED: ✓ READY FOR DELIVERY

IF ANY ITEMS UNCHECKED: ✗ FIX BEFORE DELIVERY

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

IF ANY ITEM FAILS, DO NOT DELIVER. Fix before proceeding.


Writing Style Guidelines

Lead with Numbers (CRITICAL)

✓ CORRECT: "Revenue increased 150% YoY to $250M in Q4 2024, driven by..." ✗ INCORRECT: "The company saw strong revenue growth this quarter..."

✓ CORRECT: "EBITDA margin expanded 500bps to 30% vs. 25% in FY2023" ✗ INCORRECT: "EBITDA margin expanded versus the prior year"

✓ CORRECT: "Market share increased 3 percentage points to 18% vs. 15% in 2023" ✗ INCORRECT: "Market share increased compared to last year"

✓ CORRECT: "Management expects 40-50% revenue growth in FY2025E" ✗ INCORRECT: "Management expects strong revenue growth"

Professional Writing Standards
  • Front-load: Most important information first

  • Data-driven: Lead with numbers and metrics

  • Specific: Concrete examples, not generic statements

  • Objective: Present facts, acknowledge risks

  • Confident: State views clearly with supporting evidence

  • Active voice: "We estimate revenue will reach $500M"

  • Precise: Avoid "might", "could", "possibly"

Number Formatting

Consistency:

  • Billions: $X.XB (e.g., "$2.5B")

  • Millions: $XXXM (e.g., "$250M")

  • Always specify: YoY, QoQ, CAGR

  • Basis points for small margin changes: "500bps"

  • Year format: "2024A" (actual), "2025E" (estimate)

Use "vs." not "versus"

✓ CORRECT: "Gross margin of 65% vs. 60% in prior year" ✗ INCORRECT: "Gross margin of 65% versus 60%"


Common Pitfalls to Avoid

⚠️ MOST COMMON MISTAKE: TAKING SHORTCUTS DUE TO LENGTH

Many reports fail because they use placeholders like "details would be included here" or "see model for data" instead of actually writing/extracting the content. DO NOT DO THIS. Write every section in full. Extract every table. Embed every chart. Use whatever tokens are needed.

  1. Rewriting Task 1 content: DO NOT rewrite the 6-8K words from Task 1. Use almost verbatim - just reformat and add charts. Focus writing effort on quantitative sections (projections, scenarios, valuation).

  2. Sparse pages: Every page must have BOTH text AND visuals. Target 60-80% page density. Insert charts every 200-300 words.

  3. Grouping charts at end: Charts must be interspersed throughout text, not grouped. Place chart immediately after paragraph discussing that topic.

  4. Writing in markdown: Use DOCX format, NOT markdown

  5. Skipping Page 1 format: Must follow exact institutional format

  6. Generic bullets: Page 1 bullets need bold headers + specific data

  7. Short sections: Must meet minimum word counts

  8. Thin assumptions: Projection Assumptions MUST be 2,000-3,000 words with product-by-product and region-by-region detail

  9. Vague scenarios: Must have specific parameters for Bull/Base/Bear

  10. Plain text URLs: All citations must be clickable hyperlinks

  11. Missing statistical summary: Comps table must have max/75th/median/25th/min

  12. Charts not embedded: All 25-35 charts must be IN document, not just referenced

  13. Numbers don't match model: Verify all figures against source

  14. Skipping verification: Quality check is NOT optional


Success Criteria

A successful equity research report should:

  1. Meet all length requirements

    • 30-50 pages (MINIMUM 30)

    • 10,000-15,000 words (MINIMUM 10,000)

    • 25-35 charts embedded

    • 12-20 tables included

  2. Have properly formatted Page 1

    • "INITIATING COVERAGE" header

    • Rating box, analyst info, chart, bullets, table

  3. Meet all section word count minimums

    • Especially Projection Assumptions (2,000-3,000) ⭐

    • And Scenario Analysis (1,500-2,000) ⭐

  4. Include all 4 mandatory charts

    • Revenue by product (stacked area) ⭐

    • Revenue by geography (stacked bar) ⭐

    • DCF sensitivity (heatmap) ⭐

    • Valuation football field ⭐

  5. Have management bios

    • 300-400 words each for 3-4 key executives

  6. Include comprehensive comps table

    • With statistical summary (max/75th/median/25th/min)

  7. Have all citations as clickable hyperlinks

    • Test multiple links to verify they work

  8. Be professionally formatted

    • 60-80% page density

    • No markdown syntax visible

    • Charts and tables embedded properly

  9. Have numbers matching model exactly

    • Verify all figures against Excel model

  10. Enable informed investment decision

    • Client should understand company, valuation, risks

    • Should be indistinguishable from JPM/GS/MS research


Output Files

Primary Deliverable: [Company]_Initiation_Report_[Date].docx

Example: Tesla_Initiation_Report_2024-10-27.docx

Supporting Deliverable: [Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsx (from Task 2)

Both files should be packaged together for final delivery.


Final Note

This is the culmination of all equity research work from Tasks 1-4. The output should be:

  • Comprehensive: 30-50 pages covering all aspects

  • Professional: Indistinguishable from major investment bank research

  • Actionable: Enables reader to make informed investment decision

  • Publication-ready: Can be delivered directly to clients

Standard: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley institutional equity research.

Quality bar: Client-ready initiation report suitable for publication.


🔥 FINAL REMINDER: NO SHORTCUTS, NO COMPROMISES

Use whatever tokens are needed to deliver a complete, professional report.

This is not a draft. This is not a summary. This is not an outline. This is the FINAL PUBLICATION-READY REPORT.

  • Write every section in full (10,000-15,000 words minimum)

  • Embed every chart (all 25-35 charts throughout)

  • Extract and include every table (12-20 tables minimum)

  • Copy all Company 101 content from Task 1 verbatim (6-8K words)

  • Write detailed projection assumptions (2,000-3,000 words)

  • Write comprehensive scenario analysis (1,500-2,000 words)

  • Achieve 30-50 pages minimum with 60-80% page density

If running low on tokens, that's expected and acceptable for this task. Keep going.

This represents the complete professional work product. Deliver institutional-quality research worthy of a $1M+ investment decision.

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Written for: Claude Code, Claude apps

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