Initiating Coverage
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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.
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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:
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?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)?Never automatically assume which task to start - always ask user to confirm.
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:
| Task | Name | Prerequisites | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Company Research | Company name/ticker | 6-8K word document |
| 2 | Financial Modeling | 10-K or financials access | Excel model (6 tabs) |
| 3 | Valuation Analysis | Financial model (Task 2) | Valuation + price target |
| 4 | Chart Generation | Tasks 1, 2, 3 + external data | 25-35 PNG/JPG charts |
| 5 | Report Assembly | ALL 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 immediatelyPattern 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 1Correct 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 outputsTask 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:
Verify company name/ticker provided
Load detailed instructions from references/task1-company-research.md
Execute qualitative research workflow
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:
Verify access to financial data
Load detailed instructions from references/task2-financial-modeling.md
Step 1: Extract historical financials (if needed)
Step 2+: Build projection model with 6 essential tabs
Deliver Excel model
Output: Excel Financial Model (.xlsx)
6 essential tabs:
Revenue Model - Product breakdown (20-30 rows) + Geography breakdown (15-20 rows)
Income Statement - Full P&L with 40-50 line items, historical (3-5 years) + projected (5 years)
Cash Flow Statement - Operating/Investing/Financing activities, historical + projected
Balance Sheet - Assets/Liabilities/Equity, historical + projected
Scenarios - Bull/Base/Bear comparison table
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 metricsProcess:
Verify financial model is accessible
Load detailed instructions from references/task3-valuation.md
Execute valuation workflow
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:
Verify model and valuation outputs are accessible
Load detailed instructions from references/task4-chart-generation.md
Execute chart generation workflow
Package all charts into a zip file
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:
CRITICAL: Verify ALL prerequisites before starting
Load detailed instructions from references/task5-report-assembly.md
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
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 metExample 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.docxNo 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:
Complete all 5 tasks in order
Pass all input verifications
Meet all quality standards
Produce all required deliverables
Numbers cross-check between outputs
Final report is publication-ready
Output quality: Institutional (JPMorgan/Goldman/Morgan Stanley level) Use case: First-time comprehensive coverage of a company
Files
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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
| Section | Minimum | Target | Critical? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Summary (Page 1) | 500 | 700 | |
| Investment Thesis | 800 | 1,200 | |
| Risk Factors | 600 | 900 | |
| Company Description | 800 | 1,200 | |
| Management Bios | 1,000 | 1,400 | |
| Products & Services | 700 | 1,000 | |
| Projection Assumptions | 2,000 | 3,000 | ⭐ YES |
| Scenario Analysis | 1,500 | 2,000 | ⭐ YES |
| Financial Analysis | 1,200 | 1,800 | |
| Valuation Methodology | 800 | 1,200 |
Total: 10,000-15,000 words
Report Structure
Page 1: Investment Summary (CRITICAL PAGE)
This is the most important page. Must have:
"INITIATING COVERAGE" header (NOT "Company Update")
Thesis-focused title (e.g., "AI Platform Leader Positioned for 40% CAGR")
Rating box with:
Rating (BUY/OUTPERFORM/HOLD/UNDERPERFORM/SELL)
Current price
Target price
52-week range
Market cap
Enterprise value
Research analyst information with credentials
Stock price performance chart (Figure 1)
3-4 detailed investment bullets with ■ character
Each bullet has bold topic header + 3-5 sentences
Lead with key numbers
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 shareBase 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 shareScenario 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].mdRead:
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead:
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].zipExtract 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.txtOpen and inspect files using Claude skills:
Read Task 1 markdown file - Use Read tool to view content
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
Read Task 3 markdown file - Use Read tool to view valuation analysis
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:
Open
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead from
Income StatementtabExtract key rows: Revenue, Gross Profit, EBITDA, Net Income, EPS, FCF
Extract years: 2022A, 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, 2027E
Create summary table with growth rates and margins
Table 2: Full Income Statement (40-50 line items)
Use XLSX skill to:
Open
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead entire
Income StatementtabExtract all line items (40-50 rows)
Extract columns for historical (2020A-2024A) + projected years (2025E-2029E)
Include all margins and growth rates
Table 3: Revenue by Product (20-30 rows)
Use XLSX skill to:
Open
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead from
Revenue ModeltabNavigate to product section (typically starts ~row 5)
Extract 20-30 rows showing each product category
Include columns: Product name, historical years, projected years, % of Total, YoY Growth
Table 4: Revenue by Geography (15-20 rows)
Use XLSX skill to:
Open
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead from
Revenue ModeltabNavigate to geography section (typically starts ~row 40)
Extract 15-20 rows showing each geographic region
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:
Open
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead from
Comparable Companiestab (added by Task 3)Extract full table with company names as row headers
CRITICAL: Verify statistical summary rows are present at bottom:
Maximum
75th Percentile
Median
25th Percentile
Minimum
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].xlsxRead 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:
Reformat for Word - Convert markdown to DOCX formatting
Insert charts inline - Add relevant charts from Task 4 throughout the text
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
Create DOCX document
Set up professional styling (fonts, headers, footers)
Create Page 1 - Investment Summary (write this LAST after all analysis complete)
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:
Initialize new DOCX document
Create new Word document
Set professional styling (fonts, margins)
Read Task 1 markdown file
Use Read tool:
[Company]_Research_Document_[Date].mdIdentify sections by markdown headers (## Section Title)
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)
Add section heading: 'Financial Analysis' (level 1)
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].xlsxRead
Income Statementtab to extract historical dataRead
Revenue Modeltab to extract revenue trendsCalculate 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)
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.
Add mandatory charts and tables for Revenue breakdown:
Insert chart:
task4_charts/chart_03_revenue_by_product.png(6.5 inches wide) ⭐ MANDATORYCreate 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) ⭐ MANDATORYCreate 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
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)
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
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
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)
Add section heading: 'Valuation Analysis' (level 1)
Read Task 3 markdown file
Use Read tool:
[Company]_Valuation_Analysis_[Date].mdIdentify sections by markdown headers: DCF Analysis, Comparable Companies, Price Target
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) ⭐ MANDATORYCreate Table: DCF Key Assumptions
Add heading: 'DCF Key Assumptions' (level 3)
Use XLSX skill to open
[Company]_Financial_Model_[Date].xlsxRead 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)
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)
Valuation Summary
Insert chart:
task4_charts/chart_32_valuation_football_field.png(6.5 inches wide) ⭐ MANDATORYCreate 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
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)
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
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 sectionsResult: 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].xlsxand 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.pngfiles
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:
Read from .md files (Task 1, Task 3) using Read tool
Read from .xlsx files (Task 2 with Task 3 tabs) using XLSX skill
Read from .png files (Task 4) as image files
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:
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REPORT QUALITY CHECKLIST
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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)
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FINAL VERIFICATION
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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.
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).
Sparse pages: Every page must have BOTH text AND visuals. Target 60-80% page density. Insert charts every 200-300 words.
Grouping charts at end: Charts must be interspersed throughout text, not grouped. Place chart immediately after paragraph discussing that topic.
Writing in markdown: Use DOCX format, NOT markdown
Skipping Page 1 format: Must follow exact institutional format
Generic bullets: Page 1 bullets need bold headers + specific data
Short sections: Must meet minimum word counts
Thin assumptions: Projection Assumptions MUST be 2,000-3,000 words with product-by-product and region-by-region detail
Vague scenarios: Must have specific parameters for Bull/Base/Bear
Plain text URLs: All citations must be clickable hyperlinks
Missing statistical summary: Comps table must have max/75th/median/25th/min
Charts not embedded: All 25-35 charts must be IN document, not just referenced
Numbers don't match model: Verify all figures against source
Skipping verification: Quality check is NOT optional
Success Criteria
A successful equity research report should:
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
Have properly formatted Page 1
"INITIATING COVERAGE" header
Rating box, analyst info, chart, bullets, table
Meet all section word count minimums
Especially Projection Assumptions (2,000-3,000) ⭐
And Scenario Analysis (1,500-2,000) ⭐
Include all 4 mandatory charts
Revenue by product (stacked area) ⭐
Revenue by geography (stacked bar) ⭐
DCF sensitivity (heatmap) ⭐
Valuation football field ⭐
Have management bios
300-400 words each for 3-4 key executives
Include comprehensive comps table
With statistical summary (max/75th/median/25th/min)
Have all citations as clickable hyperlinks
Test multiple links to verify they work
Be professionally formatted
60-80% page density
No markdown syntax visible
Charts and tables embedded properly
Have numbers matching model exactly
Verify all figures against Excel model
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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