Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Komatsu's operating profits for FY3/24 of Y607 billion (+24% YoY) surpassed estimates on strong U.S. equipment sales</li>
<li>Komatsu guides for FY3/25 operating profits of ¥557 billion (-8.3% YoY), assuming ¥140/US$</li>
<li>We believe that the market remains too focused on the near-term growth slowdown, while we believe that Komatsu is attractively priced at under 10x EV/EBIT</li>
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Komatsu's operating profits for FY3/24 of Y607 billion (+24% YoY) surpassed estimates on strong U.S. equipment sales
Komatsu guides for FY3/25 operating profits of ¥557 billion (-8.3% YoY), assuming ¥140/US$
We believe that the market remains too focused on the near-term growth slowdown, while we believe that Komatsu is attractively priced at under 10x EV/EBIT


Komatsu (6301) | 6% TSR and Clean Energy Winner

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Global Equity Research Ltd

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-vehicles-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28012:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Vehicle Group Co Ltd (1839 HK)</a> announced the H Share buyback offer, excluding CIMC’s shares, is at HK$7.50, a 16.5% premium to the undisturbed price. The offer is final.</li>
<li>The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection) along with a 90% minimum acceptance condition.  </li>
<li>Excluding the irrevocables, the 90% threshold requires an independent H Shareholder acceptance rate of 77.7%, which could be challenging due to a light offer. Risk/reward unfavourable. </li>
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CIMC Vehicle Group Co Ltd (1839 HK) announced the H Share buyback offer, excluding CIMC’s shares, is at HK$7.50, a 16.5% premium to the undisturbed price. The offer is final.
The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection) along with a 90% minimum acceptance condition.  
Excluding the irrevocables, the 90% threshold requires an independent H Shareholder acceptance rate of 77.7%, which could be challenging due to a light offer. Risk/reward unfavourable. 


CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Min Acceptance Condition a Risk for the Final HK$7.50 Offer

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Overseas: SPX +0.6%, Nasdaq +0.3%; Illumina +7%, Microsoft -1%, Intel -2%</li>
<li>Today: NKY Futs +0.1% v cash. JPY/$146; Kewpie and Ezaki Glico raising prices; Appier helping Nexon</li>
<li>JapanX: Komatsu Expands Construction Software Arsenal with iVolve Acquisition for Fleet Management Services</li>
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Overseas: SPX +0.6%, Nasdaq +0.3%; Illumina +7%, Microsoft -1%, Intel -2%
Today: NKY Futs +0.1% v cash. JPY/$146; Kewpie and Ezaki Glico raising prices; Appier helping Nexon
JapanX: Komatsu Expands Construction Software Arsenal with iVolve Acquisition for Fleet Management Services


Ohayo Japan | Five Weeks of Gains; Komatsu Acquires IVolve

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-vehicles-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28012:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Vehicle Group Co Ltd (1839 HK)</a> possible H Share buyback offer, excluding <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-international-marine-cntnrs-gp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11752:1" rel="noopener">China International Marine Cntnrs Gp (2039 HK)</a>’s shares, is HK$7.00, an 8.7% premium to the undisturbed price. </li>
<li>The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). There could also be a 90% minimum acceptance condition.</li>
<li>The offer is light, but independent H shareholders holding blocking stakes will likely be supportive. The final offer will be made on “<em>same or better terms</em>”, suggesting a potential bump.</li>
</ul>



CIMC Vehicle Group Co Ltd (1839 HK) possible H Share buyback offer, excluding China International Marine Cntnrs Gp (2039 HK)’s shares, is HK$7.00, an 8.7% premium to the undisturbed price. 
The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). There could also be a 90% minimum acceptance condition.
The offer is light, but independent H shareholders holding blocking stakes will likely be supportive. The final offer will be made on “same or better terms”, suggesting a potential bump.


CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Possible H Share Buyback Offer

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<li>After a strong start to the week, Japanese equities ended flat after succumbing to a global tech sell-off. </li>
<li>Tadano was the best performer among Topix names this week. The street is upgrading forecasts post Q2 numbers and full year guidance revision. Makes sense</li>
<li>We highlight stocks that have had significant shareholder changes. Activists continue to increase positions and Oasis goes big on Sagami Rubber</li>
</ul>


After a strong start to the week, Japanese equities ended flat after succumbing to a global tech sell-off. 
Tadano was the best performer among Topix names this week. The street is upgrading forecasts post Q2 numbers and full year guidance revision. Makes sense
We highlight stocks that have had significant shareholder changes. Activists continue to increase positions and Oasis goes big on Sagami Rubber


Japan Weekly | Tadano, JMDC, CyberAgent, JFE, Komatsu

Japan

KOMATSU LTD. manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, and wheel loaders.  The Company, operating on a global scale, also produces forklift trucks and engineering equipment such as press system.

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Komatsu Ltd (6301 JP)

Komatsu (6301) | 6% TSR and Clean Energy Winner

Komatsu stands to benefit from the global shift towards clean energy technologies, which drive demand for critical minerals essential in their...

Mark Chadwick

CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Min Acceptance Condition a Risk for the Final HK$7.50 Offer

The 90% min acceptance condition is a key risk in the context of a light offer. Risk/reward is unfavourable as the downside (9.9% to undisturbed...

Arun George

Ohayo Japan | Five Weeks of Gains; Komatsu Acquires IVolve

Global markets rise, with Illumina surging despite Microsoft and Intel declining. In Japan, Komatsu acquires iVolve to enhance fleet management...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Tadano, JMDC, CyberAgent, JFE, Komatsu

Japanese equities started strong but ended flat due to a global tech sell-off. Tadano performed well, following upgrades in forecasts. Activists...

Mark Chadwick

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Komatsu (6301) | 6% TSR and Clean Energy Winner

Komatsu stands to benefit from the global shift towards clean energy technologies, which drive demand for critical minerals essential in their...

Mark Chadwick

CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Min Acceptance Condition a Risk for the Final HK$7.50 Offer

The 90% min acceptance condition is a key risk in the context of a light offer. Risk/reward is unfavourable as the downside (9.9% to undisturbed...

Arun George

Ohayo Japan | Five Weeks of Gains; Komatsu Acquires IVolve

​Global markets rise, with Illumina surging despite Microsoft and Intel declining. In Japan, Komatsu acquires iVolve to enhance fleet management...

Mark Chadwick

CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Possible H Share Buyback Offer

The offer is light, but independent H shareholders holding blocking stakes will likely be supportive. The final offer will be made on “same or...

Arun George

Japan Weekly | Tadano, JMDC, CyberAgent, JFE, Komatsu

​Japanese equities started strong but ended flat due to a global tech sell-off. Tadano performed well, following upgrades in forecasts. Activists...

Mark Chadwick

Global markets rise, with Illumina surging despite Microsoft and Intel declining. In Japan, Komatsu acquires iVolve to enhance fleet management...

Japanese equities started strong but ended flat due to a global tech sell-off. Tadano performed well, following upgrades in forecasts. Activists...