Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes or outlook</li>
<li>Is the OpenAI NVIDIA Artificial Intelligence driven bull market over?</li>
<li>The Japanese and Taiwanese stock markets are most at risk</li>
</ul>


A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes or outlook
Is the OpenAI NVIDIA Artificial Intelligence driven bull market over?
The Japanese and Taiwanese stock markets are most at risk


Overview #17 – Buckle Up, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore!

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>Japanese markets experienced significant pressure this week, with the Nikkei 225 falling 4.2% and the Topix declining 2%</li>
<li>The week was dominated by escalating global trade tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump announced multiple tariff initiatives.</li>
<li>Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling pressure, particularly chip and AI-related companies including Disco (-19%), Tokyo Electron (-12%), and Advantest (-15%).</li>
</ul>


Japanese markets experienced significant pressure this week, with the Nikkei 225 falling 4.2% and the Topix declining 2%
The week was dominated by escalating global trade tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump announced multiple tariff initiatives.
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling pressure, particularly chip and AI-related companies including Disco (-19%), Tokyo Electron (-12%), and Advantest (-15%).


Japan Strategy Weekly | Tech Stocks Bore the Brunt of Selling

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

<ul>
<li>NVDA started the day in the green but was sold aggressively off the open pulling everything lower.</li>
<li>Dell rebounded in later trading after strong numbers in a bright spot for sentiment.</li>
<li>Advantest taking a minority stake in Micronics a big positive and todays weakness may be the chance to buy.</li>
</ul>


NVDA started the day in the green but was sold aggressively off the open pulling everything lower.
Dell rebounded in later trading after strong numbers in a bright spot for sentiment.
Advantest taking a minority stake in Micronics a big positive and todays weakness may be the chance to buy.


Japan Morning Connection: Nvidia + Trump Tariff Worries Sparks Tech Swoon

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The vote on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pentamaster-corp-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15302:1" rel="noopener">Pentamaster Corp (PENT MK)</a> and AchiCapital’s HK$1.00 for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pentamaster-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31099:1" rel="noopener">Pentamaster International (1665 HK)</a> is on 28 February. Over the last two days, the gross spread has increased to 8.7%.</li>
<li>There are valid arguments for the vote to pass or fail. Despite the IFA’s assertions that the offer is fair and reasonable, it is not and will leave minorities short-changed. </li>
<li>While there is no visible opposition, the share price indicates that an activist could have secured a blocking stake (3.34% of shares, which does not require HKEx disclosure). </li>
</ul>


The vote on Pentamaster Corp (PENT MK) and AchiCapital’s HK$1.00 for Pentamaster International (1665 HK) is on 28 February. Over the last two days, the gross spread has increased to 8.7%.
There are valid arguments for the vote to pass or fail. Despite the IFA’s assertions that the offer is fair and reasonable, it is not and will leave minorities short-changed. 
While there is no visible opposition, the share price indicates that an activist could have secured a blocking stake (3.34% of shares, which does not require HKEx disclosure). 


Pentamaster International (1665 HK): A Deal Break Will Be the Right Result for a Light Offer

<ul>
<li>Meta on a 20-day winning steak with humanoid robots into the mix.</li>
<li>Yakult's spike on Friday and subsequent drop may point to more upside given big shareholder returns.</li>
<li>Olympus facing a much harsher reality in China than management were initially suggesting.</li>
</ul>


Meta on a 20-day winning steak with humanoid robots into the mix.
Yakult's spike on Friday and subsequent drop may point to more upside given big shareholder returns.
Olympus facing a much harsher reality in China than management were initially suggesting.


Japan Morning Connection: AMAT Pricing in Friday Sets Soft Tone for JP SPE

Japan

ADVANTEST CORPORATION produces semiconductor testing devices and electronic measuring instruments.  The Company's products include large-scale integration (LSI) test systems, memory test systems, dynamic test handlers, network analyzers, electronic meters, optical testing devices, and signal sources.

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Advantest Corp (6857 JP)

Overview #17 – Buckle Up, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore!

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We examine some implications of a peaking in the AI narrative-driven...

Rikki Malik

Japan Strategy Weekly | Tech Stocks Bore the Brunt of Selling

Japanese markets faced heavy selling pressure due to escalating global trade tensions, leading to significant declines in the Nikkei 225 and...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Nvidia + Trump Tariff Worries Sparks Tech Swoon

NVDA sold aggressively with concerns over earnings, Dell rebounded after strong numbers amidst general tech weakness, any weakness in Micronics a...

Andrew Jackson

Pentamaster International (1665 HK): A Deal Break Will Be the Right Result for a Light Offer

The share price action suggests a deal break, which would be a fair result for a light offer. It is best to steer clear, as verifying whether a...

Arun George

Japan Morning Connection: AMAT Pricing in Friday Sets Soft Tone for JP SPE

Meta continues winning streak with announcment of AI humanoid robots, Yakult's might have room for upside, and Olympus faces a harsher reality in...

Andrew Jackson

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Overview #17 – Buckle Up, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore!

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We examine some implications of a peaking in the AI narrative-driven...

Rikki Malik

Japan Strategy Weekly | Tech Stocks Bore the Brunt of Selling

​Japanese markets faced heavy selling pressure due to escalating global trade tensions, leading to significant declines in the Nikkei 225 and...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Nvidia + Trump Tariff Worries Sparks Tech Swoon

NVDA sold aggressively with concerns over earnings, Dell rebounded after strong numbers amidst general tech weakness, any weakness in Micronics a...

Andrew Jackson

Pentamaster International (1665 HK): A Deal Break Will Be the Right Result for a Light Offer

The share price action suggests a deal break, which would be a fair result for a light offer. It is best to steer clear, as verifying whether a...

Arun George

Japan Morning Connection: AMAT Pricing in Friday Sets Soft Tone for JP SPE

​Meta continues winning streak with announcment of AI humanoid robots, Yakult's might have room for upside, and Olympus faces a harsher reality in...

Andrew Jackson

Japanese markets faced heavy selling pressure due to escalating global trade tensions, leading to significant declines in the Nikkei 225 and...

Meta continues winning streak with announcment of AI humanoid robots, Yakult's might have room for upside, and Olympus faces a harsher reality in...