Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight five stocks that we have talked about in the past year</li>
<li>We continue to like small cap GROWTH and we think that decarbonization will remain a key thematic</li>
<li>NEC is a standout value name where we see a potential catalyst over the coming year in Open RAN</li>
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We highlight five stocks that we have talked about in the past year
We continue to like small cap GROWTH and we think that decarbonization will remain a key thematic
NEC is a standout value name where we see a potential catalyst over the coming year in Open RAN


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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW US TO KEEP ABREAST. 
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OVERSEAS: To Dog Powell confirms 50bps at the next Fed meeting;  Equities rip as it as a "no stock left behind day"; China COVID sentiment continues to improve.  </li>
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JAPAN: NKY to add 1-2% today; Yen at 130/USD; Eisai says the 2 deaths not due to their drug-positive; Shippers continue to diversify-MOL goes into Real Estate. 
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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW US TO KEEP ABREAST.  


OVERSEAS: To Dog Powell confirms 50bps at the next Fed meeting;  Equities rip as it as a "no stock left behind day"; China COVID sentiment continues to improve.  

JAPAN: NKY to add 1-2% today; Yen at 130/USD; Eisai says the 2 deaths not due to their drug-positive; Shippers continue to diversify-MOL goes into Real Estate.  



Good Morning Japan | Powell: "Pace of Hikes to Moderate in Dec; Landing Plausible"; Equities Rip

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>Quiddity's "Who is Ready" series of insights aims to objectively identify names listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are potential additions to the TOPIX Index in future.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-eyewear-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40217:1" rel="noopener">Japan Eyewear Holdings (5889 JP)</a> continues to be our top pre-event pick for TOPIX Inclusion.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/core-concept-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34323:1" rel="noopener">Core Concept Technologies Inc (4371 JP)</a> is another potential TOPIX Inclusion candidate but it is quite far away from being satisfy the main Section Transfer requirements.</li>
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Quiddity's "Who is Ready" series of insights aims to objectively identify names listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are potential additions to the TOPIX Index in future.

Japan Eyewear Holdings (5889 JP) continues to be our top pre-event pick for TOPIX Inclusion.

Core Concept Technologies Inc (4371 JP) is another potential TOPIX Inclusion candidate but it is quite far away from being satisfy the main Section Transfer requirements.


TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Jan 2025)

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In Q3 FY24, Appier achieved record-breaking revenue, reaching JPY 9.1 billion, marking a 28% year-over-year growth.</li>
<li>Operating income for Q3 surged by 2.5 times YoY to JPY 788 million, with the operating margin improving by 4.3 percentage points to 8.7%.</li>
<li>At less than 4x EV/Sales and 16x FY25 EBITDA the stock does not appear expensive.</li>
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In Q3 FY24, Appier achieved record-breaking revenue, reaching JPY 9.1 billion, marking a 28% year-over-year growth.
Operating income for Q3 surged by 2.5 times YoY to JPY 788 million, with the operating margin improving by 4.3 percentage points to 8.7%.
At less than 4x EV/Sales and 16x FY25 EBITDA the stock does not appear expensive.


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<li>Appier achieved 32% YoY sales growth in Q2, driven by strong US market performance and balanced revenue from both new and existing customers.</li>
<li>The company's EBITDA margin improved to 13%, reflecting strong operating leverage despite ongoing investments in growth initiatives.</li>
<li>Trading at a 2.9x EV/FY25 revenue multiple, Appier is undervalued relative to peers, with significant upside potential from sustained growth and strategic initiatives.</li>
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Appier achieved 32% YoY sales growth in Q2, driven by strong US market performance and balanced revenue from both new and existing customers.
The company's EBITDA margin improved to 13%, reflecting strong operating leverage despite ongoing investments in growth initiatives.
Trading at a 2.9x EV/FY25 revenue multiple, Appier is undervalued relative to peers, with significant upside potential from sustained growth and strategic initiatives.


Appier (4180) | The Hidden Gem in AI Marketing

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Appier Group, Inc. provides artificial intelligence software as a service (AISaaS) services based on data-driven decisions. The Company offers data analysis for potential users predicting and acquiring, relationships building and maintaining, purchasing and action motivation, audience intelligence, and more. Appier Group serves clients across Asian.

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Five Japanese Stocks to Watch in 2023

We highlight 5 Japanese companies that investors should watch in 2023. We continue to see investment opportunities under the theme of decarbonization

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan | Powell: "Pace of Hikes to Moderate in Dec; Landing Plausible"; Equities Rip

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Mark Chadwick

TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Jan 2025)

There are currently 83 names that satisfy all 5 key Segment Transfer requirements based on current data. Another 90 names can satisfy 4 out of 5...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Appier (4180) | Record Quarter

Appier reports record-breaking revenue in Q3 FY24 with a 28% YoY growth, showing strong financial performance and potential for investment.

Mark Chadwick

Appier (4180) | The Hidden Gem in AI Marketing

Appier reports strong Q2 sales growth driven by US market performance, improved EBITDA margin, and undervalued stock with potential for growth.

Mark Chadwick

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Five Japanese Stocks to Watch in 2023

We highlight 5 Japanese companies that investors should watch in 2023. We continue to see investment opportunities under the theme of decarbonization

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan | Powell: "Pace of Hikes to Moderate in Dec; Landing Plausible"; Equities Rip

Good Morning Japan: We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW US TO...

Mark Chadwick

TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Jan 2025)

There are currently 83 names that satisfy all 5 key Segment Transfer requirements based on current data. Another 90 names can satisfy 4 out of 5...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Appier (4180) | Record Quarter

​Appier reports record-breaking revenue in Q3 FY24 with a 28% YoY growth, showing strong financial performance and potential for investment.

Mark Chadwick

Appier (4180) | The Hidden Gem in AI Marketing

​Appier reports strong Q2 sales growth driven by US market performance, improved EBITDA margin, and undervalued stock with potential for growth.

Mark Chadwick

Appier reports record-breaking revenue in Q3 FY24 with a 28% YoY growth, showing strong financial performance and potential for investment.

Appier reports strong Q2 sales growth driven by US market performance, improved EBITDA margin, and undervalued stock with potential for growth.