Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Disco numbers point to a dip in 2Q, although 3Q and beyond looks strong with new drivers emerging...buy excessive weakness.</li>
<li>TSMC maintained its capex targets commenting it wont be declining anytime soon.</li>
<li>Abbott Labs down on tariff impact although its CGM business remains robust and likely an opportunity for Omron.</li>
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Disco numbers point to a dip in 2Q, although 3Q and beyond looks strong with new drivers emerging...buy excessive weakness.
TSMC maintained its capex targets commenting it wont be declining anytime soon.
Abbott Labs down on tariff impact although its CGM business remains robust and likely an opportunity for Omron.


Japan Morning Connection: TSMC Raises the Bar Even Further, Although Follow Through Limited

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

<ul>
<li>U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.</li>
<li>In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.</li>
<li>Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.</li>
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U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.
In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.
Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.


US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

<ul>
<li>Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical business of Japan Tobacco. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets main goal in the neoadjuvant setting (before surgery) in early-stage breast cancer trial.</li>
<li>HK inno.N received approval for the domestic phase 3 clinical trial of obesity drug candidate. Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ Daybue recorded $84.6M revenue in the U.S. in 1Q25, up 11% YoY.</li>
<li>Biocon secured multiple market access agreements for Yesintek, its biosimilar to Stelara. Lupin received FDA approval for antiretroviral agent raltegravir tablets for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.</li>
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Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical business of Japan Tobacco. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets main goal in the neoadjuvant setting (before surgery) in early-stage breast cancer trial.
HK inno.N received approval for the domestic phase 3 clinical trial of obesity drug candidate. Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ Daybue recorded $84.6M revenue in the U.S. in 1Q25, up 11% YoY.
Biocon secured multiple market access agreements for Yesintek, its biosimilar to Stelara. Lupin received FDA approval for antiretroviral agent raltegravir tablets for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 11)- Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, Neuren, Biocon, Aster DM, Lupin

<ul>
<li>Good numbers from Analog Devices pointing to a bottom should help likes of Rohm and Fuji Electric.</li>
<li>SMCI tear continues, will Nidec keep moving up after yesterdays gains?</li>
<li>Sanken Electric +10.45% yesterday finally starting to catch a bid on ALGM gains.</li>
</ul>


Good numbers from Analog Devices pointing to a bottom should help likes of Rohm and Fuji Electric.
SMCI tear continues, will Nidec keep moving up after yesterdays gains?
Sanken Electric +10.45% yesterday finally starting to catch a bid on ALGM gains.


Japan Morning Connection: Power/Analog Names Drive SOX Higher, Defence Down

<ul>
<li>Japan SPE names starting to stir day 1 of trading.</li>
<li>Watch oversold previous winners for renewed interest such as Disco, Screen and TEL now China concerns are priced in.</li>
<li>A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after TOK's better than expected MTP yesterday.</li>
</ul>


Japan SPE names starting to stir day 1 of trading.
Watch oversold previous winners for renewed interest such as Disco, Screen and TEL now China concerns are priced in.
A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after TOK's better than expected MTP yesterday.


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ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD. manufactures medical tools as well as both medical and industrial-use stainless wire rope.  The Company's main products include catheters, guidewires, and miniature coils for endoscopic devices.

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Japan Morning Connection: TSMC Raises the Bar Even Further, Although Follow Through Limited

Positive numbers from TMC had mixed follow through, any excessive weakness for Disco can be an opportunity to buy, Abbott Labs down on tarrif costs.

Andrew Jackson

US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 11)- Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, Neuren, Biocon, Aster DM, Lupin

Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharma. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets key goal in breast cancer trial. HK inno got domestic approval for P3 trial of...

Tina Banerjee

Japan Morning Connection: Power/Analog Names Drive SOX Higher, Defence Down

Analog Devices' positive numbers should help the likes of Rohm and Fuji Electric. SMCI continues to move up. Sanken Electric sees gains following...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: TSMC Raises the Bar Even Further, Although Follow Through Limited

Positive numbers from TMC had mixed follow through, any excessive weakness for Disco can be an opportunity to buy, Abbott Labs down on tarrif costs.

Andrew Jackson

US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 11)- Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, Neuren, Biocon, Aster DM, Lupin

Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharma. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets key goal in breast cancer trial. HK inno got domestic approval for P3 trial of...

Tina Banerjee

Japan Morning Connection: Power/Analog Names Drive SOX Higher, Defence Down

​Analog Devices' positive numbers should help the likes of Rohm and Fuji Electric. SMCI continues to move up. Sanken Electric sees gains following...

Andrew Jackson

AI Related Plays Out of the Gates Strong for 2025

​Watch JP SPE oversold previous winners like Disco, Screen, and TEL gaining renewed interest. A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after...

Andrew Jackson

Analog Devices' positive numbers should help the likes of Rohm and Fuji Electric. SMCI continues to move up. Sanken Electric sees gains following...

Watch JP SPE oversold previous winners like Disco, Screen, and TEL gaining renewed interest. A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after...