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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR Corp (4185 JP)</a> has recommended JIC’s pre-conditional tender offer of JPY4,350 per share, a 34.5% and 10.6% premium to the undisturbed price and last close, respectively.</li>
<li>The pre-conditions relate to various country approvals. China's approval should be challenging due to Japan’s recent curbs on Chinese exports of chipmaking equipment.</li>
<li>The offer is long-dated and opens in late December. The offer price is attractive compared to peer multiples and just a touch below the all-time share price high.</li>
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JSR Corp (4185 JP) has recommended JIC’s pre-conditional tender offer of JPY4,350 per share, a 34.5% and 10.6% premium to the undisturbed price and last close, respectively.
The pre-conditions relate to various country approvals. China's approval should be challenging due to Japan’s recent curbs on Chinese exports of chipmaking equipment.
The offer is long-dated and opens in late December. The offer price is attractive compared to peer multiples and just a touch below the all-time share price high.


JSR Corporation (4185 JP): JIC’s Pre-Conditional Tender Offer at JPY4,350

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<li>Nikkei <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Japan-state-backed-fund-looks-to-buy-top-photoresist-maker-JSR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a> that Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) is in talks to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR Corp (4185 JP)</a> for around JPY1 trillion (US$7 billion) through a tender offer.</li>
<li>JSR responded, "<em>No decision has been made at this moment, although JSR is considering this matter.</em>” The Board will discuss the proposal on Monday.</li>
<li>Minorities will be supportive as the JPY1 trillion valuation implies a tender price of JPY4,850 per share, a 50% premium to the last close and an all-time share price high.   </li>
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Nikkei reports that Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) is in talks to acquire JSR Corp (4185 JP) for around JPY1 trillion (US$7 billion) through a tender offer.
JSR responded, "No decision has been made at this moment, although JSR is considering this matter.” The Board will discuss the proposal on Monday.
Minorities will be supportive as the JPY1 trillion valuation implies a tender price of JPY4,850 per share, a 50% premium to the last close and an all-time share price high.   


JSR Corporation (4185 JP): JIC’s Tender Offer Looming?

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Joe Jasper

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Technical Analysis

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<li>Global equities (MSCI ACWI) have marginally broken above the top-end of our anticipated 2023 trading range of $93 on ACWI-US.</li>
<li>In our 4/18/23 Int’l MacroVision we acknowledged that a break above $93 and a reach to $96-$97 was also possible – and so far, this is what has played out.</li>
<li>We will continue to watch the $93 level for a potential false breakout, but as long as the ACWI-US is above $90.50, we cannot be bearish.</li>
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Global equities (MSCI ACWI) have marginally broken above the top-end of our anticipated 2023 trading range of $93 on ACWI-US.
In our 4/18/23 Int’l MacroVision we acknowledged that a break above $93 and a reach to $96-$97 was also possible – and so far, this is what has played out.
We will continue to watch the $93 level for a potential false breakout, but as long as the ACWI-US is above $90.50, we cannot be bearish.


MSCI EM Improving; Buys in Value & Large-Cap EM; Remain Overweight Japan, India, Taiwan, and Greece

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX / Technical Analysis

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<li>We continue to recommend a tactical overweight to defensives (Staples, Health Care, and Utilities) as the MSCI ACWI (ACWI-US) tests the top-end of our anticipated 2023 trading range at $93.</li>
<li>We also remain overweight Europe, Japan, and India, where a lot more than just defensives continue to outperform.</li>
<li>Actionable Themes: Consumer Discretionary and Defensives, Mainly in Japan and Europe</li>
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We continue to recommend a tactical overweight to defensives (Staples, Health Care, and Utilities) as the MSCI ACWI (ACWI-US) tests the top-end of our anticipated 2023 trading range at $93.
We also remain overweight Europe, Japan, and India, where a lot more than just defensives continue to outperform.
Actionable Themes: Consumer Discretionary and Defensives, Mainly in Japan and Europe


Remain Overweight Japan, Europe, & India; Buys in Discretionary and Defensives W/ Japan/Europe Focus

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS.  SPX Gains (barely) after a brutal week; Durable Goods Ex-Transport point to economic resilience;  Beta/Growth&gt; Value as Cyclicals rebound; JPM Quant Sees $50bn Selling if SPX breeches 3940</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY 136.2; BOJ Gov Designate Ueda says no change to Easing for now; Japan Post Massive X-Share $9bn sale of Sub shares; Auto Upgrades</li>
<li>NUGGETS NUGGET. Nidec's E-Axle Future may rest with the Europeans, not the Chinese !</li>
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OVERSEAS.  SPX Gains (barely) after a brutal week; Durable Goods Ex-Transport point to economic resilience;  Beta/Growth&gt; Value as Cyclicals rebound; JPM Quant Sees $50bn Selling if SPX breeches 3940
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY 136.2; BOJ Gov Designate Ueda says no change to Easing for now; Japan Post Massive X-Share $9bn sale of Sub shares; Auto Upgrades
NUGGETS NUGGET. Nidec's E-Axle Future may rest with the Europeans, not the Chinese !


Good Morning Japan |SPX Holds After Brutal Week; Solid Durable Goods; Japan Post $9bn X-Share Unwind

Japan

BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION designs, produces, and sells automobile tires. The Company also produces and markets scales to weigh racing cars and jumbo aircrafts and sporting goods including golf equipment, tennis rackets, and bicycles.  Bridgestone operates its businesses worldwide.

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JSR Corporation (4185 JP): JIC’s Pre-Conditional Tender Offer at JPY4,350

The offer is long-dated and opens in late December. The offer price is attractive. Pre-conditions which require various country approvals are a risk.

Arun George

JSR Corporation (4185 JP): JIC’s Tender Offer Looming?

Nikkei reports the JIC is in talks to acquire JSR for around JPY1 trillion. The rumoured offer implies a 50% premium to the last close and an all...

Arun George

MSCI EM Improving; Buys in Value & Large-Cap EM; Remain Overweight Japan, India, Taiwan, and Greece

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Vermilion Research

Remain Overweight Japan, Europe, & India; Buys in Discretionary and Defensives W/ Japan/Europe Focus

We continue to recommend a tactical overweight to defensives as $ACWI tests the top-end of our anticipated 2023 trading range at $93. Remain...

Vermilion Research

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JSR Corporation (4185 JP): JIC’s Pre-Conditional Tender Offer at JPY4,350

The offer is long-dated and opens in late December. The offer price is attractive. Pre-conditions which require various country approvals are a risk.

Arun George

JSR Corporation (4185 JP): JIC’s Tender Offer Looming?

Nikkei reports the JIC is in talks to acquire JSR for around JPY1 trillion. The rumoured offer implies a 50% premium to the last close and an all...

Arun George

MSCI EM Improving; Buys in Value & Large-Cap EM; Remain Overweight Japan, India, Taiwan, and Greece

MSCI EM Improving; Buys in Value & Large-Cap EM $TSM #Samsung $BABA; Remain Overweight Japan, India, Taiwan, and Greece. $ACWI break above $93 and...

Vermilion Research

Remain Overweight Japan, Europe, & India; Buys in Discretionary and Defensives W/ Japan/Europe Focus

We continue to recommend a tactical overweight to defensives as $ACWI tests the top-end of our anticipated 2023 trading range at $93. Remain...

Vermilion Research

Good Morning Japan |SPX Holds After Brutal Week; Solid Durable Goods; Japan Post $9bn X-Share Unwind

US stocks hold on to gains after last week's sell off; In Japan, BOJ Gov Designate Ueda says no change to Easing for now; Japan Post Massive X...

Mark Chadwick