Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Japan/Asia Long-Short

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>After rising almost 18% following its 3Q earnings blowout, Sony stock has meandered a little but been strengthening of late. We remain highly positive on earnings prospects and consider consensus estimates to be far too low. While we expect continued strong momentum from a slew of exclusive games and broad strength across the company’s segments, we believe that its just announced purchase of the Evo Championship Series has some interesting long-term implications that could fly under the radar.</p>

After rising almost 18% following its 3Q earnings blowout, Sony stock has meandered a little but been strengthening of late. We remain highly positive on earnings prospects and consider consensus estimates to be far too low. While we expect continued strong momentum from a slew of exclusive games and broad strength across the company’s segments, we believe that its just announced purchase of the Evo Championship Series has some interesting long-term implications that could fly under the radar.

Sony – Time to Add to Our 2021 Conviction Call as They Acquire Fighting Game Tournament Evo

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>eSports offer intriguing investment possibilities to investors given very large projected TAMs, high growth rates and links to a variety of other fast growing industries including games, streaming, animation, tech hardware and social media. This makes eSports important to understand and below we examine key themes that investors should be aware of, before delving into a full primer on the space, companies with exposure to eSports, Asian eSports franchises and key eSports games to be aware of.</p>

eSports offer intriguing investment possibilities to investors given very large projected TAMs, high growth rates and links to a variety of other fast growing industries including games, streaming, animation, tech hardware and social media. This makes eSports important to understand and below we examine key themes that investors should be aware of, before delving into a full primer on the space, companies with exposure to eSports, Asian eSports franchises and key eSports games to be aware of.

<p>Nintendo held its first Nintendo Direct in a while today, announcing a number of ported titles, remasters, expansions and providing an updated trailer for Monster Hunter Rise. They also announced a remaster of the Wii’s Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for a July release and the next Splatoon title, set to release in 2022.</p>

Nintendo held its first Nintendo Direct in a while today, announcing a number of ported titles, remasters, expansions and providing an updated trailer for Monster Hunter Rise. They also announced a remaster of the Wii’s Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for a July release and the next Splatoon title, set to release in 2022.

Nintendo – Direct Points to Improving Third Party Support and Holiday Launch for New Switch

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Research Reinvented

<p>On our next Webinar, we welcome Insight Provider <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/mio-kato" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:713" rel="noopener">Mio Kato</a> to discuss stalwart Japanese video game publishers <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/koei-tecmo-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20277:1" rel="noopener">Koei Tecmo Holdings (3635 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capcom-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1459:1" rel="noopener">Capcom Co Ltd (9697 JP)</a> , both positioned for a strong 2021 with strong product line-ups and high demand from their audience.</p>
<h3>The webinar was hosted on Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 17:00 SGT/HKT.<a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1H9pFZOB-RF2J00kbvMmxcw2c5gj?zoom_webinar_id=85686282338" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>
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<p>Mio Kato has over 15 years of experience looking at Japanese and Asian cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos. He was previously with FrontPoint Partners LP, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, and Uzabase before founding LightStream Research.</p>

On our next Webinar, we welcome Insight Provider Mio Kato to discuss stalwart Japanese video game publishers Koei Tecmo Holdings (3635 JP) and Capcom Co Ltd (9697 JP) , both positioned for a strong 2021 with strong product line-ups and high demand from their audience.
The webinar was hosted on Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 17:00 SGT/HKT.

Watch the session here:

Or subscribe to the podcast feed and listen on the go:

Mio Kato has over 15 years of experience looking at Japanese and Asian cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos. He was previously with FrontPoint Partners LP, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, and Uzabase before founding LightStream Research.

Smartkarma Webinar | Koei Tecmo - Capcom: Warriors and Monster Hunters on the Rise

<p>Capcom’s 3Q results looked ho-hum on the surface, but we believe that looking beneath the surface points to increasing confidence within the company and with Monster Hunter Rise and Resident Evil 8 gearing up for launch, we believe the next two quarters will be historic for the company.</p>

Capcom’s 3Q results looked ho-hum on the surface, but we believe that looking beneath the surface points to increasing confidence within the company and with Monster Hunter Rise and Resident Evil 8 gearing up for launch, we believe the next two quarters will be historic for the company.

Capcom – Profit Hiding Points to Two Blowout Quarters Upcoming

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CAPCOM CO., LTD. develops consumer video game software.  The Company also develops, manufactures, markets, and leases arcade game machines.  Capcom also operates amusement facilities.

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Capcom Co Ltd (9697 JP)

Sony – Time to Add to Our 2021 Conviction Call as They Acquire Fighting Game Tournament Evo

We believe that Sony's just announced purchase of the Evo Championship Series has some interesting long-term implications that could fly under the...

Mio Kato

ESports – Entering the Third Innings

In this Smartkarma Original we examine the state of eSports in Asia, examining differences with traditional sports and the games, teams and...

Mio Kato

Nintendo – Direct Points to Improving Third Party Support and Holiday Launch for New Switch

The Nintendo Direct today showcased titles from Square Enix, Capcom, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo itself, pointing to a moderately strong pipeline...

Mio Kato

Smartkarma Webinar | Koei Tecmo - Capcom: Warriors and Monster Hunters on the Rise

On 17 Feb, 5pm SGT, join us and Mio Kato to discuss stalwart Japanese video game publishers Koei Tecmo and Capcom , both positioned for a strong...

Smartkarma Research

Capcom – Profit Hiding Points to Two Blowout Quarters Upcoming

Despite ho-hum 3Q results, with Monster Hunter Rise and Resident Evil 8 gearing up for launch, we believe the next two quarters will see historic...

Mio Kato

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