Equity Analyst, Event-driven, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Equity Analyst, Event-driven

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

In January and February we saw a large wave of TSE1 Section Transfers as many small cap names rushed to get promoted before the new (and more stringent) Section Transfer Requirements were implemented. In contrast, not a single TSE1 Section Transfer was announced in the month of March 2021. 
However, this is only the calm before the storm.
In April 2021, we are expecting dozens of companies to enjoy TOPIX Index upweights as a result of the annual liquidity factor review (and this will mean dozens of downweights too). On the other hand, although fewer companies will qualify under the new rules, small-cap companies could use M&amp;A as an alternative route to Section Transfers to meet criteria as discussed below in this insight.
Furthermore, I have discussed the changes to Quiddity's pre-events watchlist and provided performance updates for one "Live" event stock which is expected to have its Inclusion event at the end of April 2021 and 9 "Post" event stocks that completed their Inclusion Events at the end of January 2021 and February 2021.

In January and February we saw a large wave of TSE1 Section Transfers as many small cap names rushed to get promoted before the new (and more stringent) Section Transfer Requirements were implemented. In contrast, not a single TSE1 Section Transfer was announced in the month of March 2021. 
However, this is only the calm before the storm.
In April 2021, we are expecting dozens of companies to enjoy TOPIX Index upweights as a result of the annual liquidity factor review (and this will mean dozens of downweights too). On the other hand, although fewer companies will qualify under the new rules, small-cap companies could use M&amp;A as an alternative route to Section Transfers to meet criteria as discussed below in this insight.
Furthermore, I have discussed the changes to Quiddity's pre-events watchlist and provided performance updates for one "Live" event stock which is expected to have its Inclusion event at the end of April 2021 and 9 "Post" event stocks that completed their Inclusion Events at the end of January 2021 and February 2021. 

During the month of February 2021, one of the most anticipated TOPIX Inclusion candidates, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</a> completed its TOPIX Inclusion Event. We also saw four new names announce their TSE1 moves during this month, among which was <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/faithnetwork-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29132:1" rel="noopener">FaithNetwork Co Ltd (3489 JP)</a> the third stock out of the four pre-event bets highlighted in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/topix-inclusion-trade-summary-sep-2020" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:43700" rel="noopener">TOPIX Inclusion Trade Summary: Sep 2020</a>. During this month, we also introduced new pre-event picks to be added to our list in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/topix-inclusions-who-is-ready-3-0" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:48306" rel="noopener">TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is READY? 3.0</a>. In this insight, I have provided performance updates for 4 "Live" event stocks which are expected to have Inclusion Events at the end of March/April 2021 and 17 "Post" event stocks that completed their Inclusion Events at the end of January 2021 and February 2021.

During the month of February 2021, one of the most anticipated TOPIX Inclusion candidates, Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) completed its TOPIX Inclusion Event. We also saw four new names announce their TSE1 moves during this month, among which was FaithNetwork Co Ltd (3489 JP) the third stock out of the four pre-event bets highlighted in TOPIX Inclusion Trade Summary: Sep 2020. During this month, we also introduced new pre-event picks to be added to our list in TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is READY? 3.0. In this insight, I have provided performance updates for 4 "Live" event stocks which are expected to have Inclusion Events at the end of March/April 2021 and 17 "Post" event stocks that completed their Inclusion Events at the end of January 2021 and February 2021. 

On 9 February 2021 after the close, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/marketenterprise-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29663:1" rel="noopener">MarketEnterprise Co Ltd (3135 JP)</a> announced they had received approval to move from the MOTHERS Section to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange as of 16th February 2021. TSE1 reassignment triggers inclusion into the TOPIX Index and the Inclusion Event can be expected to be at the close of trading on 30th March 2021.MarketEnterprise Co mainly provides e-commerce services for second-hand items in Japan. They operate online recycling shops in Web and mobile platforms from where they purchase second-hand items from those who want to sell their used products and sell these items on their own site <a href="https://www.rere.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ReRe</a> and other platforms such as Yahoo! Auctions, Amazon, Rakuten Marketplace, etc. to potential buyers. In this insight, we take a look at the Index Inclusion Parameters and the Fundamentals of the company to evaluate the upside potential of the TOPIX Inclusion Event.

On 9 February 2021 after the close, MarketEnterprise Co Ltd (3135 JP) announced they had received approval to move from the MOTHERS Section to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange as of 16th February 2021. TSE1 reassignment triggers inclusion into the TOPIX Index and the Inclusion Event can be expected to be at the close of trading on 30th March 2021.MarketEnterprise Co mainly provides e-commerce services for second-hand items in Japan. They operate online recycling shops in Web and mobile platforms from where they purchase second-hand items from those who want to sell their used products and sell these items on their own site ReRe and other platforms such as Yahoo! Auctions, Amazon, Rakuten Marketplace, etc. to potential buyers. In this insight, we take a look at the Index Inclusion Parameters and the Fundamentals of the company to evaluate the upside potential of the TOPIX Inclusion Event. 

TOPIX Inclusion: MarketEnterprise Co (3135 JP)

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Equity Bottom-Up

MarketEnterprise Co Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/marketenterprise-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29663:1" rel="noopener">MarketEnterprise Co Ltd (3135 JP)</a> (ME) operates a unique online only reuse (or second hand) business.
The business model focuses on niche product verticals that generate high average sales prices and rapid inventory turns. 
The overall market is large but highly fragmented. ME focuses on those areas where it enjoys a competitive advantage. This has resulted in 23% CAGR top-line growth over the past five years.
At a market cap of just US$130m, the stock has yet to be discovered by foreign investors. The underlying business model is clearly aligned with SDG12 for Responsible Consumption and Production.
ME is potential partner for large manufacturers like Panasonic to outsource their reuse programs. 
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MarketEnterprise Co Ltd (3135 JP) (ME) operates a unique online only reuse (or second hand) business.
The business model focuses on niche product verticals that generate high average sales prices and rapid inventory turns. 
The overall market is large but highly fragmented. ME focuses on those areas where it enjoys a competitive advantage. This has resulted in 23% CAGR top-line growth over the past five years.
At a market cap of just US$130m, the stock has yet to be discovered by foreign investors. The underlying business model is clearly aligned with SDG12 for Responsible Consumption and Production.
ME is potential partner for large manufacturers like Panasonic to outsource their reuse programs. 


Small Cap Growth: Market Enterprise (3135) - Sustainable Living

Japan

Market Enterprise Co. Ltd. offers e-commerce services. The Company operates and manages online recycling shops. Market Enterprise collects and sells second hand products.

MarketEnterprise Co Ltd (3135 JP)

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