Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS. US Closed for Memorial Day; SPX Futs rise on Debt Deal prospects; Republican Right Wing opposition emerging; NVIDIA annc partnerships/new chip release that CEO says is "A Big Deal"</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.2% vs Cash; Likely further follow through to the Upside for Japan stocks on weak yen/debt deal prospects; Softbank share px +8% on ARM new chip rollout</li>
<li>NUGGET.  [Another] Wake-Up Call for Japanese OEMs.  The impact of rapid EV transition is starting with Toyota at the forefront. If this is happening to Toyota NOW, then the rest...</li>
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OVERSEAS. US Closed for Memorial Day; SPX Futs rise on Debt Deal prospects; Republican Right Wing opposition emerging; NVIDIA annc partnerships/new chip release that CEO says is "A Big Deal"
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.2% vs Cash; Likely further follow through to the Upside for Japan stocks on weak yen/debt deal prospects; Softbank share px +8% on ARM new chip rollout
NUGGET.  [Another] Wake-Up Call for Japanese OEMs.  The impact of rapid EV transition is starting with Toyota at the forefront. If this is happening to Toyota NOW, then the rest...


Ohayo Japan |SPX Futs Gain on Memorial Day-Debt Optimism; NUGGET: Disruption Gets Real for JP Autos

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<li>OVERSEAS. SPX Closed -1.1% as US Debt Default risks rise; Democrats and Republicans still far apart;  STRONG US new home Sales; Boeing says Supply Chain Resolution will take Time</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&amp;P Cuts Softbank's Debt in deeper Junk - Company protests </li>
<li>NUGGET. Japanese Automaker face massive R&amp;D and Capex spend for years to come as they transition to EVs. Free Cash Flow likely turn negative, and profits stagnate.</li>
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OVERSEAS. SPX Closed -1.1% as US Debt Default risks rise; Democrats and Republicans still far apart;  STRONG US new home Sales; Boeing says Supply Chain Resolution will take Time
JAPAN. NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&amp;P Cuts Softbank's Debt in deeper Junk - Company protests 
NUGGET. Japanese Automaker face massive R&amp;D and Capex spend for years to come as they transition to EVs. Free Cash Flow likely turn negative, and profits stagnate.


Ohayo Japan |SPX -1.1% as Equities Start to Heed Debt Risks; NUGGET: JP Autos- Painful EV Transition

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fleetpartners-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:339:1" rel="noopener">FleetPartners Group (FPR AU)</a> has received a non-binding indicative proposal from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/element-fleet-management-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24511:1" rel="noopener">Element Fleet Management (EFN CN)</a> at A$3.80 per share, representing a 5.6% premium to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sg-fleet-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13984:1" rel="noopener">Sg Fleet (SGF AU)</a>'s offer.</li>
<li>Element has also offered an enhanced offer of A$4.00 if the Board grants it a three-week period of hard exclusivity by 11 August. </li>
<li>Element’s offer remains light. While the Board has rejected its offer, SG Fleet is likely to return with a revised offer supported by significant cost synergies.  </li>
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FleetPartners Group (FPR AU) has received a non-binding indicative proposal from Element Fleet Management (EFN CN) at A$3.80 per share, representing a 5.6% premium to Sg Fleet (SGF AU)'s offer.
Element has also offered an enhanced offer of A$4.00 if the Board grants it a three-week period of hard exclusivity by 11 August. 
Element’s offer remains light. While the Board has rejected its offer, SG Fleet is likely to return with a revised offer supported by significant cost synergies.  


FleetPartners (FPR AU): A Simmering Bidding War as Element Fleet Lobs an Offer

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<li>OVERSEAS. US stocks hit again on contagion fears as Fed takes control of Silicon Valley Bank; Lots of activity over the weekend to shore up confidence.  </li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs -2.2% vs Cash. USDJPY strengthened to 135. With all activity in the US to shore up confidence,  Japan likely bottoms early; Ueda confiremed as BOJ Governor. </li>
<li>NUGGET. Dainippon Print(7912)  - Confluence of Target, Timing and Tactics. A spectacular win for Elliot, Activism in Japan and for Japan   </li>
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OVERSEAS. US stocks hit again on contagion fears as Fed takes control of Silicon Valley Bank; Lots of activity over the weekend to shore up confidence.  
JAPAN. NKY Futs -2.2% vs Cash. USDJPY strengthened to 135. With all activity in the US to shore up confidence,  Japan likely bottoms early; Ueda confiremed as BOJ Governor. 
NUGGET. Dainippon Print(7912)  - Confluence of Target, Timing and Tactics. A spectacular win for Elliot, Activism in Japan and for Japan   


Good Morning Japan |Contagion Fears Dominate; NUGGET: Effective Activism - TARGET, TIMING, TACTICS

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>On the 3rd August 2026, Pacific Equity Partners-backed SG Fleet tabled a A$3.60/share NBIO for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fleetpartners-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:339:1" rel="noopener">FleetPartners Group (FPR AU)</a>, a 27.2% premium to last close.</li>
<li>Indicative terms were ~16% above where <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-motors-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:794:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Motors (7211 JP)</a> built its 20% stake. That wasn't going to cut it. In any event, FleetPartners' board has now rejected the proposal.</li>
<li>Concurrent with the rejection, FleetPartners announced <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/element-fleet-management-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24511:1" rel="noopener">Element Fleet Management (EFN CN)</a> has tabled a A$4/share NBIO, a 41.3% premium to undisturbed. FleetPartners' board are contemplating terms. </li>
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On the 3rd August 2026, Pacific Equity Partners-backed SG Fleet tabled a A$3.60/share NBIO for FleetPartners Group (FPR AU), a 27.2% premium to last close.
Indicative terms were ~16% above where Mitsubishi Motors (7211 JP) built its 20% stake. That wasn't going to cut it. In any event, FleetPartners' board has now rejected the proposal.
Concurrent with the rejection, FleetPartners announced Element Fleet Management (EFN CN) has tabled a A$4/share NBIO, a 41.3% premium to undisturbed. FleetPartners' board are contemplating terms. 


FleetPartners (FPR AU): SG Fleet Out, Element Fleet In. For Now

Japan

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION develops and manufactures passenger cars and its related parts.  The Company has production facilities in Japan, the US, and Thailand.  Mitsubishi Motors Corp provides vehicle-related financing and leasing service through its subsidiary.

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Mitsubishi Motors (7211 JP)

Ohayo Japan |SPX Futs Gain on Memorial Day-Debt Optimism; NUGGET: Disruption Gets Real for JP Autos

US Memorial Holidays. NKY Futs +0.2% vs Cash; Likely further follow through to the Upside for Japan stocks on weak yen/debt deal prospects;...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan |SPX -1.1% as Equities Start to Heed Debt Risks; NUGGET: JP Autos- Painful EV Transition

US debt impasse continues - SPX fall -1.1% NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&P Cuts...

Mark Chadwick

FleetPartners (FPR AU): A Simmering Bidding War as Element Fleet Lobs an Offer

The AFR reports that SG Fleet has increased its offer to A$4.00, a 11.1% premium to its previous A$3.60 offer and in line with Element’s enhanced...

Arun George

Good Morning Japan |Contagion Fears Dominate; NUGGET: Effective Activism - TARGET, TIMING, TACTICS

US stocks hit again on contagion fears as Fed takes control of Silicon Valley Bank; Lots of activity over the weekend to shore up confidence; Ueda...

Mark Chadwick

FleetPartners (FPR AU): SG Fleet Out, Element Fleet In. For Now

Element's pricing appears full. Expect FleetPartners to engage. IF SG Fleet counters, it will only be nominally above Element's bid. Terms are...

David Blennerhassett

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