Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Ibiden -27% since start of month but set to recover as Intel wins Google TPU deal. TEL, Lasertec, Screen and TOK also set for a stronger session.</li>
<li>Fujikura and peers should be helped by Corning's multi-billion dollar Amazon optical fiber deal.</li>
<li>Softbank -23% since start of month looking attractive as OpenAI formally announces IPO plans.</li>
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Ibiden -27% since start of month but set to recover as Intel wins Google TPU deal. TEL, Lasertec, Screen and TOK also set for a stronger session.
Fujikura and peers should be helped by Corning's multi-billion dollar Amazon optical fiber deal.
Softbank -23% since start of month looking attractive as OpenAI formally announces IPO plans.


Japan Morning Connection: Ibiden Set to Recover as Intel Wins Google TPU Deal

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/toho-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11546:1" rel="noopener">Toho Holdings (8129 JP)</a> has made a non-binding proposal to take <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phc-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34198:1" rel="noopener">PHC Holdings (6523 JP)</a> private at a rumoured valuation of more than JPY200bn, implying JPY1,571 per share.</li>
<li>KKR and other large holders want an exit, but the rumoured offer is below the last close (JPY1,684) and my fair value range of JPY1,800–2,030.</li>
<li>The deal fits Toho's diversification strategy, but funding, 3D Investment Partners' 24% stake in Toho, and potential competition from domestic funds make completion challenging.</li>
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Toho Holdings (8129 JP) has made a non-binding proposal to take PHC Holdings (6523 JP) private at a rumoured valuation of more than JPY200bn, implying JPY1,571 per share.
KKR and other large holders want an exit, but the rumoured offer is below the last close (JPY1,684) and my fair value range of JPY1,800–2,030.
The deal fits Toho's diversification strategy, but funding, 3D Investment Partners' 24% stake in Toho, and potential competition from domestic funds make completion challenging.


PHC Holdings (6523 JP): Willing Sellers, but Not at Toho's Rumoured Price

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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CLOSES: TPX +1.8%, NKY +0.7%, JPY 155.85 (+0.50), JGB 1.95% (unch). Topix hits new all-time high</li>
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SECTORS: Securities +6.3%, Autos +6.2%, Wholesale +5.3% | Precision -0.2%, Telco -1.6%, Other Prod. -2.3%</li>
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WEEK AHEAD: Tankan (Mon), Flash PMI (Tue), Balance of Trade (Wed), CPI (Fri), BoJ Interest Rate Decision (Fri)</li>
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CLOSES: TPX +1.8%, NKY +0.7%, JPY 155.85 (+0.50), JGB 1.95% (unch). Topix hits new all-time high

SECTORS: Securities +6.3%, Autos +6.2%, Wholesale +5.3% | Precision -0.2%, Telco -1.6%, Other Prod. -2.3%

WEEK AHEAD: Tankan (Mon), Flash PMI (Tue), Balance of Trade (Wed), CPI (Fri), BoJ Interest Rate Decision (Fri)


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Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material / Equity Capital Markets

Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material (301358 CH)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hunan-yuneng-new-energy-battery-material-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40312:1" rel="noopener">Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material (301358 CH)</a> (HYNEB), a new energy materials company, aims to raise around US$600m in its H-share listing.</li>
<li>HYNEB focuses on the research and development, manufacturing and sales of phosphate-based cathode materials, primarily lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.</li>
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Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material (301358 CH) (HYNEB), a new energy materials company, aims to raise around US$600m in its H-share listing.
HYNEB focuses on the research and development, manufacturing and sales of phosphate-based cathode materials, primarily lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials.
In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.


Aequitas: Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material A/H - Dominant Position but Volatile Earnings

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<li>Chip tester Teradyne jumping on reports it has a new FA arm.</li>
<li>Intel admitting its now not even in the top-10 chipmakers anymore.</li>
<li>Estee lauder strength may help Shiseido with better trends in Hainan reported.</li>
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Chip tester Teradyne jumping on reports it has a new FA arm.
Intel admitting its now not even in the top-10 chipmakers anymore.
Estee lauder strength may help Shiseido with better trends in Hainan reported.


Japan Morning Connection: Airlines Surging After Delta Numbers Helping SPX Close at New Records

Japan

Panasonic Corporation manufactures electric and electronic products. The Company produces home appliances, car navigation systems, digital devices, computer peripherals, telecommunications, industrial equipment, and electronic parts. Panasonic has associated companies around the world.

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Andrew Jackson

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Arun George

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Sumeet Singh

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Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Ibiden Set to Recover as Intel Wins Google TPU Deal

Intel's Google TPU win may lift Ibiden, while Corning's Amazon deal may help Fujikura recover. Panasonic could see a lift on AI infrastructure plans.

Andrew Jackson

PHC Holdings (6523 JP): Willing Sellers, but Not at Toho's Rumoured Price

Toho's rumoured bid of more than JPY200bn (JPY1,571 per share) for PHC is below my estimated fair value of JPY1,800–2,030. Sellers want out, but...

Arun George

Japan Strategy Weekly | BoJ Hike Anticipated Amid Manufacturing Rebound and Services Inflation

​Stocks in Japan close higher with Topix hitting a new all-time high, sectors like securities and autos see gains, upcoming economic data includes...

Mark Chadwick

Aequitas: Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material A/H - Dominant Position but Volatile Earnings

Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material (301358 CH) (HYNEB), a new energy materials company, aims to raise around US$600m in its H-share listing....

Sumeet Singh

Japan Morning Connection: Airlines Surging After Delta Numbers Helping SPX Close at New Records

Delta's earnings report causes airlines and cruise ships to jump. Tesla's plans for its robotaxi and Ai chatbot may be enough to help the...

Andrew Jackson

Stocks in Japan close higher with Topix hitting a new all-time high, sectors like securities and autos see gains, upcoming economic data includes...