Equity Analyst, Event-driven, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Equity Analyst, Event-driven

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

Japan-based systems integration company <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/simplex-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34112:1" rel="noopener">Simplex Holdings (4373 JP)</a> was listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on 22nd September 2021 and as discussed in my previous insight, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/topix-inclusion-simplex-holdings-4373-jp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:58665" rel="noopener">TOPIX Inclusion: Simplex Holdings (4373 JP)</a>, a stock that gets listed on the TSE First Section will subsequently get included in the TOPIX Index which will require TOPIX-tracking funds to purchase to stock during an Inclusion Event creating a net demand situation. Considering the inclusion parameters for Simplex and its momentum at that time, I was Bullish on the name until the Inclusion Event. Since then, the stock has had a sharp jump, a correction, and is now showing signs of a final rebound before the upcoming Inclusion Event at the end of this month. Below is a look at my expectations for the upcoming trading days.

Japan-based systems integration company Simplex Holdings (4373 JP) was listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on 22nd September 2021 and as discussed in my previous insight, TOPIX Inclusion: Simplex Holdings (4373 JP), a stock that gets listed on the TSE First Section will subsequently get included in the TOPIX Index which will require TOPIX-tracking funds to purchase to stock during an Inclusion Event creating a net demand situation. Considering the inclusion parameters for Simplex and its momentum at that time, I was Bullish on the name until the Inclusion Event. Since then, the stock has had a sharp jump, a correction, and is now showing signs of a final rebound before the upcoming Inclusion Event at the end of this month. Below is a look at my expectations for the upcoming trading days. 

TOPIX Inclusion: Simplex Holdings (4373 JP) - Prepare to SHORT

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC 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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/socionext-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36351:1" rel="noopener">Socionext (6526 JP)</a> was listed on 12th Oct 2022, when it raised US$457m in its upsized Japan IPO. Its six-month lockup will expire on 9th Apr 2023.</li>
<li>Socionext is a fabless semiconductor provider which commenced operations after integrating the system on a chip (SoC) businesses of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited and Panasonic Holding Corporation in 2015.</li>
<li>Coming up for six-month lockup expiry are the Development Bank of Japan, Fujitsu and Panasonic, the trio had each trimmed their respective stakes in the IPO.</li>
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Socionext (6526 JP) was listed on 12th Oct 2022, when it raised US$457m in its upsized Japan IPO. Its six-month lockup will expire on 9th Apr 2023.
Socionext is a fabless semiconductor provider which commenced operations after integrating the system on a chip (SoC) businesses of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited and Panasonic Holding Corporation in 2015.
Coming up for six-month lockup expiry are the Development Bank of Japan, Fujitsu and Panasonic, the trio had each trimmed their respective stakes in the IPO.


Socionext Lock-Up - Up 2.67x Since IPO. US$930m Worth of Shares to Be Unlocked

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

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Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trial-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36821:1" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings (5882 JP)</a> priced its IPO at JPY1,700 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$256 million. The shares will start trading on 21 March.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:130521" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-valuation-thoughts" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:132126" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: Valuation Thoughts</a>. </li>
<li>The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains attractive. </li>
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Trial Holdings (5882 JP) priced its IPO at JPY1,700 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$256 million. The shares will start trading on 21 March.
We previously discussed the IPO in Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case and Trial Holdings IPO: Valuation Thoughts. 
The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains attractive. 


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genda-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39911:1" rel="noopener">GENDA (9166 JP)</a> (GENDA) was listed on the TSE on 28th July 2023. The IPO had been a mix of primary and secondary shares. </li>
<li>Genda develops and operates amusement facilities in Japan, primarily operating under its Genda GiGO Entertainment subsidiary.</li>
<li>Coming up for six-month lockup expiry are the pre-IPO shareholders, notably Midas Capital, and the firm’s executives and directors.</li>
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GENDA (9166 JP) (GENDA) was listed on the TSE on 28th July 2023. The IPO had been a mix of primary and secondary shares. 
Genda develops and operates amusement facilities in Japan, primarily operating under its Genda GiGO Entertainment subsidiary.
Coming up for six-month lockup expiry are the pre-IPO shareholders, notably Midas Capital, and the firm’s executives and directors.


GENDA Lock-Up - Since Selling in the IPO, Midas Capital's Remaining Stake Is up Another 60%

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tryt-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39870:1" rel="noopener">TRYT (9164 JP)</a> was listed on the TSE on 22nd July 2023. The IPO had been a 100% secondary offering. </li>
<li>TRYT offers employee placement services and temporary staffing services for the elderly care, nursing care and childcare workers segments.</li>
<li>Coming up for six-month lockup is the sole pre-IPO investor who had sold some of its stake earlier in the IPO.</li>
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TRYT (9164 JP) was listed on the TSE on 22nd July 2023. The IPO had been a 100% secondary offering. 
TRYT offers employee placement services and temporary staffing services for the elderly care, nursing care and childcare workers segments.
Coming up for six-month lockup is the sole pre-IPO investor who had sold some of its stake earlier in the IPO.


TRYT Lock-Up - 60% of Outstanding to Be Released, Baring Would Have to Exit Sooner or Later

Japan

Simplex Holdings, Inc. provides system information technology solutions. The Company offers system consulting, system development, system operation and maintenance, and other services.  Simplex Holdings serves financial institutions across worldwide.

Simplex Holdings (4373 JP)

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Arun George

GENDA Lock-Up - Since Selling in the IPO, Midas Capital's Remaining Stake Is up Another 60%

GENDA (9166 JP) (GENDA) was listed on the TSE on 28th July 2023. Coming up for six-month lockup expiry are the pre-IPO shareholders, notably Midas...

Clarence Chu

TRYT Lock-Up - 60% of Outstanding to Be Released, Baring Would Have to Exit Sooner or Later

TRYT (9164 JP) was listed on the TSE on 22nd July 2023. Coming up for six-month lockup is the sole pre-IPO investor who had sold some of its stake...

Clarence Chu