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

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<li>When Softbank announced its strange buyback in November we wondered aloud whether buyback maximums of ¥1trn and 250m meant Softbank foresaw a ¥4,000 share price in its future. </li>
<li>With the stock price now having jauntily sashayed down to ¥4,265 it is a question why they aren’t more aggressive with their buyback. </li>
<li>A question that may be answered by all the cash raising measures that Softbank is engaged in perhaps?</li>
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When Softbank announced its strange buyback in November we wondered aloud whether buyback maximums of ¥1trn and 250m meant Softbank foresaw a ¥4,000 share price in its future. 
With the stock price now having jauntily sashayed down to ¥4,265 it is a question why they aren’t more aggressive with their buyback. 
A question that may be answered by all the cash raising measures that Softbank is engaged in perhaps?


Softbank – That ¥4000 Mark Is Getting Close…

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

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk PT / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>GoTo aims to raise around US$1.25bn from a local listing, which will mainly be targeted at domestic investors. The company has filed its prospectus today.</li>
<li>GoTo, is an Indonesian holding company, was formed in May 2021 as a result of a merger between Gojek, leading player in ride hailing, and Tokopedia, leading e-commerce player.</li>
<li>In this note, we will take a quick look at the company's financial performance.</li>
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GoTo aims to raise around US$1.25bn from a local listing, which will mainly be targeted at domestic investors. The company has filed its prospectus today.
GoTo, is an Indonesian holding company, was formed in May 2021 as a result of a merger between Gojek, leading player in ride hailing, and Tokopedia, leading e-commerce player.
In this note, we will take a quick look at the company's financial performance.


GoTo Pre-IPO - Quick Take on US$1bn+ Domestic Listing

Event-Driven

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<li>On 23rd Dec, Tencent declared a dividend in the form of distribution in specie of 457.326m shares of JD.com, i.e. 1 share of JD.com for every 21 shares of Tencent.</li>
<li>While Tencent went ex-div on 20th Jan 2022, the actual settlement of the distribution is expected to happen on or about 25th Mar 2022.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the likely impact of Prosus' shareholding on passive flows at the time of settlement.</li>
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On 23rd Dec, Tencent declared a dividend in the form of distribution in specie of 457.326m shares of JD.com, i.e. 1 share of JD.com for every 21 shares of Tencent.
While Tencent went ex-div on 20th Jan 2022, the actual settlement of the distribution is expected to happen on or about 25th Mar 2022.
In this note, we talk about the likely impact of Prosus' shareholding on passive flows at the time of settlement.


JD.com Tencent Div Distribution - The US$10bn Overhang - Passives Might Have to Sell

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<li>On 23rd Dec, Tencent declared a dividend in the form of distribution in specie of 457.326m shares of JD.com, i.e. 1 share of JD.com for every 21 shares of Tencent.</li>
<li>While Tencent went ex-div on 20th Jan 2022, the actual settlement of the distribution is expected to happen on or about 25th Mar 2022.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at Tencent’s shareholding in order to decipher the impact on JD.com’s shares once the distribution is settled to determine who the sellers could be.</li>
</ul>


On 23rd Dec, Tencent declared a dividend in the form of distribution in specie of 457.326m shares of JD.com, i.e. 1 share of JD.com for every 21 shares of Tencent.
While Tencent went ex-div on 20th Jan 2022, the actual settlement of the distribution is expected to happen on or about 25th Mar 2022.
In this note, we look at Tencent’s shareholding in order to decipher the impact on JD.com’s shares once the distribution is settled to determine who the sellers could be.


JD.com Tencent Div Distribution - The US$10bn Overhang

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>On 14 March, it was reported that Softbank's Vision Fund sold about 1.3 trillion won ($1.04 billion) worth of Coupang (CPNG US) shares on 9 March in a block deal.</li>
<li>The continued selling of Coupang shares by Softbank suggests that Softbank is not confident on the future prospects of the company. We remain negative on Coupang.</li>
<li>Another reason could be because Softbank needs to raise more cash to make up for the losses from its other investments (mainly Chinese tech companies). </li>
</ul>


On 14 March, it was reported that Softbank's Vision Fund sold about 1.3 trillion won ($1.04 billion) worth of Coupang (CPNG US) shares on 9 March in a block deal.
The continued selling of Coupang shares by Softbank suggests that Softbank is not confident on the future prospects of the company. We remain negative on Coupang.
Another reason could be because Softbank needs to raise more cash to make up for the losses from its other investments (mainly Chinese tech companies). 


Softbank Sells $1.0 Billion Additional Worth of Coupang: Continued Overhang Concerns

Japan

SoftBank Group Corp provides telecommunication services.  The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

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Softbank – That ¥4000 Mark Is Getting Close…

When Softbank announced its buyback in November we wondered aloud whether buyback maximums of ¥1trn and 250m meant Softbank foresaw a ¥4,000 share...

Mio Kato

GoTo Pre-IPO - Quick Take on US$1bn+ Domestic Listing

GoTo aims to raise around US$1.25bn from a local listing, which will mainly be targeted at domestic investors. The company has filed its prospectus...

Sumeet Singh

JD.com Tencent Div Distribution - The US$10bn Overhang - Passives Might Have to Sell

On 23rd Dec, Tencent declared a dividend in the form of distribution in specie of 457.326m shares of JD.com, i.e. 1 share of JD.com for every 21...

Sumeet Singh

JD.com Tencent Div Distribution - The US$10bn Overhang

On 23rd Dec 21, Tencent declared a dividend in the form of distribution in specie of 1 share of JD.com for every 21 shares of Tencent. The shares...

Sumeet Singh

Softbank Sells $1.0 Billion Additional Worth of Coupang: Continued Overhang Concerns

On 14 March, it was reported that Softbank's Vision Fund sold about 1.3 trillion won ($1.04 billion) worth of Coupang (CPNG US) shares on 9 March...

Douglas Kim

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