Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

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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 Capital Markets

<p>As we approach the Jun 19 listing for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/27149" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27149:1">Mercari Inc (4385 JP)</a> news coverage is picking up with the Nikkei in particular providing coverage in <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Mercari-builds-buzz-beyond-flea-market-apps" target="_blank">English</a> and Japanese <a href="https://www.nikkei.com/nkd/company/article/?DisplayType=1&amp;n_cid=DSMMAA13&amp;ng=DGKKZO31573110Y8A600C1TJC000&amp;nik_code=0041815" target="_blank">1</a><a href="https://www.nikkei.com/nkd/company/article/?DisplayType=1&amp;n_cid=DSMMAA13&amp;ng=DGXMZO31533070Y8A600C1000000&amp;nik_code=0041815" target="_blank">2</a>. The main focus of these interviews with founder Shintarou Yamada have been on the additional growth areas Mercari could venture into including smartphone payments, AI usage for improving customer convenience/experience, and the potential global market scale. On the latter, the figures that are being bandied about include JPY7.6trn in…</p>

As we approach the Jun 19 listing for Mercari Inc (4385 JP) news coverage is picking up with the Nikkei in particular providing coverage in English and Japanese 12. The main focus of these interviews with founder Shintarou Yamada have been on the additional growth areas Mercari could venture into including smartphone payments, AI usage for improving customer convenience/experience, and the potential global market scale. On the latter, the figures that are being bandied about include JPY7.6trn in…

Mercari: Future Growth Path and Potential M&A Targets?

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Mercari: Future Growth Path and Potential M&A Targets?

As we approach the Jun 19 listing for Mercari Inc (4385 JP) news coverage is picking up with the Nikkei in particular providing coverage in English...

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