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  <li>Ushio is a specialized manufacturer of industrial light sources and optical equipment, holding a strong market position in niche segments like semiconductor manufacturing and cinema projection.</li>
  <li>The company is undergoing a strategic transformation under its 'Revive Vision 2030' plan, focusing on enhancing profitability by concentrating on its core Industrial Processes business, particularly in advanced semiconductor packaging.</li>
  <li>While facing headwinds from the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the transition in cinema technology, Ushio's strong technological base and new growth strategy present a pathway to improved profitability and shareholder returns.</li>
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  Ushio is a specialized manufacturer of industrial light sources and optical equipment, holding a strong market position in niche segments like semiconductor manufacturing and cinema projection.
  The company is undergoing a strategic transformation under its 'Revive Vision 2030' plan, focusing on enhancing profitability by concentrating on its core Industrial Processes business, particularly in advanced semiconductor packaging.
  While facing headwinds from the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the transition in cinema technology, Ushio's strong technological base and new growth strategy present a pathway to improved profitability and shareholder returns.
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Smartkarma Research Team, Smartkarma

Smartkarma Research

Smartkarma Research Team

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>On our next Webinar, we are thrilled to welcome back Insight Provider <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/scott-foster" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:1134" rel="noopener">Scott Foster</a>, who will present his hand-picked ideas in Japan's IT sector. </p>
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<h3>The webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 17:00 SGT/HKT.</h3>
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<h2><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1H9pFZOB-RF2J00kbvMmxcw2c5gj?zoom_webinar_id=85198859426" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for the Webinar here</a></h2>
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<p>Scott Foster is a securities analyst who has been covering electronics, precision equipment &amp; robotics, engineering, construction, transport, and other sectors for more than 25 years in Japan and 3 years in Korea.</p>
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On our next Webinar, we are thrilled to welcome back Insight Provider Scott Foster, who will present his hand-picked ideas in Japan's IT sector. 

The webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 17:00 SGT/HKT.

Register for the Webinar here




Scott Foster is a securities analyst who has been covering electronics, precision equipment &amp; robotics, engineering, construction, transport, and other sectors for more than 25 years in Japan and 3 years in Korea.



'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

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.

<section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/172/203/original/2020-11-17_12-24-48.png?1605583510" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="172203"></figure><div class="content-caption">Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics</div>
<p><strong>BRIGHTER, LATER</strong> - Forecast Aggregate Net Income for the universe of Japanese listed companies ended the quarter, higher than three months ago by ¥1.2 trillion. As a result, the market's forward multiple is unchanged at 31 times, despite a 7% rise in market capitalisation. Although this 'season' was the best in two years in terms of forecast profits, trailing earnings are still falling, by almost ¥3 trillion in the case of operating income. Much of the market optimism rests on a Japan experiencing a mild COVID winter and the impact of the incoming Biden administration's policy pronouncements on the US dollar. </p>
<section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/172/219/original/2020-11-17_13-33-54.png?1605587647" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="172219"></figure></section><p><strong>5.2% TTM OPERATING MARGINS</strong> - Aggregate Operating Income has declined by a third year-on-year on a 10% decline in revenues. The good news is that the pace of decline is slowing. Nevertheless, all of the Abe-era gains in earnings have now been unwound.</p>
<section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/172/230/original/2020-11-17_13-47-49.png?1605588488" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="172230"></figure><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/172/394/original/2020-11-18_07-24-55.png?1605651921" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="172394"></figure></section><p><strong>4.8% FORECAST OPERATING MARGINS</strong> - Operating margins are forecast to contract further over the next five months to 4.8%. Forecast revenues and operating income are both 3% lower than three months ago, the slowest rate of attrition in three quarters. The current market euphoria, which has taken total capitalisation to within 3% of the pre-COVID high is implying that the next 'print' of this data series, will be positive.    </p></section><section class="figure"></section><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/172/256/original/2020-11-17_14-22-29.png?1605590564" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="172256"></figure></section><p><strong>POSITIVE MOMENTUM</strong> - The sharp recovery in earnings momentum, which the market has been discounting is now materialising. Our Forecast/Revision Score has returned to March levels while the trailing Results Score has bottomed out well above the low of 2009. </p>
<section class="figure"><section class="figure"></section><div class="content-highlight"><p>In the <strong>DETAIL</strong> section below, we shall review the actual results and initial and revised forecasts by Sector and highlight the best and worst-performing companies by one-quarter revenue and margin changes. </p></div></section></section>

Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics
BRIGHTER, LATER - Forecast Aggregate Net Income for the universe of Japanese listed companies ended the quarter, higher than three months ago by ¥1.2 trillion. As a result, the market's forward multiple is unchanged at 31 times, despite a 7% rise in market capitalisation. Although this 'season' was the best in two years in terms of forecast profits, trailing earnings are still falling, by almost ¥3 trillion in the case of operating income. Much of the market optimism rests on a Japan experiencing a mild COVID winter and the impact of the incoming Biden administration's policy pronouncements on the US dollar. 
5.2% TTM OPERATING MARGINS - Aggregate Operating Income has declined by a third year-on-year on a 10% decline in revenues. The good news is that the pace of decline is slowing. Nevertheless, all of the Abe-era gains in earnings have now been unwound.
4.8% FORECAST OPERATING MARGINS - Operating margins are forecast to contract further over the next five months to 4.8%. Forecast revenues and operating income are both 3% lower than three months ago, the slowest rate of attrition in three quarters. The current market euphoria, which has taken total capitalisation to within 3% of the pre-COVID high is implying that the next 'print' of this data series, will be positive.    POSITIVE MOMENTUM - The sharp recovery in earnings momentum, which the market has been discounting is now materialising. Our Forecast/Revision Score has returned to March levels while the trailing Results Score has bottomed out well above the low of 2009. 
In the DETAIL section below, we shall review the actual results and initial and revised forecasts by Sector and highlight the best and worst-performing companies by one-quarter revenue and margin changes. 

🇯🇵 JAPAN • IT’S A WRAP - Autumn 2020 Results & Revisions Review

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment / Equity Capital Markets

Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment (9630 HK)

Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/circuit-fabology-microelectronics-equipment-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48834:1" rel="noopener">Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment (9630 HK)</a> priced its H Share at HK$252.73, raising HK$3,245 million (US$414 million) in gross proceeds. The H Share will be listed tomorrow.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/circuit-fabology-h-share-listing-9630-hk-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:243438" rel="noopener">Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): The Investment Case</a></strong></em> and <strong><em><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/circuit-fabology-h-share-listing-9630-hk-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:243623" rel="noopener">Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): Valuation Insights</a></em></strong>. </li>
<li>The grey market price is up 76%, partly due to A Shares rising 20% since the prospectus was released. The international oversubscription rate was the highest of large AH listings. </li>
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Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment (9630 HK) priced its H Share at HK$252.73, raising HK$3,245 million (US$414 million) in gross proceeds. The H Share will be listed tomorrow.
I discussed the H Share listing in Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): The Investment Case and Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): Valuation Insights. 
The grey market price is up 76%, partly due to A Shares rising 20% since the prospectus was released. The international oversubscription rate was the highest of large AH listings. 


Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): Trading Debut

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/circuit-fabology-microelectronics-equipment-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48834:1" rel="noopener">Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment (9630 HK)</a>, a leading Chinese lithography equipment manufacturer, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$414 million.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <strong><em><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/circuit-fabology-h-share-listing-9630-hk-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:243438" rel="noopener">Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): The Investment Case</a></em></strong>. </li>
<li>The proposed AH discount of 55.3% to 53.0% (based on the close on 16 June A Share price) is attractive, and I would participate in the H Share listing.</li>
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Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment (9630 HK), a leading Chinese lithography equipment manufacturer, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$414 million.
I discussed the H Share listing in Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): The Investment Case. 
The proposed AH discount of 55.3% to 53.0% (based on the close on 16 June A Share price) is attractive, and I would participate in the H Share listing.


Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): Valuation Insights

Japan

USHIO INC. manufactures lamps and optical equipment including projectors for movie theaters.  The Company produces halogen and Houdentou lamps for semiconductor and office automation equipment.  Ushio has subsidiaries in the US, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

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Ushio Inc (6925 JP)

Primer: Ushio Inc (6925 JP) - Aug 2026

Ushio is a specialized manufacturer of industrial light sources and optical equipment, holding a strong market position in niche segments like...

αSK Primers

Smartkarma Webinar | Japan IT Picks

Join us for a session with Insight Provider Scott Foster, who will present his hand-picked ideas in Japan's IT sector.

Smartkarma Research

🇯🇵 JAPAN • IT’S A WRAP - Autumn 2020 Results & Revisions Review

BRIGHTER, LATER - Forecast Aggregate Net Income for the universe of Japanese listed companies ended the quarter, higher than three months ago by...

Campbell Gunn

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Primer: Ushio Inc (6925 JP) - Aug 2026

Ushio is a specialized manufacturer of industrial light sources and optical equipment, holding a strong market position in niche segments like...

αSK Primers

Smartkarma Webinar | Japan IT Picks

Join us for a session with Insight Provider Scott Foster, who will present his hand-picked ideas in Japan's IT sector.

Smartkarma Research

🇯🇵 JAPAN • IT’S A WRAP - Autumn 2020 Results & Revisions Review

BRIGHTER, LATER - Forecast Aggregate Net Income for the universe of Japanese listed companies ended the quarter, higher than three months ago by...

Campbell Gunn

Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): Trading Debut

Circuit Fabology priced its H Share at HK$252.73, raising HK$3,245 million (US$414 million) in gross proceeds. The international oversubscription...

Arun George

Circuit Fabology H Share Listing (9630 HK): Valuation Insights

Circuit Fabology, a leading Chinese lithography equipment manufacturer, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$414 million. In this note, I...

Arun George