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Daily Brief Financials: Country Garden Holdings Co, Jafco Co Ltd, Binjiang Service Group, Nippon Prologis Reit, Silvergate Capital, Tian Tu Capital and more

By | Daily Briefs, Financials

In today’s briefing:

  • Country Garden Placement – Hot on the Heels of the Last Deal, Momentum Has Shifted
  • JAFCO (8595) Sells NRI Shares But VWAP Falling Short – Comes Down To Murakami-San
  • Binjiang: Set up for a Good Move From Here
  • Nippon Prologis Placement – Although Only Minimally Accretive, Past Deals Have Performed Well
  • Morning Views Asia: Country Garden Holdings Co, Times China
  • Silvergate Capital Corp (SI US)
  • Tian Tu Capital Pre-IPO – The Positives – Growing Its AUM and Committed Capital

Country Garden Placement – Hot on the Heels of the Last Deal, Momentum Has Shifted

By Sumeet Singh

  • Country Garden Holdings Co (2007 HK)  aims to raise around US$500m via a primary placement
  • This will be the third placement by the company this year and the second one within a month’s time.
  • In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the recent updates.

JAFCO (8595) Sells NRI Shares But VWAP Falling Short – Comes Down To Murakami-San

By Travis Lundy

  • Late last month, JAFCO (8595) Yields to Murakami Greenmail – Big Asset Sale, Big Buyback and set the large buyback from Murakami-san to occur through a Tender Offer.
  • The TOB price would be set at a 1% discount to the average 30 Nov – 7 Dec VWAP if VWAP was between ¥2,525 and ¥2,828/share. That’s not happening.
  • So now we read the fine print, look at waive-ability of conditions, and look at contingencies.

Binjiang: Set up for a Good Move From Here

By Sameer Taneja

  • A recent rally in property management companies due to measures taken by the government has set Binjiang Service Group (3316 HK) for a big move upwards.
  • The stock is cheap and trades at 10.5x/8.1x FY22/23e PE with 37% of the market cap in cash and a 5.8%/7.4% FY22e/23e dividend yield.
  • Catalysts for the company are further loosening on the property by the government and a profit alert of 38-40% earnings growth for FY22.

Nippon Prologis Placement – Although Only Minimally Accretive, Past Deals Have Performed Well

By Clarence Chu

  • Nippon Prologis Reit (3283 JP) is looking to raise around US$175m in its global follow-on offering to acquire three logistics properties.
  • Acquisitions are well flagged, having been in the REIT’s pipeline for some time now. Past offerings have performed well in the first month as well.
  • In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.

Morning Views Asia: Country Garden Holdings Co, Times China

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.


Silvergate Capital Corp (SI US)

By David Coloretti, CMT

  • SI US declined 78.5% from its August 2022 high of 108.11 to its November 2022 low of 23.20. 
  • Our Trend Sustainability Score (TSS) methodology has triggered a TSS < 10, highlighting extreme short-term momentum failure.
  • A new downtrend low, below 23.20, in the coming 1-2 days will likely fail quickly and deliver a 10% to 20% reversal in the coming 1-2 weeks.

Tian Tu Capital Pre-IPO – The Positives – Growing Its AUM and Committed Capital

By Clarence Chu

  • Tian Tu Capital (1390587D CH) is looking to raise US$300m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • Tiantu Capital (TTC) is a private equity/venture capital investor and fund manager with a focus on Chinese consumer brands and companies.
  • The fund manages capital from investors including institutional investors, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high net-worth individuals. It also directly invests through its own capital as well.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Qingdao Haier Biomedical Co., Ltd.-A, Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic, Yuhan Corp, Mettler Toledo International Inc, Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Price Index Topix, Cooper Cos and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • STAR50 Index Rebalance Preview: Another Five Potential Changes in March
  • Pre-IPO Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic – PHIP Updates: Declining Performance and Challenging Outlook
  • Yuhan Corp (000100 KS): Progress of Anti-Cancer Drug Leclaza Is the Main Growth Engine
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Other Drivers
  • The Cooper Companies Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Key Drivers
  • Not Which KPI Is Better, but What Is Shared Between Investors and Managers to Achieve the Same Goal
  • The Cooper Companies Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

STAR50 Index Rebalance Preview: Another Five Potential Changes in March

By Brian Freitas

  • Nearly 85% of the way through the review period, we see 2 changes using a 12-month minimum listing history, and 5 changes using a 6-month minimum listing history.
  • Given the significantly higher market cap of the inclusions using a 6-month minimum listing history, we expect the index committee will continue to use the shorter listing history requirement.
  • With 5 changes a side, one-way turnover is estimated at 5.15% and will result in a one-way trade of CNY 3,994m. Impact on some deletions is quite high.

Pre-IPO Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic – PHIP Updates: Declining Performance and Challenging Outlook

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • According to the PHIP, Chicmax’s performance growth showed a downward trend. Due to consumption downgrade and weak economic situation, the Company’s short-term performance could continue to be under pressure.
  • If the top three brands fail to performance well, Chicmax has no other blockbuster brands to make up for it afterwards. We have concerns on Chicmax’s competitiveness in the industry.
  • If the total retail sales of consumer goods don’t maintain well, the probability of endogenous growth problems is high, which would finally be reflected in the decline of share price.

Yuhan Corp (000100 KS): Progress of Anti-Cancer Drug Leclaza Is the Main Growth Engine

By Tina Banerjee

  • Yuhan Corp (000100 KS) has launched in-house developed drug Lazertinib in the domestic under the brand name Leclaza in July 2021 as a second-line treatment for NSCLC in Korea.
  • Going forward, Yuhan aims to place Leclaza as the first-line treatment for NSCLC patients. Leclaza is in late-stage global trial for global approval as a combined or monotherapy for NSCLC.
  • In September, Yuhan has acquired a 60% stake in microbiome developer AtoGen for KRW 10B. This acquisition will enable Yuhan to strengthen its probiotics business and development of microbiome treatments.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

By Baptista Research

  • Mettler-Toledo is one of the biggest players in the precision instruments and services domain across the world.
  • The management recognizes that the global supply chain continues to pose risks, but their ability to meet customer demands should remain a competitive advantage.
  • Mettler-Toledo should keep investing in brand-new products that will lay the groundwork for expansion in the future.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Other Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on Mettler-Toledo, one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of precision instruments and services across the globe.
  • The company delivered an outstanding result in the last quarter, with sales increasing by $985.8 million, a 10% local currency gain, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
  • They recognize that the global supply chain continues to pose risks, but their ability to meet customer demands should remain a competitive advantage.

The Cooper Companies Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Key Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on Cooper Companies, one of the largest producers of contact lenses in the world.
  • Daily silicones are still the primary factor in the contact lens industry’s growth.
  • We initiate coverage on the stock of The Cooper Companies with a ‘Hold’ rating.

Not Which KPI Is Better, but What Is Shared Between Investors and Managers to Achieve the Same Goal

By Aki Matsumoto

  • There is a gap between investors, who seek KPIs that reflect future cash flows and cost of capital to determine the prospects for corporate value, and the company.
  • Many companies aren’t able to manage investment and return by business, and under such conditions it is difficult to show future investments and growth prospects in a mid-term business plan.
  • Metrical’s analysis shows that simply increasing shareholder returns isn’t sufficient to raise market capitalization; growth policy and capital allocation policy must be systematically established as part of management policy.

The Cooper Companies Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

By Baptista Research

  • Cooper Companies Inc is one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses across the globe.
  • Daily silicones are still the primary factor in the contact lens industry’s growth.
  • They also have the widest portfolio on the market with MyDay and clariti, which are available on various spheres, toric, and multifocal lenses.

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Daily Brief Consumer: Pinduoduo, Shiseido Company, Weilong Delicious Global, China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd, Porsche AG, S&P 500, JD.com Inc. and more

By | Consumer, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Pinduoduo (PDD): High-Performing Financials, But Low-Profile Management, 23% Downside
  • Shiseido: Outperforms With Relaxation Of China’s COVID Restrictions, Long Term We Are a Bit Cautious
  • Weilong Delicious IPO: Peer Comparison and Valuation
  • CTG Duty Free (1880 HK): Near-Term Positive but It Is Not Cheap at All
  • DAX, MDAX, SDAX Dec 2022 Rebal: DAX Inclusion for Porsche Is Positive News
  • Failed Breakouts, Banks Crumbling — Get Defensive; Buy Ideas Within Consumer Staples
  • JD.com Inc ADR: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Other Drivers

Pinduoduo (PDD): High-Performing Financials, But Low-Profile Management, 23% Downside

By Ming Lu

  • The revenue growth accelerated and the operating margin improved in 3Q22.
  • However, management said the performance may not continue and profit is not their target.
  • We believe the stock has a downside of 23% for year end 2023. 

Shiseido: Outperforms With Relaxation Of China’s COVID Restrictions, Long Term We Are a Bit Cautious

By Oshadhi Kumarasiri

  • The indication that China is prepared to scrap its strict Zero-COVID policy has gotten Shiseido Company (4911 JP) going again after an earnings beat in Q3 saw shares climb almost 20%.
  • Given that the shares have been range bound throughout the COVID crisis, we think Shiseido could reach near the upper limit of the COVID-range in the near-term to around ¥8,000.
  • Nevertheless, we would approach this trade with caution and only with a short time horizon as we see a lot of downside risks in the medium to long term.

Weilong Delicious IPO: Peer Comparison and Valuation

By Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

  • Weilong Delicious has downsized its IPO to raise around HK$942m (US$121.3m). The company also has the flexibility to set its IPO price at a 10% discount to the bottom.
  • The company’s top line growth has slowed down in 1H2022 and margins have been under pressure with increased S&M spending to further penetrate into online channels.
  • Weilong’s IPO is priced at a significant premium to domestic as well as multinational peers which do not justify the growth prospects.

CTG Duty Free (1880 HK): Near-Term Positive but It Is Not Cheap at All

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • In the near-term, China’s relaxation of COVID-combating measures will boost consumption and demand for cross-province travel. China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (1880 HK) is a beneficiary.
  • Hotel bookings in Sanya have surged over the last two days, reflecting positive demand reaction. However, China’s full border opening likely in 2023 is a challenge to CDFC.  
  • Low base in FY22 will drive 45% earnings growth for FY23. However, valuations are not cheap at 33.8x PER for FY23, a significant premium to consumption sector and international peers.

DAX, MDAX, SDAX Dec 2022 Rebal: DAX Inclusion for Porsche Is Positive News

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • The December 2022 index changes for DAX, MDAX, and SDAX were announced late last night (5th December 2022).
  • Porsche AG (P911 GR)‘s addition to the DAX Index is the main talking point. There are more changes for the MDAX and the SDAX indices. 
  • In this insight, we take a closer look at our expectations for index flows and potential trading ideas.

Failed Breakouts, Banks Crumbling — Get Defensive; Buy Ideas Within Consumer Staples

By Joe Jasper

  • Charts have not changed much from the prior week, with there actually being some deterioration within banks (KRE, KBE). 
  • The $SPX has been unable to sustain a breakout above its 200-day MA/YTD downtrend, the $IWM remains below $190 resistance, and the DJIA could not sustain a breakout above 34,280
  • As long as these indexes are below these levels, we continue to see this as a good time to shift to more defensive areas and/or take profits.

JD.com Inc ADR: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Other Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on Chinese e-commerce giant, JD.com.
  • Although 2022 has been a difficult year, JD achieved a number of encouraging milestones and improved metrics in its financial and business operations, especially during the third quarter.
  • We initiate coverage on the stock of JD.com Inc. with a ‘Hold’ rating.

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Most Read: Monadelphous, SDIC Power Holdings, China Shenhua Energy Co H, DMCI Holdings, Country Garden Holdings Co, Toshiba Corp, Fujitsu Ltd, Jafco Co Ltd, Sohu.com, Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway-A and more

By | Daily Briefs, Most Read

In today’s briefing:

  • S&P/​​​ASX Index Rebalance (Dec 2022): Couple of Changes to Close Out the Year
  • Stock Connect Changes and MSCI/FTSE Deletes on Friday
  • HSCEI Index Rebalance Preview: Shenhua Energy (1088) Could Replace China Feihe (6186)
  • PCOMP Index Rebalance Preview Feb 23: Higher Free Float Means Fewer Changes
  • Country Garden Placement – Hot on the Heels of the Last Deal, Momentum Has Shifted
  • Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP’s Privatisation Bid Is Floundering
  • Fujitsu (6702) Buyback Just Getting Started
  • JAFCO (8595) Sells NRI Shares But VWAP Falling Short – Comes Down To Murakami-San
  • Negative EVs: JOYY & Sohu’s Steep Discount To Net Cash
  • FTSE China A50 Index Rebalance: Stock Connect Deletion to Drive Change

S&P/​​​ASX Index Rebalance (Dec 2022): Couple of Changes to Close Out the Year

By Brian Freitas


Stock Connect Changes and MSCI/FTSE Deletes on Friday

By Brian Freitas

  • The SSE180, SSE380 and SZSE1000 indices rebalance at the close on Friday and that will lead to changes to the list of stocks eligible for Northbound Stock Connect.
  • Deletion from the Northbound Stock Connect Buy and Sell list will result in MSCI and FTSE deleting stocks from their indices. That selling will take place at the close Friday.
  • We expect 37 stocks to be deleted from the MSCI and FTSE indices at the close on 9 December – the announcements should be made later today or tomorrow.

HSCEI Index Rebalance Preview: Shenhua Energy (1088) Could Replace China Feihe (6186)

By Brian Freitas


PCOMP Index Rebalance Preview Feb 23: Higher Free Float Means Fewer Changes

By Brian Freitas


Country Garden Placement – Hot on the Heels of the Last Deal, Momentum Has Shifted

By Sumeet Singh

  • Country Garden Holdings Co (2007 HK)  aims to raise around US$500m via a primary placement
  • This will be the third placement by the company this year and the second one within a month’s time.
  • In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the recent updates.

Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP’s Privatisation Bid Is Floundering

By Arun George

  • JIP, Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)‘s preferred bidder, is reported to be under pressure from co-investors to cut its offer price. Securing financing continues to be troublesome.  
  • An offer valuing Toshiba less than JPY2.2 trillion would face pushback from the special committee, let alone shareholders. There are no signs of a JIC/Bain coming to the rescue. 
  • While the Toshiba/peers price ratio remains undemanding compared to historical ratios, Toshiba looks expensive vs peers on multiples. With short-term newsflow likely to be incrementally negative, remain on the sidelines.

Fujitsu (6702) Buyback Just Getting Started

By Travis Lundy

  • On 28 April 2022, with full-year earnings, Fujitsu Ltd (6702 JP) announced a buyback programme to buy back up to 12mm shares (6.11% of shares out) for up to ¥150bn
  • That was when the shares were ¥18,540. The shares popped 10% in 2 days. Then fell 25% into end-September. Yesterday, they announced they’d bought back 1.9mm shares in November.
  • Those were the first shares bought back under the Programme. And that leaves 4 months and a lot of stock to buy. 

JAFCO (8595) Sells NRI Shares But VWAP Falling Short – Comes Down To Murakami-San

By Travis Lundy

  • Late last month, JAFCO (8595) Yields to Murakami Greenmail – Big Asset Sale, Big Buyback and set the large buyback from Murakami-san to occur through a Tender Offer.
  • The TOB price would be set at a 1% discount to the average 30 Nov – 7 Dec VWAP if VWAP was between ¥2,525 and ¥2,828/share. That’s not happening.
  • So now we read the fine print, look at waive-ability of conditions, and look at contingencies.

Negative EVs: JOYY & Sohu’s Steep Discount To Net Cash

By David Blennerhassett

  • Screening US-listed China plays with negative EV and positive tailing EBITDA generates eight names. 
  • Of these companies, only two are expected to be EBITDA positive in FY22. 
  • They are JOYY (YY US) and Sohu.com (SOHU US). This insight looks at both names. 

FTSE China A50 Index Rebalance: Stock Connect Deletion to Drive Change

By Brian Freitas


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Daily Brief United States: Nasdaq-100 Stock Index, S&P 500, Intuit Inc, Silvergate Capital, Mettler Toledo International Inc, Deere & Co, Cooper Cos and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • EQD | SPX Index/NDX Index : Big Data Week Coming Up-We Look at What Is Priced In
  • Failed Breakouts, Banks Crumbling — Get Defensive; Buy Ideas Within Consumer Staples
  • Intuit Inc: The SeedFi Acquisition & Other Drivers
  • Silvergate Capital Corp (SI US)
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Other Drivers
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report
  • The Cooper Companies Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report
  • Deere & Co: New Product Launches & Other Drivers
  • The Cooper Companies Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Key Drivers

EQD | SPX Index/NDX Index : Big Data Week Coming Up-We Look at What Is Priced In

By Simon Harris

  • Next week is the last big week of data releases for the year
  • With CPI data and also a FED meeting there is lots of potential volatility to come
  • We look at what is priced in to the derivatives market and suggest some trade ideas

Failed Breakouts, Banks Crumbling — Get Defensive; Buy Ideas Within Consumer Staples

By Joe Jasper

  • Charts have not changed much from the prior week, with there actually being some deterioration within banks (KRE, KBE). 
  • The $SPX has been unable to sustain a breakout above its 200-day MA/YTD downtrend, the $IWM remains below $190 resistance, and the DJIA could not sustain a breakout above 34,280
  • As long as these indexes are below these levels, we continue to see this as a good time to shift to more defensive areas and/or take profits.

Intuit Inc: The SeedFi Acquisition & Other Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Intuit had a successful first quarter and managed to surpass Wall Street expectations in terms of revenues as well as earnings.
  • TurboTax also had a strong finish with a number of improvements introduced and tested during the quarter.
  • Intuit is also developing its own bill-pay feature for QuickBooks and intends to make it available in the future.

Silvergate Capital Corp (SI US)

By David Coloretti, CMT

  • SI US declined 78.5% from its August 2022 high of 108.11 to its November 2022 low of 23.20. 
  • Our Trend Sustainability Score (TSS) methodology has triggered a TSS < 10, highlighting extreme short-term momentum failure.
  • A new downtrend low, below 23.20, in the coming 1-2 days will likely fail quickly and deliver a 10% to 20% reversal in the coming 1-2 weeks.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Other Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on Mettler-Toledo, one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of precision instruments and services across the globe.
  • The company delivered an outstanding result in the last quarter, with sales increasing by $985.8 million, a 10% local currency gain, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
  • They recognize that the global supply chain continues to pose risks, but their ability to meet customer demands should remain a competitive advantage.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

By Baptista Research

  • Mettler-Toledo is one of the biggest players in the precision instruments and services domain across the world.
  • The management recognizes that the global supply chain continues to pose risks, but their ability to meet customer demands should remain a competitive advantage.
  • Mettler-Toledo should keep investing in brand-new products that will lay the groundwork for expansion in the future.

The Cooper Companies Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

By Baptista Research

  • Cooper Companies Inc is one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses across the globe.
  • Daily silicones are still the primary factor in the contact lens industry’s growth.
  • They also have the widest portfolio on the market with MyDay and clariti, which are available on various spheres, toric, and multifocal lenses.

Deere & Co: New Product Launches & Other Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Deere had a challenging start to the new fiscal as a result of a work stoppage at some of its biggest U.S. plants, but managed to resolve the situation with the help of a new contract.
  • The company delivered another all-around beat and the performance across its segments was fueled by persistently high demand and increased production rates.
  • Furthermore, they launched several large wheel loaders, including 744 P-tier, 824 P-tier, 844 P-tier, and brand-new 904 P-tier.

The Cooper Companies Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy & Key Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on Cooper Companies, one of the largest producers of contact lenses in the world.
  • Daily silicones are still the primary factor in the contact lens industry’s growth.
  • We initiate coverage on the stock of The Cooper Companies with a ‘Hold’ rating.

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Daily Brief South Korea: LG CNS, Yuhan Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, South Korea

In today’s briefing:

  • 2023 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea
  • Yuhan Corp (000100 KS): Progress of Anti-Cancer Drug Leclaza Is the Main Growth Engine

2023 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea

By Douglas Kim

  • This is our 8th “Annual Edition of the Major Korean IPOs Pipeline Preview” at Smartkarma! 
  • This insight will feature 50 of the biggest potential IPOs in Korea in 2023. 
  • The overall IPO market in Korea is likely to continue to be weak in 1H 2023, although there are some potential for a rebound in 2H 2023. 

Yuhan Corp (000100 KS): Progress of Anti-Cancer Drug Leclaza Is the Main Growth Engine

By Tina Banerjee

  • Yuhan Corp (000100 KS) has launched in-house developed drug Lazertinib in the domestic under the brand name Leclaza in July 2021 as a second-line treatment for NSCLC in Korea.
  • Going forward, Yuhan aims to place Leclaza as the first-line treatment for NSCLC patients. Leclaza is in late-stage global trial for global approval as a combined or monotherapy for NSCLC.
  • In September, Yuhan has acquired a 60% stake in microbiome developer AtoGen for KRW 10B. This acquisition will enable Yuhan to strengthen its probiotics business and development of microbiome treatments.

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Daily Brief China: SDIC Power Holdings, Country Garden Holdings Co, Sunpower Group, Sohu.com, Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway-A, Binjiang Service Group, Pinduoduo, China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd, Weilong Delicious Global, Qingdao Haier Biomedical Co., Ltd.-A and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Stock Connect Changes and MSCI/FTSE Deletes on Friday
  • Country Garden Placement – Hot on the Heels of the Last Deal, Momentum Has Shifted
  • Sunpower: 2023 China Re-Opening Stock, but CB Conversion Uncertainty Needs To Be Resolved
  • Negative EVs: JOYY & Sohu’s Steep Discount To Net Cash
  • FTSE China A50 Index Rebalance: Stock Connect Deletion to Drive Change
  • Binjiang: Set up for a Good Move From Here
  • Pinduoduo (PDD): High-Performing Financials, But Low-Profile Management, 23% Downside
  • CTG Duty Free (1880 HK): Near-Term Positive but It Is Not Cheap at All
  • Weilong Delicious IPO: Peer Comparison and Valuation
  • STAR50 Index Rebalance Preview: Another Five Potential Changes in March

Stock Connect Changes and MSCI/FTSE Deletes on Friday

By Brian Freitas

  • The SSE180, SSE380 and SZSE1000 indices rebalance at the close on Friday and that will lead to changes to the list of stocks eligible for Northbound Stock Connect.
  • Deletion from the Northbound Stock Connect Buy and Sell list will result in MSCI and FTSE deleting stocks from their indices. That selling will take place at the close Friday.
  • We expect 37 stocks to be deleted from the MSCI and FTSE indices at the close on 9 December – the announcements should be made later today or tomorrow.

Country Garden Placement – Hot on the Heels of the Last Deal, Momentum Has Shifted

By Sumeet Singh

  • Country Garden Holdings Co (2007 HK)  aims to raise around US$500m via a primary placement
  • This will be the third placement by the company this year and the second one within a month’s time.
  • In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the recent updates.

Sunpower: 2023 China Re-Opening Stock, but CB Conversion Uncertainty Needs To Be Resolved

By Nicolas Van Broekhoven

  • Sunpower has had a rough +/-18 months as input cost rises coincided with Force Majeure issues at some of its clients due to never-ending rolling Chinese lockdowns.
  • Mr. Market has pushed Sunpower back below 0.27 SGD/share (-43% YTD) despite revenue- and EBITDA growth continuing at its GI division. Profits have been compressed due to rising input costs.
  • As China re-opens in FY23 Sunpower should benefit from normalization and recovery in demand from its industrial base customers. However, CB conversion details are needed for re-rating to start.

Negative EVs: JOYY & Sohu’s Steep Discount To Net Cash

By David Blennerhassett

  • Screening US-listed China plays with negative EV and positive tailing EBITDA generates eight names. 
  • Of these companies, only two are expected to be EBITDA positive in FY22. 
  • They are JOYY (YY US) and Sohu.com (SOHU US). This insight looks at both names. 

FTSE China A50 Index Rebalance: Stock Connect Deletion to Drive Change

By Brian Freitas


Binjiang: Set up for a Good Move From Here

By Sameer Taneja

  • A recent rally in property management companies due to measures taken by the government has set Binjiang Service Group (3316 HK) for a big move upwards.
  • The stock is cheap and trades at 10.5x/8.1x FY22/23e PE with 37% of the market cap in cash and a 5.8%/7.4% FY22e/23e dividend yield.
  • Catalysts for the company are further loosening on the property by the government and a profit alert of 38-40% earnings growth for FY22.

Pinduoduo (PDD): High-Performing Financials, But Low-Profile Management, 23% Downside

By Ming Lu

  • The revenue growth accelerated and the operating margin improved in 3Q22.
  • However, management said the performance may not continue and profit is not their target.
  • We believe the stock has a downside of 23% for year end 2023. 

CTG Duty Free (1880 HK): Near-Term Positive but It Is Not Cheap at All

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • In the near-term, China’s relaxation of COVID-combating measures will boost consumption and demand for cross-province travel. China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (1880 HK) is a beneficiary.
  • Hotel bookings in Sanya have surged over the last two days, reflecting positive demand reaction. However, China’s full border opening likely in 2023 is a challenge to CDFC.  
  • Low base in FY22 will drive 45% earnings growth for FY23. However, valuations are not cheap at 33.8x PER for FY23, a significant premium to consumption sector and international peers.

Weilong Delicious IPO: Peer Comparison and Valuation

By Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

  • Weilong Delicious has downsized its IPO to raise around HK$942m (US$121.3m). The company also has the flexibility to set its IPO price at a 10% discount to the bottom.
  • The company’s top line growth has slowed down in 1H2022 and margins have been under pressure with increased S&M spending to further penetrate into online channels.
  • Weilong’s IPO is priced at a significant premium to domestic as well as multinational peers which do not justify the growth prospects.

STAR50 Index Rebalance Preview: Another Five Potential Changes in March

By Brian Freitas

  • Nearly 85% of the way through the review period, we see 2 changes using a 12-month minimum listing history, and 5 changes using a 6-month minimum listing history.
  • Given the significantly higher market cap of the inclusions using a 6-month minimum listing history, we expect the index committee will continue to use the shorter listing history requirement.
  • With 5 changes a side, one-way turnover is estimated at 5.15% and will result in a one-way trade of CNY 3,994m. Impact on some deletions is quite high.

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Daily Brief Japan: Toshiba Corp, Fujitsu Ltd, Jafco Co Ltd, Nippon Prologis Reit, DeNA, Shiseido Company, Net Protections, Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Price Index Topix and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP’s Privatisation Bid Is Floundering
  • Fujitsu (6702) Buyback Just Getting Started
  • JAFCO (8595) Sells NRI Shares But VWAP Falling Short – Comes Down To Murakami-San
  • Nippon Prologis Placement – Although Only Minimally Accretive, Past Deals Have Performed Well
  • DeNA (2432) Buyback – Accretive on a Low Leverage Business Which Will Grow In Time
  • Shiseido: Outperforms With Relaxation Of China’s COVID Restrictions, Long Term We Are a Bit Cautious
  • Net Protections Holding IPO Lock-Up – PE Owner Is Free to Shed Its Remaining Stake
  • Not Which KPI Is Better, but What Is Shared Between Investors and Managers to Achieve the Same Goal

Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP’s Privatisation Bid Is Floundering

By Arun George

  • JIP, Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)‘s preferred bidder, is reported to be under pressure from co-investors to cut its offer price. Securing financing continues to be troublesome.  
  • An offer valuing Toshiba less than JPY2.2 trillion would face pushback from the special committee, let alone shareholders. There are no signs of a JIC/Bain coming to the rescue. 
  • While the Toshiba/peers price ratio remains undemanding compared to historical ratios, Toshiba looks expensive vs peers on multiples. With short-term newsflow likely to be incrementally negative, remain on the sidelines.

Fujitsu (6702) Buyback Just Getting Started

By Travis Lundy

  • On 28 April 2022, with full-year earnings, Fujitsu Ltd (6702 JP) announced a buyback programme to buy back up to 12mm shares (6.11% of shares out) for up to ¥150bn
  • That was when the shares were ¥18,540. The shares popped 10% in 2 days. Then fell 25% into end-September. Yesterday, they announced they’d bought back 1.9mm shares in November.
  • Those were the first shares bought back under the Programme. And that leaves 4 months and a lot of stock to buy. 

JAFCO (8595) Sells NRI Shares But VWAP Falling Short – Comes Down To Murakami-San

By Travis Lundy

  • Late last month, JAFCO (8595) Yields to Murakami Greenmail – Big Asset Sale, Big Buyback and set the large buyback from Murakami-san to occur through a Tender Offer.
  • The TOB price would be set at a 1% discount to the average 30 Nov – 7 Dec VWAP if VWAP was between ¥2,525 and ¥2,828/share. That’s not happening.
  • So now we read the fine print, look at waive-ability of conditions, and look at contingencies.

Nippon Prologis Placement – Although Only Minimally Accretive, Past Deals Have Performed Well

By Clarence Chu

  • Nippon Prologis Reit (3283 JP) is looking to raise around US$175m in its global follow-on offering to acquire three logistics properties.
  • Acquisitions are well flagged, having been in the REIT’s pipeline for some time now. Past offerings have performed well in the first month as well.
  • In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.

DeNA (2432) Buyback – Accretive on a Low Leverage Business Which Will Grow In Time

By Travis Lundy

  • DeNA (2432 JP) announced in June a buyback programme to buy up to ¥15bn of stock over the next nine months. They are two-thirds the way through. 
  • At current pace, they should finish by end-Jan or early Feb, then cancel 8mm shares, leading to a small TOPIX selldown likely in March or April. 
  • The company remains cash and securities rich (net cash, after-tax value of securities, and equity affiliates are 100% of market cap). And growth lines will slowly claw their way positive.

Shiseido: Outperforms With Relaxation Of China’s COVID Restrictions, Long Term We Are a Bit Cautious

By Oshadhi Kumarasiri

  • The indication that China is prepared to scrap its strict Zero-COVID policy has gotten Shiseido Company (4911 JP) going again after an earnings beat in Q3 saw shares climb almost 20%.
  • Given that the shares have been range bound throughout the COVID crisis, we think Shiseido could reach near the upper limit of the COVID-range in the near-term to around ¥8,000.
  • Nevertheless, we would approach this trade with caution and only with a short time horizon as we see a lot of downside risks in the medium to long term.

Net Protections Holding IPO Lock-Up – PE Owner Is Free to Shed Its Remaining Stake

By Sumeet Singh

  • Net Protections (7383 JP), a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO in Dec 2021.
  • As per Yano Research, it had 40% market share in the domestic BNPL market for B2C transactions.
  • In this note, we will talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry on 9th Dec 2022.

Not Which KPI Is Better, but What Is Shared Between Investors and Managers to Achieve the Same Goal

By Aki Matsumoto

  • There is a gap between investors, who seek KPIs that reflect future cash flows and cost of capital to determine the prospects for corporate value, and the company.
  • Many companies aren’t able to manage investment and return by business, and under such conditions it is difficult to show future investments and growth prospects in a mid-term business plan.
  • Metrical’s analysis shows that simply increasing shareholder returns isn’t sufficient to raise market capitalization; growth policy and capital allocation policy must be systematically established as part of management policy.

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Daily Brief Credit: Asia HY Monthly – November 2022 – Lucror Analytics and more

By | Credit, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Asia HY Monthly – November 2022 – Lucror Analytics
  • Morning Views Asia: Central China Securities, Jingrui Holdings
  • Baxter International Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

Asia HY Monthly – November 2022 – Lucror Analytics

By Charles Macgregor

The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors’ understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.


Morning Views Asia: Central China Securities, Jingrui Holdings

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.


Baxter International Inc.: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

By Baptista Research

  • Baxter International is a giant within the space of dialysis therapies and other healthcare products.
  • The company’s recent financial results have been decent despite the fact that sales were impacted by specific supply chain-related issues.
  • The overall demand for products across the Baxter and traditional Hillrom portfolios continues to be strong.

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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties and more

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  • Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties
  • Uranium: Asymmetry at its Finest

Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties

By Mark Chadwick

  • Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW/LIKE TO KEEP ABREAST.
  • OVERSEAS: Service PMI print sinks equities;  China: Green shoots continue to emerge with COVID policy; SPAC market unravelling; TESLA refutes China production cut news
  • JAPAN: Out on Penalities- Samurai Blues exit the WCup; Markets: NKY Futs -0.5% vs Cash, USDJPY down to ¥136;  Rating Changes: U/G to Kuraray, NTN;  D/G to Softbank, Takeuchi

Uranium: Asymmetry at its Finest

By Atrium Research

  • What you need to know: We are expecting demand for uranium to scale upward over the next 5+ years due to decarbonization and energy security trends
  • Limited brownfield projects and the lack of incentive for greenfield projects at $50/lb U3O8 will create a supply/demand imbalance
  • The new utility contracting cycle and Sprott Trust will continue to create price momentum for spot uranium While demand for uranium continues to progress higher due to shifting government policies to meet decarbonization goals and the newfound focus on energy independence, spot prices remain too low to incentivize new production.

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