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Daily Brief Industrials: Meitetsu Transport, Ecopro BM and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Meitetsu Transport (9077JP) Confirms Closure of Last Department Store
  • Korea: Short Selling Data Analysis (Which Stocks Are the Gainers and the Losers?)


Meitetsu Transport (9077JP) Confirms Closure of Last Department Store

By Michael Causton

  • Until quite recently, Nagoya had seven department stores but will soon have just four. 
  • This follows Meitetsu’s decision to close its flagship store to clear the way for a major redevelopment of the station area.
  • The new development will include retail and so bring some competition to Takashimaya, which now dominates department store retailing in the city, but not before 2033.

Korea: Short Selling Data Analysis (Which Stocks Are the Gainers and the Losers?)

By Douglas Kim

  • We provide the short selling data analysis of the Korean stock market including the top 20 stocks in KOSPI with the highest short interest ratios in KOSPI and KOSDAQ, respectively. 
  • There have been noticeable shorting on the Ecopro Group companies and other key names in the rechargeable battery sector including Posco Future M, L&F, and SK IE Technology. 
  • Shorting has generally worked for KOSDAQ names with higher short interest ratios but not for KOSPI names in the past two weeks. 

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Daily Brief Industrials: Hyundai Rotem Company, Delhivery , Ocean Wilsons Holdings, Creek & River, 4Global and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 14 April 2025)
  • Event Driven: Delhivery Acquires Ecom Express as Distress Sale
  • Ocean Wilsons Holdings — Disposal to generate surplus capital
  • Creek & River (4763 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 03/04/2025


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 14 April 2025)

By Douglas Kim

  • In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 14 April. 
  • Our top 10 picks in the most recent bi-weekly was down 2.5% on average, outperforming KOSPI which was down 4.9% in the same period. 
  • The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Binggrae, Hyundai Rotem, Krafton, Nongshim, SK Telecom, Hanwha Systems, APR, SK Inc, Korean Air, and Samsung Heavy Industries. 

Event Driven: Delhivery Acquires Ecom Express as Distress Sale

By Nimish Maheshwari

  • Delhivery (DELHIVER IN) acquired a 99.4% stake in Ecom Express for ₹1,407 crore, months after Ecom’s failed IPO and rights issue raised similar funds.
  • The deal combines two logistics leaders, expands Tier-2/3 reach, and promises cost efficiency, route optimization, and stronger pricing discipline in India’s fast-growing B2C e-commerce logistics.
  • Despite red flags in Ecom and DRHP disputes, Delhivery may have picked up a distressed but strategic asset at a bargain, with upside from network and tech integration.

Ocean Wilsons Holdings — Disposal to generate surplus capital

By Edison Investment Research

In FY24, Ocean Wilsons increased its earnings per share and dividend by 7% and more than 40%, respectively. 2024 was a seismic year for the company as it agreed to sell its 56% holding in Wilson Sons. It will be returning a portion of the sale proceeds to shareholders but the use of the remaining proceeds is still under consideration. Currently, Ocean Wilsons is trading at a c 40% discount to our estimated total asset value of 2,389p/share. Given the pending disposal, we are withdrawing our forecasts.


Creek & River (4763 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Sales increased by JPY476mn (+1.0% YoY), driven by growth in the Creative (Japan) segment, while operating profit decreased by JPY489mn (-11.9% YoY).
  • The company forecasts FY02/26 consolidated sales of JPY60.0bn (+19.3% YoY) and operating profit of JPY5.0bn (+38.3% YoY).
  • Year-end dividend forecast for FY02/26 is JPY45.0 per share, with a payout ratio of 38.9%.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 03/04/2025

By Hybridan

  • The provider of data and technology for sports, fitness and wellness organisations to optimise operational and investment decisions, announced that, following a competitive tender, it has secured a contract renewal and expansion with Sport England worth up to £4m over four years in equal terms.
  • Sport England initially procured 4GLOBAL in 2021 to provide performance data from public leisure facilities through its platform, Moving Communities, a decision-support tool that uses 4GLOBAL’s dataset to aid understanding of where and how people engage in physical activity, enabling a more evidence-based approach to public investment.
  • The platform has since played a central role in programmes such as the National Leisure Recovery Fund and the Swimming Pool Support Fund, tracking over 9 million active people across 1,000+ leisure facilities daily.

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Daily Brief Industrials: Hyundai Rotem Company, Delhivery , Ocean Wilsons Holdings, Creek & River, 4Global and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 14 April 2025)
  • Event Driven: Delhivery Acquires Ecom Express as Distress Sale
  • Ocean Wilsons Holdings — Disposal to generate surplus capital
  • Creek & River (4763 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 03/04/2025


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 14 April 2025)

By Douglas Kim

  • In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 14 April. 
  • Our top 10 picks in the most recent bi-weekly was down 2.5% on average, outperforming KOSPI which was down 4.9% in the same period. 
  • The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Binggrae, Hyundai Rotem, Krafton, Nongshim, SK Telecom, Hanwha Systems, APR, SK Inc, Korean Air, and Samsung Heavy Industries. 

Event Driven: Delhivery Acquires Ecom Express as Distress Sale

By Nimish Maheshwari

  • Delhivery (DELHIVER IN) acquired a 99.4% stake in Ecom Express for ₹1,407 crore, months after Ecom’s failed IPO and rights issue raised similar funds.
  • The deal combines two logistics leaders, expands Tier-2/3 reach, and promises cost efficiency, route optimization, and stronger pricing discipline in India’s fast-growing B2C e-commerce logistics.
  • Despite red flags in Ecom and DRHP disputes, Delhivery may have picked up a distressed but strategic asset at a bargain, with upside from network and tech integration.

Ocean Wilsons Holdings — Disposal to generate surplus capital

By Edison Investment Research

In FY24, Ocean Wilsons increased its earnings per share and dividend by 7% and more than 40%, respectively. 2024 was a seismic year for the company as it agreed to sell its 56% holding in Wilson Sons. It will be returning a portion of the sale proceeds to shareholders but the use of the remaining proceeds is still under consideration. Currently, Ocean Wilsons is trading at a c 40% discount to our estimated total asset value of 2,389p/share. Given the pending disposal, we are withdrawing our forecasts.


Creek & River (4763 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Sales increased by JPY476mn (+1.0% YoY), driven by growth in the Creative (Japan) segment, while operating profit decreased by JPY489mn (-11.9% YoY).
  • The company forecasts FY02/26 consolidated sales of JPY60.0bn (+19.3% YoY) and operating profit of JPY5.0bn (+38.3% YoY).
  • Year-end dividend forecast for FY02/26 is JPY45.0 per share, with a payout ratio of 38.9%.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 03/04/2025

By Hybridan

  • The provider of data and technology for sports, fitness and wellness organisations to optimise operational and investment decisions, announced that, following a competitive tender, it has secured a contract renewal and expansion with Sport England worth up to £4m over four years in equal terms.
  • Sport England initially procured 4GLOBAL in 2021 to provide performance data from public leisure facilities through its platform, Moving Communities, a decision-support tool that uses 4GLOBAL’s dataset to aid understanding of where and how people engage in physical activity, enabling a more evidence-based approach to public investment.
  • The platform has since played a central role in programmes such as the National Leisure Recovery Fund and the Swimming Pool Support Fund, tracking over 9 million active people across 1,000+ leisure facilities daily.

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Daily Brief Industrials: CJ Corp, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc, Nakamoto Packs, Aeon Delight, NEXTracker and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Corporate Act Amendment Takes Unexpected Turn: Watch for Holdco Momentum Plays Post-June Election
  • Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Sep25: US$1bn+ Total One-Way Flows; ADDs Strongly Outperforming DELs
  • MSC Industrial Direct Battles Tariffs with Bold Pricing Moves—Will It Pay Off?
  • Nakamoto Packs (7811 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • Aeon Delight (9787 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • Nextracker – Looking To Revolutionize Solar Tech With Breakthrough Products…


Corporate Act Amendment Takes Unexpected Turn: Watch for Holdco Momentum Plays Post-June Election

By Sanghyun Park

  • The word on the street is the Dems are banking on their candidate winning in June, then clearing the veto and pushing the Corporate Act amendment through immediately.
  • What seemed like a dead issue for the Corporate Act amendment has turned into a surprise, shifting market momentum and potentially impacting the Korean stock scene.
  • It could shift the Korean market’s focus to long-term governance improvements, targeting major holdcos like CJ, Hanwha, GS, Doosan, Mobis, SK, and Samsung C&T, with June’s election key.

Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Sep25: US$1bn+ Total One-Way Flows; ADDs Strongly Outperforming DELs

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.
  • In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for these indices in the September 2025 index rebal event.
  • We see two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100. 

MSC Industrial Direct Battles Tariffs with Bold Pricing Moves—Will It Pay Off?

By Baptista Research

  • MSC Industrial Supply reported a mixed set of results for its fiscal second quarter of 2025.
  • The company faced challenges in the current quarter, underscored by a decline in average daily sales by 4.7% year-over-year, indicating a soft demand environment.
  • This decline, however, showed slight improvements towards the end of the quarter, with January and February outperforming historical trends.

Nakamoto Packs (7811 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • FY02/25 results: Revenue JPY49.1bn (+10.8% YoY), operating profit JPY2.9bn (+58.2% YoY), net income JPY2.0bn (+90.1% YoY).
  • FY02/26 forecast: Revenue JPY52.0bn (+5.8% YoY), operating profit JPY3.0bn (+5.4% YoY), net income JPY2.0bn (flat YoY).
  • Dividend projections: FY02/25 JPY66.0 per share, FY02/26 JPY68.0 per share, payout ratio 30.2% (FY02/25: 29.3%).

Aeon Delight (9787 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Sales reached JPY337.9bn (+4.0% YoY), with operating profit at JPY16.4bn (+7.8% YoY), and net income JPY11.5bn (+7.6% YoY).
  • Sales and operating profit increased YoY across all segments except Vending Machine Services, with record highs in operating and recurring profit.
  • The company announced a tender offer by Aeon Co., Ltd., leading to expected delisting and no FY02/26 forecast.

Nextracker – Looking To Revolutionize Solar Tech With Breakthrough Products…

By Baptista Research

  • Nextracker’s third quarter fiscal year 2025 results highlight a blend of robust performance and strategic challenges.
  • The company achieved a 15% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching approximately $2 billion year-to-date, with third-quarter revenue standing at $679 million.
  • This growth is driven by strong execution across its global operations, robust demand for its solar tracker technologies, and consistent market expansion.

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Daily Brief Industrials: CJ Corp, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc, Nakamoto Packs, Aeon Delight, NEXTracker and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • Corporate Act Amendment Takes Unexpected Turn: Watch for Holdco Momentum Plays Post-June Election
  • Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Sep25: US$1bn+ Total One-Way Flows; ADDs Strongly Outperforming DELs
  • MSC Industrial Direct Battles Tariffs with Bold Pricing Moves—Will It Pay Off?
  • Nakamoto Packs (7811 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • Aeon Delight (9787 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • Nextracker – Looking To Revolutionize Solar Tech With Breakthrough Products…


Corporate Act Amendment Takes Unexpected Turn: Watch for Holdco Momentum Plays Post-June Election

By Sanghyun Park

  • The word on the street is the Dems are banking on their candidate winning in June, then clearing the veto and pushing the Corporate Act amendment through immediately.
  • What seemed like a dead issue for the Corporate Act amendment has turned into a surprise, shifting market momentum and potentially impacting the Korean stock scene.
  • It could shift the Korean market’s focus to long-term governance improvements, targeting major holdcos like CJ, Hanwha, GS, Doosan, Mobis, SK, and Samsung C&T, with June’s election key.

Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Sep25: US$1bn+ Total One-Way Flows; ADDs Strongly Outperforming DELs

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.
  • In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for these indices in the September 2025 index rebal event.
  • We see two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100. 

MSC Industrial Direct Battles Tariffs with Bold Pricing Moves—Will It Pay Off?

By Baptista Research

  • MSC Industrial Supply reported a mixed set of results for its fiscal second quarter of 2025.
  • The company faced challenges in the current quarter, underscored by a decline in average daily sales by 4.7% year-over-year, indicating a soft demand environment.
  • This decline, however, showed slight improvements towards the end of the quarter, with January and February outperforming historical trends.

Nakamoto Packs (7811 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • FY02/25 results: Revenue JPY49.1bn (+10.8% YoY), operating profit JPY2.9bn (+58.2% YoY), net income JPY2.0bn (+90.1% YoY).
  • FY02/26 forecast: Revenue JPY52.0bn (+5.8% YoY), operating profit JPY3.0bn (+5.4% YoY), net income JPY2.0bn (flat YoY).
  • Dividend projections: FY02/25 JPY66.0 per share, FY02/26 JPY68.0 per share, payout ratio 30.2% (FY02/25: 29.3%).

Aeon Delight (9787 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Sales reached JPY337.9bn (+4.0% YoY), with operating profit at JPY16.4bn (+7.8% YoY), and net income JPY11.5bn (+7.6% YoY).
  • Sales and operating profit increased YoY across all segments except Vending Machine Services, with record highs in operating and recurring profit.
  • The company announced a tender offer by Aeon Co., Ltd., leading to expected delisting and no FY02/26 forecast.

Nextracker – Looking To Revolutionize Solar Tech With Breakthrough Products…

By Baptista Research

  • Nextracker’s third quarter fiscal year 2025 results highlight a blend of robust performance and strategic challenges.
  • The company achieved a 15% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching approximately $2 billion year-to-date, with third-quarter revenue standing at $679 million.
  • This growth is driven by strong execution across its global operations, robust demand for its solar tracker technologies, and consistent market expansion.

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Daily Brief Industrials: CK Hutchison Holdings, Daihatsu Diesel Mfg, DL E&C , Jain Resource Recycling, Daiseki Co Ltd, ISDN Holdings, KULR Technology Group , Ohba Co Ltd and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • CK Hutch (1 HK): Back To Square One
  • USTR Hearings on Section 301 China Maritime Dominance – Fees on Chinese Ships
  • A Pair Trade Between DL Holdings and DL E&C
  • Jain Resource Recycling Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Daiseki Co Ltd (9793 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • kopi-C with ISDN Holdings: Seizing the Moment in Automation: ISDN’s Vision for Future-Proofing and Sustainable Growth
  • KULR Technology Group Inc.
  • Ohba (9765 Jp) – Announced FY2025/5 Dividend Forecast Increase and Expanded Shareholder Benefits


CK Hutch (1 HK): Back To Square One

By David Blennerhassett

  • The irony is that CKH (1 HK)‘s Panama-port sale was probably prompted, at least in part, by a desire to get out of a situation which was becoming increasingly political. 
  • Instead, it has thrust the company right into the heart of it. And the share price has now given up all of its initial gains. And then some. 
  • After Panama’s Attorney General recently determined CK Hutchison’s concessions were unconstitutional, the Comptroller-General has now announced that an audit had found “many breaches” of the concession.

USTR Hearings on Section 301 China Maritime Dominance – Fees on Chinese Ships

By Travis Lundy

  • The original issues were discussed in depth in The USTR’s New “Proposed Actions” For Section 301 Investigation on China’s Maritime/Shipping Sectors (now unpaywalled). Hearings took place 24-26 March 2025. 
  • The hearings were long, and comments were predictable. Those supporting the measures offered evidence which was simply incorrect. Those against tried. Post-hearing comments were due 2 April. 
  • We don’t yet know what will happen, but if they stay in place, starting 17 April, US exports of grain/pulses, coal, etc will suffer. Imports will see higher costs too.

A Pair Trade Between DL Holdings and DL E&C

By Douglas Kim

  • In this insight, we discuss a pair trade between DL Holdings Co (000210 KS) (go long) and DL E&C (375500 KS) (go short).
  • In the past three months, DL Holdings’ share price is down 9.9% versus DL E&C which is up 21%. We believe this gap has become too excessive.
  • The shares sold short volume/total traded volume ratio is more than double for DL E&C versus DL Holdings from 31 March to 9 April. 

Jain Resource Recycling Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Akshat Shah

  • Jain Resource Recycling (2300699D IN) is looking to raise about US$234m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by ICICI, Motilal, DAM and PL Capital.
  • The company is primarily focused on manufacturing of non-ferrous metal products by  recycling of non-ferrous metal scrap. It is also engaged in trading of non-ferrous metals and other commodities.
  • According to CRISIL, it was the largest and fastest-growing non-ferrous metal recycling business, in terms of revenue for FY22-24 in India.

Daiseki Co Ltd (9793 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Daiseki’s FY02/25 sales declined 2.8% YoY to JPY67.3bn, exceeding the forecast of JPY66.0bn.
  • Operating profit fell 3.3% YoY to JPY14.3bn, impacted by TOB-related expenses and heavy snowfall.
  • FY02/26 forecast: Sales JPY70.0bn (+4.0% YoY), operating profit JPY15.7bn (+9.7% YoY), OPM 22.4% (+1.1pp YoY).

kopi-C with ISDN Holdings: Seizing the Moment in Automation: ISDN’s Vision for Future-Proofing and Sustainable Growth

By Geoff Howie

  • ISDN Holdings is expanding its industrial automation capabilities and exploring opportunities in China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
  • The company is building a renewable energy vertical with hydropower plants in Indonesia, aiming for sustainable income.
  • ISDN has over 10,000 customers and 74 offices in Asia, serving sectors like semiconductors and Industry 4.0.

KULR Technology Group Inc.

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • KULR Technology Group, Inc. develops and commercializes high-performance thermal management technologies for electronics, batteries, and other components across a range of applications.
  • Currently, it is focused on high performance aerospace and Department of Defense applications, such as space exploration, satellite communications, and underwater vehicles, and applying them to mass market commercial applications, such as lithium-ion battery energy storage, electric vehicles, 5G, cloud computer infrastructure, consumer and industrial devices.
  • It is also applying its zero-vibration technology to fans in commercial markets which has already resulted in licensing agreements.

Ohba (9765 Jp) – Announced FY2025/5 Dividend Forecast Increase and Expanded Shareholder Benefits

By Sessa Investment Research

  • Dividend Increase | On March 13, 2025, OHBA (hereafter, the Company) announced an increase to its FY2025/5 dividend forecast.
  • Prior to the announcement, the Company had planned to pay dividends of JPY 20.00 in H1 and JPY 20.00 in H2, for a total of JPY 40.00.
  • However, OHBA decided to increase its H2 dividend by JPY 2.00 to JPY 22.00 (for a full-year dividend of JPY 42.00).

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Daily Brief Industrials: CK Hutchison Holdings, Daihatsu Diesel Mfg, DL E&C , Jain Resource Recycling, Daiseki Co Ltd, ISDN Holdings, KULR Technology Group , Ohba Co Ltd and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • CK Hutch (1 HK): Back To Square One
  • USTR Hearings on Section 301 China Maritime Dominance – Fees on Chinese Ships
  • A Pair Trade Between DL Holdings and DL E&C
  • Jain Resource Recycling Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Daiseki Co Ltd (9793 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update
  • kopi-C with ISDN Holdings: Seizing the Moment in Automation: ISDN’s Vision for Future-Proofing and Sustainable Growth
  • KULR Technology Group Inc.
  • Ohba (9765 Jp) – Announced FY2025/5 Dividend Forecast Increase and Expanded Shareholder Benefits


CK Hutch (1 HK): Back To Square One

By David Blennerhassett

  • The irony is that CKH (1 HK)‘s Panama-port sale was probably prompted, at least in part, by a desire to get out of a situation which was becoming increasingly political. 
  • Instead, it has thrust the company right into the heart of it. And the share price has now given up all of its initial gains. And then some. 
  • After Panama’s Attorney General recently determined CK Hutchison’s concessions were unconstitutional, the Comptroller-General has now announced that an audit had found “many breaches” of the concession.

USTR Hearings on Section 301 China Maritime Dominance – Fees on Chinese Ships

By Travis Lundy

  • The original issues were discussed in depth in The USTR’s New “Proposed Actions” For Section 301 Investigation on China’s Maritime/Shipping Sectors (now unpaywalled). Hearings took place 24-26 March 2025. 
  • The hearings were long, and comments were predictable. Those supporting the measures offered evidence which was simply incorrect. Those against tried. Post-hearing comments were due 2 April. 
  • We don’t yet know what will happen, but if they stay in place, starting 17 April, US exports of grain/pulses, coal, etc will suffer. Imports will see higher costs too.

A Pair Trade Between DL Holdings and DL E&C

By Douglas Kim

  • In this insight, we discuss a pair trade between DL Holdings Co (000210 KS) (go long) and DL E&C (375500 KS) (go short).
  • In the past three months, DL Holdings’ share price is down 9.9% versus DL E&C which is up 21%. We believe this gap has become too excessive.
  • The shares sold short volume/total traded volume ratio is more than double for DL E&C versus DL Holdings from 31 March to 9 April. 

Jain Resource Recycling Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Akshat Shah

  • Jain Resource Recycling (2300699D IN) is looking to raise about US$234m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by ICICI, Motilal, DAM and PL Capital.
  • The company is primarily focused on manufacturing of non-ferrous metal products by  recycling of non-ferrous metal scrap. It is also engaged in trading of non-ferrous metals and other commodities.
  • According to CRISIL, it was the largest and fastest-growing non-ferrous metal recycling business, in terms of revenue for FY22-24 in India.

Daiseki Co Ltd (9793 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Daiseki’s FY02/25 sales declined 2.8% YoY to JPY67.3bn, exceeding the forecast of JPY66.0bn.
  • Operating profit fell 3.3% YoY to JPY14.3bn, impacted by TOB-related expenses and heavy snowfall.
  • FY02/26 forecast: Sales JPY70.0bn (+4.0% YoY), operating profit JPY15.7bn (+9.7% YoY), OPM 22.4% (+1.1pp YoY).

kopi-C with ISDN Holdings: Seizing the Moment in Automation: ISDN’s Vision for Future-Proofing and Sustainable Growth

By Geoff Howie

  • ISDN Holdings is expanding its industrial automation capabilities and exploring opportunities in China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
  • The company is building a renewable energy vertical with hydropower plants in Indonesia, aiming for sustainable income.
  • ISDN has over 10,000 customers and 74 offices in Asia, serving sectors like semiconductors and Industry 4.0.

KULR Technology Group Inc.

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • KULR Technology Group, Inc. develops and commercializes high-performance thermal management technologies for electronics, batteries, and other components across a range of applications.
  • Currently, it is focused on high performance aerospace and Department of Defense applications, such as space exploration, satellite communications, and underwater vehicles, and applying them to mass market commercial applications, such as lithium-ion battery energy storage, electric vehicles, 5G, cloud computer infrastructure, consumer and industrial devices.
  • It is also applying its zero-vibration technology to fans in commercial markets which has already resulted in licensing agreements.

Ohba (9765 Jp) – Announced FY2025/5 Dividend Forecast Increase and Expanded Shareholder Benefits

By Sessa Investment Research

  • Dividend Increase | On March 13, 2025, OHBA (hereafter, the Company) announced an increase to its FY2025/5 dividend forecast.
  • Prior to the announcement, the Company had planned to pay dividends of JPY 20.00 in H1 and JPY 20.00 in H2, for a total of JPY 40.00.
  • However, OHBA decided to increase its H2 dividend by JPY 2.00 to JPY 22.00 (for a full-year dividend of JPY 42.00).

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Daily Brief Industrials: Tokyo Metro, Hanwha Aerospace, Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies, FuelCell Energy , Atkore Inc, Intuitive Machines , Bwx Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • TOPIX Index Upweights: Great Hit Rate; Strong Trade Performance; A Rare Win!
  • Hanwha Aerospace – Lowers Rights Offering Capital Raise Amount To 2.3 Trillion Won
  • Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Tech IPO: Forecasts and Valuation
  • FuelCell Energy: An Insight into Its Partnership with Diversified Energy & TESIAC & Key Growth Levers!
  • Atkore’s Import Defense Plan Could Protect Margins — A Smart BUY Opportunity?
  • Intuitive Machines: Here’s How Reddit’s Favorite Stock Is Expanding Lunar Delivery Services & Capitalizing On Government & National Security Collaborations!
  • BWX Technologies Powers Ahead with Revolutionary Reactor Development Breakthroughs!


TOPIX Index Upweights: Great Hit Rate; Strong Trade Performance; A Rare Win!

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • In the TOPIX Index, some “low liquidity” names carry a liquidity factor of 0.75x resulting in their actual index weights being smaller than their default weights.
  • These names are reviewed every April and if the liquidity factor of a stock gets removed, the stock will see index inflows from passive trackers of TOPIX.
  • The results for April 2025 liquidity factor removal have been confirmed and we achieved very high hit rates for our High and Medium conviction baskets.

Hanwha Aerospace – Lowers Rights Offering Capital Raise Amount To 2.3 Trillion Won

By Douglas Kim

  • On 8 April, Hanwha Aerospace (012450 KS) announced that it plans to lower its rights offering capital raise amount from 3.6 trillion won to 2.3 trillion won (US$1.6 billion).
  • The remaining 1.3 trillion won will be secured through a third-party allocation paid-in capital increase targeting three companies, including Hanwha Energy, Hanwha Impact Partners, and Hanwha Energy Singapore. 
  • Hanwha Aerospace disclosed today that it expects sales of 30 trillion won (58% higher than consensus) and operating profit of 3 trillion won (20% higher than consensus) in 2025.

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Tech IPO: Forecasts and Valuation

By Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

  • Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies (JSZENERGY CH) has announced the terms for its IPO. The company plans to issue 121.5m shares at HK$8.27 per share, raising HK$1.0bn (US$130m).
  • The company’s earnings have seen strong growth during the last 3-4 years driven by its LFP battery products and fall in lithium carbonate prices have helped turn around profitability.
  • However, our analysis on the company’s valuation shows that JZBT’s IPO is expensive and with the ongoing geopolitical tensions, we would remain on the sidelines.

FuelCell Energy: An Insight into Its Partnership with Diversified Energy & TESIAC & Key Growth Levers!

By Baptista Research

  • FuelCell Energy provides a consolidated update for its first fiscal quarter of 2025, which showcases both achievements and ongoing challenges.
  • The company reported revenues of $19 million for the quarter, marking an increase from $16.7 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
  • Despite the revenue boost, FuelCell Energy incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $29.1 million, translating to a loss per share of $1.42, a slight increase from the $1.37 per share loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

Atkore’s Import Defense Plan Could Protect Margins — A Smart BUY Opportunity?

By Baptista Research

  • Atkore International Group’s first quarter fiscal year 2025 results were broadly aligned with expectations, but there are notable challenges and developments within the company that are influencing its forward-looking guidance.
  • The company reported net sales of $662 million and adjusted EBITDA of $99 million, both within the anticipated range.
  • Adjusted EPS was also near the high end of the forecast at $1.63, despite a 5% decline in organic volume compared to a strong prior-year quarter.

Intuitive Machines: Here’s How Reddit’s Favorite Stock Is Expanding Lunar Delivery Services & Capitalizing On Government & National Security Collaborations!

By Baptista Research

  • Intuitive Machines captures attention as it reported record revenue and cash flows in strong Q4 and full-year financials for 2024.
  • The space exploration company, which became publicly traded just two years ago, showcased technical capabilities and achievements.
  • However, there are aspects to weigh when evaluating an investment in Intuitive Machines.

BWX Technologies Powers Ahead with Revolutionary Reactor Development Breakthroughs!

By Baptista Research

  • BWX Technologies, Inc. recorded a strong performance for its fourth quarter and full year 2024, with earnings exceeding initial projections and a significant backlog increase.
  • The company achieved records in several financial metrics, including revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash flow.
  • The strategic focus on nuclear technology across various sectors, including national security, clean energy, and medicine, positioned BWX Technologies to harness growing market demand.

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Daily Brief Industrials: Tokyo Metro, Hanwha Aerospace, Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies, FuelCell Energy , Atkore Inc, Intuitive Machines , Bwx Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • TOPIX Index Upweights: Great Hit Rate; Strong Trade Performance; A Rare Win!
  • Hanwha Aerospace – Lowers Rights Offering Capital Raise Amount To 2.3 Trillion Won
  • Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Tech IPO: Forecasts and Valuation
  • FuelCell Energy: An Insight into Its Partnership with Diversified Energy & TESIAC & Key Growth Levers!
  • Atkore’s Import Defense Plan Could Protect Margins — A Smart BUY Opportunity?
  • Intuitive Machines: Here’s How Reddit’s Favorite Stock Is Expanding Lunar Delivery Services & Capitalizing On Government & National Security Collaborations!
  • BWX Technologies Powers Ahead with Revolutionary Reactor Development Breakthroughs!


TOPIX Index Upweights: Great Hit Rate; Strong Trade Performance; A Rare Win!

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • In the TOPIX Index, some “low liquidity” names carry a liquidity factor of 0.75x resulting in their actual index weights being smaller than their default weights.
  • These names are reviewed every April and if the liquidity factor of a stock gets removed, the stock will see index inflows from passive trackers of TOPIX.
  • The results for April 2025 liquidity factor removal have been confirmed and we achieved very high hit rates for our High and Medium conviction baskets.

Hanwha Aerospace – Lowers Rights Offering Capital Raise Amount To 2.3 Trillion Won

By Douglas Kim

  • On 8 April, Hanwha Aerospace (012450 KS) announced that it plans to lower its rights offering capital raise amount from 3.6 trillion won to 2.3 trillion won (US$1.6 billion).
  • The remaining 1.3 trillion won will be secured through a third-party allocation paid-in capital increase targeting three companies, including Hanwha Energy, Hanwha Impact Partners, and Hanwha Energy Singapore. 
  • Hanwha Aerospace disclosed today that it expects sales of 30 trillion won (58% higher than consensus) and operating profit of 3 trillion won (20% higher than consensus) in 2025.

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Tech IPO: Forecasts and Valuation

By Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

  • Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies (JSZENERGY CH) has announced the terms for its IPO. The company plans to issue 121.5m shares at HK$8.27 per share, raising HK$1.0bn (US$130m).
  • The company’s earnings have seen strong growth during the last 3-4 years driven by its LFP battery products and fall in lithium carbonate prices have helped turn around profitability.
  • However, our analysis on the company’s valuation shows that JZBT’s IPO is expensive and with the ongoing geopolitical tensions, we would remain on the sidelines.

FuelCell Energy: An Insight into Its Partnership with Diversified Energy & TESIAC & Key Growth Levers!

By Baptista Research

  • FuelCell Energy provides a consolidated update for its first fiscal quarter of 2025, which showcases both achievements and ongoing challenges.
  • The company reported revenues of $19 million for the quarter, marking an increase from $16.7 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
  • Despite the revenue boost, FuelCell Energy incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $29.1 million, translating to a loss per share of $1.42, a slight increase from the $1.37 per share loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

Atkore’s Import Defense Plan Could Protect Margins — A Smart BUY Opportunity?

By Baptista Research

  • Atkore International Group’s first quarter fiscal year 2025 results were broadly aligned with expectations, but there are notable challenges and developments within the company that are influencing its forward-looking guidance.
  • The company reported net sales of $662 million and adjusted EBITDA of $99 million, both within the anticipated range.
  • Adjusted EPS was also near the high end of the forecast at $1.63, despite a 5% decline in organic volume compared to a strong prior-year quarter.

Intuitive Machines: Here’s How Reddit’s Favorite Stock Is Expanding Lunar Delivery Services & Capitalizing On Government & National Security Collaborations!

By Baptista Research

  • Intuitive Machines captures attention as it reported record revenue and cash flows in strong Q4 and full-year financials for 2024.
  • The space exploration company, which became publicly traded just two years ago, showcased technical capabilities and achievements.
  • However, there are aspects to weigh when evaluating an investment in Intuitive Machines.

BWX Technologies Powers Ahead with Revolutionary Reactor Development Breakthroughs!

By Baptista Research

  • BWX Technologies, Inc. recorded a strong performance for its fourth quarter and full year 2024, with earnings exceeding initial projections and a significant backlog increase.
  • The company achieved records in several financial metrics, including revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash flow.
  • The strategic focus on nuclear technology across various sectors, including national security, clean energy, and medicine, positioned BWX Technologies to harness growing market demand.

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Daily Brief Industrials: Mitsubishi Corp, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders , Hanjin KAL Corp, Hanwha Aerospace, Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • MitCorp (8058) BIG Buyback – Share Demand Will Help Weather The Storm
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MAZDOCKS IN): OFS & Potential Global Index Inclusion
  • A Pair Trade Between Korean Air and Hanjin Kal
  • Key Takeaways from the Updated Filing on Hanwha Aero’s Rights Offering
  • Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies IPO – PHIP Updates & Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation


MitCorp (8058) BIG Buyback – Share Demand Will Help Weather The Storm

By Travis Lundy


Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MAZDOCKS IN): OFS & Potential Global Index Inclusion

By Brian Freitas

  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MAZDOCKS IN) has announced an Offer for Sale of 4.01% of the Government holding in the stock. That is INR 41bn (US$481m) at the last close.
  • The increase in float brings the stock very close to inclusion in a global index at the May rebalance. However, that is dependent on how the stock performs from here.
  • Inclusion in the index will bring around US$222m/ 2x ADV of passive inflows and could help support the stock.

A Pair Trade Between Korean Air and Hanjin Kal

By Douglas Kim

  • In this insight, we discuss a pair trade between Korean Air Lines (003490 KS) (go long) and Hanjin KAL Corp (180640 KS) (go short). 
  • In the past three months as well as 12 months, there has been a sharp increase in the gap of Korean Air Lines and Hanjin KAL Corp. 
  • It is uncertain how much longer Hoban Group will maintain its stake in Hanjin Kal. Hoban could reduce its stake in Hanjin Kal but increase its stake in LS Corp. 

Key Takeaways from the Updated Filing on Hanwha Aero’s Rights Offering

By Sanghyun Park

  • Hanwha shot down any merger talks between Hanwha Corp and Hanwha Energy, saying they’re just going to funnel Energy’s cash straight into Hanwha Aero via a third-party allotment.
  • These confirm no price manipulation for Hanwha Corp; Hanwha Energy will inject cash into Aero at market value, likely driving bullish short-term price action for both Hanwha Corp and Aero.
  • Despite tighter arb opportunities, doubts remain whether Hanwha Aero can raise the remaining KRW 1.6 trillion given a volatile market and the tight timeline.

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies IPO – PHIP Updates & Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

By Akshat Shah

  • Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies (JSZENERGY CH)  is looking to raise US$130m in its Hong Kong IPO.
  • Zenergy is an EV and energy storage system battery manufacturer providing integrated battery solutions, encompassing battery cells, modules, packs and battery management systems dedicated to large-scale applications of electrochemical products.
  • In our previous note, we looked at the firm’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the IPO valuations.

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