Daily Briefs

• Halfway through the review period, there could be 6 changes for the Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI200 (KOSPI2 INDEX) in June. The LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS) listing could increase that number.
• The impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 2.1-26 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 5-11 days of ADV.
• The forecast adds have outperformed the forecast deletes over the last few months and the performance gap is near its widest point.

• In the past two trading days, share prices of T’Way Air (091810 KS) and T’Way Holdings (004870 KS) are down 16.4% and 14.1%, respectively.
• According to Hankyung daily, Daemyung Sono Group Chairman Seo may choose to wage a public opinion war, instead of purchasing additional shares.  
• If Daemyung Sono Group is unable to take over the management control of T’Way Air using this method, then a potential tender offer of T’Way Air is possible later on. 

• Kaynes Technology India (KAYNES IN) is looking to raise around US$185m in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).
• In an announcement released on Jan 22, 2025, Kaynes had mentioned its board’s approval to raise up to INR16bn via a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 8.6%.
• The deal would not be a large one to digest at 4.3 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did well.

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s latest quarterly financial disclosure provides insight into both the challenges and operational successes the company faced.
• A key feature of the discussion was the significant improvement in financial metrics year-over-year, despite operating within a continued freight recession.
• The company’s execution stands out, particularly through the adoption of the new Robinson operating model, which provided a framework for disciplined operations, embracing both human expertise and advanced technological tools.

• H1 FY2025/3 Earnings results summary: Takamiya (hereafter, the Company) reported sales of JPY 21,236 mn (+2.1% YoY), operating profit of JPY 802 mn (-33.5% YoY), ordinary profit of JPY 640 mn (-56.9% YoY), and profit attributable to owners of parent (hereafter, net profit) of JPY 498 mn (-50.5% YoY), falling short of initial forecasts.
• Sales fell 6.0% short of the initial forecast due to delays in the delivery of certain projects which have been pushed back to Q3 and beyond.
• FY2025/3 Company earnings forecast: The full-year forecasts for FY2025/3: net sales of JPY 49,500 mn (+12.2% YoY), operating profit of JPY 3,600 mn (+5.7% YoY), ordinary profit of JPY 3,220 mn (-10.1% YoY), net profit of JPY 2,000 mn (+5.9%). 

• RaaS has published an update report on environmental services company Fluence Corporation (ASX:FLC) following its Q4 quarterly and financial and operating update and guidance for the FY25 year.
• The company met its previous guidance for revenue of US$51.5m and an EBITDA loss of US$4.0m, which was 9% better than RaaS’ forecast for a US$4.4m loss.
• FLC has provided a strong outlook for FY25 guiding to revenue of US$80-95m and EBITDA of US$3.0-5.0m.

• In this edition: • Unilever | may opt for multiple listing venues for its ice cream unit • Basic-Fit | starts share management program to support stock liquidity • InPost | eying a takeover of struggling Yodel?
• • InPost / PostNL / bpost | online marketplaces to be liable for unsafe and illegal goods • Dutch retail sales | up 1.5% YoY in value terms in December and up 2.1% for FY24 • Dutch CPI | up 3.3% YoY in January based on the fast estimate

• CVGI is a tier 1 supplier to OEMs, specializing in seats, wiring harnesses, plastic casings, and mirrors for MD/HD Class 5-8 trucks and construction/agricultural equipment
• Despite customer concentration and cyclical demand, CVGI has strong relationships with major customers like Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, Navistar, Caterpillar, and John Deere
• CVGI faces limited price competition due to OEMs working with pre-approved suppliers and investing in product development, making them a successful and stable business in the competitive commercial vehicle industry.

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• Applied Industrial Technologies reported their fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, indicating a mixed performance amid ongoing economic uncertainties and strategic investments.
• The company experienced a moderate decline in organic daily sales of 3% compared to the previous year, though this was somewhat offset by a robust September performance, surpassing initial expectations.
• On the positive side, the company achieved a record first quarter for free cash flow generation, nearly doubling compared to the prior year, and maintained steady EBITDA performance, consistent with internal targets.