Daily Brief Financials: Poonawalla Fincorp, Wilmar International, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Kingsway Financial Services In, Americold Realty Trust, Tosei Corp, Lamda Development Sa, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Globe-ing and more

• Transformed Business Model: Following the acquisition by the Poonawalla Group, the company has pivoted from its legacy as Magma Fincorp to a tech-driven NBFC. It now focuses on prime retail consumers and MSME segments with a digital-first approach, significantly improving its risk profile and operational efficiency.
• Strong Parentage and Financial Flexibility: Backed by the Cyrus Poonawalla Group, the company benefits from a strong brand, significant capital infusion, and access to lower-cost funding. This has resulted in a ‘AAA’ credit rating and provides a substantial competitive advantage in the crowded NBFC space.
• Aggressive Growth Strategy: Management has outlined a clear vision for rapid expansion, aiming to significantly grow its Assets Under Management (AUM) by diversifying its product suite and expanding its distribution network. The strategy focuses on a mix of secured and unsecured loans to maintain a balanced risk-adjusted return.

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• Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$275 million inflow, led by DBS Group and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
• Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation led share buybacks with 1.25 million shares; Hongkong Land increased buyback mandate to US$193 million.
• Wilmar International’s chairman increased his stake to 14.39%; Centurion Corporation expanded Malaysian portfolio by 25% with Harum Megah acquisition.

• In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Vista Land & Lifescapes, Rakuten Group, Vedanta Resources, Tata Steel
• UST yields rose on Friday, led by the front end. There was a lack of catalysts, due to non-publication of the September nonfarm payrolls amid the government shutdown, albeit private surveys showed weakening US services data. Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs rose 4 bps each to 3.58% and 4.12%, respectively. Equities were mixed, with the S&P 500 stable at 6,716, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3% to 22,781.
• Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has elected former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making the 64-year-old likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. Ms Takaichi replaces Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned as prime minister last month after the party suffered two election blows (including losing its majority in the Lower House).

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• Kingsway Financial (KFS) is a publicly-traded company in Chicago using the search fund model to acquire and develop businesses.
• Under CEO John T. Fitzgerald since 2018, Kingsway has focused on a warranty business and a search fund business, planning to sell the underperforming warranty segment.
• The company hires young entrepreneurs to manage acquisition targets, retaining 20% equity, and has communicated its strategy to investors through presentations available on its website.

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• Americold Realty Trust’s recent earnings call for the second quarter of 2025 presents a mixed bag, reflecting both operational resilience and ongoing challenges in the cold storage industry.
• The company’s performance highlights several key aspects that potential investors might consider.
• On the positive side, Americold continues to be recognized as a leading player in the 3PL and cold storage arenas.

• Revenue reached JPY84.0bn, achieving 85.6% of the full-year forecast, with a 20.9% YoY increase.
• Operating profit for the Fund and Consulting segment rose 42.8% YoY, with OPM improving 5.6pp to 63.9%.
• The company acquired 34 buildings and 70 pre-owned condominium units, while selling 32 renovated whole-building properties.

LAMDA Development delivered a strong H125 operational and financial performance across all segments of the business. The operational malls and marinas reached new high levels of EBITDA and the Ellinikon project delivered a significant increase in revenues and earnings. Adjusted net assets per share increased by 11% versus end-FY24, to €9.22, driven by the external revaluation of the operational malls. The subsequently agreed land sale to, and partnership with, ION Group is a major landmark in the long-term development of the Ellinikon project.

• CommBank’s shares broke down in July, but recently the share price has been shown more positive signs of moving higher, Fairmont Equities’ Michael Gable reports.

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• Globe-ing Inc. reported a 97.7% revenue increase to ¥8,255 million for FY5/25, driven by demand for digital transformation and AI in consulting.
• For FY5/26, the company projects a 40% revenue increase to ¥11,555 million and a 26.4% rise in operating profit, supported by strategic hiring and AI productivity improvements.
• The company’s growth strategy focuses on developing AI agents for consulting tasks and promoting a ‘Dynamic Equilibrium management’ methodology for competitive advantage.

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