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• Q1’23 revenues of ¥558.2 billion, up 19% sequentially and up 1% YoY
• FY24 outlook down 23% YoY with H2 showing a modest improvement compared to H1
• R&D & CapEx investment increasing significantly while YoY revenue set to decline by 23%

• KPIT reported a strong Q4FY23 with 8.5% QoQ growth in CC (Constant Currency) terms. Q4FY23 EBITDA margin at 19.1% came in higher than 18.5%+ expected.
• Deal TCV came in highest ever helped by a mega deal of INR $250mm. Even excluding the mega deal, the deal TCV was healthy at $173mm vs $150mm+ typically.
• KPIT has guided for an upbeat FY24. FY24 revenue growth is guided to be 27-30% in CC terms. FY24 EBITDA margin is guided at 19-20% vs 18.9% in FY23.

• There is a high likelihood of the Indian authorities fully approving the BGMI game after three months of trial. Plus, it has a solid pipeline of new games under development. 
• Krafton is improving its shareholder return policy. In addition, the consensus is likely to raise the company’s earnings estimates post its excellent results in 1Q 2023. 
• We maintain our Positive view of Krafton and its shares are likely to continue to outperform the market this year. 

• At TMA we deliver high probability outcomes by focusing on our 3 pillars of technical analysis. •1) Response to key levels. •2) Price action. •3) Momentum confirmation.
• On 27 March 2023 we identified a pending 6.2% upswing in NQ1 and 13740 target. A further bullish outlook would hinge upon the response to 1yr range highs at 13740.
• Our interim target at 13740 was achieved and exceeded last week. The weekly close above 13740 identifies an evolving MT uptrend. Interim target at 14350. Potential to 15000+ in 2023. 

• Two SOL sector ETFs are unique in that they only include companies positioned upstream. This results in a group of smaller-sized constituents, which can have a greater flow impact.
• Once the universe is established, constituent selection and weight adjustment are determined exclusively using full/float market capitalization. As a result, flow trading can be highly predictable.
• Although they have lower AUM, the five Semiconductor constituents could still face a significant flow impact during this one-day flow event due to their much lower DTV.

• Q1’23 revenues of $6.63 billion, up 6 % YoY, down 2% QoQ
• Q2’23 revenues of $6.15 billion at the midpoint, down 7.2% QoQ.
• Tool push outs and cancellations are spreading to leading logic customers. That’s not a good sign

• Grab Holdings (GRAB US) ’s share price dropped by about 15% despite reported revenue and adjusted EBITDA losses beating consensus estimates.
• Deliveries’ growth has started falling as more people preferring to dine-out. Grab’s incentive optimisation also has contributed to the fall in growth rates.
• Grab’s aggressive ambitions to turn around profitability is a significant downside risk as it will impact growth going forward and force the company to invest back on growth.

• BEKE (Beike) reported 1Q23 revenue 10.4%/12.2% vs our est./cons. non-GAAP net income 65.6%/60.9% higher than our est./cons.
• Although Beike has stated no intention to lower existing home (EH) commission rate, we still expect EH commission rate to slightly trend down in 2023. 
• We maintain BUY rating and raise the TP by US$1 to US$22 to reflect 1) steady recovery of property sales in China; 2) better outlook on profitability.

• We estimate that the re-approval of PUBG Mobile in the India will contribute to a 5% increase in Krafton’s annual revenue/profit.
• Despite being banned in India for several times, PUBG Mobile is expected to receive a warm welcome from local players due to its high quality gameplay and good device compatibility.
• We upgraded our rating to “Buy” in Feb.2023, citing reasons such as PUBG Mobile stabilizing in key markets and Bluehole’s new product schedule. Currently, we remain optimistic view about Krafton

• BABA reported 1Q23 revenue/non-GAAP net income in-line/17.7% vs. cons. International commerce and local services revenues beat our est., while Cloud missed.
• We expect there is still room for margin improvement in FY24. Although Taobao/Tmall will increase spending, the cost savings of other business groups will lead to an overall improvement; 
• We maintain BUY and US$ 109 TP as (1) Douyin’s impact is becoming less significant; (2) International business is growing quickly; and (3) Positive on the effect of separate listing.  

• TME reported 1Q23 results with topline beat our est. by 5.0% and bottom line beat our est. by 25.2%, due to cost-saving measures. 
• As more offline entertainment activities resume after reopening, it would adversely impact both its online music and social entertainment segments. 
• Maintain SELL and cut TP to US$ 6.0 to reflect concert impact and limited catalysts, which implies 12.5X PE in 2023.

The German Bundesrat has finally transposed the legislation regarding whistleblowing after the unexpected delay, allowing EQS to move at full steam to start converting its sales pipeline. The Q123 figures show a good start to the year, despite the hold-up, as the implementation of similar whistleblowing legislation stimulated demand in markets such as Italy and Spain. Revenues (excluding Russia) were up 15% on Q122 and EBITDA margin recovered to 8.5% from 0.9%, putting the group on track to meet its full-year guidance. The shares continue to trade well below the level indicated by our DCF.

• Sea Ltd’s 1Q2023 results showed its ability to sustain profitable growth with a vibrant performance from e-commerce and fintech, offset by slower digital entertainment but with visible stabilisation.
• E-Commerce showed strong performance in Asia, with Brazil making significant progress towards profitability, whilst digital financial services were boosted by a sizable loan book and more diversified funding costs. 
• Sea Ltd continues to demonstrate its cost leadership and ability to expand its total addressable market while sustaining profitability through better infrastructure and user experience rather than pure promotional spending. 

• The main challenge is the construction of new production facilities in the US. The investment amount is estimated to be around ₩1T, achieving an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons.
• The government’s approval is the most significant factor to monitor. It will likely be granted between late June or early July, which is when we should start building positions.
• Due to the local market’s expectation of L&F’s upcoming fundraising event, some traders may start building their positions early on. It’s important to consider this possibility and act preemptively.

• Tencent’s latest financial results are in line with expectations, with revenue and non-IFRS profit of 2.5%/(2.1%) vs cons. While we anticipate weak growth in the gaming sector,
• We suggest that advertising presents several catalysts for Tencent, including the recovery of Ecommerce and gaming, WeChat Video Account’s growth, and inter-connections with Baba and Mihoyo. 
• We maintain a BUY rating with an unchanged target price of HK$433, implying 34X PE in 2023.

• PhilEnergy is offering 2.8 million shares in the IPO and expected market cap range of the IPO is from 279 billion won to 318 billion won. 
• The IPO price range is from 26,300 won to 30,000 won and the total offering amount is 74 billion to 84.4 billion won.
• The company’s core products include stacking and laser notching equipment used in the rechargeable batteries manufacturing process. 

• Tencent (700 HK) reported 1Q2023 results. Revenue grew 10.7% YoY and beat consensus estimate by 2.3% while reported operating profit was 2.25 below consensus estimates.
• Key highlight was the YoY growth in domestic game revenue (+6%) which was mainly driven by strong performance of newly launched titles.
• There has been strong recovery across all business segments during the quarter and current valuations are still at a discount to historical trading multiples and offer a good entry point.

• Ansys managed an all-around beat in Q1 and its results exceeded expectations across all key metrics.
• ANSYS invests in five technology pillars: numerics, high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), 3D design, and system-level simulation.
• In addition to its investment in numerics, HPC, AI, 3D design, and system-level simulation, ANSYS has been working with key partners to develop new technologies to enhance its capabilities further and bring value to its customers.

• Cainiao Smart Logistics (1437124D HK) ‘s March 2023 quarterly and full-year results can be found within Alibaba’s full-year earnings report, which was released on Thursday May 18
• In both the March quarter and its fiscal year, CaiNiao showed improved Adjusted EBITDA results, though in both periods the tech-centric logistics network still reported losses
• Revenue growth slowed to 18% Y/Y in the March quarter, and parent Alibaba (ADR) (BABA US) indicated CaiNiao will target an IPO in 2024, a bit later than some expected

• It was a successful first quarter for Cognizant Technology Solutions.
• The adjusted operating margin for the first quarter was 14.6%, and the company had quarterly solid bookings growth of 28% YoY.
• We give Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.

• IQIYI’s 1Q23 top line beat our est. by 8.5%, while its non-GAAP net income beat our est./cons by 95%/82%, largely due to its blockbuster <Knockout>. 
• However, we expect its content pipeline is weaker compared with other key competitors in Q2. 
• Our top and bottom lines in 2Q23 are (3.4%)/(7.4%) vs cons, due to the fierce competition. Maintain SELL and cut TP to US$ 5.0, implying 16.7X PE in 2023.

• Paycom Software had impressive results in the first quarter and managed an all-round beat with revenues of $452 million, up 28% year over year.
• Employee self-service payroll continues to create significant client acquisitions for Beti, which remains a critical difference in the industry.
• We give Paycom Software a ‘Buy’ rating with a revised target price.

• On 28th Mar 2023, Alibaba (ADR) (BABA US) announced that it would adopt a new organizational and governance structure, splitting into six major business groups and other investments.
• Alibaba also stated that each of the business groups would be set up as an independent entity with its own board and the groups will eventually seek to list.
• In our previous note, we highlighted which division could list. In this note, we will look at Cainiao.

• Canon has conducted 18 buybacks in the last 15 years. Every single one has been the same size. And the parameter-setting and how they are executed is… particular.
• For those with Canon to execute, using the information about patterns may be helpful. 
• For those interested in a trade, there may be one here.

• Shopee, Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce player, has been on a strict financial diet to reach profitability in the last year.
• That’s been welcome news for shareholders of its listed parent, Sea Ltd, but more challenging for sellers on the platform who have faced lower sales growth and higher selling costs after years of heavily subsidised operations. 
• In this blog post we report on the most important figures from Shopee’s newly published Q1-2023 results (released 16 May) as well as the key implications for e-commerce sellers in Southeast Asia.

• Sea (SE US)‘s shares dropped by 18% as its operating profit fell short of consensus by around 60% at $125m, compared to the expected $311m.
• Shopee’s revenue shows improvement due to increased monetization, but there are no signs of exponential growth potential in operating profit.
• Projected decline in paying users poses further downside for Free Fire, while the previously positive fintech segment underperformed in Q1 with revenue and operating profit below expectations.

• In 1Q23, the revenue growth rose significantly to 11% YoY.
• The operating margin also improved significantly to 24% in 1Q23 versus 17% in 1Q22.
• We set an upside of 28% and a price target of HK$440 for yearend 2023.

• Baidu delivered 1Q23 results with top line beat our estimate by 3.5%, and non-GAAP net income beat our estimate by 14.7%. 
• We expect both its ads and AI cloud revenues to recover with accelerated pace, which could offset the increase of R&D spending in AIGC. 
• Reiterate BUY rating and slightly raise TP to US$ 178 to reflect the faster recovery. Our TP implies 17.9x PE in 2023.

• SE reported C1Q23 revenue/non-GAAP net income in-line/(37%) vs. cons., and (3.2%)/(31%) vs. our est. Profit miss is mainly due to the 53% YoY decline in game revenue
• We suggest that 1) game development and S&M cost cutting, as well as 2) disappointing game content updates during 1Q23, lead to the weak result; 
• In the long run, we still expect Shopee growth to be SE’s major issue, as TikTok continues to grow rapidly. We maintain SELL and cut TP to US$ 60.

• freee (4478 JP) reported 3QFY06/2023 results. Revenue increased 39.5% YoY to ¥5.1bn (vs consensus ¥4.9bn) while adj. operating losses increased to ¥1.9bn (vs consensus ¥1.9bn) from ¥676m in 3QFY03/2022.
• Widened operating losses is no big surprise as freee had already guided for increased investments related to invoicing system and tax filing season which has helped increase paying user numbers.
• As we continue to emphasise, freee’s business model is superior to that of MF who has resorted to several mediocre businesses (non-BA SAAS) to pursue aggressive top line growth.

• Arista Networks delivered strong results in the quarter, with $1.35 billion in revenue and $1.43 in non-GAAP earnings per share, crushing market expectations.
• Throughout this year, Arista anticipates seeing increases in its gross margins every quarter.
• We give Arista Networks a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.

• ZoomInfo Technologies achieved better-than-expected revenues and profitability in Q1 with an adjusted operating income margin of 40% and more than $121 million in unleveraged free cash flow.
• Moreover, ZoomInfo is investing resources in products to develop engaging customer experiences, enhance data leadership, and go upmarket.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• We believe BABA’s upcoming 4QFY23 results will surprise the market to the upside by a wide margin in terms of recovery in bottomline, catalyzing trading opportunity for short-term investors.
• We also expect that the results will usher in a period of sustained re-rating for the stock due to China’s continued yet slow consumption recovery and Alibaba’s well-executed restructuring plan.
• Geo-Political risks will not go away, but have been very much reflected in current pricing in our view. Buy ahead of results on Thursday.

• AEM reported weak 1Q23 showing significant revenue and margin pressure across the board
• The company mentioned it was an indirect beneficiary of AI and ChatGPT hype going forward
• AEM could achieve 0.40 EPS in FY24 once the semiconductor industry rebounds. Fair Value of 6 SGD is unchanged.

• At TMA we deliver high probability outcomes by focusing on our 3 pillars of technical analysis. •1) Response to key levels. •2) Price action. •3) Momentum confirmation.
• Our multi-quarter outlook for Tencent Holdings Ltd (700 HK) remains extremely bullish with a multi-quarter target towards 451.95. In April we identified the 302/330 range as a potential buy zone.
• The recent low of 323.20 has preceded an impulsive bullish daily confirmation. This week we await a bullish weekly close (above 343.99) to confirm a renewed MT uptrend bias.

CentralNic’s Q123 results showed robust revenue and profit growth, as well as a further deleveraging of its balance sheet. Its product comparison business VGL’s entry into France provides a strong organic growth opportunity, with potential to expand into other regions. The group continues to showcase its commitment to shareholder returns with its latest share buyback programme.

• Cisco is about to report its Q3 2023 results, but the market does not seem to fully appreciate the business momentum.
• Decisions regarding capital allocation could give us some valuable clues on where is the business headed, says CNN’s John Sutter.
• The company is expected to report Q32023 results on Thursday.

• Hua Hong reported C1Q23 top-line, IFRS EBIT, and non-IFRS net income in-line, (15.3%), and 13.3% vs. our est., and in-line, (3.4%), and 34.9% vs. cons., respectively. 
• Hua Hong reported 1Q23 utilization rate of 103%, higher than peers, which we believe is due to (1) large EV and new energy exposure, and (2) 8” price cuts. 
• Despite near-term margin deterioration, we maintain Hua Hong’s BUY and HK$ 35 TP due to auto IC exposure and localization, implying 11x FY24 PE.

• On May 15th, Tencent holds its annual game conference “Spark 2023” and releases its latest game pipeline, including updates of 15 launched games and 20 new games.
• Considering Tencent’s large size, only a game that has the potential to exceed RMB 10 bn in annual gross billing could be considered as a positive sign.
• Yet, we don’t find any game title that could reach over RMB 10bn annualized gross billing in the game pipeline.

• Sea (SE US) may achieve around $3.0 billion in 1Q23 revenue, in line with consensus, but is likely to miss the consensus OP estimate of $309 million by approximately 10%.
• Shopee’s profitability is at risk without sustained revenue growth. If the cost-cutting strategy persists, losses are expected by 3Q23 or possibly sooner with a strategy shift.
• Amid Free Fire’s decline and Shopee’s potential losses, the fintech business stands as the sole bright spot.

• Appier achieved 32% revenue growth and 50.1% gross margin in Q1 FY23, exceeding company expectations
• We expect the pace of growth to accelerate, driven by stronger momentum in Digital Content in Q2 and Q3
• We remain bullish following the recent pullback in the share price. Stock is attractive at 5x EV/Rev

• Q1’23 revenues of US$630.8 million, up 6.1% YoY and flat sequentially.
• Gross margin was 32.1%, up 5.2 points YoY but down 6.1 points sequentially.
• HH is playing a blinder through the downturn and likely beyond…

• SMIC reported C1Q23 top-line, GAAP EBIT and non-IFRS net profit 4.7%, 17% and 75% vs. our est., and 1.9%, (19.5%), and 25% vs. cons。 
• We expect 1Q23 to be the bottom for SMIC, improving quarterly on the back (1) IC supply chain localization, and (2) domestic economic improvement. 
• Despite high-inventory levels at most clients, SMIC continues to receive wafer orders for new IC products. We maintain BUY rating and HK$ 24 TP.

• The possibility of experiencing a CFD margin call is a genuine and persistent concern. Even a small trigger causes selling pressure to intensify and results in a rapid downward trend.
• The counter that the local market is closely monitoring is JPM. The selling pressure from the JPM counter since May 8th has exhibited an abnormal pattern. 
• Eight names are screened. They are KOSPI 200/KOSDAQ 150 constituents with JPM’s net selling volume to SO being 0.2% or higher, and a margin-equity ratio of 3% or higher.

• Travelsky Technology Ltd H (696 HK) is the IT provider for airports in China thus it should be one of the stocks to benefit from China’s reopening.
• Despite already operating at a profit, the share price is still lagging behind the other travel-related names that are still loss-making.
• Its operating numbers have already reached the 2019 level, a pre-COVID era, thus the opportunity to rebound is abundant. 

• Since we released our piece suggesting closing our original Long Asustek vs. Short Acer, and reversing to Long ACER vs. Short Asustek, this new trade has earned a 6.9% spread.
• Given the latest performance between the two shares and the latest results from Asustek, we believe one can now close out Long Acer/Short Asustek… and reverse the trade again.
• Hence we now like Long Asustek vs. Short Acer based on relative share performance and latest guidance from Asustek.

• This week is relatively in terms of earnings. Applied Materials (AMAT US) will however be reporting on the 18th U.S. time.
• Hon Hai sees the PC market bottoming; Separately, we’ve closed our Long Acer vs. Short Asus and reversed it to Long Asus vs. Short Acer again.
• Quant shares have surged post results, dramatically outperforming Apple and other key Apple suppliers.

• In our view, Hon Hai 3Q23 results showcased stability for 2023E ahead of expected growth in 2024E-2025E.
• The company has maintained its 2025E 10% gross margin target and highlighted how its EV business expansion is continuing.
• While Consumer Electronics revenue is expected to fall this year, PC Products is expected to grow given the company believes the PC market has bottomed. Stay Long Hon Hai.

• Q1’23 revenues of NT$ 102,376 million, down 13% QoQ and down 20% YoY
• Forecasting PC segment +20% but Components segment -5% QoQ in Q2’23 
• Outperforming both peers & the market with >50% revenues now coming from gaming…

• In the digital era, data is the bedrock of decision-making, fuelling business strategies worldwide.
• However, the tightening landscape of privacy regulations presents challenges in capturing and utilizing data, particularly for advertisers and marketing departments across industries.
• In this complex backdrop, Near, a data intelligence startup, asserts its unique proposition of providing actionable, anonymized insights via its cloud-based AI platform.

• Weekly summary of vol changes and moves across Global Markets
• Analysing ATM volatility and skew changes over the last 5 days
• We suggest a few trades to take advantage of the implied vol surfaces

• On 12 May, GigaVis announced its IPO price of 43,000 won, which is 8% higher than the high end of the IPO price range of 39,700 won. 
• Our base case valuation of Gigavis is target price of 61,755 won per share, which is 44% higher than the IPO price of 43,000 won.
• Gigavis makes automatic optical inspection equipment (AOI) and automatic optical repair equipment (AOR) for the inspection and repair process of inner layer substrates, which are core components of semiconductor substrates.

• Q1’23 revenues of ¥109.9 billion, better than forecasted, down 6.4% QoQ but up 10% YoY.
• Q2’23 forecasted flat sequentially, no full year 2023 forecast provided
• There’s a major headwind looming on the horizon for the broader silicon wafer segment…

• 4QFY22 saw the best result for the Vision Funds since 3QFY21; SVF private companies saw minimal valuation write-downs last quarter, and we suspect valuations may still be too optimistically marked
• Masa’s debts to SoftBank stand at USD5.2bn in 4QFY22; in addition, the group’s credit risk exposure to troubled company WeWork was over USD1.1bn at fiscal year end and going higher
• Softbank shares trade at a 46% discount to the stated NAV; with the Alibaba valuation “cushion” largely consumed, the potential Arm IPO is critical but private company valuations remain questionable

• XL Axiata reported a robust set of 1Q2023 results as the competitive environment remains rational allowing it to raise prices, whilst its convergence strategy is starting to gain traction. 
• XL’s convergence penetration grew in 1Q2023 but the key announcement was that Link Net will become a pure fibre player whilst the retail element of fixed broadband will fall under XL.
• XL Axiata (EXCL IJ) has seen the MAUs for its digital platform reach 26m with increased user transactions and higher spending. Valuations remain attractive on 4.1x FY2023E EV/EBITDA.

• IMMR reported first quarter results reflecting the slowdown in smartphone shipments and the benefits of the Company’s investing activity
• Of the $150.3 million invested, at the end of March 2023, equity securities were $56.5 million of the portfolio compared to $53.3 million in December 2022
• IMMR’s legal pursuit of patent infringing parties could become an option on the current valuation of the stock

• ARLO reported a non-GAAP profit in the first quarter of 2023 after the Company implemented a price increase on its subscription plan
• ARLO added 182 thousand paid subscribers in the quarter and ended the first quarter with more than 2 million paying subscribers
• Service revenue has allowed for greater operating leverage with gross margin expected to rise further in future quarter with the growth in service revenue

• Rocket Internet-backed Flash Coffee has officially closed its series B round totaling US$50 million.
• In a statement, the company said it would expand deeper into Indonesia, with plans to open a branch in Surabaya in July. It already has a presence in Jakarta and Bandung.
• Besides Indonesia, Flash Coffee also operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan.

• PayPal has significant competitive advantages, and the management is making the right moves to improve them.
• PayPal continues to slide to multi-year lows, with a mixed quarter that was perceived as a very negative one.
• PayPal has been in a strong position in the market for the past three years.

• ServiceNow delivered an outstanding first quarter for 2023 which was an all-around beat.
• The subscription revenue showed a 27% growth in constant currency, surpassing the high end of guidance by 150 basis points.
• The latest release of ServiceNow, Utah, offers a range of new features and capabilities to increase automation, simplify user experiences, and provide greater organizational flexibility.

• Alphabet reported an all-around beat in Q1 2023, with a steady increase in Google Services and Other revenues.
• There were indications of stabilization and performance in YouTube Ads, while advertiser spending pulled back slightly in the network.
• Alphabet identified Google AI, retail, and YouTube as the three critical areas for long-term growth in advertising.

• Marubeni (8002 JP) and Secom (9735 JP) today announced a Tender Offer to take private Marubeni’s subsidiary ARTERIA Networks Corp (4423 JP) at a 54% premium to the close. 
• Listed 4.5yrs ago, the company hasn’t grown hugely. Revenue growth is slow. EBITDA growth is flat. The takeout is 3.6x book, 7x estimated EBITDA, and about mid-teens PER. Without synergies.
• The price is OK, not great. The Board rejected the final price because it was too low and didn’t include synergies, then accepted because the bidders wouldn’t go further? Hmmm…

• ARTERIA Networks Corp (4423 JP) has recommended Marubeni Corp (8002 JP) and Secom Co Ltd (9735 JP)’s tender offer of JPY1,980 per share, a 54.1% premium to the undisturbed price.
• The transaction is a two-step acquisition through a cash tender offer and subsequent squeeze-out. The lower limit of the tender offer is set at a 16.61% ownership ratio.
• The offer is conditional on Chinese and Japanese regulatory approvals. The minimum acceptance condition requires a 33% minority acceptance rate. This is doable as the tender price is attractive. 

• We expect that Shopee is spending more in recent months to defend from TikTok Ecommerce’s growth; 
• Further, we see increased marketing to maintain <FreeFire’s> user base, especially in Indonesia; We suggest that SEA’s strong margin performance in 4Q22 was temporary. 
• We forecast that 1Q23’s net margin is 11.2% vs. 4Q22’s 17.9%. We maintain our SELL rating and US$ 62 TP, implying 27x FY23 P/E.

• On 11 May, it was announced that KT Cloud received a 600 billion investment from IMM, valuing KT Cloud at 4.6 trillion won. 
• Given that KT Cloud is valued at 4.6 trillion won, an 86.6% stake would be worth 4 trillion won which would be 49% of KT’s current market. 
• The investment in KT Cloud is likely to have a positive impact on KT Corp. Plus, KT Corp is a likely candidate for MSCI Korea Standard inclusion in May 2023.

• Unikmind (Teddy Sagi, 54.18% holder), adamant on delisting Kabe, increased the offer price to USD3.60/share. The USD adjusted spread was positive until the offer was sweetened.
• Unikmind has so far c.87.89% acceptances (above 75% threshold), therefore, the delisting will be carried out on an accelerated timeline on 31 May. A squeeze-out is highly likely.
• Closing is on 19 May and settlement should happen on or before 2 June. Spread is 0.31%/5.14%, using FX 1.2614, and assuming settlement on 2 June. Long.

• Unity’s 1Q23 top line was in line with our estimate, and  bottom line was USD 34mn, vs. our est./cons. of USD 4/(3)mn, due to headcount reductions.
• We expect it to outperform in coming quarters because: 1) Create solutions are reducing low margin businesses with low churn rate, 
• 2) Growth solutions continue to gain share driven by integrated Mediation platform, 3) announced AI products with accumulated R&D further diversify Unity toolsets.

• Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN) , a subsidiary of Tata Motors, offers turnkey product engineering and digital transformation solutions to global OEMs and operates across automobiles, heavy industrials and aerospace sectors.
• The company has filed for an IPO in India to raise around US$600m through an offer for sale of its shares by existing shareholders including Tata Motors.
• Though the company’s revenues and margins have seen improvement over the last 2-3 years, we have highlighted a few concerns which investors should wary about.

SenSen Networks (SNS) reported its ninth consecutive quarter of year-on-year record cash receipts in Q323, with growth across all key verticals and no customer churn. The company has also introduced further measures to achieve cash flow positivity and profitability from Q423, focusing on upselling to existing customers and introducing a salary sacrifice scheme for senior staff. We moderate our revenue growth forecasts to reflect these measures but upgrade our profitability and cash forecasts as a result. The short to medium term is likely to see greater focus on the smart cities segment, where the company has established a promising international market presence and where it has considerable scope to expand its engagements in its existing customer base. This positions SenSen well to scale more profitably in the mid-term.

• Q1’23 revenues of €404.4 million, -14.3% QoQ and -3% YoY.
• Q2’23 revenues forecasted flat sequentially with no prospect of a second half recovery.
• Why no H2 recovery ? And why did GlobalWafers outperform Siltronic last quarter?