Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

A chartered management accountant with more than 10 years of rich experience in investment research and financial analysis. Worked as an equity analyst for one of the world's largest asset managers with USD2.5trn in AUM covering numerous sectors including chemicals, retail, tech, autos, telco, real-estate and banks, globally. Experienced in fundamental equity research, industry research, commodity studies, forensic accounting, and due diligence reviews.

Equity Analyst

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Hoya: Life Care Exceeds Pre-Covid Levels; Slight Upgrade to Forecasts with a Small Buyback

Takeda: Excessive Reaction to Recent Setback in Trials; Drop in Share Price Offer Attractive Entry

M3: Covid Related Trials and Vaccination Programs Drive Earnings; Core Business Growth Slowing Down

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Bifurcated Chinese Express Market Developing

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Takeda announced 3QFY03/2022 results today. Reported revenue grew 7.7% YoY to JPY901.3bn (vs consensus JPY850.5bn) and OP declined 18.6% YoY to JPY116.5bn (vs consensus JPY115.6bn) due to divestitures.</li>
<li>Revenue from Top 14 key drugs grew 21.2% YoY, while revenue from top-seller Entyvio grew 24.2% YoY during the quarter.</li>
<li>Takeda has upgraded its previous guidance for full-year FY03/2022. The company continues to progress with drug development. Two of its products were approved during the last 6-months.</li>
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Takeda announced 3QFY03/2022 results today. Reported revenue grew 7.7% YoY to JPY901.3bn (vs consensus JPY850.5bn) and OP declined 18.6% YoY to JPY116.5bn (vs consensus JPY115.6bn) due to divestitures.
Revenue from Top 14 key drugs grew 21.2% YoY, while revenue from top-seller Entyvio grew 24.2% YoY during the quarter.
Takeda has upgraded its previous guidance for full-year FY03/2022. The company continues to progress with drug development. Two of its products were approved during the last 6-months.


Takeda: Key Drugs Continue Growth and Upgrade to Guidance; Pipeline Progress Despite Recent Setbacks

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Takeda: Key Drugs Continue Growth and Upgrade to Guidance; Pipeline Progress Despite Recent Setbacks