Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Over 15 years analysing Japanese and Asian stocks from a long/short perspective

I focus on cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos

An eclectic background as a long-short analyst, upper management at a financial data startup through its listing, and as the founder of a team analysing big/alternative data, all of which supports independent and differentiated views... we hope

An appreciation for Mathematics drives the development of a "Micro-Quantamental" process which can provide a data-driven, historically-informed and semi-automated foundation upon which to layer more qualitative and judgemental analysis, thus improving investment decision-making speed and accuracy

Japan/Asia Long-Short

Thoughts on Amazon –What Does Its Valuation Tells Us?

Netflix & Amazon Expand in Korea – Not a Coincidence

Okja: The Fight Between Netflix Vs. CJ CGV

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 Capital Markets

<p>Unity Technologies is in the process of prepping for an IPO this year. The company develops the Unity game engine which is widely used to develop video games, particularly mobile and indie games. The market for game engines is mostly split between Unity and Epic Games’ Unreal Engine though larger game developers can use their own in-house developed engines. With this attractive situation on offer to the two companies, we examine below whether the market is likely to be bifurcated or result in clash for market share. We also highlight the moves both companies have been making to strengthen their online gaming functionality.</p>

Unity Technologies is in the process of prepping for an IPO this year. The company develops the Unity game engine which is widely used to develop video games, particularly mobile and indie games. The market for game engines is mostly split between Unity and Epic Games’ Unreal Engine though larger game developers can use their own in-house developed engines. With this attractive situation on offer to the two companies, we examine below whether the market is likely to be bifurcated or result in clash for market share. We also highlight the moves both companies have been making to strengthen their online gaming functionality.

Unity Technologies Pre-IPO – Unlikely to Dethrone Unreal Engine in AAA But Watch the M&A Strategy

Unity Software

Unity Technologies Pre-IPO – Unlikely to Dethrone Unreal Engine in AAA But Watch the M&A Strategy