Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

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

Ola Electric Mobility Private Limited manufactures electric vehicles. The Company produces electric scooter to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable mobility. Ola Electric Mobility serves customers worldwide.

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<li>Ola Electric is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with both technology and manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components (including battery packs, motors and vehicle frames).</li>
<li>The company has filed for an IPO to raise US$600m through the sale of new shares making it the first ever EV company to go for an IPO in India.</li>
<li>Though the company’s growth story has been impressive, the sales volume is largely dependent on government subsidies raising concerns over its future prospects.</li>
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Ola Electric is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with both technology and manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components (including battery packs, motors and vehicle frames).
The company has filed for an IPO to raise US$600m through the sale of new shares making it the first ever EV company to go for an IPO in India.
Though the company’s growth story has been impressive, the sales volume is largely dependent on government subsidies raising concerns over its future prospects.


Ola Electric IPO: Negatives Outweigh the Positives

Taimee, Inc. develops software products. The Company produces internet media softwares, application programs, and other products. Taimee also provides marketing, brand promotion, and other services.

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<li>Timee has set an indicative IPO price range of ¥1,350-1,450 per share and will raise US$280m (at the midpoint) where existing shareholders will sell down part of their ownership.</li>
<li>We expect Timee’s earnings to grow as the company is still in its early stages and with further growth in scale, we expect Timee’s margins to continue to expand further.</li>
<li>Our analysis shows that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/timee-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43690:1" rel="noopener">Timee Inc (215A JP)</a> IPO is valued attractively as the company has better-than-peer margin profile which suggests that there is further upside to implied valuation multiples.</li>
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Timee has set an indicative IPO price range of ¥1,350-1,450 per share and will raise US$280m (at the midpoint) where existing shareholders will sell down part of their ownership.
We expect Timee’s earnings to grow as the company is still in its early stages and with further growth in scale, we expect Timee’s margins to continue to expand further.
Our analysis shows that Timee Inc (215A JP) IPO is valued attractively as the company has better-than-peer margin profile which suggests that there is further upside to implied valuation multiples.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/timee-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43690:1" rel="noopener">Timee Inc (215A JP)</a>  operates an on-demand job platform in Japan and the company has filed for an IPO where existing shareholders will offer shares worth of $290m.</li>
<li>The company’s top line saw accelerated growth during last 4-5 years driven by increase in no. of clients/workers while Timee also has turned around its profitability during the last 2-years.</li>
<li>In this insight, we have discussed the company’s business model and financials in detail and we will discuss our forecasts and valuation in a follow-up insight.</li>
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Timee Inc (215A JP)  operates an on-demand job platform in Japan and the company has filed for an IPO where existing shareholders will offer shares worth of $290m.
The company’s top line saw accelerated growth during last 4-5 years driven by increase in no. of clients/workers while Timee also has turned around its profitability during the last 2-years.
In this insight, we have discussed the company’s business model and financials in detail and we will discuss our forecasts and valuation in a follow-up insight.


Timee IPO: Strong Business Model with Improving Financials

Equity Bottom-Up

Digital Arts Inc. develops Internet filtering software for business, private, and educational use.  Its product protects users and network from harmful Internet contents and prevents inappropriate usages.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digital-arts-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2846:1" rel="noopener">Digital Arts (2326 JP)</a> , based in Japan offers internet security software and appliances  globally. The company also provides consulting services related to information security.</li>
<li>The company’s share price has moved up by more than 30% over the last 30-days driven by DA’s decision to deconsolidate its DAC business.</li>
<li>Given the high-cost nature, we welcome Digital Arts’ move to deconsolidate the DAC business as it should help improve the company’s profitability.</li>
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Digital Arts (2326 JP) , based in Japan offers internet security software and appliances  globally. The company also provides consulting services related to information security.
The company’s share price has moved up by more than 30% over the last 30-days driven by DA’s decision to deconsolidate its DAC business.
Given the high-cost nature, we welcome Digital Arts’ move to deconsolidate the DAC business as it should help improve the company’s profitability.


Digital Arts: Decision to Deconsolidate DAC Business – A Positive Move

Energy Absolute Public Company Limited engages in the research, development, and production of biodiesel products in Thailand.

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<li>Countries across the ASEAN region continue to invest on developing their respective EV markets with governments introducing new initiatives and offering further incentives.</li>
<li>The price war among Chinese EV players has escalated in recent month, causing pressure on non-Chinese players. European and Japanese EV makers are increasingly looking at ASEAN for cost advantage.</li>
<li>The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.</li>
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Countries across the ASEAN region continue to invest on developing their respective EV markets with governments introducing new initiatives and offering further incentives.
The price war among Chinese EV players has escalated in recent month, causing pressure on non-Chinese players. European and Japanese EV makers are increasingly looking at ASEAN for cost advantage.
The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.


ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Initiatives to Build a Regional EV Ecosystem Continues

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.

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA
Equity Analyst
• LightStream Research

Ola Electric IPO: Negatives Outweigh the Positives

Several news media outlets have reported that Ola Electric is planning to launch its IPO sometime during the first two weeks of August. The company...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Timee IPO: Forecasts and Valuation

Timee plans to raise $280m through the sale of existing shares and our forecasts and valuation analysis suggests that Timee's IPO is attractively...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Timee IPO: Strong Business Model with Improving Financials

Timee, an on-demand job platform in Japan has filed for US$290m IPO through the issuance of secondary shares. Timee has seen accelerated growth in...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Digital Arts: Decision to Deconsolidate DAC Business – A Positive Move

DA's share price has rallied more than 30% last 30-days with the decision to deconsolidate the DAC business, which is a lower profitability biz....

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Initiatives to Build a Regional EV Ecosystem Continues

ASEAN countries continue to invest on developing the EV markets. The price war among Chinese EV players has escalated, and European and Japanese...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Ola Electric IPO: Negatives Outweigh the Positives

Several news media outlets have reported that Ola Electric is planning to launch its IPO sometime during the first two weeks of August. The company...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Timee IPO: Forecasts and Valuation

​Timee plans to raise $280m through the sale of existing shares and our forecasts and valuation analysis suggests that Timee's IPO is attractively...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Timee IPO: Strong Business Model with Improving Financials

​Timee, an on-demand job platform in Japan has filed for US$290m IPO through the issuance of secondary shares. Timee has seen accelerated growth in...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Digital Arts: Decision to Deconsolidate DAC Business – A Positive Move

DA's share price has rallied more than 30% last 30-days with the decision to deconsolidate the DAC business, which is a lower profitability biz....

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Initiatives to Build a Regional EV Ecosystem Continues

​ASEAN countries continue to invest on developing the EV markets. The price war among Chinese EV players has escalated, and European and Japanese...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Timee plans to raise $280m through the sale of existing shares and our forecasts and valuation analysis suggests that Timee's IPO is attractively...

Timee, an on-demand job platform in Japan has filed for US$290m IPO through the issuance of secondary shares. Timee has seen accelerated growth in...

ASEAN countries continue to invest on developing the EV markets. The price war among Chinese EV players has escalated, and European and Japanese...