Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advantest-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18107:1" rel="noopener">Advantest Corp (6857 JP)</a> yesterday announced Q1 results, with Revenues/OP/NP at record levels, a H1 div hike of 30%, guidance well ahead of consensus, and a buyback.  </li>
<li>They also announced a Mid-Term Plan revision which shows forward guidance better than consensus. </li>
<li>The buyback is smaller than the last one BUT float is not what you think it is. Understanding float dynamics here is key.</li>
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Advantest Corp (6857 JP) yesterday announced Q1 results, with Revenues/OP/NP at record levels, a H1 div hike of 30%, guidance well ahead of consensus, and a buyback.  
They also announced a Mid-Term Plan revision which shows forward guidance better than consensus. 
The buyback is smaller than the last one BUT float is not what you think it is. Understanding float dynamics here is key.


Advantest (6857) - Strong SoC Sales, Record Profits, Bullish Guidance, and a Buyback (+ Index Flow)

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Renesas stock is down around 8% following quarterly earnings and a very conservative Q3 outlook</li>
<li>We think the market is over reacting and believe that Renesas is a key beneficiary of secular growth in auto and industrial electronics</li>
<li>The stock trades at a discount to global peers, despite a strong story for improving shareholder returns</li>
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Renesas stock is down around 8% following quarterly earnings and a very conservative Q3 outlook
We think the market is over reacting and believe that Renesas is a key beneficiary of secular growth in auto and industrial electronics
The stock trades at a discount to global peers, despite a strong story for improving shareholder returns


Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Nikkei was up 4.2% over the past 5 days while the yen was slightly stronger (¥138.31 -&gt; ¥136.05 </li>
<li>Japan's core consumer inflation stayed above the BOJ target of 2% for a third straight month in June as energy prices remain high. No change to BOJ policy. </li>
<li>Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defense report, including technology supply chains, Russia and China/Taiwan</li>
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The Nikkei was up 4.2% over the past 5 days while the yen was slightly stronger (¥138.31 -&gt; ¥136.05 
Japan's core consumer inflation stayed above the BOJ target of 2% for a third straight month in June as energy prices remain high. No change to BOJ policy. 
Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defense report, including technology supply chains, Russia and China/Taiwan


Japan Stocks on the Move | Nikon, Renesas, Renova

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<li>Overnight, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</a> has released an <a href="https://www.global.toshiba/content/dam/toshiba/ww/ir/corporate/news/20220719_2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">update</a> "Progress Report on Discussions with Potential Investors and Sponsors. Four advance to the second round, including both PE and strategic investors.  </li>
<li>Nikkei <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Toshiba-in-turmoil/Japan-Industrial-Partners-Bain-advance-in-bidding-for-Toshiba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> those advancing were Bain, CVC, Brookfield, and JIP-JIC. Blackstone did not advance. Yesterday, Reuters reported that KKR had declined to bid, but might join another bid.</li>
<li>Now parties will start due diligence, and Toshiba will examine bids for "measures to enhance corporate value" and certainty of execution (given national security-sensitive issues, and funding). </li>
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Overnight, Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) has released an update "Progress Report on Discussions with Potential Investors and Sponsors. Four advance to the second round, including both PE and strategic investors.  
Nikkei reported those advancing were Bain, CVC, Brookfield, and JIP-JIC. Blackstone did not advance. Yesterday, Reuters reported that KKR had declined to bid, but might join another bid.
Now parties will start due diligence, and Toshiba will examine bids for "measures to enhance corporate value" and certainty of execution (given national security-sensitive issues, and funding). 


Toshiba (6502) Update - Shares Down Since Last Look, "News" Isn't Really. IRR Grid.

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<li>Yesterday I published <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nikkei-225-sep-annual-review-predictions-3-in-3-out" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:73209" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 Sep Annual Review Predictions - 3 In, 3 Out</a>. Assuming correct, and we move the last 6mos of data 6mos forward, March23 Rebal is below.</li>
<li>This too is 3 in, 3 out. But it is complicated. "Required" changes would move the sector balance further out of whack. </li>
<li>And while some of the trades are "interesting", the rebal is smaller and the bigger question is <em><strong>"What comes after that?"</strong></em>
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Yesterday I published Nikkei 225 Sep Annual Review Predictions - 3 In, 3 Out. Assuming correct, and we move the last 6mos of data 6mos forward, March23 Rebal is below.
This too is 3 in, 3 out. But it is complicated. "Required" changes would move the sector balance further out of whack. 
And while some of the trades are "interesting", the rebal is smaller and the bigger question is "What comes after that?"



Nikkei 225 March 2023 Rebal On The Follow - Predictions (3 In, 3 Out) & Problems

Japan

Renesas Electronics Corporation researches, develops, designs and manufactures electronic components such as semiconductors and integrated devices.

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Renesas Electronics (6723 JP)

Advantest (6857) - Strong SoC Sales, Record Profits, Bullish Guidance, and a Buyback (+ Index Flow)

Advantest runs a blowout Q1, announces guidance ahead of consensus, revises its MTP to be more bullish, raises divs and announces a buyback. The...

Travis Lundy

Renesas (6723) | Buy the Dip

Renesas is a key beneficiary in auto and industrial electrification. The stock trades at a discount to global peers, despite a strong story for...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Stocks on the Move | Nikon, Renesas, Renova

Japanese stocks were in buoyant mood last week despite persistent concerns over inflation and its impact on corporate earnings. Renesas and Nikon...

Mark Chadwick

Toshiba (6502) Update - Shares Down Since Last Look, "News" Isn't Really. IRR Grid.

Toshiba (6502) is -8% vs Peer Basket after the late June pop on a "¥7,000 deal." Semi/memory peers weaker while industrials better. That lifts IRR...

Travis Lundy

Nikkei 225 March 2023 Rebal On The Follow - Predictions (3 In, 3 Out) & Problems

If we assume the Sep-22 Nikkei 225 Rebal predictions, then we look to Mar-23. 3 more in and out. Then it starts getting weird as Auto Inclusions...

Travis Lundy

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