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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techno-associe-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3893:1" rel="noopener">Techno Associe (8249 JP)</a> has recommended <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10496:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP)</a>’s tender offer of JPY1,695 per share, an 36.9% premium to the undisturbed price (2 February).</li>
<li>The transaction is a two-step acquisition through a cash tender offer and subsequent squeeze-out. The lower limit of the offer has been set to meet the 66.67% ownership ratio.</li>
<li>The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February to 22 March.</li>
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Techno Associe (8249 JP) has recommended Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP)’s tender offer of JPY1,695 per share, an 36.9% premium to the undisturbed price (2 February).
The transaction is a two-step acquisition through a cash tender offer and subsequent squeeze-out. The lower limit of the offer has been set to meet the 66.67% ownership ratio.
The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February to 22 March.


Techno Associe (8249 JP): JPY1,695 Tender Offer from Sumitomo Electric

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS. SPX -1.2% ahead of Fed; Tech pulls back after torrid MTD; Eyes on Fed as Consensus converges on 25bp hike; More earnings ahead as FAANG(you get it) this week</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs  vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down; Notable Earnings beats:  OLC, Omron; NEC; Misses: Canon </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS. Suzuki embraces carbon neutrality in a different form - yes a very different form...see below !</li>
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OVERSEAS. SPX -1.2% ahead of Fed; Tech pulls back after torrid MTD; Eyes on Fed as Consensus converges on 25bp hike; More earnings ahead as FAANG(you get it) this week
JAPAN. NKY Futs  vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down; Notable Earnings beats:  OLC, Omron; NEC; Misses: Canon 
DAILY NUGGETS. Suzuki embraces carbon neutrality in a different form - yes a very different form...see below !


Good Morning Japan |RETREAT ! SPX Fails at 4100 (Again) Ahead of Fed; Calls for More Activists in JP

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<li>OVERSEAS: Big SPX Reversal as Recession back on the table; USD weakens; UST bid as US Retail Sales misses;  Big job cuts ats MSFT  </li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%; Toyota production issues; Disco Nikkei preview - Weak </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: CARBON CREDITS - WORTHLESS ? This is according to the Guardian Newspaper. Seems that this is something the authorities need to address. </li>
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OVERSEAS: Big SPX Reversal as Recession back on the table; USD weakens; UST bid as US Retail Sales misses;  Big job cuts ats MSFT  
JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%; Toyota production issues; Disco Nikkei preview - Weak 
DAILY NUGGET: CARBON CREDITS - WORTHLESS ? This is according to the Guardian Newspaper. Seems that this is something the authorities need to address. 


Good Morning Japan |Recession Reasserts; Retail Sales Miss; Fed Bullard Calls for 5%; MSFT Culls

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<li>OVERSEAS: SPX snapp rally;  Eearnings refocus as GS misses; Tech bid continues;  TELSA +7% as analysts see merits of price cuts; Japan's BOJ in focus. </li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. ANA and JAL recent annoucements highlight the commercial potential for the supply chain. </li>
</ul>


OVERSEAS: SPX snapp rally;  Eearnings refocus as GS misses; Tech bid continues;  TELSA +7% as analysts see merits of price cuts; Japan's BOJ in focus. 
JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters. 
DAILY NUGGET: Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. ANA and JAL recent annoucements highlight the commercial potential for the supply chain. 


Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Japanese Banks have had a good run recently. From the day before the BOJ changed the 10yr yield target in December in its YCC programme to today, +30% vs TOPIX.</li>
<li>The question is how that is spread out. There are lots of banks. Some are cheaper than others. Some are better than others. Can we draw conclusions to trade better?</li>
<li>If you are looking at Japanese Banks to play a change in BOJ policy when Governor Kuroda's term ends shortly, there are definitely conclusions one can draw. I offer comments.</li>
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Japanese Banks have had a good run recently. From the day before the BOJ changed the 10yr yield target in December in its YCC programme to today, +30% vs TOPIX.
The question is how that is spread out. There are lots of banks. Some are cheaper than others. Some are better than others. Can we draw conclusions to trade better?
If you are looking at Japanese Banks to play a change in BOJ policy when Governor Kuroda's term ends shortly, there are definitely conclusions one can draw. I offer comments.


Thinking About Japanese Banks - Go Big, Go Small, Go Insurance

Japan

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is a holding company established through the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings. As a financial group, the Company provides a variety of financial and investment services including commercial banking, trust banking, international finance, and assets management services.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. provides comprehensive financial services through its subsidiaries. The Group provides variety of financial services such as general banking, securities brokerage, trust banking, and assets management.

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd. provides general banking services. The Company offers deposits, savings, loans, currency exchange transactions, investment trusts, national bonds, and other related banking services to individuals and businesses. Japan Post Bank also provides other financial services such as insurance agency and financing service.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316 JP)

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316 JP)

Techno Associe (8249 JP): JPY1,695 Tender Offer from Sumitomo Electric

The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February...

Arun George

Good Morning Japan |RETREAT ! SPX Fails at 4100 (Again) Ahead of Fed; Calls for More Activists in JP

JAPAN. NKY Futs vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Recession Reasserts; Retail Sales Miss; Fed Bullard Calls for 5%; MSFT Culls

JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; SPX reversal on weak retail print;BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...

Mark Chadwick

Thinking About Japanese Banks - Go Big, Go Small, Go Insurance

The BOJ is set for a change in policy shortly. It could come before Kuroda-san leaves, or after, and we don't yet know whether Kishida-san will go...

Travis Lundy

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Techno Associe (8249 JP): JPY1,695 Tender Offer from Sumitomo Electric

The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February...

Arun George

Good Morning Japan |RETREAT ! SPX Fails at 4100 (Again) Ahead of Fed; Calls for More Activists in JP

JAPAN. NKY Futs vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Recession Reasserts; Retail Sales Miss; Fed Bullard Calls for 5%; MSFT Culls

JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; SPX reversal on weak retail print;BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. **BOJ Day -this is all that matters** Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...

Mark Chadwick

Thinking About Japanese Banks - Go Big, Go Small, Go Insurance

The BOJ is set for a change in policy shortly. It could come before Kuroda-san leaves, or after, and we don't yet know whether Kishida-san will go...

Travis Lundy

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...