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Japan/Asia Long-Short

Japanese and Asian equity long/short strategies

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Specialising in Japanese and Asian equity long/short strategies with a focus on rigorous, but targeted quantitative analysis to temper evaluations of company strategy, potential and vision. At Uzabase, our team of analysts provides coverage of industry dynamics with a local Asian flavour on Speeda, our financial information platform. Going forward we are aiming to channel our focus toward thematic research on emerging industries and company research.

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<p>Mounting losses in its Shipbuilding and Engineering segments have seen <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/2402" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2402:1">Mitsui Engineer &amp; Shipbuild (7003 JP)</a> 's Discount to NAV on Smartkarma's HoldCo Monitor hit 44%, as it did on 12 Feb 2016 before rallying 40% in about 1 month. The metric has again broken the 2SD band and a 40% rally would only take the company to 15x PE on consensus FY2018 estimates - a similar level to peers such as KHI and IHI. Stellar results at subsidiary, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/2840" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2840:1">Modec Inc (6269 JP)</a> and an end to bleeding in the shipbuilding segment, as the delivery of 4 loss-making tugs is completed, should encourage investors. A confirmation that losses on a subsidiary's EPC project will not exceed the JPY10.7bn already provisioned for it could lift the overhang on the stock, while a recent change in segmentation for ships will improve transparency on the non-MODEC part of that business.</p>

Mounting losses in its Shipbuilding and Engineering segments have seen Mitsui Engineer &amp; Shipbuild (7003 JP) 's Discount to NAV on Smartkarma's HoldCo Monitor hit 44%, as it did on 12 Feb 2016 before rallying 40% in about 1 month. The metric has again broken the 2SD band and a 40% rally would only take the company to 15x PE on consensus FY2018 estimates - a similar level to peers such as KHI and IHI. Stellar results at subsidiary, Modec Inc (6269 JP) and an end to bleeding in the shipbuilding segment, as the delivery of 4 loss-making tugs is completed, should encourage investors. A confirmation that losses on a subsidiary's EPC project will not exceed the JPY10.7bn already provisioned for it could lift the overhang on the stock, while a recent change in segmentation for ships will improve transparency on the non-MODEC part of that business.

Mitsui Engineering Discount to NAV Hits 44% Again. Is a Repeat of Feb 2016's 40% Rally on the Cards?

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TADANO LTD. manufactures and sells various types of hydraulic cranes for construction and other industrial use.  The Company, through utilizing its own mechatronics technology, develops truck, all-terrain, and cargo cranes as well as non-crane equipment such as aerial platform trucks and lighting vehicles. The Company also manufactures pneumatic devices.

NTN CORPORATION manufactures a variety of bearings and machinery parts for industrial use.  The Company's products include bearings for office automation equipment, bearings, hubs, and joints for automobile engines, drive-train, suspension, and transmissions, clutch-related products, and precision machinery. NTN has sales networks in Japan and overseas.

Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. manufactures, sells, and repairs machining centers (MCs), electrical dischargers, numerical control (NC) milling machines, and other related industrial machinery.  The Company also produces die/mold manufacturing systems as well as Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems software to support its machine tools.

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of cargo vessels, tankers, and steel structures such as bridges and floodgates.  The Company also leases, repairs, and provides maintenance services.  As a group, Namura Shipbuilding operates a variety of businesses including software development, information systems sales, precision coil manufacturing, and catering and security services.

GLORY LTD. produces vending machines, coin-operated lockers, money handling machines, and data processing terminals.

MEIDENSHA CORPORATION manufactures electrical machinery used in the utilities, construction, metal, and transportation industries.  The Company produces heavy/light machinery including power generators, water treatment systems, control circuit devices, transformers, semiconductors, and material handling equipment such as carriages and pallet robots.

Nomura Micro Science Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets water treatment plants and equipments used for the filtration and purification of water. The company's products are mainly used for semiconductor and liquid crystal manufactures.

Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd processes rubber and other resin materials.  The Company's products are industrial belts, such as conveyor belts and V-belts. Mitsuboshi Belting also produces various interior and exterior goods for automobiles.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. manufactures industrial vehicles and logistics systems. The Company's products include battery forklifts, unmanned forklifts, monorails, automated warehouses, powered moving shelves, and other logistics related products.

MAX CO., LTD. produces and sells office products and industrial equipment. The Company manufactures products such as electronic time recorders, staplers, lettering machines, typing tools, pneumatic nailers and industrial coil nailers.

Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design Corporation Limited engages in proposal design, basic design, detail design, and production design of marine equipments. The Company also provides production supervision and technical service on site.

TriMas Corporation is a diversified manufacturer of proprietary products. The Company manufactures trailer products, recreational accessories, packaging systems, energy products and industrial specialty products for the commercial, manufacturing, and consumer markets.

Shenyang Blue Silver Industry Automatic Equipment Company Limited develops and applies industrial automation technology such as tires, metallurgy, energy, and machinery. The Company's main products include control system solutions, automation equipment, and production lines.

Shenyang Blue Silver Industry Ae (300293 CH)

HSD Engine Co., Ltd. is an integrated engine manufacturer specializing in producing diesel engine for large vessels. The Company provides business in diesel power plant construction and operation, engine parts sales, and engine maintenance and repair services.

Proto Labs, Inc. is low volume manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. The Company utilizes computer numerical control, machining and injection molding to manufacture custom parts for their customers. Proto Labs targets their services to product developers who use three-dimensional computer-aided design to develop products across a diverse range of end-markets.

Kenmec Mechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets whole factory automated production line systems.  The Company's products include conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems, car parking systems, as well as automatic guided vehicle systems.  Kenmec also produces electronic parts.

Wabash National Corporation manufactures semi trailers in North America. The company specializes in the design and production of dry freight vans, refrigerated vans, flatbed trailers, drop deck trailers, dump trailers, truck bodies and intermodal equipment.

Sam Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd manufactures production equipment and aerospace products.  The Company produces manufacturing machinery including test handlers, laser mark handlers, material handling systems, vision inspection and automation solutions; and offers metal machining and sheet metal fabrication services.

Shuangliang Eco-Energy Systems Company Ltd. manufactures air conditioning products.  The Company produces flue gas lithium bromide absorption chillers, lithium bromide heat pump chillers, silicon gel absorption chillers, heat exchangers, and direct air cooled condensers.  Shuangliang Eco-Energy also manufactures sea water desalination equipment.

Shuangliang Eco Energy Systems (600481 CH)

Qinchuan Machine Tool & Tool Group Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes numerical control machine tools and complex cutting tools. The Company produces cylindrical grinders, gear grinding machines, gear cutting tools, thread cutters, and measuring equipment. Qinchuan Machine Tool & Tool Group markets its products worldwide.

Qinchuan Mchn Tool & Tool Gp Shre (000837 CH)

Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd. engineers, builds, and repairs ships.  The Company also manufactures industrial machinery and equipment and builds power plants.  Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding also operates information systems services and real estate business.

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Mitsui E&S Holdings (7003 JP)

Mitsui Engineering Discount to NAV Hits 44% Again. Is a Repeat of Feb 2016's 40% Rally on the Cards?

Mounting losses in its Shipbuilding and Engineering segments have seen Mitsui Engineer & Shipbuild (7003 JP) 's Discount to NAV on Smartkarma's...

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