Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>We screen for Japanese companies at the extreme ends of their positioning or momentum ranges among active Japan equity funds.</li>
<li>Low Positioning coupled with Negative Momentum: Nissan Motor Corp and Misumi Group</li>
<li>High Positioning coupled with High Momentum: ASICS Corp and Kyushu Railway</li>
</ul>


We screen for Japanese companies at the extreme ends of their positioning or momentum ranges among active Japan equity funds.
Low Positioning coupled with Negative Momentum: Nissan Motor Corp and Misumi Group
High Positioning coupled with High Momentum: ASICS Corp and Kyushu Railway


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

When <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/showa-denko-k-k" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1496:1" rel="noopener">Showa Denko K.K. (4004 JP)</a> presented their H1 <a href="https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/ir/library/pdf_presentation/results2021-2q.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">results</a> on 10 August 2021, and later held their analyst call, it seemed quite bullish. The company was a year ahead of its internal integration efforts after having purchased Hitachi Chemical (renaming it Showa Denko Materials) in a HUGE debt-financed deal in 2020. The company noted that all businesses were operating well and that residual negative numbers coming from restructuring costs and other weaknesses were simply a matter of time to overcome.The company showed an OP forecast which even it admitted was light, and for the year the forecast at ¥85bn remains significantly impacted by the amortisation of goodwill due to the purchase of the Hitachi Chemicals business (¥17.6bn this year). This is to say that OP would be 20% higher if Showa Denko had used US-GAAP or IFRS to account for the purchase of Hitachi Chem.Net Income forecasts out years from now are impacted by this cost to amortise the purchase goodwill. The call was interesting in that it talked about efforts to reduce interest-bearing debt, and also talked about aggressive investment measures. That probably should have been a hint. The shares fell hard from the 17th to the 20th as crude oil did too. <section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/227/837/original/Screenshot+2021-09-04+at+5.14.22+PM.png?1630746942" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="227837"></figure></section>And 13 days after the earnings release the company <a href="https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/news/2021/20210823_sdknewsrelease_e.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> an equity sale where they would sell 35.1mm shares (including greenshoe) to investors. That is a big number, at roughly a quarter of the pre-existing share count. It is even bigger when you consider shareholder structure. Pricing is likely on 6 September. Below the fold we look at shareholder structure, offer structure, and index demand.

When Showa Denko K.K. (4004 JP) presented their H1 results on 10 August 2021, and later held their analyst call, it seemed quite bullish. The company was a year ahead of its internal integration efforts after having purchased Hitachi Chemical (renaming it Showa Denko Materials) in a HUGE debt-financed deal in 2020. The company noted that all businesses were operating well and that residual negative numbers coming from restructuring costs and other weaknesses were simply a matter of time to overcome.The company showed an OP forecast which even it admitted was light, and for the year the forecast at ¥85bn remains significantly impacted by the amortisation of goodwill due to the purchase of the Hitachi Chemicals business (¥17.6bn this year). This is to say that OP would be 20% higher if Showa Denko had used US-GAAP or IFRS to account for the purchase of Hitachi Chem.Net Income forecasts out years from now are impacted by this cost to amortise the purchase goodwill. The call was interesting in that it talked about efforts to reduce interest-bearing debt, and also talked about aggressive investment measures. That probably should have been a hint. The shares fell hard from the 17th to the 20th as crude oil did too. And 13 days after the earnings release the company announced an equity sale where they would sell 35.1mm shares (including greenshoe) to investors. That is a big number, at roughly a quarter of the pre-existing share count. It is even bigger when you consider shareholder structure. Pricing is likely on 6 September. Below the fold we look at shareholder structure, offer structure, and index demand.

Showa Denko (4004 JP) Offering - Supply, Passive Demand, and Opportunity

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

ja research

ja research is an independent research platform focused exclusively on Japanese equities. Leveraging data and graphic analysis provided by Japan Analytics, we provide insights on small and medium-sized companies that have been ignored by the sell-side as well as challenging conventional wisdom on larger companies. We also offer analyst and corporate access, the latter with translation if required. 

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/116/531/original/2020-02-06_03-39-10.png?1580933731" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="116531"></figure><div class="content-caption">Source • Japan Analytics</div>5TH FEBRUARY ROUNDUP - Wednesday saw 171 Results and 65 Forecast/Revision announcements. The Results Score set another new three-year low losing 16bps to reach 0.35, while the Forecast/Revision Score shed 7bps to reach 0.08. The sogo shosha trading company results were weak, with the exception of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/itochu-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18448:1" rel="noopener">Itochu (8001 JP)</a>. Amongst large caps, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/marubeni-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7463:1" rel="noopener">Marubeni (8002 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dena-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:747:1" rel="noopener">DeNA(2432 JP)</a> had Operating Losses, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mazda-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20528:1" rel="noopener">Mazda Motor (7261 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujikura-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10768:1" rel="noopener">Fujikura (5803 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daicel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10533:1" rel="noopener">Daicel (4202 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/furukawa-electric-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5193:1" rel="noopener">Furukawa Electric (5801 JP)</a> saw steep quarterly year-on-year OP declines. Amongst the 'winners' were <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/square-enix-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15003:1" rel="noopener">Square Enix (9684 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rengo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20278:1" rel="noopener">Rengo (3941 JP)</a>.<hr>• SECTOR TIMELINE •<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/116/532/original/2020-02-06_03-42-28.png?1580934310" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="116532"></figure><div class="content-caption">Source • Japan Analytics</div>SECTOR TIMELINE - The Wholesale Sector was the largest loser yesterday with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20668:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi (8058 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kanematsu-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5810:1" rel="noopener">Kanematsu (8020 JP)</a> joining Marubeni in posting poor results. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiyo-nippon-sanso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15756:1" rel="noopener">Taiyo Nippon Sanso (4091 JP)</a> slowing momentum and downward revision saw the Chemical Sector move lower again. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/agc-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2167:1" rel="noopener">AGC (5201 JP)</a> initial forecast for FY2020 helped the Other Materials Sector recover some ground.

Source • Japan Analytics5TH FEBRUARY ROUNDUP - Wednesday saw 171 Results and 65 Forecast/Revision announcements. The Results Score set another new three-year low losing 16bps to reach 0.35, while the Forecast/Revision Score shed 7bps to reach 0.08. The sogo shosha trading company results were weak, with the exception of Itochu (8001 JP). Amongst large caps, Marubeni (8002 JP) and DeNA(2432 JP) had Operating Losses, while Mazda Motor (7261 JP), Fujikura (5803 JP), Daicel (4202 JP), and Furukawa Electric (5801 JP) saw steep quarterly year-on-year OP declines. Amongst the 'winners' were Square Enix (9684 JP), and Rengo (3941 JP).• SECTOR TIMELINE •Source • Japan AnalyticsSECTOR TIMELINE - The Wholesale Sector was the largest loser yesterday with Mitsubishi (8058 JP) and Kanematsu (8020 JP) joining Marubeni in posting poor results. Taiyo Nippon Sanso (4091 JP) slowing momentum and downward revision saw the Chemical Sector move lower again. AGC (5201 JP) initial forecast for FY2020 helped the Other Materials Sector recover some ground. 

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions Daily Roundup - 5th February ▲5201 4202 6269 ▼4091 9987 6869

TSE-2 autoparts manufacturer (makes synthetic resin parts for airbag modules, steering wheels, dashboard components etc) <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/20188" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20188:1">Nihon Plast Co Ltd (7291 JP)</a> announced on December 1st that it had been approved for TSE1 reassignment as of December 21st. The company also set a special dividend to commemorate its reassignment to the TSE1.This would be an occasion of great joy and merriment. Mead and burnt ends for all! Indeed the stock climbed 2+% the next couple of days. Since the announcement, however…

TSE-2 autoparts manufacturer (makes synthetic resin parts for airbag modules, steering wheels, dashboard components etc) Nihon Plast Co Ltd (7291 JP) announced on December 1st that it had been approved for TSE1 reassignment as of December 21st. The company also set a special dividend to commemorate its reassignment to the TSE1.This would be an occasion of great joy and merriment. Mead and burnt ends for all! Indeed the stock climbed 2+% the next couple of days. Since the announcement, however…

Nihon Plast (7291 JP) Treasury Share Offering Priced - TOPIX Inclusion in January

Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Japan/Asia Long-Short

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 Bottom-Up

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/20125" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20125:1">Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd (7282 JP)</a> (TG) which has 64 group companies in 18 countries, specialises in plastic and rubber automotive parts but is also active in the field of LEDs, including the development of blue LEDs. The company was established as a spin-off of Toyota's rubber research division in 1949 and now operates in two main business segments: Automotive Parts (98% of revenue) and Optoelectronics (2%). The Automotive Parts segment includes automobile Interior and Exterior parts (37%), Weatherstrips (18%), Functionality parts (16%), and Safety Systems (29%). The Optoelectronics segment includes LED chips, lamps, and other LED related products.Toyoda experienced a decline in its financial performance in the recent financial year (FY03/17) with sales declining by 3.4% YoY and OP by 5.0% YoY. This was mainly due to the deteriorating performance of the Optoelectronic business and partly due to the appreciation of the yen. Despite this downtrend in revenue in the last financial year, the company has decided to focus on its automotive parts segment- especially on the safety systems and functional components segments in which the company sees high growth potential, while also working on improving the Optoelectronic business segment. This news, together with company’s growth strategies for the next few years has helped the stock prices recover and trade at a relatively stable level in the last few months.Our forecasts indicate that the stock seems fairly valued trading at a FY1 PE of 13.3x, marginally higher than its peers. However, in the longer run as TG’s growth strategies materialise and revenue accelerates the PE is likely to come back line with its peers.

Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd (7282 JP) (TG) which has 64 group companies in 18 countries, specialises in plastic and rubber automotive parts but is also active in the field of LEDs, including the development of blue LEDs. The company was established as a spin-off of Toyota's rubber research division in 1949 and now operates in two main business segments: Automotive Parts (98% of revenue) and Optoelectronics (2%). The Automotive Parts segment includes automobile Interior and Exterior parts (37%), Weatherstrips (18%), Functionality parts (16%), and Safety Systems (29%). The Optoelectronics segment includes LED chips, lamps, and other LED related products.Toyoda experienced a decline in its financial performance in the recent financial year (FY03/17) with sales declining by 3.4% YoY and OP by 5.0% YoY. This was mainly due to the deteriorating performance of the Optoelectronic business and partly due to the appreciation of the yen. Despite this downtrend in revenue in the last financial year, the company has decided to focus on its automotive parts segment- especially on the safety systems and functional components segments in which the company sees high growth potential, while also working on improving the Optoelectronic business segment. This news, together with company’s growth strategies for the next few years has helped the stock prices recover and trade at a relatively stable level in the last few months.Our forecasts indicate that the stock seems fairly valued trading at a FY1 PE of 13.3x, marginally higher than its peers. However, in the longer run as TG’s growth strategies materialise and revenue accelerates the PE is likely to come back line with its peers.

Toyoda Gosei: Daicel Airbag JV, ADAS Compatible Grilles and Plastic Fuel Filler Pipe Are the Future

Japan

Daicel Corporation operates business in celluloid technologies, organic chemicals, high-performance chemicals, polymers and pyrotechnic devices. The Company's products include cellulose acetate, tow for cigarette filters, high-performance chemicals for electronics materials, engineering plastics like liquid crystal polymers (LPC), resin compounds, and automotive airbag inflators.

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Japan Funds: Extreme Stocks

We screen for Japanese companies at the extreme ends of their positioning or momentum ranges among active Japan equity funds.

Steven Holden

Showa Denko (4004 JP) Offering - Supply, Passive Demand, and Opportunity

Showa Denko's offering is not ginormous, but it is BIG. And it will engender a fair bit of passive flow. The question is whether investors will buy...

Travis Lundy

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions Daily Roundup - 5th February ▲5201 4202 6269 ▼4091 9987 6869

5TH FEBRUARY ROUNDUP - Wednesday saw 171 Results and 65 Forecast/Revision announcements. The Results Score set another new three-year low losing...

Campbell Gunn

Toyoda Gosei: Daicel Airbag JV, ADAS Compatible Grilles and Plastic Fuel Filler Pipe Are the Future

Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd (7282 JP) (TG) which has 64 group companies in 18 countries, specialises in plastic and rubber automotive parts but is also...

Mio Kato

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Japan Funds: Extreme Stocks

We screen for Japanese companies at the extreme ends of their positioning or momentum ranges among active Japan equity funds.

Steven Holden

Showa Denko (4004 JP) Offering - Supply, Passive Demand, and Opportunity

Showa Denko's offering is not ginormous, but it is BIG. And it will engender a fair bit of passive flow. The question is whether investors will buy...

Travis Lundy

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions Daily Roundup - 5th February ▲5201 4202 6269 ▼4091 9987 6869

5TH FEBRUARY ROUNDUP - Wednesday saw 171 Results and 65 Forecast/Revision announcements. The Results Score set another new three-year low losing...

Campbell Gunn

Nihon Plast (7291 JP) Treasury Share Offering Priced - TOPIX Inclusion in January

TSE-2 autoparts manufacturer (makes synthetic resin parts for airbag modules, steering wheels, dashboard components etc) Nihon Plast Co Ltd (7291...

Travis Lundy

Toyoda Gosei: Daicel Airbag JV, ADAS Compatible Grilles and Plastic Fuel Filler Pipe Are the Future

Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd (7282 JP) (TG) which has 64 group companies in 18 countries, specialises in plastic and rubber automotive parts but is also...

Mio Kato