Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS: SPX +0.1% UST Yields 4.25%(down !) on hot August CPI Print; UAW plans strike strategy as no deal yet with US Big 3 autos; China vs Apple: Confused messaging. </li>
<li>JAPAN:  NKY Futs -0.2% vs Cash; USDJPY 147.5; Kishida focuses on wage hikes after cabinet reshuffle; Softbank wins on ARM - prices at $51;  Fanuc to SELL at GS.</li>
<li>JAPAN X:  Kirin (and Sapporo) Embrace AI for Demand Forecasting. We think that this trend in Japan will only increase - with positive implications for margins and profits. </li>
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OVERSEAS: SPX +0.1% UST Yields 4.25%(down !) on hot August CPI Print; UAW plans strike strategy as no deal yet with US Big 3 autos; China vs Apple: Confused messaging. 
JAPAN:  NKY Futs -0.2% vs Cash; USDJPY 147.5; Kishida focuses on wage hikes after cabinet reshuffle; Softbank wins on ARM - prices at $51;  Fanuc to SELL at GS.
JAPAN X:  Kirin (and Sapporo) Embrace AI for Demand Forecasting. We think that this trend in Japan will only increase - with positive implications for margins and profits. 


Ohayo Japan: Hot Inflaton Print...Ignored! JAPAN X: Kirin's AI to Revolutionize Production Planning

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

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Doosan Robotics  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (454910 KS)</a> is looking to raise up to US$318m in its Korean IPO.</li>
<li>Doosan Robotics (DR) manufactures and sells collaborative robots (Cobots). The firm’s product portfolio primarily includes different series of robot arms as well as its coffee module.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we assessed the company’s past performance, undertook a peer comparison and shared our thoughts on valuation. In this note, we share our updated thoughts on valuation.</li>
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Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) is looking to raise up to US$318m in its Korean IPO.
Doosan Robotics (DR) manufactures and sells collaborative robots (Cobots). The firm’s product portfolio primarily includes different series of robot arms as well as its coffee module.
In our previous notes, we assessed the company’s past performance, undertook a peer comparison and shared our thoughts on valuation. In this note, we share our updated thoughts on valuation.


Doosan Robotics IPO - Updated Thoughts on Valuation - Sentiments Going Out of Control

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>Chosun Business Daily mentioned today that initial results of Doosan Robotics book building have been very strong. The current IPO price range is from 21,000 won to 26,000 won.</li>
<li>There is a high probability that the IPO price will be set at 26,000 won or more and close to 30,000 won.</li>
<li>Our base case valuation per share of Doosan Robotics is 42,826 won, which is 65% higher than the high end of the IPO valuation range.</li>
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Chosun Business Daily mentioned today that initial results of Doosan Robotics book building have been very strong. The current IPO price range is from 21,000 won to 26,000 won.
There is a high probability that the IPO price will be set at 26,000 won or more and close to 30,000 won.
Our base case valuation per share of Doosan Robotics is 42,826 won, which is 65% higher than the high end of the IPO valuation range.


Doosan Robotics: Strong Initial Book Building Results

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (454910 KS)</a> is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO. </li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/doosan-robotics-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111689" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/doosan-robotics-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111820" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bear Case</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive, and we would pass on the IPO.</li>
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Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO. 
We previously discussed the IPO in Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case and Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bear Case. 
In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive, and we would pass on the IPO.


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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS)</a> is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO.  </li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/doosan-robotics-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111689" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case</a>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on business plan forecasts based on shaky assumptions, high cash burn, rising cash collection cycle and deteriorating balance sheet strength.</li>
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Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO.  
In Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on business plan forecasts based on shaky assumptions, high cash burn, rising cash collection cycle and deteriorating balance sheet strength.


Japan

FANUC CORPORATION manufactures factory automation (FA) systems and equipments, and robots. The Company's products include computerized numerically-controlled (CNC) equipment, servo motors, laser systems, industrial robots, wire-cut electric discharge machines, and CNC drill.  Fanuc participates in a joint venture with General Electric in the FA field.

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Fanuc Corp (6954 JP)

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Mark Chadwick

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Ethan Aw

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Douglas Kim

Doosan Robotics IPO: Valuation Insights

The syndicate has disclosed an additional valuation methodology based on peers’ trailing P/S multiple in an updated prospectus. The P/S methodology...

Arun George

Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on business plan forecasts based on shaky assumptions, high cash burn, rising cash collection cycle and deteriorating balance...

Arun George

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