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

<p>The <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Honda-and-GM-to-share-EV-platform-for-lower-cost-North-American-models" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nikkei reported</a> today that Honda would be aiming to have 50% content sharing by value with its partner GM for EVs manufactured for the North American market. This arrangement was originally discussed back in April and includes Honda utilising GM’s platform for two large models (a Honda and an Acura) and sharing its own midsize EV architecture for GM once it is ready in the second half of the decade.</p>

The Nikkei reported today that Honda would be aiming to have 50% content sharing by value with its partner GM for EVs manufactured for the North American market. This arrangement was originally discussed back in April and includes Honda utilising GM’s platform for two large models (a Honda and an Acura) and sharing its own midsize EV architecture for GM once it is ready in the second half of the decade.

Honda – Interpreting the Evolving GM Partnership for EVs

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Event-Driven

<p>On Friday post market close, S&amp;P Dow Jones announced the results of the September review for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 (SPX INDEX)</a> that will be effective after the close of trading on 17 September.</p><p>There are 3 inclusion -  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/match-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25903:1" rel="noopener">Match Group Inc (MTCH US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ceridian-hcm-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27122:1" rel="noopener">Ceridian HCM Holding Inc (CDAY US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brown-brown-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19532:1" rel="noopener">Brown &amp; Brown (BRO US)</a>, while the exclusions are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/unum-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2521:1" rel="noopener">Unum Group (UNM US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-oilwell-varco-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3046:1" rel="noopener">National Oilwell Varco (NOV US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/perrigo-co-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:869:1" rel="noopener">Perrigo Co Plc (PRGO US)</a>.</p><p>There are inclusions/exclusions to the S&amp;P MidCap 400 and the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 as well.</p><p>The stocks with the largest impact from passive buying are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/match-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25903:1" rel="noopener">Match Group Inc (MTCH US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tandem-diabetes-care-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20893:1" rel="noopener">Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brown-brown-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19532:1" rel="noopener">Brown &amp; Brown (BRO US)</a>, UniqureNV (QURE US) and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ceridian-hcm-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27122:1" rel="noopener">Ceridian HCM Holding Inc (CDAY US)</a>.</p><p>The stocks with the largest impact from passive selling are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-insurance-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19222:1" rel="noopener">United Insurance Holdings (UIHC US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/team-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6811:1" rel="noopener">Team Inc (TISI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/unum-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2521:1" rel="noopener">Unum Group (UNM US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/perrigo-co-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:869:1" rel="noopener">Perrigo Co Plc (PRGO US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-oilwell-varco-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3046:1" rel="noopener">National Oilwell Varco (NOV US)</a>.</p><p>There are a lot of other stocks that will have a lot to buy/sell from passive funds due to changes in the number of shares and free float and due to funding flows.</p>

On Friday post market close, S&amp;P Dow Jones announced the results of the September review for the S&amp;P 500 (SPX INDEX) that will be effective after the close of trading on 17 September.There are 3 inclusion -  Match Group Inc (MTCH US), Ceridian HCM Holding Inc (CDAY US) and Brown &amp; Brown (BRO US), while the exclusions are Unum Group (UNM US), National Oilwell Varco (NOV US) and Perrigo Co Plc (PRGO US).There are inclusions/exclusions to the S&amp;P MidCap 400 and the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 as well.The stocks with the largest impact from passive buying are Match Group Inc (MTCH US), Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM US), Brown &amp; Brown (BRO US), UniqureNV (QURE US) and Ceridian HCM Holding Inc (CDAY US).The stocks with the largest impact from passive selling are United Insurance Holdings (UIHC US), Team Inc (TISI US), Unum Group (UNM US), Perrigo Co Plc (PRGO US) and National Oilwell Varco (NOV US).There are a lot of other stocks that will have a lot to buy/sell from passive funds due to changes in the number of shares and free float and due to funding flows.

S&P500 Index Rebalance: Swiping Right on Match

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

<p>1H 2021 result for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> was a good topline growth but not followed with a good bottom-line growth due to the gross profit margin contraction from the handset business while the auto business is still producing solid growth with more catalysts to come. </p><div>If investors are willing to take BYD Electronics' prospects, or long-only investors, when buying <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> then having BYD only is not a bad idea. However, if a long-short investor prefers not to have exposure to BYD Electronics while still very much in love with the BYD Auto business, then shorting BYD Electronics in addition to going long on BYD can be considered. </div><div>The ratio should be:</div><div>1. Long 100 shares of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> </div><div>2. Short 50 shares of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-electronic-international-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1927:1" rel="noopener">BYD Electronics (285 HK)</a> .</div>

1H 2021 result for BYD (1211 HK) was a good topline growth but not followed with a good bottom-line growth due to the gross profit margin contraction from the handset business while the auto business is still producing solid growth with more catalysts to come. If investors are willing to take BYD Electronics' prospects, or long-only investors, when buying BYD (1211 HK) then having BYD only is not a bad idea. However, if a long-short investor prefers not to have exposure to BYD Electronics while still very much in love with the BYD Auto business, then shorting BYD Electronics in addition to going long on BYD can be considered. The ratio should be:1. Long 100 shares of BYD (1211 HK) 2. Short 50 shares of BYD Electronics (285 HK) .

Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

<ul>
<li>In spite of its stellar share price performance over the past year, GM is still underperforming on a mid-term basis.</li>
<li>Valuation remains conservative, in spite of the strong execution and sustained profitability.</li>
<li>Leading position in electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity will likely a significant impact on GM brands.</li>
<li>Legacy businesses remain exceptionally strong, with profitability proceeds being used used to finance future initiatives.</li>
</ul>


In spite of its stellar share price performance over the past year, GM is still underperforming on a mid-term basis.
Valuation remains conservative, in spite of the strong execution and sustained profitability.
Leading position in electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity will likely a significant impact on GM brands.
Legacy businesses remain exceptionally strong, with profitability proceeds being used used to finance future initiatives.


General Motors: Evolving Competitive Advantages

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>General Motors continues to suffer from a desperate undervaluation and the company’s stock slumped despite another strong quarterly profit as a result of headwinds related to the global semiconductor shortage and some recent warranty recalls.</li><li>Despite strong double-digit margins, major strides in the electric vehicles business, and a raised guidance, the markets have been harsh on General Motors’ stock.</li><li>The $1.2 billion warranty recall costs were a major factor but we believe that it is a temporary headwind.</li></ul>

General Motors continues to suffer from a desperate undervaluation and the company’s stock slumped despite another strong quarterly profit as a result of headwinds related to the global semiconductor shortage and some recent warranty recalls.Despite strong double-digit margins, major strides in the electric vehicles business, and a raised guidance, the markets have been harsh on General Motors’ stock.The $1.2 billion warranty recall costs were a major factor but we believe that it is a temporary headwind.

General Motors Company - Investment Thesis

United States

General Motors Co. manufactures and markets new cars and trucks. The Company offers features for special needs drivers, OnStar vehicle protection, service, parts, accessories, maintenance, XM satellite radio, features for commercial owners, and more. General Motors offers its vehicles and services worldwide.

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Honda – Interpreting the Evolving GM Partnership for EVs

Honda's EV alliance with GM continues to deepen but is this a sign of Honda's full commitment to an EV shift in the US or just a risk hedge?

Mio Kato

S&P500 Index Rebalance: Swiping Right on Match

There are 3 changes to the S&P500 that will be implemented at the close on 17 Sep. There are changes to the S&P400 & S&P600 as well. There will be...

Brian Freitas

Byd (1211) Vs BYDE (285): Carry On

Long BYD and Short BYDE - the way to go for having a positive outlook in the NEV business while less positive in the handset business as the latter...

Henry Soediarko

General Motors: Evolving Competitive Advantages

In spite of its stellar share price performance over the past year, GM is still underperforming on a mid-term basis. Valuation remains...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

General Motors Company - Investment Thesis

General Motors continues to suffer from a desperate undervaluation and the company’s stock slumped despite another strong quarterly profit as a...

Baptista Research

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