Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We look for the new MTP to present a growth outlook in the Aerospace division driven by a recovery in the civilian aircraft market</li>
<li>IHI is a key beneficiary of structural growth themes of higher defense spending and energy transition</li>
<li>We believe that the market has been overly concerned about a growth plateau. At 9x TEV / NTM EBIT, the stock is a bargain versus global peers</li>
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We look for the new MTP to present a growth outlook in the Aerospace division driven by a recovery in the civilian aircraft market
IHI is a key beneficiary of structural growth themes of higher defense spending and energy transition
We believe that the market has been overly concerned about a growth plateau. At 9x TEV / NTM EBIT, the stock is a bargain versus global peers


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), total global military expenditure increased by 3.7% in real terms in 2022, to reach a new high of $2,240bn.</li>
<li>A number of European states significantly increased their military spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Elsewhere, Japan’s 2022 military spending accounts for 1.1% of GDP, the highest level since 1960.</li>
<li>South Korea had four companies inside the world’s top 100 arms manufacturers in 2021. These conglomerates are expected to move up the ranking in 2022. </li>
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According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), total global military expenditure increased by 3.7% in real terms in 2022, to reach a new high of $2,240bn.
A number of European states significantly increased their military spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Elsewhere, Japan’s 2022 military spending accounts for 1.1% of GDP, the highest level since 1960.
South Korea had four companies inside the world’s top 100 arms manufacturers in 2021. These conglomerates are expected to move up the ranking in 2022. 


IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</a> announced a pre-conditional tender offer by Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the preferred bidder at JPY4,620 per share, a 9.7% premium to the last close price.</li>
<li>The special committee opines that the offer is the best price that can be expected today, which sounds like we are recommending the offer as it is the only one.</li>
<li>The offer has several negatives: a 14% price reduction during the process, below the undisturbed price, below the mid-point IFA DCF range and no serious effort on Plan B. </li>
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Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) announced a pre-conditional tender offer by Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the preferred bidder at JPY4,620 per share, a 9.7% premium to the last close price.
The special committee opines that the offer is the best price that can be expected today, which sounds like we are recommending the offer as it is the only one.
The offer has several negatives: a 14% price reduction during the process, below the undisturbed price, below the mid-point IFA DCF range and no serious effort on Plan B. 


Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP’s JPY4,620 Tender Offer, Now for the Really Hard Part

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>OVERSEAS.  SPX +1.7% as Regional Bank rebounded  as Calmer heads prevailed;  CPI Print at 6% provides a dose of reality; Meta Culls again; Another Big Boeing Order.   </li>
<li>JAPAN.  NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 134.2;  Surprising JP Bank Sell -off yesterday to reverse;  BOJ buys ETFs for 2nd Day; Companies hiking Wages better than expected. </li>
<li>NUGGET. iSpace - Japan's key hope to conquer space. IPO slated for early April, and a moon landing just after. Could be big. </li>
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OVERSEAS.  SPX +1.7% as Regional Bank rebounded  as Calmer heads prevailed;  CPI Print at 6% provides a dose of reality; Meta Culls again; Another Big Boeing Order.   
JAPAN.  NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 134.2;  Surprising JP Bank Sell -off yesterday to reverse;  BOJ buys ETFs for 2nd Day; Companies hiking Wages better than expected. 
NUGGET. iSpace - Japan's key hope to conquer space. IPO slated for early April, and a moon landing just after. Could be big. 


Good Morning Japan | Equities Recoup (Some) Losses; NUGGET: ISpace to Rescue Japan's Space Dreams

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<li>OVERSEAS. SPX +0.5% in Choppy session; Tech leads as 7/11 sectors rose in a Beta rebound; NDVIA +14% on AI/Chat GPT prospects; All eyes on Friday's PCE Deflator print</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY 135 level; Tech to lead after yesterday's holidays; BOJ Gov designate Ueda speaks the Diet today;  Analysts bullish with 11 BUY Upgrades </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET.  What does Roll-Royce, +24% overnight, say about Japan's IHI(7013) ? The rise in prospects positive for IHI. </li>
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OVERSEAS. SPX +0.5% in Choppy session; Tech leads as 7/11 sectors rose in a Beta rebound; NDVIA +14% on AI/Chat GPT prospects; All eyes on Friday's PCE Deflator print
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY 135 level; Tech to lead after yesterday's holidays; BOJ Gov designate Ueda speaks the Diet today;  Analysts bullish with 11 BUY Upgrades 
DAILY NUGGET.  What does Roll-Royce, +24% overnight, say about Japan's IHI(7013) ? The rise in prospects positive for IHI. 


Good Morning Japan |Choppy US BUT Tech Roars Back with NVIDIA/AI Prospects; Catch up Time in Japan !

Japan

Kurita Water Industries Ltd. manufactures, sells, and maintains water treatment equipment and systems.  The Company's products include water purification and waste water treatment equipment as well as soil remediation systems.  Kurita also manufactures and sells chemicals for water treatment related to sanitation, air-conditioning, and construction.

EBARA CORPORATION manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic pumps and related equipment.  The Company's products include fuel, oil, water, and firefighting pumps, as well as steam turbines and boilers.  Ebara Corporation also engineers garbage incinerators, smoke desulfurizers, and other products related to environmental technology.

HOSHIZAKI ELECTRIC CORPORATION manufactures and sells commercial use kitchen equipment such as freezers, refrigerators, food/beverage dispensers.  The Company has sales subsidiaries across Japan as well as overseas.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures transport equipment and industrial heavy machinery for military and commercial use.  The Company produces ships, railroad cars, aircraft engines and parts, hydraulic and gas turbines, submarine engines, boilers, and industrial robots.  Kawasaki Heavy Industries offers engineering and construction services to industrial plants.

DAIFUKU CO., LTD. designs, manufactures, and sells material handling equipment such as automated storage systems, conveyors, and automatic sorters.  The Company's products are used for automation in manufacturing and distribution businesses.

NGK Insulators, Ltd. manufactures and sells electrical insulators, industrial ceramic products, environmental systems, and electronic parts. The Company's products include ceramic catalyst carrier for exhaust gas purification, automotive honeycombs for exhaust filtering, gas analyzers, high pressure compaction systems, and sewer cleaning equipment.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, sells, and repairs construction machinery. The Company's products include hydraulic excavators, crawler cranes, wheel loaders, shield machines, and bulldozers. Hitachi Construction Machinery, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets its products worldwide through sales offices overseas.

Amada Holdings Co Ltd manufactures metal cutting, forming, shearing, and punching machines. The Company also develops factory automation systems and electronic equipment in addition to machine tools.  Amada's products are used in  fields such as the auto, computer, camera, and electric appliance industries.

SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. manufactures and markets heavy electric machinery.  The Company's operations include heavy machinery, shipbuilding, mass-production machinery, environmental equipment, and construction machinery divisions.  Sumitomo Heavy Industries also produces equipment for semiconductor and laser technologies.

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. manufactures speed reducers used in industrial robots, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and other precision instruments. The Company offers cup type, hollow-shaft type, and rotary type speed reducers. Harmonic Drive Systems also produces gear heads and harmonic drive actuators.

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. manufactures crude oil tankers, container vessels, bulk carriers, cruisers, and passenger ferries.  The Company also produces steel and bridge structures, and material handling equipment.  In addition, Samsung Heavy Industries provides civil engineering, architectural, and plant construction services.

Seatrium Ltd offers engineering solutions for the offshore, marine, and energy industries. The Company provides rigs and floaters, repairs and upgrades, offshore platforms, and specialized shipbuilding. Seatrium serves customers worldwide.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Limited builds a wide range of ships. The Company produces a wide range of commercial vessels, mini bulk carriers, multi-purpose cargo vessels, containerships, chemical tankers, offshore supply vessels, rescue and salvage vessels, and lifting vessels.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a line of products to the water regulation and control markets.  The Company has manufacturing plants and distribution channels in the United States, Canada, and Europe, as well as a joint venture in The People's Republic of China.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a global manufacturer of equipment used in the production, storage, and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases. The Company's products include vacuum-insulated containment vessels, heat exchangers, cold boxes, and other cryogenic components.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.manufactures and markets construction machinery.  The Company's products include concrete machinery, cranes, road machinery, drilling equipment, and other heavy construction equipment.  Zoomlion also produces environmental machinery and satellite navigation products.

Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells precision metal plate and cast metal.  The Company's products include communication equipment precision metal part, and machine bed precision metal part.

Haitian International Holdings Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, sells and supports plastic injection moulding machines and related parts.  The Company's products are used in such industries as automotive, construction materials, healthcare, logistics, packaging, IT, household appliances, electronics and other consumer products, to produce plastic products and parts.

China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures containers, airport facilities, internal combustion power-generating equipment, and trailers.  The Company also operates in the timber industry and real estate development.

China International Marine Cntnrs Gp (2039 HK)

Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. operates as a shipbuilding and offshore company. The Company provides floating structure construction, steel wire drying, commercial vessels, specialty vessels, gas carrier, tanker, containership, ro ro, bulk carrier, submarine, warship, auxiliaries, cruise ships, and ferries manufacturing services. Hanwha Ocean also offers onshore plants services.

IHI Corporation manufactures heavy machinery. The Company produces aircraft jet engines, rocket propulsion systems, and ships for military and commercial use. Ishikawajima-Harima also constructs petroleum refineries and nuclear power plants.

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IHI Corp (7013 JP)

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The shares will react positively initially. However, it should start drifting again once it becomes apparent that there is a considerable risk that...

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Good Morning Japan |Choppy US BUT Tech Roars Back with NVIDIA/AI Prospects; Catch up Time in Japan !

Tech to lead after yesterday's holidays; BOJ Gov designate Ueda speaks the Diet today; Analysts bullish with 11 BUY Upgrades

Mark Chadwick

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