Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS. SPX -1.2% ahead of Fed; Tech pulls back after torrid MTD; Eyes on Fed as Consensus converges on 25bp hike; More earnings ahead as FAANG(you get it) this week</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs  vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down; Notable Earnings beats:  OLC, Omron; NEC; Misses: Canon </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS. Suzuki embraces carbon neutrality in a different form - yes a very different form...see below !</li>
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OVERSEAS. SPX -1.2% ahead of Fed; Tech pulls back after torrid MTD; Eyes on Fed as Consensus converges on 25bp hike; More earnings ahead as FAANG(you get it) this week
JAPAN. NKY Futs  vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down; Notable Earnings beats:  OLC, Omron; NEC; Misses: Canon 
DAILY NUGGETS. Suzuki embraces carbon neutrality in a different form - yes a very different form...see below !


Good Morning Japan |RETREAT ! SPX Fails at 4100 (Again) Ahead of Fed; Calls for More Activists in JP

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<li>OVERSEAS.  Bull vs Bears swings as SPX closes flat; TSLA back on track with beat; ASML comforts Semi bulls; Global Shipping Alliance Crumbles, Negative Containers. </li>
<li>JAPAN.  NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 129.57; Japan Bond investors flee US; TSE to end transitional listing; Reg Bank Consol; Pressure for JP Shippers ? Cyberagent - better future?</li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET. We look at the big decarbonization push via carbon capture, and see MHI (7011) as the biggest Japan beneficiary. </li>
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OVERSEAS.  Bull vs Bears swings as SPX closes flat; TSLA back on track with beat; ASML comforts Semi bulls; Global Shipping Alliance Crumbles, Negative Containers. 
JAPAN.  NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 129.57; Japan Bond investors flee US; TSE to end transitional listing; Reg Bank Consol; Pressure for JP Shippers ? Cyberagent - better future?
DAILY NUGGET. We look at the big decarbonization push via carbon capture, and see MHI (7011) as the biggest Japan beneficiary. 


Good Morning Japan |Off the Lows to Flat as ASML, TSLA Beats; Global Shipping Alliance Crumbles

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>KLine is the cheapest of the three Japan majors in terms of forward consensus PER. And forward EPS ratios are improving as the company buys back shares. </li>
<li>The CEO mentioned in December the possibility of additional shareholder return this fiscal year based on cashflow. </li>
<li>In this insight, we look at what he knew then, and what he might know now, and the chances for an additional buyback (and how it might work).</li>
</ul>


KLine is the cheapest of the three Japan majors in terms of forward consensus PER. And forward EPS ratios are improving as the company buys back shares. 
The CEO mentioned in December the possibility of additional shareholder return this fiscal year based on cashflow. 
In this insight, we look at what he knew then, and what he might know now, and the chances for an additional buyback (and how it might work).


KLINE (9107) - Chances for an Additional Buyback At Q3 Earnings?

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<li>YFO offered another <a href="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000071768.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Press Release</a> yesterday. This one outlines what they see as Corporate Governance failures and offers a NEW POLICY.</li>
<li>The Corporate Governance failures are indeed, failures. Toyo's Board has failed to be transparent with shareholders, and in not at least addressing the takeover proposal, has failed its duties.</li>
<li>NEW POLICY? Elect new independent directors <em>"capable of improving the long-term corporate value and maximizing the interests of the general shareholders."  </em>Soft war starts now.</li>
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YFO offered another Press Release yesterday. This one outlines what they see as Corporate Governance failures and offers a NEW POLICY.
The Corporate Governance failures are indeed, failures. Toyo's Board has failed to be transparent with shareholders, and in not at least addressing the takeover proposal, has failed its duties.
NEW POLICY? Elect new independent directors "capable of improving the long-term corporate value and maximizing the interests of the general shareholders."  Soft war starts now.


YFO To Take the Fight To Toyo Construction's Board

<ul>
<li>OVERSEAS: SPX +1.3% SOX +1.3%; Optimism on soft inflation print drives stocks; Consumer+Tech lead; Apple to introduce touch screens for Mac; Off-Shore Wind Giant Vesta leads in Europe</li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY steady at ¥132.45; Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflatio;  Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL,  Nexon and D/G to Nintendo </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS:  Fast Retailing has raised the bar for corporate Japan with with their wage hikes. </li>
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OVERSEAS: SPX +1.3% SOX +1.3%; Optimism on soft inflation print drives stocks; Consumer+Tech lead; Apple to introduce touch screens for Mac; Off-Shore Wind Giant Vesta leads in Europe
JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY steady at ¥132.45; Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflatio;  Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL,  Nexon and D/G to Nintendo 
DAILY NUGGETS:  Fast Retailing has raised the bar for corporate Japan with with their wage hikes. 


Good Morning Japan |Beta Rally Continues as Optimism Reigns Ahead of CPI Print

Japan

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. operates marine cargo and passenger transportation around the world.  The Company provides ocean liner, bulk carrier, car carrier, unscheduled specialized carrier, and energy transportation services. The Company also offers insurance, warehousing, and land transportation services.  Items transported include automobile, grain, petroleum, coal, iron ore, and wood chip.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha mainly provides marine transportation services and transportation management solution from international hub ports to both domestic and international ports. The Company operates container transportation, tramp and specialized carriers, and logistics and cruise lines. Nippon Yusen offers scheduled and unscheduled transportation services around the world.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. operates specialized carriers and tramps to ship iron ore, steel, coal, crude oil, and gas. The Company is affiliated with Nippon Yusen. The Company also has close ties with Nippon Steel.

IINO KAIUN KAISHA, LTD. owns and operates specialized tankers such as oil, chemical, and LPG carriers.  The Company transports crude oil, petroleum gasoline, and various dry consumer and agricultural goods.  Iino Kaiun Kaisha also leases and sells real estate.

Japan Transcity Corporation provides warehousing and transportation services. The Company handles marine cargo mainly around port of Yokkaichi City, and transports a variety of products such as automobiles, coal, and chemicals. Japan Transcity specializes in international intermodal transportation.

NAIGAI TRANS LINE LTD is a marine transportation company. The Company mainly offers international and domestic container marine transportation services. NAIGAI TRANS LINE LTD also operates warehousing and cargo handling services.

Nippon Concept Corporation is mainly engaged in providing ISO tank container transportation service.  The Company also offers container cleaning services, logistic solutions, and maintenance services.

Meiji Shipping Co., Ltd. provides marine transportation services. The Company also provides technical management, marine staffing, supplies Italian kitchen fixtures, and supplies nautical equipment. Meiji, also in involved in real estate and operates hotels and restaurants.

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. provides air transportation services. The Company offers a variety of scheduled  flights and unscheduled flights throughout the world as well as offers air courier services. Japan Airlines also provides tickets, resort hotels, and travel agencies services.

ANA Holdings Inc provides a variety of air transportation-related services. The Company offers scheduled & unscheduled air passenger services and air courier services. ANA sells aircraft parts and provides travel arrangement & reservation services as well.

Orient Overseas International Ltd, through its subsidiaries, owns and leases ships, operates terminals, and provides freight forwarding and container transportation services.  The Company also develops and invests in properties, leases equipment, and invests in securities.

Kirby Corporation operates a fleet of inland tank barges.  The Company transports industrial chemicals, refined petroleum products, black oil products, and agricultural chemicals.  Kirby also overhauls and services diesel engines employed in marine, power generation, and rail applications.

MISC Berhad owns ships and operates shipping and related services. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides trucking, warehousing and forwarding service, containers and prime movers repair, and container haulage. MISC Berhad also has operation in trucking and launch operator.

Yang Ming Marine Transport provides transportation services and handles domestic and foreign maritime services on cargos.  The Company also operates warehouse, wharf, tug, barge, and container freight station services as well as repairs, leases, and sells containers and chassis.

HMM Co., Ltd. provides marine transportation services.  The Company commands different types of vessels including full container vessels, oil tankers, car carriers, LNG carriers, bulk carriers, and tramps.

Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. transports freight by ships. The Company operates container ships to move freight throughout the world. Evergreen Marine has interests in terminals, airline operations and motor freight transportation, as well as container manufacturing.

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. offers marine shipping services. The Company provides refined oil transportation, crude oil transportation, and other services. COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation also ships iron ores, dry bulks, coal, and other products.

Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK)

Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H)

Matson Inc., is involved in transportation and logistics.  The Company offers provides  multimodal transportation services to the North American market, including domestic and international rail intermodal service, long haul and regional highway brokerage, supply chain services and LTL transportation services, as well as third-party logistics services.

Wan Hai Lines Ltd. provides marine transportation and shipping agent services. The Company also purchases, sells, and leases vessels and containers as well as operates container freight stations.

SITC International Holdings Company Ltd. offers marine shipping services.  The Company offers container liner shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearance, shipping agency, and ship brokerage services.  SITC operates in Asia.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides marine transportation, warehousing, and cargo handling services.  The Company operates container ship, specialized carrier, oil tankers, and ferry.  Items transported include coal, iron ore, grain, logs, aluminum, cement, industrial salt, copper ore, wood chips, paper products, chemical products, gasoline and other petroleum products, LPG, and other cargoes.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (9104 JP)

Good Morning Japan |RETREAT ! SPX Fails at 4100 (Again) Ahead of Fed; Calls for More Activists in JP

JAPAN. NKY Futs vs CASh -0.1%; USDJPY 130.44. ; Calls for more Activists?! Foreign Tourist Spend normalizes; KEPCO Nuclear plant powers down;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Off the Lows to Flat as ASML, TSLA Beats; Global Shipping Alliance Crumbles

JAPAN. NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 129.57; Japan Bond investors flee US; TSE to end transitional listing; Reg Bank Consol; Pressure for JP...

Mark Chadwick

KLINE (9107) - Chances for an Additional Buyback At Q3 Earnings?

KLine (9107) will report earnings on 3 Feb at lunchtime. By that time, Q3 results for ONE should be known and the existing ¥100bn buyback should be...

Travis Lundy

YFO To Take the Fight To Toyo Construction's Board

YFO has come out with another statement on Toyo Construction while Toyo remains curiously quiet. There's more detail which should distress...

Travis Lundy

Good Morning Japan |Beta Rally Continues as Optimism Reigns Ahead of CPI Print

OVERSEAS. Optimism on soft inflation drives stocks. JAPAN: Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflation; Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL, Nexon....

Mark Chadwick

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