Independent Insight Provider, Japanese equities, LightStream Research

Scott Foster

Independent Insight Provider, Japanese equities

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

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<li>Nidec has become an auto parts and factory automation company and should be valued as such. At 24x EPS guidance for FY Mar-23, the shares do not look particularly cheap.</li>
<li>1H results were good, but heavy up-front investment in e-axle traction motor systems for electric vehicles points to deferred gratification for shareholders. </li>
<li>Recession is starting to bite, the Yen is up and Japanese interest rates have only started to rise. Be careful when buying for long-term growth.</li>
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Nidec has become an auto parts and factory automation company and should be valued as such. At 24x EPS guidance for FY Mar-23, the shares do not look particularly cheap.
1H results were good, but heavy up-front investment in e-axle traction motor systems for electric vehicles points to deferred gratification for shareholders. 
Recession is starting to bite, the Yen is up and Japanese interest rates have only started to rise. Be careful when buying for long-term growth.


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>There are 48 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Four new deals were discussed on Smartkarma: the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/st-barbara-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3764:1" rel="noopener">St Barbara (SBM AU)</a>/ <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genesis-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4650:1" rel="noopener">Genesis Minerals (GMD AU)</a> merger; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/acotec-scientific-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32176:1" rel="noopener">Acotec (6669 HK)</a>'s Offer, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/okk-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15496:1" rel="noopener">Okk (6205 JP)</a>'s Offer, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mineral-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15103:1" rel="noopener">MinRes (MIN AU)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/norwest-energy-nl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1433:1" rel="noopener">Norwest (NWE AU)</a> merger.</li>
<li>Key updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tyro-payments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28393:1" rel="noopener">Tyro Payments (TYR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yashili-international-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3397:1" rel="noopener">Yashili International Holdings (1230 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyo-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1176:1" rel="noopener">Toyo Construction (1890 JP)</a>.</li>
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There are 48 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Four new deals were discussed on Smartkarma: the St Barbara (SBM AU)/ Genesis Minerals (GMD AU) merger; Acotec (6669 HK)'s Offer, Okk (6205 JP)'s Offer, MinRes (MIN AU)/Norwest (NWE AU) merger.
Key updates took place for: Tyro Payments (TYR AU), Origin Energy (ORG AU), Yashili International Holdings (1230 HK), and Toyo Construction (1890 JP).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: St Barbara/Genesis, Tyro, Yashili, Acotec, Okk Corp/Nidec

Travis Lundy

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<li>Small machine tool maker OKK used to be good for about ¥2bn in EBITDA, then that dropped to the low ¥1bns on average, then the last two years were negative. </li>
<li>A year ago, Nidec agreed to inject capital and buy 66.6% of OKK - Now Nidec OKK - for peanuts. Yesterday, the two agreed a scrip merger on 1 March.</li>
<li>The process and ratio leave a LOT to be desired but they only need 66.67% and with 66.66% already, it's a done deal. Nothing you can do about it.  </li>
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Small machine tool maker OKK used to be good for about ¥2bn in EBITDA, then that dropped to the low ¥1bns on average, then the last two years were negative. 
A year ago, Nidec agreed to inject capital and buy 66.6% of OKK - Now Nidec OKK - for peanuts. Yesterday, the two agreed a scrip merger on 1 March.
The process and ratio leave a LOT to be desired but they only need 66.67% and with 66.66% already, it's a done deal. Nothing you can do about it.  


Nidec (6594) To Take Over Nidec OKK (6205), Squeezing Out Minorities

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW/LIKE TO KEEP ABREAST.
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OVERSEAS: Service PMI print sinks equities;  China: Green shoots continue to emerge with COVID policy; SPAC market unravelling; TESLA refutes China production cut news</li>
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JAPAN: Out on Penalities- Samurai Blues exit the WCup; Markets: NKY Futs -0.5% vs Cash, USDJPY down to ¥136;  Rating Changes: U/G to Kuraray, NTN;  D/G to Softbank, Takeuchi</li>
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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW/LIKE TO KEEP ABREAST.


OVERSEAS: Service PMI print sinks equities;  China: Green shoots continue to emerge with COVID policy; SPAC market unravelling; TESLA refutes China production cut news

JAPAN: Out on Penalities- Samurai Blues exit the WCup; Markets: NKY Futs -0.5% vs Cash, USDJPY down to ¥136;  Rating Changes: U/G to Kuraray, NTN;  D/G to Softbank, Takeuchi


Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties

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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW US TO KEEP ABREAST.
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OVERSEAS: Stocks consolidated ahead of Jobs; UST yeild down, USD weaker; Fed's favorite inflation indicator slows; China showing COVID-19 flexibility; TESLA delivers 1st Semi Truck 
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JAPAN: World Cup: Samurai Blues slay another European giant defeating Spain.  This is the news in Japan today; Foreigners are now buyers in Japan; KDDI hooks up with Starlink 
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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW US TO KEEP ABREAST.


OVERSEAS: Stocks consolidated ahead of Jobs; UST yeild down, USD weaker; Fed's favorite inflation indicator slows; China showing COVID-19 flexibility; TESLA delivers 1st Semi Truck  


JAPAN: World Cup: Samurai Blues slay another European giant defeating Spain.  This is the news in Japan today; Foreigners are now buyers in Japan; KDDI hooks up with Starlink 



Good Morning Japan | Stocks Holds Gains Head of Jobs; Samurai Blues - Giant Killers (Again !)

Japan

NIDEC CORPORATION is the world's leading manufacturer of small precision motors mainly used in HDD and optical disk drives. The company has extended its focus to the home appliance and automotive markets. NIDEC is active in M&A and its subsidiaries include the world's leading manufacturers of LCD panel handling robots and camera shutters.

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Nidec Corp (6594 JP)

Nidec (6594 JP): New Valuation Benchmark

It is fashionable to criticize Nidec's business model, but valuation compression is the greater risk. Japanese interest rates have started to rise...

Scott Foster

(Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: St Barbara/Genesis, Tyro, Yashili, Acotec, Okk Corp/Nidec

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Nidec (6594) To Take Over Nidec OKK (6205), Squeezing Out Minorities

Nidec bought 66.6% of Nidec OKK in distress last year. Now it is squeezing out the minorities with minimal transparency and no synergies. And there...

Travis Lundy

Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties

Good Morning Japan: We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW/LIKE TO...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan | Stocks Holds Gains Head of Jobs; Samurai Blues - Giant Killers (Again !)

Good Morning Japan: We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW US TO...

Mark Chadwick

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