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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-post-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:359:1" rel="noopener">Japan Post Holdings (6178 JP)</a>/JPH has announced the offering of up to 1.1 billion shares in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-post-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:838:1" rel="noopener">Japan Post Bank (7182 JP)</a>/JPB to reduce its stake from 89.00% to 59.95%.</li>
<li>JPB will carry out a ToSTNeT-3 buyback (maximum of JPY70 billion) and an on-market buyback (maximum of JPY80 billion). JPH can sell additional shares into the ToSTNeT-3 buyback.</li>
<li>For long-term investors, JPB’s forward P/B of 0.47x and yield of 4.41% are attractive to peers. JPB’s current price ratio is undemanding vs TOPIX Banks ETF and JPH.</li>
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Japan Post Holdings (6178 JP)/JPH has announced the offering of up to 1.1 billion shares in Japan Post Bank (7182 JP)/JPB to reduce its stake from 89.00% to 59.95%.
JPB will carry out a ToSTNeT-3 buyback (maximum of JPY70 billion) and an on-market buyback (maximum of JPY80 billion). JPH can sell additional shares into the ToSTNeT-3 buyback.
For long-term investors, JPB’s forward P/B of 0.47x and yield of 4.41% are attractive to peers. JPB’s current price ratio is undemanding vs TOPIX Banks ETF and JPH.


Japan Post Bank (7182 JP): Japan Post Holdings to Sell Down a Third of Its Stake

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techno-associe-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3893:1" rel="noopener">Techno Associe (8249 JP)</a> has recommended <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10496:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP)</a>’s tender offer of JPY1,695 per share, an 36.9% premium to the undisturbed price (2 February).</li>
<li>The transaction is a two-step acquisition through a cash tender offer and subsequent squeeze-out. The lower limit of the offer has been set to meet the 66.67% ownership ratio.</li>
<li>The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February to 22 March.</li>
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Techno Associe (8249 JP) has recommended Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP)’s tender offer of JPY1,695 per share, an 36.9% premium to the undisturbed price (2 February).
The transaction is a two-step acquisition through a cash tender offer and subsequent squeeze-out. The lower limit of the offer has been set to meet the 66.67% ownership ratio.
The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February to 22 March.


Techno Associe (8249 JP): JPY1,695 Tender Offer from Sumitomo Electric

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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: Big SPX Reversal as Recession back on the table; USD weakens; UST bid as US Retail Sales misses;  Big job cuts ats MSFT  </li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%; Toyota production issues; Disco Nikkei preview - Weak </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: CARBON CREDITS - WORTHLESS ? This is according to the Guardian Newspaper. Seems that this is something the authorities need to address. </li>
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OVERSEAS: Big SPX Reversal as Recession back on the table; USD weakens; UST bid as US Retail Sales misses;  Big job cuts ats MSFT  
JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%; Toyota production issues; Disco Nikkei preview - Weak 
DAILY NUGGET: CARBON CREDITS - WORTHLESS ? This is according to the Guardian Newspaper. Seems that this is something the authorities need to address. 


Good Morning Japan |Recession Reasserts; Retail Sales Miss; Fed Bullard Calls for 5%; MSFT Culls

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<li>OVERSEAS: SPX snapp rally;  Eearnings refocus as GS misses; Tech bid continues;  TELSA +7% as analysts see merits of price cuts; Japan's BOJ in focus. </li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. ANA and JAL recent annoucements highlight the commercial potential for the supply chain. </li>
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OVERSEAS: SPX snapp rally;  Eearnings refocus as GS misses; Tech bid continues;  TELSA +7% as analysts see merits of price cuts; Japan's BOJ in focus. 
JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters. 
DAILY NUGGET: Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. ANA and JAL recent annoucements highlight the commercial potential for the supply chain. 


Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. is a holding company established by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.  Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., SMBC Leasing Co., and The Japanese Research Institute, Ltd. joined the Group in Feb., 2003. The Company manages financial operations for its subsidiaries.  The Group provides commercial banking and a variety of financial services.

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Japan Post Bank (7182 JP): Japan Post Holdings to Sell Down a Third of Its Stake

JPH aims to lower its stake by up to 59.95% of outstanding shares. JPH will buy back shares to provide partial relief from the selling pressure....

Arun George

Techno Associe (8249 JP): JPY1,695 Tender Offer from Sumitomo Electric

The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February...

Arun George

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 |Recession Reasserts; Retail Sales Miss; Fed Bullard Calls for 5%; MSFT Culls

JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; SPX reversal on weak retail print;BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...

Mark Chadwick

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Japan Post Bank (7182 JP): Japan Post Holdings to Sell Down a Third of Its Stake

JPH aims to lower its stake by up to 59.95% of outstanding shares. JPH will buy back shares to provide partial relief from the selling pressure....

Arun George

Techno Associe (8249 JP): JPY1,695 Tender Offer from Sumitomo Electric

The tender offer is attractive and represents an all-time share price high. This suggests a done deal. The tender offer period is from 3 February...

Arun George

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 |Recession Reasserts; Retail Sales Miss; Fed Bullard Calls for 5%; MSFT Culls

JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.2% vs Cash; SPX reversal on weak retail print;BOJ holds steady forcing speculative JGB unwinds - JGB yields go as low as 0.34%;...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. **BOJ Day -this is all that matters** Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...

Mark Chadwick

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...