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Daily Brief Industrials: Nidec Corp, Monadelphous, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, RPS Group PLC, Jeio, FuelCell Energy and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Two Days Left Til Nikkei 225 Juggled Review Starts
  • S&P/​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: A Few High Impact Adds
  • A Detailed Summary of Hanwha’s DSME Acquisition Deal
  • Tetra Tech Outbids WSP
  • JEIO IPO Preview
  • FuelCell Energy: Carbon Savings Calculator & Other Drivers

Two Days Left Til Nikkei 225 Juggled Review Starts

By Travis Lundy

  • The Nikkei announced its Annual Nikkei 225 Average Review on 5 September. It was 3 OUT 3 IN as expected. Then they added Shizuoka Bank (8355 JP) to the mix. 
  • ShizuGin will form a holding company, so out it goes on Wednesday. NIDEC (6594) goes in. Then SMC (6273) and (7741) replace Unitika (3103) and Oki Electric (6703) Friday.
  • Then ShizuGin goes back in Monday, and Maruha Nichiro (1333) is deleted. The “big trade” here? The ¥550bn+ funding trade. But the change in ADDs’ Real World Float is Real.

S&P/​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: A Few High Impact Adds

By Brian Freitas

  • At the December rebalance, we expect changes to the S&P/ASX 50 Index and S&P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX). Announcement is on 2 December with implementation on 16 December.
  • If added to the S&P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX), passive trackers will need to buy over 9 days of ADV on Monadelphous (MND AU) and ioneer Ltd (INR AU).
  • Shorts have dropped on nearly all potential adds and deletes over the last couple of months. With shorts at low levels, short covering will have limited impact at the rebalance.

A Detailed Summary of Hanwha’s DSME Acquisition Deal

By Sanghyun Park

  • The acquisition will be carried out through a third-party allocation rights offering. DSME will issue 104M new shares, solely allocated to Hanwha’s six affiliates, which will own a combined 49.3%
  • This DSME acquisition will likely raise Hanwha’s holding ratio, potentially to more than 50%. What preemptive measures Hanwha will take will likely become a noteworthy subject from an investment perspective.
  • Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems will likely proceed with a capital increase. As their current cash capacity is quite limited, liquidity concerns will likely be raised in the market.

Tetra Tech Outbids WSP

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • On 24 September, Tetra Tech outbid WSP with a recommended 222p/share cash offer, a 7.8% increase vs. WSP’s and 110% premium to the start of the offer period.
  • The new offer represents 19.1x EV/Fwd EBIT and 25.7x Fwd P/E, and seems dilutive for Tetra Tech. Irrevocables and letters of intent amount to 27.53%.
  • Expect the shares to quickly close the spread at the beginning of the 26 September trading session and the market to possibly await a counterbid.

JEIO IPO Preview

By Douglas Kim

  • JEIO is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in early November. The IPO price range is from 15,000 won to 18,000 won.
  • Based on the bankers’ valuation, the expected market cap of the company is from 500 billion won to 600 billion won.
  • JEIO had a production capacity of 300 tons in 2021 for carbon nanotubes which is expected to increase to 1,000 tons in 2022 and to 3,000 tons by 2025. 

FuelCell Energy: Carbon Savings Calculator & Other Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • FuelCell Energy saw continued progress in product sales and delivered a solid revenue surpassing Wall Street expectations.
  • The increase in product revenues resulted from the module sales to KFC (Korea Fuel Cell Company).
  • We provide the stock of FuelCell energy with a ‘Hold’ rating and a revision in the target price.

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Daily Brief Industrials: Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology H and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Xinjiang Goldwind (2208 HK): Getting to a More Attractive Point Again

Xinjiang Goldwind (2208 HK): Getting to a More Attractive Point Again

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology H (2208 HK) had a tough 2Q22; but with the recent retreat in share price, the stock appears attractive now at 8.5x FY23F PER.  
  • Goldwind has many growth initiatives backing its outlook. These include solid order backlog, upside on gross margin, contribution from wind farms and growth from the servicing business.
  • Its WTG backlog of 24.1GW is 1.3x higher QoQ and well covers revenue for next two years. Further strategic disposals of wind farm will help realising underlying asset values.  

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Daily Brief Industrials: Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology H and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Xinjiang Goldwind (2208 HK): Getting to a More Attractive Point Again

Xinjiang Goldwind (2208 HK): Getting to a More Attractive Point Again

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology H (2208 HK) had a tough 2Q22; but with the recent retreat in share price, the stock appears attractive now at 8.5x FY23F PER.  
  • Goldwind has many growth initiatives backing its outlook. These include solid order backlog, upside on gross margin, contribution from wind farms and growth from the servicing business.
  • Its WTG backlog of 24.1GW is 1.3x higher QoQ and well covers revenue for next two years. Further strategic disposals of wind farm will help realising underlying asset values.  

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Daily Brief Industrials: Hamamatsu Photonics Kk and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Hamamatsu Photonics (6965 JP): Difficult Year Ahead

Hamamatsu Photonics (6965 JP): Difficult Year Ahead

By Scott Foster

  • FY Sep-22 results are likely to beat management’s guidance, but this should be in the price. Recession and rising interest rates are probably not in the price.
  • Growth rates slowed in 3Q and are likely to decline further in 4Q. In the year ahead, we expect both sales and profits to decline.
  • The shares have rebounded by 21% since the 1st of July to 30x our EPS estimate for FY Sep-23. This does not look sustainable. Sell into current strength. 

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Daily Brief Industrials: Hamamatsu Photonics Kk and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Hamamatsu Photonics (6965 JP): Difficult Year Ahead

Hamamatsu Photonics (6965 JP): Difficult Year Ahead

By Scott Foster

  • FY Sep-22 results are likely to beat management’s guidance, but this should be in the price. Recession and rising interest rates are probably not in the price.
  • Growth rates slowed in 3Q and are likely to decline further in 4Q. In the year ahead, we expect both sales and profits to decline.
  • The shares have rebounded by 21% since the 1st of July to 30x our EPS estimate for FY Sep-23. This does not look sustainable. Sell into current strength. 

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Daily Brief Industrials: Central Glass, SKYX Platforms, Air China Ltd (H) and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Central Glass (4044 JP) – Huge Buyback Tender, Meant For Murakami-San’s Exit, Not Yours
  • SKYX Platforms Inc. – Investment Thesis
  • Air China (753 HK): Can It Sustain the Outperformance?

Central Glass (4044 JP) – Huge Buyback Tender, Meant For Murakami-San’s Exit, Not Yours

By Travis Lundy

  • Activist Murakami-san and entities spent 4+ years going from 2% to 30% of Central Glass (4044 JP). In that period, they helped management change governance.
  • There were buybacks, asset sales, cross-holding sale decisions, and a new Mid-Term Management Plan. The stock went up, so now it is time to get out.
  • True to Murakami-san style/form, it is an own-share Tender Offer by the TargetCo which means most other active holders can’t really participate. It’s high-quality greenmailgagement.

SKYX Platforms Inc. – Investment Thesis

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on SKYX Platforms and we look to provide a detailed account of the various drivers that will be responsible for the company’s growth in the coming years.
  • Another important fact about SKYX Platforms is that the company’s management comprises several former GE and NEC employees which is a big positive.
  • We believe that there is a good chance the company’s offerings may become universally accepted in the years to come.

Air China (753 HK): Can It Sustain the Outperformance?

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Despite record losses in 2Q22, share price of Air China Ltd (H) (753 HK) has rallied 14% YTD, outperformed the 23.9% decline in HSCEI and its Chinese peers. 
  • Air China’s stub value has returned to pre-pandemic level, but is primarily driven by the A-share. Cathay Pacific (293 HK) recovery is an important catalyst for narrowing H-A share discount.
  • News flow over the next 12 months, mostly related to further relaxation of quarantine requirements, will be positive. The surge in demand should support elevated passenger yield.  

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Daily Brief Industrials: Central Glass, SKYX Platforms, Air China Ltd (H) and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Central Glass (4044 JP) – Huge Buyback Tender, Meant For Murakami-San’s Exit, Not Yours
  • SKYX Platforms Inc. – Investment Thesis
  • Air China (753 HK): Can It Sustain the Outperformance?

Central Glass (4044 JP) – Huge Buyback Tender, Meant For Murakami-San’s Exit, Not Yours

By Travis Lundy

  • Activist Murakami-san and entities spent 4+ years going from 2% to 30% of Central Glass (4044 JP). In that period, they helped management change governance.
  • There were buybacks, asset sales, cross-holding sale decisions, and a new Mid-Term Management Plan. The stock went up, so now it is time to get out.
  • True to Murakami-san style/form, it is an own-share Tender Offer by the TargetCo which means most other active holders can’t really participate. It’s high-quality greenmailgagement.

SKYX Platforms Inc. – Investment Thesis

By Baptista Research

  • This is our first report on SKYX Platforms and we look to provide a detailed account of the various drivers that will be responsible for the company’s growth in the coming years.
  • Another important fact about SKYX Platforms is that the company’s management comprises several former GE and NEC employees which is a big positive.
  • We believe that there is a good chance the company’s offerings may become universally accepted in the years to come.

Air China (753 HK): Can It Sustain the Outperformance?

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Despite record losses in 2Q22, share price of Air China Ltd (H) (753 HK) has rallied 14% YTD, outperformed the 23.9% decline in HSCEI and its Chinese peers. 
  • Air China’s stub value has returned to pre-pandemic level, but is primarily driven by the A-share. Cathay Pacific (293 HK) recovery is an important catalyst for narrowing H-A share discount.
  • News flow over the next 12 months, mostly related to further relaxation of quarantine requirements, will be positive. The surge in demand should support elevated passenger yield.  

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Daily Brief Industrials: Keppel Corp, WCP, CALB and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Straits Times Index Quiddity Leaderboard Mar 23: Sembcorp/Keppel Situation Could Cause Index Changes
  • WCP IPO: Order Table, Revised Terms, & Passive Flow Schedule
  • CALB IPO: What’s It Worth?

Straits Times Index Quiddity Leaderboard Mar 23: Sembcorp/Keppel Situation Could Cause Index Changes

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • The FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) (STI INDEX) has a quarterly rebalancing cycle with index reviews performed in March, June, September, and December every year.
  • The March and September reviews are complete index reviews while the June and December reviews are only for new listings. 
  • In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes that can take place between now and the end of the March 2023 index review.

WCP IPO: Order Table, Revised Terms, & Passive Flow Schedule

By Sanghyun Park

  • WCP’s institutional subscription rate was 33.28 to 1, one of the lowest for an IPO this size. And nearly all orders sit below the lower end.
  • WCP set the price at ₩60,000, even lower than the floor, at an implied market cap of ₩2T. And the issuer also reduced the offering volume from 9M to 7.2M. 
  • Passive flows equivalent to about 3% of SO will likely flow into WCP by March next year. It is substantial enough to consider designing a flow trade setup.

CALB IPO: What’s It Worth?

By Arun George


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Daily Brief Industrials: Keppel Corp, WCP, CALB and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Straits Times Index Quiddity Leaderboard Mar 23: Sembcorp/Keppel Situation Could Cause Index Changes
  • WCP IPO: Order Table, Revised Terms, & Passive Flow Schedule
  • CALB IPO: What’s It Worth?

Straits Times Index Quiddity Leaderboard Mar 23: Sembcorp/Keppel Situation Could Cause Index Changes

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • The FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) (STI INDEX) has a quarterly rebalancing cycle with index reviews performed in March, June, September, and December every year.
  • The March and September reviews are complete index reviews while the June and December reviews are only for new listings. 
  • In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes that can take place between now and the end of the March 2023 index review.

WCP IPO: Order Table, Revised Terms, & Passive Flow Schedule

By Sanghyun Park

  • WCP’s institutional subscription rate was 33.28 to 1, one of the lowest for an IPO this size. And nearly all orders sit below the lower end.
  • WCP set the price at ₩60,000, even lower than the floor, at an implied market cap of ₩2T. And the issuer also reduced the offering volume from 9M to 7.2M. 
  • Passive flows equivalent to about 3% of SO will likely flow into WCP by March next year. It is substantial enough to consider designing a flow trade setup.

CALB IPO: What’s It Worth?

By Arun George


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Daily Brief Industrials: Toshiba Corp, WCP and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Toshiba (6502 JP) Getting Closer to Crunch Time So Ongoing News “Leaks” Likely
  • Toshiba – Japan Industrial Partners The Only Real Bid?
  • WCP IPO: Final IPO Price Set, Still an Avoid

Toshiba (6502 JP) Getting Closer to Crunch Time So Ongoing News “Leaks” Likely

By Travis Lundy

  • Three interviews and comments by Senior Toshiba Boardmembers (chairperson and head of Special Committee) and the CEO prep the ground for a full company deal, or no deal.
  • If no deal, there’s downside to the 5yr average Toshiba/Peers ratio. If you see 50% deal probability, at mid ¥6000s or better, IRRs are OK. But there is jump risk.
  • I don’t see the activists just deciding to bail en masse if no deal. I think they take it further, which means I think the Board wants a deal.

Toshiba – Japan Industrial Partners The Only Real Bid?

By Mio Kato

  • Since the second of Jun Toshiba is down 14.7% while TOPIX is up 0.7%. 
  • This underperformance against TOPIX and industry peers suggests that some of the implied acquisition premium has dissipated. 
  • With reasonable potential for some form of bid coming through we consider the news about Japan Industrial Partners growing its consortium.

WCP IPO: Final IPO Price Set, Still an Avoid

By Arun George

  • WCP (WCP KS), a lithium-ion batteries separator company, has set its IPO price at KRW60,000 per share, a hefty 25-40% discount on the “desired” IPO price range of KRW80,000-100,000. 
  • The target raise has declined from KRW720-900 billion (US$517-646 million) to KRW432 billion (US$310 million) due to the lower IPO price and offer shares.
  • While the final IPO price is now reasonable, the process smacks desperation and calls into question the credibility of the syndicate’s forecasts. This is still an avoid.

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