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Shanshan Wei, CFA
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

Initiating Coverage of Hoshizaki With JPY 11,500 FVE and Wide Moat Rating

We initiate coverage of Hoshizaki, the largest “cold” industrial kitchen equipment manufacturer in Japan, with a fair value estimate of JPY 11,500 per share, implying a forward P/E of 33 times, enterprise value/EBITDA of 15 times, and a free cash flow yield of 3% to estimated fiscal 2018 earnings and cash flow. Although the valuation exceeds its historical levels, we think this mainly reflects stronger revenue growth and margin expansions. The stock still looks attractive at the current price.
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Underlying
HOSHIZAKI Corp.

Hoshizaki and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale and maintenance of kitchen equipment for industrial use. Co.'s principal products are ice makers including fully-automatic and large-scale ice makers, cooking electrolyzers, meal service carts, high humidity refrigerators, frozen refrigerators, cold salt water system, washing electrolyzers, dish washers, ice dispensers, tea servers, cooking appliances including electromagnetic cookers, electronic frying equipment and microwaves, among others. Co. provides its products in Japan as well as North and South America, Europe, Asia and other regions.

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Shanshan Wei, CFA

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