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Kazunori Ito
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Cutting Panasonic’s FVE to JPY 1,850 on Weak Appliances, but Battery Should Drive Shares in 2H

We are cutting Panasonic’s fair value estimate from JPY 2,000 to JPY 1,850 after revising our outlook for the appliance segment. Because of the global economic slowdown and the domestic consumption tax increase in October 2019, we think that revenue growth for the segment will stagnate over the next few years. Moreover, we are concerned about the intense competition of major appliances, because we believe it is difficult for most consumer electronic companies to establish an economic moat, which...
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Panasonic Corporation

Panasonic offers a range of products, systems and components for consumer, business and industrial use based on electronics and precision technology, expanding to building materials and equipment, and housing business. Co. divides its businesses into five segments: Appliances, Eco Solutions, Connected Solutions, Automotive & Industrial Systems and Other. Co.'s principal products include home appliances such as refrigerators, room air conditioners, washing machines and vacuum cleaners; lighting fixtures and electric lamps, video and audio equipment, electrical components, batteries, semiconductors and optical devices.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries and had approximately $185 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2016.

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Kazunori Ito

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