Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia / Event-Driven

Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia (JCNC SP)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-cycle-carriage-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:347:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage (JCNC SP)</a>'s current implied stub value is around its highest-ever level.</li>
<li>The simple ratio of JCNC/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a> is around its highest level outside the 2008 GFC.</li>
<li>A weak Indonesian rupiah is likely a factor. Still, JCNC is trading rich to its NAV. A takeover from parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a> is idealistic.</li>
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Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage (JCNC SP)'s current implied stub value is around its highest-ever level.
The simple ratio of JCNC/Astra International (ASII IJ) is around its highest level outside the 2008 GFC.
A weak Indonesian rupiah is likely a factor. Still, JCNC is trading rich to its NAV. A takeover from parent Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) is idealistic.


Mid-market focused investment bank within SE Asia, Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

Evolve Capital Research

Mid-market focused investment bank within SE Asia

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/info-tech-systems-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45425:1" rel="noopener">Info-Tech Systems (ITSL SP)</a> is an SGX Mainboard-listed provider of cloud-based business software for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with operations in SG, MY, HK and IN.</li>
<li>Its core product is a modular human resource management system (HRMS) covering payroll, leave, claims, time attendance, appraisal and scheduling, which it sells alongside its proprietary accounting software.</li>
<li>We initiate non-rated coverage on Info-Tech Systems. While the firm has shown strong growth , HRMS revenue could potentially decline given grant funding being an important driver for first-year sign-ups.</li>
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Info-Tech Systems (ITSL SP) is an SGX Mainboard-listed provider of cloud-based business software for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with operations in SG, MY, HK and IN.
Its core product is a modular human resource management system (HRMS) covering payroll, leave, claims, time attendance, appraisal and scheduling, which it sells alongside its proprietary accounting software.
We initiate non-rated coverage on Info-Tech Systems. While the firm has shown strong growth , HRMS revenue could potentially decline given grant funding being an important driver for first-year sign-ups.


Info-Tech Systems Initiation - High Growth and Margins but Needs to Be Sustainable

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-southeast-asia-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:347:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia (JCNC SP)</a> (formerly known as Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage (JCNC SP), popped ~10% today ahead of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:73:1" rel="noopener">Toyota Motor (7203 JP)</a> in-specie-distribution and special dividend.</li>
<li>The record date for both is the 9th October, with payment on (or before) 2nd December. </li>
<li>JMSEA's implied stub value is around its highest-ever level. As is the simple ratio of JMSEA/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-astra-international-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a>. Neither are sustainable. Borrow is (reportedly) non-existent.</li>
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Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia (JCNC SP) (formerly known as Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage (JCNC SP), popped ~10% today ahead of the Toyota Motor (7203 JP) in-specie-distribution and special dividend.
The record date for both is the 9th October, with payment on (or before) 2nd December. 
JMSEA's implied stub value is around its highest-ever level. As is the simple ratio of JMSEA/Astra International (ASII IJ). Neither are sustainable. Borrow is (reportedly) non-existent.


Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia (JCNC SP) Pops On Toyota In-Specie & Special Div

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zixin-group-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7007:1" rel="noopener">Zixin Group (ZXGH SP)</a> is an SGX Catalist-listed, vertically integrated sweet potato value chain operator. </li>
<li>The group harnesses proprietary biotechnology across a closed-loop model spanning seedling research and cultivation, food processing, brand building and distribution, and agricultural waste recovery.</li>
<li>We initiate non-rated coverage on Zixin Group. While Zixin’s post-COVID recovery stood out remarkably amongst SGX Catalist names , a key concern for investors remains the firm’s S-chip overhang.</li>
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Zixin Group (ZXGH SP) is an SGX Catalist-listed, vertically integrated sweet potato value chain operator. 
The group harnesses proprietary biotechnology across a closed-loop model spanning seedling research and cultivation, food processing, brand building and distribution, and agricultural waste recovery.
We initiate non-rated coverage on Zixin Group. While Zixin’s post-COVID recovery stood out remarkably amongst SGX Catalist names , a key concern for investors remains the firm’s S-chip overhang.


Zixin Group Initiation - Valuations Attractive but S-Chip Concerns Linger

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>There has been a flurry of activity within the SGX in recent months - from heightened trading interest to a pickup in corporate actions and fund flow movements.</li>
<li>Hence, we thought it timely to take a closer look at the SGX. </li>
<li>The local bourse has seen renewed investor attention, underpinned by selective growth stories, valuation gaps, and improving balance sheet quality. We highlight key observations and emerging themes within the SGX. </li>
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There has been a flurry of activity within the SGX in recent months - from heightened trading interest to a pickup in corporate actions and fund flow movements.
Hence, we thought it timely to take a closer look at the SGX. 
The local bourse has seen renewed investor attention, underpinned by selective growth stories, valuation gaps, and improving balance sheet quality. We highlight key observations and emerging themes within the SGX. 


Bermuda

Jardine Strategic is an investment holding company that manages long-term strategic interests in a diversified portfolio of market-leading businesses, primarily focused on Asia. Its principal investments span sectors such as property, retail, hospitality, motor vehicles, engineering, and financial services. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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Jardine Cycle & Carriage Is A Short

Jardine Cycle & Carriage's premium to NAV is not justifiable. I'd look to reverse the stub here - Short JCNC, Long Astra.

David Blennerhassett

Info-Tech Systems Initiation - High Growth and Margins but Needs to Be Sustainable

We initiate non-rated coverage on Info-Tech Systems. Despite the strong growth, HRMS revenue could potentially decline given grant funding being an...

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia (JCNC SP) Pops On Toyota In-Specie & Special Div

I get JMSEA's outperformance vs Astra given the weakening rupiah, Indonesia's MSCI overhang; and JMSEA's value unlock strategy. But to what point?...

David Blennerhassett

Zixin Group Initiation - Valuations Attractive but S-Chip Concerns Linger

We initiate non-rated coverage on Zixin Group. While Zixin’s post-COVID recovery stood out remarkably amongst SGX Catalist names , a key concern...

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

A Timely Review of Our Local Bourse

There has been a flurry of activity within the SGX in recent months - from heightened trading interest to a pickup in corporate actions and fund...

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

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