HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a> achieved a decent 3Q23 with sales performance of major brands outperformed. With a low comparison base, 4Q23 sales will be even more impressive. </li>
<li>Indications are that sales for the Golden Week are satisfactory and "double-11" sales are optimistic. The acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE will further add to its product portfolio.</li>
<li>Amer's IPO is another catalyst and reports are that this has been filed in the US. Anta Sports' stake may be valued at US$4bn, almost 12% of its market cap.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) achieved a decent 3Q23 with sales performance of major brands outperformed. With a low comparison base, 4Q23 sales will be even more impressive. 
Indications are that sales for the Golden Week are satisfactory and "double-11" sales are optimistic. The acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE will further add to its product portfolio.
Amer's IPO is another catalyst and reports are that this has been filed in the US. Anta Sports' stake may be valued at US$4bn, almost 12% of its market cap.


Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>After one month from the March batch of Hong Kong Connect inclusion, we provide an analysis on the stock inclusion for 24 stocks. </li>
<li>We analysed the inclusion by performance post announcement, performance post inclusion, inflows and analyst coverage.</li>
<li>This time we observe outperformance when inclusion took place but not between announcement and inclusion. Southbound trade account for a significant portion of the trading volumes, still.</li>
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After one month from the March batch of Hong Kong Connect inclusion, we provide an analysis on the stock inclusion for 24 stocks. 
We analysed the inclusion by performance post announcement, performance post inclusion, inflows and analyst coverage.
This time we observe outperformance when inclusion took place but not between announcement and inclusion. Southbound trade account for a significant portion of the trading volumes, still.


HK Connect: Mar '22 Inclusion Post-Event Analysis

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<li>The new share placement of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a> has caught the market by surprise, but we think long-term story for the company should not be affected.</li>
<li>With proceeds to be used for repayment of outstanding debts, expansion in China and pursuing SE Asia markets, we should not overlook the benefits to be generated. </li>
<li>An IPO of Amer Sports is clearly brewing and this represents an important catalyst. Anta's 26.4x and 20.9x FY23 and FY24 PERs do not look stretched relative to earnings growth. </li>
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The new share placement of Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) has caught the market by surprise, but we think long-term story for the company should not be affected.
With proceeds to be used for repayment of outstanding debts, expansion in China and pursuing SE Asia markets, we should not overlook the benefits to be generated. 
An IPO of Amer Sports is clearly brewing and this represents an important catalyst. Anta's 26.4x and 20.9x FY23 and FY24 PERs do not look stretched relative to earnings growth. 


Anta Sports (2020 HK): Our View After Placement

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<li>The potential IPO of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a>'s 52.7% owned Amer Sports is positive in unlocking the latter's underlying value, though the impact is quite limited.</li>
<li>Assuming a P/S of 1.8x (30% discount to peers) and 25% enlargement in share capital, we estimate the exercise may bring ~HK$6n of potential pre-tax deemed disposal gain.</li>
<li>Although Anta Sports may not receive any cash, it can still pay out special dividends given its Rmb12bn net cash, and this will raise FY23 dividend yield to 3.1%.  </li>
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The potential IPO of Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)'s 52.7% owned Amer Sports is positive in unlocking the latter's underlying value, though the impact is quite limited.
Assuming a P/S of 1.8x (30% discount to peers) and 25% enlargement in share capital, we estimate the exercise may bring ~HK$6n of potential pre-tax deemed disposal gain.
Although Anta Sports may not receive any cash, it can still pay out special dividends given its Rmb12bn net cash, and this will raise FY23 dividend yield to 3.1%.  


Anta Sports (2020 HK): Assessing the Impact of a Potential Amer Sports IPO

China Tourism Group Duty Free / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In the near-term, China's relaxation of COVID-combating measures will boost consumption and demand for cross-province travel. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36229:1" rel="noopener">China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (1880 HK)</a> is a beneficiary.</li>
<li>Hotel bookings in Sanya have surged over the last two days, reflecting positive demand reaction. However, China's full border opening likely in 2023 is a challenge to CDFC.  </li>
<li>Low base in FY22 will drive 45% earnings growth for FY23. However, valuations are not cheap at 33.8x PER for FY23, a significant premium to consumption sector and international peers.</li>
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In the near-term, China's relaxation of COVID-combating measures will boost consumption and demand for cross-province travel. China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (1880 HK) is a beneficiary.
Hotel bookings in Sanya have surged over the last two days, reflecting positive demand reaction. However, China's full border opening likely in 2023 is a challenge to CDFC.  
Low base in FY22 will drive 45% earnings growth for FY23. However, valuations are not cheap at 33.8x PER for FY23, a significant premium to consumption sector and international peers.


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China

361 Degrees International is a leading Chinese sportswear enterprise that manufactures and trades in a wide range of sporting goods, including footwear, apparel, and accessories for adults and children. The company focuses on professional sports functionality and offers products under its 361° core and 361° Kids brand names. It was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Xiamen, People's Republic of China.

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361 Degrees International (1361 HK)

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HK Connect: Mar '22 Inclusion Post-Event Analysis

We analyzed the performance of stocks for the March 2023 batch of Hong Kong Connect inclusion, including the performance post announcement, post...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Our View After Placement

With proceeds to be used for debt repayment, expansion in China and pursuing SE Asia markets, we should not overlook long-term benefits. News flow...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Assessing the Impact of a Potential Amer Sports IPO

A potential IPO of Anta Sports' 52.7%-owned Amer Sports may generate ~HK$6n of deemed disposal gain, based on P/S of 1.8x and 25% capital...

Osbert Tang, CFA

CTG Duty Free (1880 HK): Near-Term Positive but It Is Not Cheap at All

China's relaxation of COVID control will bring better near-term outlook, as reflected by surge in Sanya's hotel bookings. There are still...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

​Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HK Connect: Mar '22 Inclusion Post-Event Analysis

We analyzed the performance of stocks for the March 2023 batch of Hong Kong Connect inclusion, including the performance post announcement, post...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Our View After Placement

With proceeds to be used for debt repayment, expansion in China and pursuing SE Asia markets, we should not overlook long-term benefits. News flow...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Assessing the Impact of a Potential Amer Sports IPO

A potential IPO of Anta Sports' 52.7%-owned Amer Sports may generate ~HK$6n of deemed disposal gain, based on P/S of 1.8x and 25% capital...

Osbert Tang, CFA

CTG Duty Free (1880 HK): Near-Term Positive but It Is Not Cheap at All

China's relaxation of COVID control will bring better near-term outlook, as reflected by surge in Sanya's hotel bookings. There are still...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...