Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles / Equity Bottom-Up

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Tatas are scripting India's early journey in electric cars - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:216:1" rel="noopener">Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)</a> accounted for 87% of the 8077 electric cars sold in Q1FY23 (1605 units in Q1FY22).</li>
<li>The rapid roll-out of charging infrastructure across the country by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-power-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15618:1" rel="noopener">Tata Power (TPWR IN)</a> and the success of Tata's electric car (compact SUV). Tata Nexon EV, are key factors. </li>
<li>Demand and infrastructure for electric cars seem to be in place but market growth is restricted by a lack of choice/adequate supply in the popular price range (&lt;USD 20K).</li>
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Tatas are scripting India's early journey in electric cars - Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN) accounted for 87% of the 8077 electric cars sold in Q1FY23 (1605 units in Q1FY22).
The rapid roll-out of charging infrastructure across the country by Tata Power (TPWR IN) and the success of Tata's electric car (compact SUV). Tata Nexon EV, are key factors. 
Demand and infrastructure for electric cars seem to be in place but market growth is restricted by a lack of choice/adequate supply in the popular price range (&lt;USD 20K).


India EV Sector: Electric Cars in Demand, but Limited Options. Tata's Nexon EV Leads

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

Dongzheng Automotive Finance / Event-Driven

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<li>The potential MGO price is HK$1.2430 per H Share vs <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a>’s previously noted HK$1.294 per H Share due to the change in RMB/HK$ rates.</li>
<li>The completion procedures for the auction will take place within six months. Approvals have low risk as the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a>’s controlling shareholder is owned by the Shanghai SASAC.</li>
<li>At the last close and for a 1 November completion, the gross and annualised spread to the MGO price is 5.3% and 12.7%, respectively.</li>
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The potential MGO price is HK$1.2430 per H Share vs Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)’s previously noted HK$1.294 per H Share due to the change in RMB/HK$ rates.
The completion procedures for the auction will take place within six months. Approvals have low risk as the SAIC Motor (600104 CH)’s controlling shareholder is owned by the Shanghai SASAC.
At the last close and for a 1 November completion, the gross and annualised spread to the MGO price is 5.3% and 12.7%, respectively.


Dongzheng’s Potential MGO Price from SAIC at HK$1.2430

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>It's now official - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a> has <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2022/0527/2022052700075.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made</a> a possible unconditional mandatory cash Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>To recap: on the 19 May, SAIC acquired <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a>'s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng at a judicial auction. This triggers the mandatory Offer.</li>
<li>The new news from today's <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2022/0527/2022052700075.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announcement</a> is that the Offer price was reduced to HK$1.243/share - presumably on account of moves in HKD vs. RMB. The Offer price is final.</li>
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It's now official - SAIC Motor (600104 CH) has made a possible unconditional mandatory cash Offer for Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK).
To recap: on the 19 May, SAIC acquired China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)'s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng at a judicial auction. This triggers the mandatory Offer.
The new news from today's announcement is that the Offer price was reduced to HK$1.243/share - presumably on account of moves in HKD vs. RMB. The Offer price is final.


SAIC’s Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng

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<li>On 19 May, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a> emerged as the successful bidder for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a>’s 71.04% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>As SAIC will hold 30%+ of the voting rights, it will result in an MGO at a price not less than the auction price of HK$1.294 per H Share.</li>
<li>Dongzheng shares remain in a trading halt. The equity interest will transfer to SAIC and the MGO launched when the Shanghai Financial Court issues an auction sale judgment. </li>
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On 19 May, SAIC Motor (600104 CH) emerged as the successful bidder for China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)’s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK).
As SAIC will hold 30%+ of the voting rights, it will result in an MGO at a price not less than the auction price of HK$1.294 per H Share.
Dongzheng shares remain in a trading halt. The equity interest will transfer to SAIC and the MGO launched when the Shanghai Financial Court issues an auction sale judgment. 


SAIC Wins the Auction for the 71.04% Stake in Dongzheng, MGO Upcoming

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<li>On the 19 May, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a> acquired <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a>'s 71.04% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a> at a judicial auction. </li>
<li>Reportedly SAIC was the only bidder. The price paid appears to be at the minimum bid price of HK$1.294/share. </li>
<li>The acquisition will trigger an unconditional Offer for the H shares.  SAIC and ZhengTong have announced the outcome of the auction. But still no word from Dongzheng.</li>
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On the 19 May, SAIC Motor (600104 CH) acquired China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)'s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK) at a judicial auction. 
Reportedly SAIC was the only bidder. The price paid appears to be at the minimum bid price of HK$1.294/share. 
The acquisition will trigger an unconditional Offer for the H shares.  SAIC and ZhengTong have announced the outcome of the auction. But still no word from Dongzheng.


Shh! SAIC's Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng (2718 HK)

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SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd., through joint ventures, manufactures and markets automobiles and related parts and accessories.

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India EV Sector: Electric Cars in Demand, but Limited Options. Tata's Nexon EV Leads

India's electric car market is in an early stage of accelerated growth - currently driven predominantly by Tata Motors which has successfully...

Devi Subhakesan

Dongzheng’s Potential MGO Price from SAIC at HK$1.2430

The completion procedures for the auction will take place within six months. At the last close and for a 1 November completion, the annualised...

Arun George

SAIC’s Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng

At HK$1.18/share as I type, this is trading at a gross/annualised spread of 5.3%/19.2%, assuming mid-September completion. Get involved here. This...

David Blennerhassett

SAIC Wins the Auction for the 71.04% Stake in Dongzheng, MGO Upcoming

SAIC, the successful bidder, will hold 30%+ of the voting rights, requiring an MGO at a price not less than the auction price of HK$1.294. Shares...

Arun George

Shh! SAIC's Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng (2718 HK)

Dongzheng remains suspended so there is nothing to do yet. This should trade very tight to terms, possible through terms, given a larger credible...

David Blennerhassett

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