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>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 28th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 28th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 28th): Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sciclone-pharmaceuticals-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17351:1" rel="noopener">Sciclone Pharmaceuticals (6600 HK)</a> disclosed a scheme privatisation offer from GL Capital at HK$18.80 per share, a 33.9% premium to the undisturbed price (HK$14.04 on 15 March).</li>
<li>The key condition is approval by at least 75% of disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of all disinterested shareholders rejection). The Bank of China, which holds a blocking stake, should be supportive.</li>
<li>The offer price has been declared final. It is reasonable, aligning with the all-time high and the IPO price. This is a done deal.</li>
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Sciclone Pharmaceuticals (6600 HK) disclosed a scheme privatisation offer from GL Capital at HK$18.80 per share, a 33.9% premium to the undisturbed price (HK$14.04 on 15 March).
The key condition is approval by at least 75% of disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of all disinterested shareholders rejection). The Bank of China, which holds a blocking stake, should be supportive.
The offer price has been declared final. It is reasonable, aligning with the all-time high and the IPO price. This is a done deal.


SciClone Pharma (6600 HK): GL Capital’s Scheme Offer at HK$18.80

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<li>After rising 14% on Monday, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sciclone-pharmaceuticals-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17351:1" rel="noopener">Sciclone Pharmaceuticals (6600 HK)</a> entered a trading halt “<em>pending the release of an announcement pursuant to the Code on Takeovers and Mergers.</em>”</li>
<li>SciClone US was listed on NASDAQ in March 1992 and was privatised in October 2017 by a GL Capital-led consortium. It was relisted on the HKEx on 3 March 2021.</li>
<li>A GL Capital-led consortium will likely once again lead the privatisation. An offer price at or slightly above the IPO price (HK$18.80) would be sufficient to get the vote up.</li>
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After rising 14% on Monday, Sciclone Pharmaceuticals (6600 HK) entered a trading halt “pending the release of an announcement pursuant to the Code on Takeovers and Mergers.”
SciClone US was listed on NASDAQ in March 1992 and was privatised in October 2017 by a GL Capital-led consortium. It was relisted on the HKEx on 3 March 2021.
A GL Capital-led consortium will likely once again lead the privatisation. An offer price at or slightly above the IPO price (HK$18.80) would be sufficient to get the vote up.


SciClone Pharma (6600 HK): Privatisation Déjà Vu All over Again?

China Traditional Chinese Medicine / Event-Driven

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a> announced a privatisation offer from the Sinopharm-led consortium at HK$4.60 per share, a 47.4% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>The pre-condition relates to various Chinese regulatory approvals. As SOE entities own the offeror, regulatory approvals will be a formality. The offer price is final. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-an-insurance-grp-co-of-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12880:1" rel="noopener">Ping An Insurance (H) (2318 HK)</a>, which holds a blocking stake, will be supportive. The offer is fair when the previously (higher) rumoured offers are adjusted for the market downturn. </li>
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China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK) announced a privatisation offer from the Sinopharm-led consortium at HK$4.60 per share, a 47.4% premium to the undisturbed price.
The pre-condition relates to various Chinese regulatory approvals. As SOE entities own the offeror, regulatory approvals will be a formality. The offer price is final. 

Ping An Insurance (H) (2318 HK), which holds a blocking stake, will be supportive. The offer is fair when the previously (higher) rumoured offers are adjusted for the market downturn. 


China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK): Sinopharm-Led Pre-Conditional Offer at HK$4.60

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<li>Bloomberg reports that Sinopharm is reviving its interest in privatising <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a>/CTCM. Sinopharm has contacted banks about financing and is considering partnering with other investors.</li>
<li>Sinopharm’s best bet is to partner with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-an-insurance-group-co-of-c2975d60-47cd-4246-a7a6-25297586242b" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24682:1" rel="noopener">Ping An Insurance Group of (601318 CH)</a> and privatise through a scheme. In this scenario, no disinterested shareholder would hold a blocking stake.</li>
<li>Due to Sinopharm's previous privatisation attempts, shareholders will be wary of the latest rumour. Nevertheless, the valuation is undemanding compared to peer multiples.</li>
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Bloomberg reports that Sinopharm is reviving its interest in privatising China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)/CTCM. Sinopharm has contacted banks about financing and is considering partnering with other investors.
Sinopharm’s best bet is to partner with Ping An Insurance Group of (601318 CH) and privatise through a scheme. In this scenario, no disinterested shareholder would hold a blocking stake.
Due to Sinopharm's previous privatisation attempts, shareholders will be wary of the latest rumour. Nevertheless, the valuation is undemanding compared to peer multiples.


China Traditional Chinese Med (570 HK): Third Time's the Charm as Sinopharm Revives Its Interest?

China

3SBio is a leading biotechnology company engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biopharmaceutical products. The company's diverse portfolio addresses therapeutic areas such as nephrology, oncology, supportive cancer care, inflammation, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, metabolism, and dermatology, with key products including EPIAO and TPIAO. 3SBio was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shenyang, China.

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3SBio (1530 HK)

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 28th): Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SciClone Pharma (6600 HK): GL Capital’s Scheme Offer at HK$18.80

The offer price has been declared final. It is reasonable, aligning with the all-time high and the IPO price. This is a done deal.

Arun George

SciClone Pharma (6600 HK): Privatisation Déjà Vu All over Again?

A GL Capital-led consortium will likely once again lead the privatisation. An offer price at or slightly above the IPO price (HK$18.80) would be...

Arun George

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK): Sinopharm-Led Pre-Conditional Offer at HK$4.60

The offer is attractive to historical trading ranges and peer multiples. Ping An, which holds a blocking stake, will be supportive. This looks like...

Arun George

China Traditional Chinese Med (570 HK): Third Time's the Charm as Sinopharm Revives Its Interest?

Due to Sinopharm's previous privatisation attempts, shareholders will be wary of the latest rumour. Nevertheless, the valuation is undemanding...

Arun George

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