Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Back on the 30th September, television broadcaster and publisher <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-west-media-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:804:1" rel="noopener">Seven West Media (SWM AU)</a> <a href="https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20250930/pdf/06pvvssl21zsm7.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">entered into a Scheme</a> with radio network play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/southern-cross-media-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10374:1" rel="noopener">Southern Cross Media (SXL AU)</a>.</li>
<li>SXL will issue 0.1552 new shares for every SWM share. Should the Scheme get up, SXL will hold 50.1% of the combined entity and SWM the remainder.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20251112/pdf/06rvmht3w0r058.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Scheme Booklet is now out</a>, with a Scheme Meeting on the 22nd December, and expected implementation on the 7th January. The IE (Lonergan) says "fair &amp; reasonable". Clean deal.</li>
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Back on the 30th September, television broadcaster and publisher Seven West Media (SWM AU) entered into a Scheme with radio network play Southern Cross Media (SXL AU).
SXL will issue 0.1552 new shares for every SWM share. Should the Scheme get up, SXL will hold 50.1% of the combined entity and SWM the remainder.

The Scheme Booklet is now out, with a Scheme Meeting on the 22nd December, and expected implementation on the 7th January. The IE (Lonergan) says "fair &amp; reasonable". Clean deal.


Seven West Media (SWM AU): 22nd Dec Vote On Southern Cross (SXL AU)'s Offer

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 analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 10th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD28.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Woolworths, ANZ, Qbe Insurance, Qantas Airways, Cleanaway Waste Management.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 10th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD28.1bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Woolworths, ANZ, Qbe Insurance, Qantas Airways, Cleanaway Waste Management.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Woolworths, ANZ, Qbe Insurance, Qantas Airways

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 3rd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD28.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in ALS, Washington H Soul Pattinson&amp;Co, Brambles, CAR, Fortescue.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 3rd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD28.3bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in ALS, Washington H Soul Pattinson&amp;Co, Brambles, CAR, Fortescue.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 3rd): ALS, Washington H Soul Pattinson&Co, Brambles, CAR, Fortescue

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 26th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Washington H Soul Pattinson&amp;Co, Northern Star Resources, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Goodman, TPG Telecom.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 26th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.4bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Washington H Soul Pattinson&amp;Co, Northern Star Resources, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Goodman, TPG Telecom.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 26th): Washington H Soul Pattinson&Co, Northern Star Resources

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.

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-west-media-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:804:1" rel="noopener">Seven West Media (SWM AU)</a> will merge with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/southern-cross-media-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10374:1" rel="noopener">Southern Cross Media (SXL AU)</a> at a ratio of 0.1552 SXL shares per SWM share. </li>
<li>The merger is strategically sensible and is expected to deliver annualised cost synergies of A$25 to A$35 million. The merger requires approval from both the ACMA and the ACCC.</li>
<li>While the offer is light compared to historical exchange ratios and peer multiples, large SWM shareholders are supportive. The scheme vote risk is low. </li>
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Seven West Media (SWM AU) will merge with Southern Cross Media (SXL AU) at a ratio of 0.1552 SXL shares per SWM share. 
The merger is strategically sensible and is expected to deliver annualised cost synergies of A$25 to A$35 million. The merger requires approval from both the ACMA and the ACCC.
While the offer is light compared to historical exchange ratios and peer multiples, large SWM shareholders are supportive. The scheme vote risk is low. 


Seven West Media (SWM AU): Merger with Southern Cross Media (SXL AU)

Australia

ARN Media Limited operates as a media and entertainment company. The Company owns and manages radio, outdoor, and digital assets. ARN Media offers content marketing and outdoor advertising services, as well as digital radio service, live events, sports opinion, and video platforms.

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Seven West Media (SWM AU): 22nd Dec Vote On Southern Cross (SXL AU)'s Offer

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Woolworths, ANZ, Qbe Insurance, Qantas Airways

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Woolworths, ANZ, Qbe Insurance, Qantas Airways,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 3rd): ALS, Washington H Soul Pattinson&Co, Brambles, CAR, Fortescue

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in ALS, Washington H Soul Pattinson&Co, Brambles, CAR,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 26th): Washington H Soul Pattinson&Co, Northern Star Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Washington H Soul Pattinson&Co, Northern Star...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Seven West Media (SWM AU): Merger with Southern Cross Media (SXL AU)

While the offer is light compared to historical exchange ratios and peer multiples, large SWM shareholders are supportive. The scheme vote risk is...

Arun George

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