Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>It was confirmed on Friday afternoon <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a> was a single cap move, NOT a double-capping in a single Review. That limits the sell down.</li>
<li>Chemist Warehouse's reverse buyout of pharmacy wholesaler <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)</a> is now all-but complete.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/takeda-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11747:1" rel="noopener">Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP)</a> announced decent results, decently upgraded guidance in both IFRS/GAAP terms and in Core/Adjusted terms (less impressive uplift in Adjusted/Analysed terms). They also announced a ¥100bn buyback.</li>
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It was confirmed on Friday afternoon Fast Retailing (9983 JP) was a single cap move, NOT a double-capping in a single Review. That limits the sell down.
Chemist Warehouse's reverse buyout of pharmacy wholesaler Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU) is now all-but complete.

Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP) announced decent results, decently upgraded guidance in both IFRS/GAAP terms and in Core/Adjusted terms (less impressive uplift in Adjusted/Analysed terms). They also announced a ¥100bn buyback.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Fast Retailing, Sigma, Takeda Pharmaceutical, WH Group

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<li>I tally 58 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Ten new deals discussed this week! Australia's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/excalibur-mining-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3088:1" rel="noopener">Dropsuite</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/red-hawk-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15387:1" rel="noopener">Red Hawk</a>,; Singapore's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japfa-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15597:1" rel="noopener">Japfa</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/slb-development-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26989:1" rel="noopener">SLB</a>; Japan's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-food-creators-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20883:1" rel="noopener">Global Food</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascot-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9576:1" rel="noopener">Ascot Corp</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chuoh-pack-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1360:1" rel="noopener">Chuoh Pack Industry</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/giga-prize-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6115:1" rel="noopener">Giga Prize</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sanyo-special-steel-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15900:1" rel="noopener">Sanyo Special Steel</a>; and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dada-nexus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28961:1" rel="noopener">Dada Nexus</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates/news took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-new-energy-g" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6927:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-national-building-ma-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:184:1" rel="noopener">China National Building Material (3323 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malaysia-airports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:117:1" rel="noopener">Malaysia Airports (MAHB MK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-art-retail-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:401:1" rel="noopener">Sun Art (6808 HK)</a>.</li>
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I tally 58 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Ten new deals discussed this week! Australia's Dropsuite, Red Hawk,; Singapore's Japfa, SLB; Japan's Global Food, Ascot Corp, Chuoh Pack Industry, Giga Prize, Sanyo Special Steel; and Dada Nexus.
Key updates/news took place on: Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU), Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK), China National Building Material (3323 HK), Malaysia Airports (MAHB MK), and Sun Art (6808 HK).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Sigma Healthcare Dropsuite, Japfa, Dada Nexus, Malaysia Airports, Sanyo Steel

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/excalibur-mining-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3088:1" rel="noopener">Dropsuite (DSE AU)</a>, a backup, recovery and protection software company, has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Texas-based IT automation outfit NinjaOne.</li>
<li>NinjaOne is offering A$5.90/share, a 34.1% premium to last close. Apart from Dropsuite's shareholder approval, the Offer requires FIRB signing off. The Offer has the unanimous backing of both boards. </li>
<li>The Offer also has the backing of Dropsuite's largest shareholder, Topline Capital (31%). Board &amp; management hold a further 9%.  Implementation is expected late May 2025. This is done. </li>
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Dropsuite (DSE AU), a backup, recovery and protection software company, has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Texas-based IT automation outfit NinjaOne.
NinjaOne is offering A$5.90/share, a 34.1% premium to last close. Apart from Dropsuite's shareholder approval, the Offer requires FIRB signing off. The Offer has the unanimous backing of both boards. 
The Offer also has the backing of Dropsuite's largest shareholder, Topline Capital (31%). Board &amp; management hold a further 9%.  Implementation is expected late May 2025. This is done. 


Dropsuite (DSE AU): NinjaOne's A$5.90/Share Scheme

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<li>On the 27th January, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dada-nexus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28961:1" rel="noopener">Dada Nexus (DADA US)</a>, a Chinese on-demand retail and delivery platform, <a href="https://ir.imdada.cn/static-files/f51e79d8-c951-4c82-8317-6493f6110fef" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a preliminary non-binding proposal from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29043:1" rel="noopener">JD.com (9618 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>JD.com, a 63.2% shareholder, is offering US$0.50/share (US$2.00/ADS), a 42% premium to last close. Should a definitive agreement be inked, this is done. </li>
<li>DADA has formed a committee to evaluate the proposal. The risk to the trade, as with many US-listed China plays, is one of timing. Trading at a 11.1% gross spread.</li>
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On the 27th January, Dada Nexus (DADA US), a Chinese on-demand retail and delivery platform, announced a preliminary non-binding proposal from JD.com (9618 HK).
JD.com, a 63.2% shareholder, is offering US$0.50/share (US$2.00/ADS), a 42% premium to last close. Should a definitive agreement be inked, this is done. 
DADA has formed a committee to evaluate the proposal. The risk to the trade, as with many US-listed China plays, is one of timing. Trading at a 11.1% gross spread.


Dada Nexus (DADA US): JD.Com's US$2/ADS Non-Binding Offer

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<li>Via an off-market offer, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fortescue-metals-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41:1" rel="noopener">Fortescue Metals (FMG AU)</a>is aiming to purchase all shares of iron-ore play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/red-hawk-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15387:1" rel="noopener">Red Hawk Mining (RHK AU)</a> at A$1.05/share, a 28% premium to last close.</li>
<li>If Fortescue secures at least 75% of Red Hawk's shares within seven days, the Offer Price increases to A$1.20/share, a 46% premium to last close</li>
<li>Fortescue's focus is on Red Hawk's Blacksmith iron ore project, located ~30 kilometers west of Fortescue's own Solomon project.</li>
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Via an off-market offer, Fortescue Metals (FMG AU)is aiming to purchase all shares of iron-ore play Red Hawk Mining (RHK AU) at A$1.05/share, a 28% premium to last close.
If Fortescue secures at least 75% of Red Hawk's shares within seven days, the Offer Price increases to A$1.20/share, a 46% premium to last close
Fortescue's focus is on Red Hawk's Blacksmith iron ore project, located ~30 kilometers west of Fortescue's own Solomon project.


Red Hawk (RHK AU): Fortescue's Off-Market Offer

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Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group invests in, develops, constructs, operates, and manages photovoltaic power, wind power, and clean heat supply services in the People's Republic of China. The company also provides engineering, procurement, construction, and technical consultancy services for clean energy projects. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group (1250 HK)

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Last Week in Event SPACE: Fast Retailing, Sigma, Takeda Pharmaceutical, WH Group

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David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Sigma Healthcare Dropsuite, Japfa, Dada Nexus, Malaysia Airports, Sanyo Steel

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Dada Nexus (DADA US): JD.Com's US$2/ADS Non-Binding Offer

Given the indicative nature of JD.com's Offer, DADA is trading wide at a 11% gross spread to terms. I'd look to enter around here and on any pullback.

David Blennerhassett

Red Hawk (RHK AU): Fortescue's Off-Market Offer

This is done. Trading tight at A$1.19/share. Payment under the Offer is 10 business days once unconditional. If in, stay in. If small, illiquid...

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Last Week in Event SPACE: Fast Retailing, Sigma, Takeda Pharmaceutical, WH Group

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Sigma Healthcare Dropsuite, Japfa, Dada Nexus, Malaysia Airports, Sanyo Steel

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Dropsuite (DSE AU): NinjaOne's A$5.90/Share Scheme

This is a clean deal. Trading tight at 3.1%/9.8% gross/annualised spread, assuming late May completion. If in, stay in. If small, illiquid arbs are...

David Blennerhassett

Dada Nexus (DADA US): JD.Com's US$2/ADS Non-Binding Offer

Given the indicative nature of JD.com's Offer, DADA is trading wide at a 11% gross spread to terms. I'd look to enter around here and on any pullback.

David Blennerhassett

Red Hawk (RHK AU): Fortescue's Off-Market Offer

This is done. Trading tight at A$1.19/share. Payment under the Offer is 10 business days once unconditional. If in, stay in. If small, illiquid...

David Blennerhassett