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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/enm-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16267:1" rel="noopener">Enm Holdings (128 HK)</a> announced a privatisation offer from Chime Corporation at HK$0.58 per scheme share, a 54.7% premium to the undisturbed price of HK$0.375 per share (24 May). </li>
<li>The key condition is the scheme be approved by at least 75% disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% disinterested shareholders rejection). No shareholder holds a blocking stake. The offer price is final.</li>
<li>Detractors will argue the offer is low due to ENM’s net cash (75% of the market cap). However, the offer is reasonable compared to historical multiples and share prices. </li>
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Enm Holdings (128 HK) announced a privatisation offer from Chime Corporation at HK$0.58 per scheme share, a 54.7% premium to the undisturbed price of HK$0.375 per share (24 May). 
The key condition is the scheme be approved by at least 75% disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% disinterested shareholders rejection). No shareholder holds a blocking stake. The offer price is final.
Detractors will argue the offer is low due to ENM’s net cash (75% of the market cap). However, the offer is reasonable compared to historical multiples and share prices. 


ENM Holdings (128 HK): Privatisation Bid at HK$0.58 Per Share

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>1H9/23 was inline in general, except for the womenswear (drags on GP margin and impairment losses induced).</li><li>Despite the drags, the operating income was still growing at 31% YoY.</li><li>However, for the upcoming 2H23E, we urge investors to stay cautious to: 1) Covid-19 outbreaks, 2) macro-economic status and 3) the unfavorable weather in China. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

1H9/23 was inline in general, except for the womenswear (drags on GP margin and impairment losses induced).Despite the drags, the operating income was still growing at 31% YoY.However, for the upcoming 2H23E, we urge investors to stay cautious to: 1) Covid-19 outbreaks, 2) macro-economic status and 3) the unfavorable weather in China. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Bosideng (3998 HK) – An inline 1H9/23 result but the macro is at risk

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<li>Amid the challenging market, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bosideng-international-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6537:1" rel="noopener">Bosideng International Holdings (3998 HK)</a>'s 15% growth in 1H FY23 profit is decent. Excluding impairments, operating profit would have grown by 31.3%.</li>
<li>It expects FY23 gross margin to expand and further store optimisation to enhance operating margin. The introduction of highly successful ultralight down jackets is an added driver.</li>
<li>With 32% increase in online branded apparel sales, the channel will be Bosideng's key growth impetus. For "double-11", sales have outperformed peers significantly, showcasing its product strengths.</li>
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Amid the challenging market, Bosideng International Holdings (3998 HK)'s 15% growth in 1H FY23 profit is decent. Excluding impairments, operating profit would have grown by 31.3%.
It expects FY23 gross margin to expand and further store optimisation to enhance operating margin. The introduction of highly successful ultralight down jackets is an added driver.
With 32% increase in online branded apparel sales, the channel will be Bosideng's key growth impetus. For "double-11", sales have outperformed peers significantly, showcasing its product strengths.


Bosideng (3998 HK): Decent Result Distorted by Impairment Losses

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<li>Lower losses for investment business and sportswear retailing have contributed to a 48.4% reduction in losses for 1H FY23 at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-dongxiang-group-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1068:1" rel="noopener">China Dongxiang Group Co (3818 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>The resumption of interim special dividend is a welcoming sign. Inventory clearance, store optimisation, cost reduction and growth at the PHENIX ski wear brands are positive drivers.</li>
<li>Its market capitalisation of HK$1.88bn represents a steep discount of 79% to its cash and investment portfolio of Rmb8.46bn, and this also means sportswear business is free.</li>
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Lower losses for investment business and sportswear retailing have contributed to a 48.4% reduction in losses for 1H FY23 at China Dongxiang Group Co (3818 HK).
The resumption of interim special dividend is a welcoming sign. Inventory clearance, store optimisation, cost reduction and growth at the PHENIX ski wear brands are positive drivers.
Its market capitalisation of HK$1.88bn represents a steep discount of 79% to its cash and investment portfolio of Rmb8.46bn, and this also means sportswear business is free.


China Dongxiang (3818 HK): Losses Narrowing Down, a Good Sign

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Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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<li>Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, things are starting to move with Leapmotor and Onewo, while CALB continues to have second thoughts.</li>
<li>The biggest placement this week was Doosan, but there was news of Tencent setting its sights on sizeable future placements via divestments.</li>
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Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.
On the IPO front, things are starting to move with Leapmotor and Onewo, while CALB continues to have second thoughts.
The biggest placement this week was Doosan, but there was news of Tencent setting its sights on sizeable future placements via divestments.


ECM Weekly (4th Sep 2022) - China ADRs, Tencent, Leapmotor, Onewo, Hongjiu Fruit, Doosan Ener

Hong Kong

Bosideng is the largest down clothing company in the PRC, specializing in the research, design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of branded down apparel. The company also offers ladieswear, school uniforms, and provides OEM services. It was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Bosideng (3998 HK)

Bosideng (3998 HK) – An inline 1H9/23 result but the macro is at risk

1H9/23 was inline in general, except for the womenswear (drags on GP margin and impairment losses induced). Despite the drags, the operating income...

CMB International

Bosideng (3998 HK): Decent Result Distorted by Impairment Losses

Bosideng actually has a decent 1H FY23 result and gross margin should expand for full-year FY23. Its efforts on store optimisation, new product...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Dongxiang (3818 HK): Losses Narrowing Down, a Good Sign

Sharply lower losses and resumption of interim dividends should clear concerns on negative equity market and weak sportswear retailing. Share price...

Osbert Tang, CFA

ECM Weekly (4th Sep 2022) - China ADRs, Tencent, Leapmotor, Onewo, Hongjiu Fruit, Doosan Ener

Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.

Sumeet Singh

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ENM Holdings (128 HK): Privatisation Bid at HK$0.58 Per Share

Detractors will argue the offer is low due to ENM’s net cash (75% of the market cap). However, the offer is reasonable compared to historical...

Arun George

Bosideng (3998 HK) – An inline 1H9/23 result but the macro is at risk

1H9/23 was inline in general, except for the womenswear (drags on GP margin and impairment losses induced). Despite the drags, the operating income...

CMB International

Bosideng (3998 HK): Decent Result Distorted by Impairment Losses

Bosideng actually has a decent 1H FY23 result and gross margin should expand for full-year FY23. Its efforts on store optimisation, new product...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Dongxiang (3818 HK): Losses Narrowing Down, a Good Sign

Sharply lower losses and resumption of interim dividends should clear concerns on negative equity market and weak sportswear retailing. Share price...

Osbert Tang, CFA

ECM Weekly (4th Sep 2022) - China ADRs, Tencent, Leapmotor, Onewo, Hongjiu Fruit, Doosan Ener

Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.

Sumeet Singh