Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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China Logistics Property Holdings / Event-Driven

China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK)

<section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/180/424/original/BANNER-TTOtherDec20_GreyOrange.png?1609259067" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="180424"></figure></section>On Tuesday <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-logistics-property-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22799:1" rel="noopener">China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK)</a> released a statement that confirmed chatter indicating two major shareholders are considering a sale of their stakes, which total 51.5%.In this note we attempt to put the potential sale of controlling stakes in CLPH (or the entire company) into context by looking at the 2017 privatization of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-logistic-properties-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2894:1" rel="noopener">Global Logistic Properties (GLP SP)</a>, still the largest single owner of modern warehouse space in China. We also provide a list of potential acquirers of the CLPH stakes, assuming a sale occurs eventually. In our view, there are at least seven companies that feature the financial might and the relationships needed to acquire CLPH's warehouse assets in China. CLPH's shares are up about 35% YTD, but compared to GLP's EV/Portfolio and EV/Completed SQM multiples at the time of its privatization, valuations do not appear stretched. We believe suitors eager to add scarce Chinese warehouse assets could bid shares up above HK$5.0.

On Tuesday China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK) released a statement that confirmed chatter indicating two major shareholders are considering a sale of their stakes, which total 51.5%.In this note we attempt to put the potential sale of controlling stakes in CLPH (or the entire company) into context by looking at the 2017 privatization of Global Logistic Properties (GLP SP), still the largest single owner of modern warehouse space in China. We also provide a list of potential acquirers of the CLPH stakes, assuming a sale occurs eventually. In our view, there are at least seven companies that feature the financial might and the relationships needed to acquire CLPH's warehouse assets in China. CLPH's shares are up about 35% YTD, but compared to GLP's EV/Portfolio and EV/Completed SQM multiples at the time of its privatization, valuations do not appear stretched. We believe suitors eager to add scarce Chinese warehouse assets could bid shares up above HK$5.0. 

Major Shareholders of CLPH (1589:HK) Selling! Revisiting Narrative & Valuations

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<section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/180/014/original/BANNER-TTOtherDec20_GreyOrange.png?1608832116" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="180014"></figure></section>In November, anti-monopoly regulators announced drafts of new rules that will apply to eCommerce 'platform' businesses. And last week authorities announced an anti-monopoly probe into some of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group (BABA US)</a>'s anti-competitive practices. We believe the probe could eventually extend to a range of logistics companies linked to Alibaba. The ongoing regulator action against Alibaba's "choose one from two" policy and potential future actions against logistics firms linked to the eCommerce giant will have the same effect: to slow down growth. In the case of the Chinese express companies closely linked to Alibaba, regulators' actions merely add to existing pressures to pursue sector consolidation in 2021.We recommend investors check out <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/best-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25494:1" rel="noopener">BEST Inc (BEST US)</a> as a potential acquisition target.

In November, anti-monopoly regulators announced drafts of new rules that will apply to eCommerce 'platform' businesses. And last week authorities announced an anti-monopoly probe into some of Alibaba Group (BABA US)'s anti-competitive practices. We believe the probe could eventually extend to a range of logistics companies linked to Alibaba. The ongoing regulator action against Alibaba's "choose one from two" policy and potential future actions against logistics firms linked to the eCommerce giant will have the same effect: to slow down growth. In the case of the Chinese express companies closely linked to Alibaba, regulators' actions merely add to existing pressures to pursue sector consolidation in 2021.We recommend investors check out BEST Inc (BEST US) as a potential acquisition target.

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The Asia HY Trade Book for the month of December includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

  The Asia HY Trade Book for the month of December includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Book - December 2020 - Lucror Analytics

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  In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Macau gaming sector, including our market outlook, concession renewals and a peer comparison of the four companies under our coverage.   The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.  

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The Asia HY Trade Book for the month of November includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

  The Asia HY Trade Book for the month of November includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Book - November 2020 - Lucror Analytics

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China Logistics Property Holdings is an investment holding company and a logistics facilities provider. It offers integrated solutions for the design, development, leasing, operation, and management of logistics infrastructure, primarily engaging in the leasing of storage facilities and related management services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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