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David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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Shanghai Dongzheng Automotive Finance / Event-Driven

Shanghai Dongzheng Automotive Finance (DAF HK)

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<li>On the 19 May, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a> acquired <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a>'s 71.04% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a> at a judicial auction. </li>
<li>Reportedly SAIC was the only bidder. The price paid appears to be at the minimum bid price of HK$1.294/share. </li>
<li>The acquisition will trigger an unconditional Offer for the H shares.  SAIC and ZhengTong have announced the outcome of the auction. But still no word from Dongzheng.</li>
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On the 19 May, SAIC Motor (600104 CH) acquired China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)'s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK) at a judicial auction. 
Reportedly SAIC was the only bidder. The price paid appears to be at the minimum bid price of HK$1.294/share. 
The acquisition will trigger an unconditional Offer for the H shares.  SAIC and ZhengTong have announced the outcome of the auction. But still no word from Dongzheng.


Shh! SAIC's Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng (2718 HK)

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Sameer Taneja

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-meidong-auto-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10795:1" rel="noopener">China Meidong Auto (1268 HK)</a> trades at a 12x/9x PE FY22/23E with a 6.5% dividend yield at a 20 HKD/share price (assuming an 80% payout ratio).</li>
<li>In buying <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-meidong-auto-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10795:1" rel="noopener">China Meidong Auto (1268 HK)</a>, you get an industry leader in the dealership space with supreme execution (35% ROE/47% CAGR profit growth/best capital allocator).</li>
<li>The integration of the Starchase Porsche Dealerships provides an upside potential, as the management, with their superior track record, can significantly improve the target's operations.</li>
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China Meidong Auto (1268 HK) trades at a 12x/9x PE FY22/23E with a 6.5% dividend yield at a 20 HKD/share price (assuming an 80% payout ratio).
In buying China Meidong Auto (1268 HK), you get an industry leader in the dealership space with supreme execution (35% ROE/47% CAGR profit growth/best capital allocator).
The integration of the Starchase Porsche Dealerships provides an upside potential, as the management, with their superior track record, can significantly improve the target's operations.


China Meidong: Back the Porsche at 20 HKD

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<li>After both stocks were suspended on the 19 April, the forced liquidation of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong (1728 HK)</a>'s stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng (2718 HK)</a> will occur, via auction, on the 18 May. </li>
<li>That minimum bid price is HK$1.294/share, or a 112% premium to last close.</li>
<li>ZhengTong's stake is 71.04% of shares out. A mandatory general offer - conditional or unconditional - may materialise from the auction process. </li>
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After both stocks were suspended on the 19 April, the forced liquidation of China Zhengtong (1728 HK)'s stake in Dongzheng (2718 HK) will occur, via auction, on the 18 May. 
That minimum bid price is HK$1.294/share, or a 112% premium to last close.
ZhengTong's stake is 71.04% of shares out. A mandatory general offer - conditional or unconditional - may materialise from the auction process. 


Dongzheng (2718 HK): 18th May Liquidation Of ZhengTong’s Stake

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<li>On 16 April, the Shanghai Financial Court <a href="https://paimai.jd.com/287421325" target="_blank" rel="noopener">published</a> the details for the auction of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a>’s 71.04% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>If the auction is successful and results in any person and a group of persons acting in concert holding 30%+ of the voting rights, it will result in an MGO.</li>
<li>The base bid implies an MGO price of HK$1.294 per H Share, a 112.1% premium to the last close. The auction will be held from 18 May to 19 May.</li>
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On 16 April, the Shanghai Financial Court published the details for the auction of China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)’s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK). 
If the auction is successful and results in any person and a group of persons acting in concert holding 30%+ of the voting rights, it will result in an MGO.
The base bid implies an MGO price of HK$1.294 per H Share, a 112.1% premium to the last close. The auction will be held from 18 May to 19 May.


Auction of China ZhengTong’s Dongzheng Stake Set for 18 May; Potential MGO

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<li>Both <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a> issued HKEx suspension notices at the same time yesterday morning.</li>
<li>In no uncertain terms, the Shanghai office of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission has forced the liquidation of ZhengTong's 71.04% stake in Dongzheng.</li>
<li>That stake "sale" may trigger an Offer for Dongzheng. Dongzheng's <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2022/0419/2022041900225.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">suspension</a> is "pursuant to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers".</li>
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Both Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK) and China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK) issued HKEx suspension notices at the same time yesterday morning.
In no uncertain terms, the Shanghai office of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission has forced the liquidation of ZhengTong's 71.04% stake in Dongzheng.
That stake "sale" may trigger an Offer for Dongzheng. Dongzheng's suspension is "pursuant to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers".


Dongzheng (2718 HK): Potential Offer As ZhengTong's Stake Gets Liquidated

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China ZhengTong Auto Services engages in 4S dealership, supply chain, and comprehensive properties businesses. The company sells passenger motor vehicles, including brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, and provides after-sales services, motor-related logistics, lubricant oil trading, and property development and sales. It is headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, and was founded in 1999.

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Shh! SAIC's Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng (2718 HK)

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Dongzheng (2718 HK): 18th May Liquidation Of ZhengTong’s Stake

Buy Dongzherng at the minimum bid price. Then buy some more. Avoid ZhengTong. The company is toxic from a regulator's point of view.

David Blennerhassett

Auction of China ZhengTong’s Dongzheng Stake Set for 18 May; Potential MGO

The auction of China Zhengtong’s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng will be held from 18 to 19 May. A successful auction will imply an MGO price (at the...

Arun George

Dongzheng (2718 HK): Potential Offer As ZhengTong's Stake Gets Liquidated

Assuming the auction has taken place, I'd expect Dongzheng to pop (even if a low-ball Offer), as the overhang will be removed, likely with the...

David Blennerhassett

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