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.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guppy-s-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40692:1" rel="noopener">GUPPY's Inc (5127 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinko-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15066:1" rel="noopener">Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/probiotec-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12047:1" rel="noopener">Probiotec Ltd (PBP AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/irc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20649:1" rel="noopener">Irc Ltd (1029 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genetron-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28435:1" rel="noopener">Genetron Holdings Ltd (GTH US)</a>.</li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tietto-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28006:1" rel="noopener">Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benesse-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12877:1" rel="noopener">Benesse Holdings (9783 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benefit-one-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14502:1" rel="noopener">Benefit One Inc (2412 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orecorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8120:1" rel="noopener">Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU)</a>.</li>
</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - GUPPY's Inc (5127 JP), Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US), Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP), Probiotec Ltd (PBP AU), Irc Ltd (1029 HK), Genetron Holdings Ltd (GTH US).
Lowest spreads - T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU), Benesse Holdings (9783 JP), Benefit One Inc (2412 JP), Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU).


Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jan) - JSR, Benefit One, T&K Toka, Guppy's, Genetron, Weiqiao, Probiotec

Shinko Electric Industries / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinko-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15066:1" rel="noopener">Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR Corp (4185 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/probiotec-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12047:1" rel="noopener">Probiotec Ltd (PBP AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/irc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20649:1" rel="noopener">Irc Ltd (1029 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orecorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8120:1" rel="noopener">Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU)</a>. </li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tietto-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28006:1" rel="noopener">Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pact-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:692:1" rel="noopener">Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benesse-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12877:1" rel="noopener">Benesse Holdings (9783 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taisho-pharmaceutical-holdin" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3774:1" rel="noopener">Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdin (4581 JP)</a>. </li>
</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US), Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP), JSR Corp (4185 JP), Probiotec Ltd (PBP AU), Irc Ltd (1029 HK), Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU). 
Lowest spreads - Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU), T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU), Benesse Holdings (9783 JP), Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdin (4581 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jan) - Shinko Electric, Benefit One, T&K Toka, Taisho, IJTT, IRC, Weiqiao

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> overtook <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla Motors (TSLA US)</a> as the largest EV maker by deliveries in December 2023.</li>
<li>Tesla is suspending work at its Berlin factory temporarily due to the tension in the Red Sea, while BYD’s supply chain is all in China.</li>
<li>BYD is trading at deep discount to Tesla on PEG, PER, and PBR.</li>
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BYD (1211 HK) overtook Tesla Motors (TSLA US) as the largest EV maker by deliveries in December 2023.
Tesla is suspending work at its Berlin factory temporarily due to the tension in the Red Sea, while BYD’s supply chain is all in China.
BYD is trading at deep discount to Tesla on PEG, PER, and PBR.


ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/metrodata-electronic-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7184:1" rel="noopener">PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/comfortdelgro-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:497:1" rel="noopener">Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kerry-express-thailand" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29253:1" rel="noopener">Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB). </a>
</li>
<li>There were also credit insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indika-energy-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1776:1" rel="noopener">Indika Energy (INDY IJ)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lippo-malls-indonesia-retail-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10946:1" rel="noopener">Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMRT SP)</a> with Fitch downgrading the latter' s rating on its bonds to C.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
</ul>


The past week saw insights on PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ), Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP), and Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB). 

There were also credit insights on Indika Energy (INDY IJ) and Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMRT SP) with Fitch downgrading the latter' s rating on its bonds to C.
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Metrodata Electronics, Comfort Delgro, and Lippo Malls REIT.

<ul>
<li>The share price has increased by around 20% since mid-last year.</li>
<li>A new revenue stream from the booking fee through the Zig app and calls that, albeit small, it was never possible to share upside with cabbies before. </li>
<li>Extension from 15 days to 30 days visa-free for Chinese tourists to come to Singapore on early 2024. </li>
</ul>


The share price has increased by around 20% since mid-last year.
A new revenue stream from the booking fee through the Zig app and calls that, albeit small, it was never possible to share upside with cabbies before. 
Extension from 15 days to 30 days visa-free for Chinese tourists to come to Singapore on early 2024. 


Singapore

ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited provides bus, taxi, car leasing and rental, automotive engineering, maintenance services, and diesel sales.  The Group also provides investment trading and operates vehicle inspection and assessment services, and advertising services.

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Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP)

Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jan) - JSR, Benefit One, T&K Toka, Guppy's, Genetron, Weiqiao, Probiotec

This week, the highest gross spreads are GUPPY's (81.0%), Hollysys (13.0%), Shinko Electric (9.0%), Probiotec (9.0%), IRC (8.3%), Genetron (7.7%),...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jan) - Shinko Electric, Benefit One, T&K Toka, Taisho, IJTT, IRC, Weiqiao

This week, the highest gross spreads are Hollysys (12.0%), Shinko Electric (8.9%), JSR (7.6%), Probiotec (6.0%), IRC (5.4%), OreCorp (5.1%), Adbri...

Arun George

BYD Vs Tesla: Part Deux

BYD surpasses Tesla as top EV maker in Dec 2023; Tesla suspends work in Berlin due to Red Sea tension; BYD trades at a deep discount to Tesla on...

Henry Soediarko

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Metrodata Electronics, Comfort Delgro, and Lippo Malls REIT.

The past week saw insights on PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ), Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP), and Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB).

Angus Mackintosh

Comfortdelgro (CD): The Chinese Is Back

Comfortdelgro enjoys new revenue stream that allows upside participation in the number of rides, and longer visa-free stay for Chinese tourists in...

Henry Soediarko

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Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jan) - JSR, Benefit One, T&K Toka, Guppy's, Genetron, Weiqiao, Probiotec

This week, the highest gross spreads are GUPPY's (81.0%), Hollysys (13.0%), Shinko Electric (9.0%), Probiotec (9.0%), IRC (8.3%), Genetron (7.7%),...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jan) - Shinko Electric, Benefit One, T&K Toka, Taisho, IJTT, IRC, Weiqiao

This week, the highest gross spreads are Hollysys (12.0%), Shinko Electric (8.9%), JSR (7.6%), Probiotec (6.0%), IRC (5.4%), OreCorp (5.1%), Adbri...

Arun George

BYD Vs Tesla: Part Deux

​BYD surpasses Tesla as top EV maker in Dec 2023; Tesla suspends work in Berlin due to Red Sea tension; BYD trades at a deep discount to Tesla on...

Henry Soediarko

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Metrodata Electronics, Comfort Delgro, and Lippo Malls REIT.

The past week saw insights on PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ), Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP), and Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB).

Angus Mackintosh

Comfortdelgro (CD): The Chinese Is Back

Comfortdelgro enjoys new revenue stream that allows upside participation in the number of rides, and longer visa-free stay for Chinese tourists in...

Henry Soediarko

BYD surpasses Tesla as top EV maker in Dec 2023; Tesla suspends work in Berlin due to Red Sea tension; BYD trades at a deep discount to Tesla on...