Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Back on the 28 March, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/liontown-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20488:1" rel="noopener">Liontown Resources (LTR AU)</a> rejected the third proposal of $2.50/share from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/albemarle-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7678:1" rel="noopener">Albemarle (ALB US)</a>, the world’s largest lithium producer, citing terms were opportunistic.</li>
<li>Then everything went quiet. There appeared to be an interested party building a stake ~$2.75/share, but nothing concrete emerged. </li>
<li>Now Albemarle has returned with a revised indicative proposal of $3.00/share - best and final. Due diligence has been granted. The board is supportive if terms are firmed.</li>
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Back on the 28 March, Liontown Resources (LTR AU) rejected the third proposal of $2.50/share from Albemarle (ALB US), the world’s largest lithium producer, citing terms were opportunistic.
Then everything went quiet. There appeared to be an interested party building a stake ~$2.75/share, but nothing concrete emerged. 
Now Albemarle has returned with a revised indicative proposal of $3.00/share - best and final. Due diligence has been granted. The board is supportive if terms are firmed.


Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 6th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in BHP, Liontown, ANZ, Suncorp, Domino'S Pizza E, Metcash.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 6th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.3bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in BHP, Liontown, ANZ, Suncorp, Domino'S Pizza E, Metcash.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 6th): BHP, Liontown, ANZ, Suncorp, Domino'S Pizza E, Metcash

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 29th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.0bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals, Woodside Energy, Evolution Mining.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 29th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.0bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals, Woodside Energy, Evolution Mining.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals

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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/liontown-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20488:1" rel="noopener">Liontown Resources (LTR AU)</a> has received a revised non-binding privatisation proposal from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/albemarle-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7678:1" rel="noopener">Albemarle Corp (ALB US)</a> at A$3.00 per share, a 20.0% premium to the previously rejected offer of A$2.50.</li>
<li>The revised offer is attractive compared to the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project’s NPV range, peer multiples and historical share prices. The offer price is final, barring a superior proposal.</li>
<li>Liontown has granted Albemarle a limited period of exclusive due diligence. The Board intends to recommend a binding proposal at A$3.00 per share. The retail vote could be a risk.</li>
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Liontown Resources (LTR AU) has received a revised non-binding privatisation proposal from Albemarle Corp (ALB US) at A$3.00 per share, a 20.0% premium to the previously rejected offer of A$2.50.
The revised offer is attractive compared to the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project’s NPV range, peer multiples and historical share prices. The offer price is final, barring a superior proposal.
Liontown has granted Albemarle a limited period of exclusive due diligence. The Board intends to recommend a binding proposal at A$3.00 per share. The retail vote could be a risk.


Liontown Resources (LTR AU): Albemarle’s Final A$3.00 Offer

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 28th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Woodside Energy, NAB, Macquarie, BHP, CSL, Northern Star Re.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 28th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.3bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Woodside Energy, NAB, Macquarie, BHP, CSL, Northern Star Re.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 28th): Woodside Energy, NAB, Macquarie, BHP, CSL, Northern Star Re

Australia

Core Lithium Ltd operates as a mineral exploration company. The Company explores and mines finniss lithium resources. Core Lithium serves customers in Australia.

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Core Lithium Ltd (CXO AU)

Liontown Warms To Albemarle's Bump

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David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 6th): BHP, Liontown, ANZ, Suncorp, Domino'S Pizza E, Metcash

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Liontown, ANZ, Suncorp, Domino'S Pizza E,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Liontown Resources (LTR AU): Albemarle’s Final A$3.00 Offer

The revised offer is attractive compared to the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project’s NPV range, peer multiples and historical share prices. At the...

Arun George

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 28th): Woodside Energy, NAB, Macquarie, BHP, CSL, Northern Star Re

We estimate the ASX short interests to be USD 16.2bn and highlight short interest changes in Woodside Energy, NAB, Macquarie, BHP, CSL, Northern...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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