Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>There are currently 46  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. </li>
<li>Two new deals this week: the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">Total Access Communication (DTAC TB)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)</a> merger; and the pre-conditional Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-jin-jiang-capital-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15781:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Jin Jiang Capital Company (2006 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinsei-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16897:1" rel="noopener">Shinsei Bank (8303 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chinese-estates-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20954:1" rel="noopener">Chinese Estates Holdings (127 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cp-pokphand-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10135:1" rel="noopener">Cp Pokphand (43 HK)</a>.</li>
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There are currently 46  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. 
Two new deals this week: the Total Access Communication (DTAC TB) / True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB) merger; and the pre-conditional Offer for Shanghai Jin Jiang Capital Company (2006 HK).
Keys updates took place for: Shinsei Bank (8303 JP), Chinese Estates Holdings (127 HK), and Cp Pokphand (43 HK).


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Shanghai Jin Jiang, Shinsei Bank, Chinese Estates, CP Pokphand

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<li>There are currently 46  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. </li>
<li>One new deal this week: Blackstone and affiliates are offering shareholders of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a> A$12.50/share in cash, a 26.2% premium to last close.</li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-press-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9952:1" rel="noopener">Singapore Press Holdings (SPH SP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinsei-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16897:1" rel="noopener">Shinsei Bank (8303 JP)</a>.</li>
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There are currently 46  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. 
One new deal this week: Blackstone and affiliates are offering shareholders of Crown Resorts (CWN AU) A$12.50/share in cash, a 26.2% premium to last close.
Keys updates took place for: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH SP) and Shinsei Bank (8303 JP).


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary:  Crown Resorts, Singapore Press, Shinsei Bank

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone Group (BX US)</a> has returned for a third time with a A$12.50 cash per share offer, a marginal 1.2% bump to its last offer of A$12.35 on 10 May.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a> is at the start of a difficult reform agenda it needs to fulfil to maintain its gaming licenses. Nevertheless, Blackstone’s ongoing interest suggest inherent value.</li>
<li>Blackstone’s bid retains leeway for a bump and may draw out previous suitors. At the last close of A$11.54, the shares trade at an 8.3% gross spread to the offer.</li>
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Blackstone Group (BX US) has returned for a third time with a A$12.50 cash per share offer, a marginal 1.2% bump to its last offer of A$12.35 on 10 May.

Crown Resorts (CWN AU) is at the start of a difficult reform agenda it needs to fulfil to maintain its gaming licenses. Nevertheless, Blackstone’s ongoing interest suggest inherent value.
Blackstone’s bid retains leeway for a bump and may draw out previous suitors. At the last close of A$11.54, the shares trade at an 8.3% gross spread to the offer.


Blackstone Third-Time Lucky with Crown Resorts Bid?

<ul>
<li>Blackstone and affiliates are offering shareholders of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a> A$12.50/share in cash, a 26.2% premium to last close.</li>
<li>Crown had previously rejected Blackstone's prior A$12.35/share proposal, opting to side with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/star-entertainment-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:926:1" rel="noopener">Star Entertainment Group (SGR AU)</a>'s bid. Star subsequently walked in July amid the Victorian Royal Commission noise.</li>
<li>Blackstone's acquisition proposal has received preliminary approvals from various regulators. </li>
</ul>


Blackstone and affiliates are offering shareholders of Crown Resorts (CWN AU) A$12.50/share in cash, a 26.2% premium to last close.
Crown had previously rejected Blackstone's prior A$12.35/share proposal, opting to side with Star Entertainment Group (SGR AU)'s bid. Star subsequently walked in July amid the Victorian Royal Commission noise.
Blackstone's acquisition proposal has received preliminary approvals from various regulators. 


Crown Resorts: Blackstone Really, Really Wants This

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Equity Bottom-Up

Star Entertainment Group / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Australia's Star Entertainment has three key casino properties, all of which show early signs of post-pandemic recovery reversing losses with earnings gains and growing financial discipline and strengthening earnings  prospects.</li>
<li>While stock at $4.15 at writing sits near 52 week high, prospects indicate even better numbers to come during its FY1Q22 and FY2Q22 on the way.</li>
<li>Star pulled its $billion bid for competitor Crown Resorts citing continuing regulatory uncertainties, but Star faces some of its own.</li>
</ul>


Australia's Star Entertainment has three key casino properties, all of which show early signs of post-pandemic recovery reversing losses with earnings gains and growing financial discipline and strengthening earnings  prospects.
While stock at $4.15 at writing sits near 52 week high, prospects indicate even better numbers to come during its FY1Q22 and FY2Q22 on the way.
Star pulled its $billion bid for competitor Crown Resorts citing continuing regulatory uncertainties, but Star faces some of its own.


Star Entertainment Group Ltd: S Recovery Cycle Story While the Stock Is Still Cheap

Australia

Crown Resorts Ltd. operates and manages gaming and entertainment facilities, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, cinemas and retail outlets. The Company also develops hotels and conference centre facilities.

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Crown Resorts (CWN AU)

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