IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-vehicles-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28012:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Vehicle Group Co Ltd (1839 HK)</a> possible H Share buyback offer, excluding <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-international-marine-cntnrs-gp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11752:1" rel="noopener">China International Marine Cntnrs Gp (2039 HK)</a>’s shares, is HK$7.00, an 8.7% premium to the undisturbed price. </li>
<li>The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). There could also be a 90% minimum acceptance condition.</li>
<li>The offer is light, but independent H shareholders holding blocking stakes will likely be supportive. The final offer will be made on “<em>same or better terms</em>”, suggesting a potential bump.</li>
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CIMC Vehicle Group Co Ltd (1839 HK) possible H Share buyback offer, excluding China International Marine Cntnrs Gp (2039 HK)’s shares, is HK$7.00, an 8.7% premium to the undisturbed price. 
The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). There could also be a 90% minimum acceptance condition.
The offer is light, but independent H shareholders holding blocking stakes will likely be supportive. The final offer will be made on “same or better terms”, suggesting a potential bump.


CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Possible H Share Buyback Offer

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Overseas: SPX -0.8% , Nasdaq -0.8%; Fed Chair still concerned about inflation; jobs data shows ongoing econ strength; Tesla -9%</li>
<li>Today: NKY Futs -0.5% v cash. JPY 149.8/$; Calbee to test biogas production; Disco expects weakness in demand to continue; Softbank to build data center in Hokkaido</li>
<li>JapanX: The accelerated phase-out of F-gases, though aiming to make heat pumps cleaner, may hinder the shift from fossil fuels. Daikin and the industry face challenges and need swift adaptation.</li>
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Overseas: SPX -0.8% , Nasdaq -0.8%; Fed Chair still concerned about inflation; jobs data shows ongoing econ strength; Tesla -9%
Today: NKY Futs -0.5% v cash. JPY 149.8/$; Calbee to test biogas production; Disco expects weakness in demand to continue; Softbank to build data center in Hokkaido
JapanX: The accelerated phase-out of F-gases, though aiming to make heat pumps cleaner, may hinder the shift from fossil fuels. Daikin and the industry face challenges and need swift adaptation.


Ohayo Japan | Rate Fears; Phase-Out of F-Gases for Heat Pumps Negative for Daikin

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<li>OVERSEAS: US stocks +0.6% - its all macro at the moment - higher interest rates, oil price volatility; US 30y mortgage rates now at 7.3%; Nike earnings beat </li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futures +0.4% vs cash. Toyota Aug production +4%; EPCOs to lower residential electricity prices; Sony's Game unit gets new interim boss. </li>
<li>JAPAN X: Daikin's concerns about the UK Government backtracking on its climate pledge highlight our concerns over heat pump adoption</li>
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OVERSEAS: US stocks +0.6% - its all macro at the moment - higher interest rates, oil price volatility; US 30y mortgage rates now at 7.3%; Nike earnings beat 
JAPAN: NKY Futures +0.4% vs cash. Toyota Aug production +4%; EPCOs to lower residential electricity prices; Sony's Game unit gets new interim boss. 
JAPAN X: Daikin's concerns about the UK Government backtracking on its climate pledge highlight our concerns over heat pump adoption


Ohayo Japan: Stocks & SOX Higher; JapanX - Delayed UK Climate Plans Threaten Heat Pump Adoption

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mercari-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27149:1" rel="noopener">Mercari (4385 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lasertec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4126:1" rel="noopener">Lasertec (6920 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitori-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20386:1" rel="noopener">Nitori (9843 JP)</a> will replace <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-sheet-glass-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9013:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Sheet Glass (5202 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsui-e-s-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2402:1" rel="noopener">Mitsui E&amp;S (7003 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/matsui-securities-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6553:1" rel="noopener">Matsui Securities (8628 JP)</a> in the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225</a>.</li>
<li>As expected, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitori-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20386:1" rel="noopener">Nitori Holdings (9843 JP)</a> will be added at half the planned PAF since the trading value is low compared to the expected index weight.</li>
<li>Passive trackers need to buy between 1-17 days of ADV on the adds while selling between 1.2-16.5 days of ADV on the deletes. There is a big funding trade too.</li>
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Mercari (4385 JP), Lasertec (6920 JP) and Nitori (9843 JP) will replace Nippon Sheet Glass (5202 JP), Mitsui E&amp;S (7003 JP) and Matsui Securities (8628 JP) in the Nikkei 225.
As expected, Nitori Holdings (9843 JP) will be added at half the planned PAF since the trading value is low compared to the expected index weight.
Passive trackers need to buy between 1-17 days of ADV on the adds while selling between 1.2-16.5 days of ADV on the deletes. There is a big funding trade too.


Nikkei 225 Index Rebalance: Mercari, Lasertec, Nitori IN; Nippon Glass, Mitsui E&S, Matsui Sec OUT

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<li>OVERSEAS:  US Equities rise for the first week in four; Jackson Hole: Powell leaves open possibility of further hikes/ECB's Largarde strikes hawkish tone for EU;  China's Economic Pain to Continue</li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futures +0.7% Premium vs Cash; USDJPY 146.4; BOJ's Ueda at Jackson Hole says Japan inflation below target; Kishida's Approval rating improves; Japan to double EV Charging Stations. </li>
<li>JAPAN X: Japan Post Bank's Trillion Yen Boost set to propel the Japan start up ecosystem to new highs - while creating a new revenue stream for the bank.  </li>
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OVERSEAS:  US Equities rise for the first week in four; Jackson Hole: Powell leaves open possibility of further hikes/ECB's Largarde strikes hawkish tone for EU;  China's Economic Pain to Continue
JAPAN: NKY Futures +0.7% Premium vs Cash; USDJPY 146.4; BOJ's Ueda at Jackson Hole says Japan inflation below target; Kishida's Approval rating improves; Japan to double EV Charging Stations. 
JAPAN X: Japan Post Bank's Trillion Yen Boost set to propel the Japan start up ecosystem to new highs - while creating a new revenue stream for the bank.  


Ohayo Japan|US Equities Gain Post Powell's Speech; JAPAN X: JP Bank's $7bn Boost for Local Startups

Japan

DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. manufactures air conditioning equipment for household and commercial use.  The Company also produces fluorine chemical products such as fluorinated hydrocarbon gas and shells and warheads for defense industry.

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Daikin Industries (6367 JP)

Ohayo Japan | Rate Fears; Phase-Out of F-Gases for Heat Pumps Negative for Daikin

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Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan: Stocks & SOX Higher; JapanX - Delayed UK Climate Plans Threaten Heat Pump Adoption

US stocks rise despite concerns over higher interest rates; Nike earnings exceed expectations. In Japan, Toyota's production increases and EPCOs...

Mark Chadwick

Nikkei 225 Index Rebalance: Mercari, Lasertec, Nitori IN; Nippon Glass, Mitsui E&S, Matsui Sec OUT

The adds are broadly flat since announcement of the changes. The deletes are higher and short interest has continued to increase. The stocks with...

Brian Freitas

Ohayo Japan|US Equities Gain Post Powell's Speech; JAPAN X: JP Bank's $7bn Boost for Local Startups

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Mark Chadwick

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CIMC Vehicles (1839 HK): Possible H Share Buyback Offer

The offer is light, but independent H shareholders holding blocking stakes will likely be supportive. The final offer will be made on “same or...

Arun George

Ohayo Japan | Rate Fears; Phase-Out of F-Gases for Heat Pumps Negative for Daikin

​Fed Chair remains concerned about inflation; jobs data shows strong economy; Tesla stock drops 9%; Daikin faces challenges due to accelerated...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan: Stocks & SOX Higher; JapanX - Delayed UK Climate Plans Threaten Heat Pump Adoption

​US stocks rise despite concerns over higher interest rates; Nike earnings exceed expectations. In Japan, Toyota's production increases and EPCOs...

Mark Chadwick

Nikkei 225 Index Rebalance: Mercari, Lasertec, Nitori IN; Nippon Glass, Mitsui E&S, Matsui Sec OUT

The adds are broadly flat since announcement of the changes. The deletes are higher and short interest has continued to increase. The stocks with...

Brian Freitas

Ohayo Japan|US Equities Gain Post Powell's Speech; JAPAN X: JP Bank's $7bn Boost for Local Startups

US Market post first gain in 4 weeks; Fed/ECB heads strike hawkish tone at Jackson Hole; NKY Futures +0.7% Premium vs Cash; USDJPY 146.4; BOJ's...

Mark Chadwick

Fed Chair remains concerned about inflation; jobs data shows strong economy; Tesla stock drops 9%; Daikin faces challenges due to accelerated...

US stocks rise despite concerns over higher interest rates; Nike earnings exceed expectations. In Japan, Toyota's production increases and EPCOs...