Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>I tally 43 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Six new deal was discussed on Smartkarma this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aub-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11179:1" rel="noopener">AUB  (AUB AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ane-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35025:1" rel="noopener">ANE (9956 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/scsk-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19996:1" rel="noopener">SCSK (9719 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brainpad-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11499:1" rel="noopener">Brainpad (3655 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-riko-company-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14955:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Riko (5191 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-densetsu-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1530:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP)</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates/news also took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/humm-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35366:1" rel="noopener">Humm Group (HUM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oneconnect-financial-technology-co-ltd-2e580cf8-6a65-4148-ac1e-f9a8a167856a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36656:1" rel="noopener">Oneconnect Financial Technology (6638 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Bank (11 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashimori-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13918:1" rel="noopener">Ashimori Industry (3526 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/restaurant-brands-nz-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11891:1" rel="noopener">Restaurant Brands NZ (RBD NZ)</a>. </li>
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I tally 43 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Six new deal was discussed on Smartkarma this week: AUB  (AUB AU), ANE (9956 HK), SCSK (9719 JP), Brainpad (3655 JP), Sumitomo Riko (5191 JP), and Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP).
Key updates/news also took place on: Humm Group (HUM AU), Oneconnect Financial Technology (6638 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Ashimori Industry (3526 JP), Restaurant Brands NZ (RBD NZ). 


Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: SCSK Corp, AUB, Brainpad, ANE Cayman, Sumitomo Densetsu, Sumitomo Densetsu

Travis Lundy

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<li>Today partway through the day, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiwa-house-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:237:1" rel="noopener">Daiwa House Industry (1925 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10496:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-densetsu-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1530:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP)</a> announced Daiwa House would buy out Sumitomo Densetsu for ¥9,760/share. </li>
<li>Sumitomo Electric will sell its stake to the company ¥6,877/share. Minorities get 11.9x Mar26 EBITDA. The Bidder is buying at 9.9x. </li>
<li>At an ATH, and a nice premium, and 3x book, this looks like a pretty good takeout price. Daiwa House has plans for it.</li>
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Today partway through the day, Daiwa House Industry (1925 JP), Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP), and Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP) announced Daiwa House would buy out Sumitomo Densetsu for ¥9,760/share. 
Sumitomo Electric will sell its stake to the company ¥6,877/share. Minorities get 11.9x Mar26 EBITDA. The Bidder is buying at 9.9x. 
At an ATH, and a nice premium, and 3x book, this looks like a pretty good takeout price. Daiwa House has plans for it.


[Japan M&A] Daiwa House Buyout of Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP) At ¥9,760 - A Good Exit

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-densetsu-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1530:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP)</a> has recommended a tender offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiwa-house-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:237:1" rel="noopener">Daiwa House Industry (1925 JP)</a> at JPY9,760, a 28.1% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>The process is deficient due to the lack of an auction and the offeror's reliance on less than 100% voter turnout to pass the EGM share consolidation vote.</li>
<li>Nevertheless, the offer is attractive, as it represents an all-time high and is above the high end of the IFA DCF valuation range. </li>
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Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP) has recommended a tender offer from Daiwa House Industry (1925 JP) at JPY9,760, a 28.1% premium to the undisturbed price.
The process is deficient due to the lack of an auction and the offeror's reliance on less than 100% voter turnout to pass the EGM share consolidation vote.
Nevertheless, the offer is attractive, as it represents an all-time high and is above the high end of the IFA DCF valuation range. 


Sumitomo Densetsu (1949 JP): Daiwa House Industry (1925 JP)’s Attractive Tender Offer at JPY9,760

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<li>Today with the earnings announcement, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10496:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP)</a> announced it would buy out minorities in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-riko-company-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14955:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Riko Company (5191 JP)</a>, its rubber products subsidiary. </li>
<li>The price is low, and especially so when one considers the significant net receivables and inventory number (about 2mos of revenue, but one turn of annual EBITDA).</li>
<li>Crossholders and insiders, however, own nearly 15% of the company, and that makes blocking this deal difficult, despite its low price, and lack of synergies considered in the price.</li>
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Today with the earnings announcement, Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802 JP) announced it would buy out minorities in Sumitomo Riko Company (5191 JP), its rubber products subsidiary. 
The price is low, and especially so when one considers the significant net receivables and inventory number (about 2mos of revenue, but one turn of annual EBITDA).
Crossholders and insiders, however, own nearly 15% of the company, and that makes blocking this deal difficult, despite its low price, and lack of synergies considered in the price.


[Japan M&A] Sumi Elec Buys Out Minorities in Sumitomo Riko (5191 JP) For ¥2,600 - Low Price/Multiple

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Diversified Business Model Mitigates Cyclicality: <a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/daiwa-house-industry-co-ltd">Daiwa House Industry</a>'s strength lies in its multifaceted business portfolio, spanning single-family houses, rental housing, condominiums, commercial and business facilities, and environmental energy. This diversification helps to cushion the company against downturns in any single segment of the construction and real estate market.</li>
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Strong Foothold in a Mature Market with Pockets of Growth: While Japan's overall population is declining, Daiwa House is well-positioned to capitalize on key growth areas. These include the rising demand for logistics facilities driven by e-commerce, the need for modern healthcare and nursing facilities for an aging population, and urban redevelopment projects. The company is also expanding its overseas operations to tap into global growth.</li>
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Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation: Daiwa House has placed a strong emphasis on environmental initiatives, such as developing zero-energy consumption housing and investing in renewable energy. This focus on sustainability not only addresses societal needs but also enhances the company's brand image and long-term competitiveness. Their use of precast concrete technology also allows for reduced construction times and costs.</li>
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Diversified Business Model Mitigates Cyclicality: Daiwa House Industry's strength lies in its multifaceted business portfolio, spanning single-family houses, rental housing, condominiums, commercial and business facilities, and environmental energy. This diversification helps to cushion the company against downturns in any single segment of the construction and real estate market.
  
Strong Foothold in a Mature Market with Pockets of Growth: While Japan's overall population is declining, Daiwa House is well-positioned to capitalize on key growth areas. These include the rising demand for logistics facilities driven by e-commerce, the need for modern healthcare and nursing facilities for an aging population, and urban redevelopment projects. The company is also expanding its overseas operations to tap into global growth.
  
Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation: Daiwa House has placed a strong emphasis on environmental initiatives, such as developing zero-energy consumption housing and investing in renewable energy. This focus on sustainability not only addresses societal needs but also enhances the company's brand image and long-term competitiveness. Their use of precast concrete technology also allows for reduced construction times and costs.
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Primer: Daiwa House Industry (1925 JP) - Sep 2025

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DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. designs and builds residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.  The Company constructs single-family houses, collective housings, condominiums, stores, office buildings, factories, and hospitals. DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY also operates real estate businesses. The Company, through its subsidiaries, manages hotels and golf country clubs.

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