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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 28th. The aggregated short interest is USD459m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 28th. The aggregated short interest is USD459m.
We tabulate league tables 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 Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of May 2nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD0.3bn.</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 Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of May 2nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD0.3bn.
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 Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (May 2nd): Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sime-darby-berhad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20523:1" rel="noopener">Sime Darby (SIME MK)</a> entered a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire PNB’s 61.18% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/umw-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1700:1" rel="noopener">UMW Holdings (UMWH MK)</a> for RM5.00 per share.</li>
<li>Once the SPA becomes unconditional, Sime Darby must launch an MGO for the remaining UMW shares at RM5.00 per share, an 8.2% premium to the last close.  </li>
<li>The SPA is conditional on Sime Darby's shareholder approval. The SPA and MGO are targeted to be completed in 4Q23 and 1Q24, respectively.</li>
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Sime Darby (SIME MK) entered a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire PNB’s 61.18% stake in UMW Holdings (UMWH MK) for RM5.00 per share.
Once the SPA becomes unconditional, Sime Darby must launch an MGO for the remaining UMW shares at RM5.00 per share, an 8.2% premium to the last close.  
The SPA is conditional on Sime Darby's shareholder approval. The SPA and MGO are targeted to be completed in 4Q23 and 1Q24, respectively.


UMW Holdings (UMWH MK): Sime Darby’s Pre-Conditional MGO

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Public Investment Bank Bhd

Public Investment Bank Bhd

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Public Investment Bank Berhad provides investment banking services. The Company offers corporate finance, banking, securities financing, capital market, treasury, and advisory services.

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>DRB-Hicom (DRB) announced that it has completed the share purchase agreement (SPA) to dispose 60% equity interest in AVEE Global to AAPICO Hitech Public Company Limited (AAPICO) for a cash consideration of RM40.7m.</li><li>The disposal is to facilitate a strategic partnership with AAPICO to produce dies, jigs, hot stamping parts, body assembled parts and chassis components.</li><li>We are positive on this as it enables Proton to leverage on Aapico’s economies of scale and investment initiative to produce vehicles with better cost efficiency and quality. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

DRB-Hicom (DRB) announced that it has completed the share purchase agreement (SPA) to dispose 60% equity interest in AVEE Global to AAPICO Hitech Public Company Limited (AAPICO) for a cash consideration of RM40.7m.The disposal is to facilitate a strategic partnership with AAPICO to produce dies, jigs, hot stamping parts, body assembled parts and chassis components.We are positive on this as it enables Proton to leverage on Aapico’s economies of scale and investment initiative to produce vehicles with better cost efficiency and quality. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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

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<li>Increased market share despite total industry volume shrank resulting in a higher market share domestically.</li>
<li>52 week low PE multiples that may invite investors to take a look including Lembaga Tabung Haji as they anticipate a healthier capital structure. </li>
<li>Sales Tax exemption to last until June 2022, creating momentum for an increase in auto sales.</li>
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Increased market share despite total industry volume shrank resulting in a higher market share domestically.
52 week low PE multiples that may invite investors to take a look including Lembaga Tabung Haji as they anticipate a healthier capital structure. 
Sales Tax exemption to last until June 2022, creating momentum for an increase in auto sales.


Drb Hicom (DRB): Tax Exemption, Shariah and Low Valuation

Malaysia

DRB-Hicom Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, develops, assembles, and sells motor vehicles and military vehicles as well as operates in property development and construction work. DRBHicom also trades electrical and engineering products, manages hotel and resort, provides airline and transportation services, and underwrites general insurance.

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DRB-Hicom Bhd (DRB MK)

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (May 2nd): Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

UMW Holdings (UMWH MK): Sime Darby’s Pre-Conditional MGO

Sime Darby entered a SPA to acquire PNB’s 61.18% stake in UMW for RM5.00 per share. When the SPA is unconditional, it will trigger an MGO at...

Arun George

DRB-HICOM - Disposes 60% Stake in AVEE

The disposal is to facilitate a strategic partnership with AAPICO to produce dies, jigs, hot stamping parts, body assembled parts and chassis...

Public Investment Bank Bhd

Drb Hicom (DRB): Tax Exemption, Shariah and Low Valuation

52 week low PE multiples that may invite some bargain hunters to take a look including Lembaga Tabung Haji as they anticipate cash flow improvement...

Henry Soediarko

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