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/21-vianet-group-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8489:1" rel="noopener">21Vianet Group (VNET US)</a> disclosed a privatisation proposal from the founder at US$8.20 per ADS, a 2.5% premium to The Hina Group/Industrial Bank’s offer of US$8.00 (disclosed on 11 April).</li>
<li>The data centre industry continues to be a hotbed for M&amp;A. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-27/mbk-partners-is-said-to-weigh-rival-bid-for-chinese-data-center-firm-vnet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a> on 27 July that MBK Partners is mulling an offer for VNET. </li>
<li>The offer is unattractive, and Mr Cheng, with 28.79% of voting rights, will need the support of other substantial shareholders. This latest offer underlines the current mispricing of the shares</li>
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21Vianet Group (VNET US) disclosed a privatisation proposal from the founder at US$8.20 per ADS, a 2.5% premium to The Hina Group/Industrial Bank’s offer of US$8.00 (disclosed on 11 April).
The data centre industry continues to be a hotbed for M&amp;A. Bloomberg reported on 27 July that MBK Partners is mulling an offer for VNET. 
The offer is unattractive, and Mr Cheng, with 28.79% of voting rights, will need the support of other substantial shareholders. This latest offer underlines the current mispricing of the shares


VNET’s Opportunistic US$8.20 Bid from the Founder

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

SCCM Asia Research

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Headquartered in Singapore, SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) is an investment bank focusing on emerging growth companies across Asia, providing a full suite of investment banking services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity capital markets, institutional equities sales and trading and equities research.

SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-european-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25889" rel="noopener">Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP)</a> to divest 3 light industrial/logistics asset in Germany and France for EUR22m</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983" rel="noopener">ESR Group (1821 HK)</a> in partnership with GIC to launch its Australia third core-plus logistics fund</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kop-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8401" rel="noopener">Kop Ltd (KOPL SP)</a> auditors flagged material uncertainty as a going concern</li></ul>

Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP) to divest 3 light industrial/logistics asset in Germany and France for EUR22mESR Group (1821 HK) in partnership with GIC to launch its Australia third core-plus logistics fundKop Ltd (KOPL SP) auditors flagged material uncertainty as a going concern

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Sep22) - CERT Divests 3 Logistics Assets for EUR22m

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

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With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>ARA US Hospitality Trust Rides Recovery in Travel “As hotels typically stand at the forefront of design and space innovation trends that later get adapted by other asset classes, there’s a perpetual learning aspect about the hotel industry,” said the Chief Executive Officer of the Managers of SGX-listed ARA US Hospitality Trust (ARA H-Trust).</li><li>ARA US Hospitality Trust invests in income-producing real estate assets used primarily for hospitality purposes located in the U.S.</li><li>ARA US Hospitality Trust’s portfolio currently comprises 40 select-service hotels with a total of 5,214 rooms across 21 states in the U.S.</li></ul>

ARA US Hospitality Trust Rides Recovery in Travel “As hotels typically stand at the forefront of design and space innovation trends that later get adapted by other asset classes, there’s a perpetual learning aspect about the hotel industry,” said the Chief Executive Officer of the Managers of SGX-listed ARA US Hospitality Trust (ARA H-Trust).ARA US Hospitality Trust invests in income-producing real estate assets used primarily for hospitality purposes located in the U.S.ARA US Hospitality Trust’s portfolio currently comprises 40 select-service hotels with a total of 5,214 rooms across 21 states in the U.S.

ARA US Hospitality Trust Rides Recovery in Travel

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<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-27/mbk-partners-is-said-to-weigh-rival-bid-for-chinese-data-center-firm-vnet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a> that MBK Partners is in talks to team up with a partner on a joint offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21-vianet-group-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8489:1" rel="noopener">21Vianet Group (VNET US)</a>. Considerations are at a preliminary stage.</li>
<li>A potential bid would compete against The Hina Group and Industrial Bank’s $8.00 per ADS offer. The Board has not provided an update on its stance on this offer.   </li>
<li>Takeover interest is unsurprisingly due to VNET’s depressed share price, unchanged FY22 guidance and ongoing data centre M&amp;A activity.     </li>
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Bloomberg reported that MBK Partners is in talks to team up with a partner on a joint offer for 21Vianet Group (VNET US). Considerations are at a preliminary stage.
A potential bid would compete against The Hina Group and Industrial Bank’s $8.00 per ADS offer. The Board has not provided an update on its stance on this offer.   
Takeover interest is unsurprisingly due to VNET’s depressed share price, unchanged FY22 guidance and ongoing data centre M&amp;A activity.     


Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

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Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Jul 22nd based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Aia (1299 HK), Pop Mart (9992 HK), Great Wall Motor (2333 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Aia (1299 HK), Great Wall Motor (2333 HK).</li>
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We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Jul 22nd based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Aia (1299 HK), Pop Mart (9992 HK), Great Wall Motor (2333 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Aia (1299 HK), Great Wall Motor (2333 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks: AIA, Pop Mart, Great Wall Motor

China

ESR Group Limited operates as an integrated logistics real estate platform. The Company provides real estate private equity fund management, real estate investment trust, and other services. ESR Group conducts businesses in China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, New Zealand, and other countries.

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ESR Group (1821 HK)

VNET’s Opportunistic US$8.20 Bid from the Founder

The offer is unattractive. Nevertheless, with the data centre M&A activity levels remaining elevated, the current mispricing of the shares will...

Arun George

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Sep22) - CERT Divests 3 Logistics Assets for EUR22m

ESR/GIC launching 3rd AUS fund; KOPL auditors flagged material uncertainty; RCR detailed value-accretive infusions; Colliers Phils - FDI to drive...

SCCM Asia Research

ARA US Hospitality Trust Rides Recovery in Travel

ARA US Hospitality Trust Rides Recovery in Travel “As hotels typically stand at the forefront of design and space innovation trends that later get...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

VNET Draws the Interest of MBK Partners

Takeover interest is unsurprisingly due to VNET’s depressed share price, unchanged FY22 guidance and ongoing data centre M&A activity. Buy some...

Arun George

Hong Kong Buybacks: AIA, Pop Mart, Great Wall Motor

We highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from HK market in the past 7 days were Aia (1299 HK), Pop Mart (9992 HK), Great...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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