Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>One exceptionally crowded data room as PE outfit Brookfield Capital joins Bain Capital and CC Capital with a matching A$4.60/share NBIO, via a Scheme, for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insignia-financial-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12349:1" rel="noopener">Insignia Financial (IFL AU)</a>.</li>
<li>Brookfield's Offer may include a scrip alternative in an unlisted bid vehicle, subject to caps.  As with Bain and CC Capital's Offers, Brookfield's Offer would ultimately require FIRB signing off.</li>
<li>And similar to Bain and CC Capital, Brookfield has been afforded a limited period of access to certain non-public information on a non-exclusive basis.</li>
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One exceptionally crowded data room as PE outfit Brookfield Capital joins Bain Capital and CC Capital with a matching A$4.60/share NBIO, via a Scheme, for Insignia Financial (IFL AU).
Brookfield's Offer may include a scrip alternative in an unlisted bid vehicle, subject to caps.  As with Bain and CC Capital's Offers, Brookfield's Offer would ultimately require FIRB signing off.
And similar to Bain and CC Capital, Brookfield has been afforded a limited period of access to certain non-public information on a non-exclusive basis.


Insignia Financial (IFL AU): Three's A Crowd As Brookfield Joins Bain And CC Capital

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tam-jai-international-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34227:1" rel="noopener">Tam Jai International (2217 HK)</a>, an operator of Asia noodle specialty restaurants, is currently <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0204/2025020400099.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">suspended</a> pursuant to the Takeovers Code.</li>
<li>On the 13th November 2024, Tam Jai announced <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/1113/2024111301386.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1H25 net profit</a> - to 30th September 2024 - declined 55.8% yoy to HK$36.1mn, its lowest six-month tally since listing. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toridoll-holdings-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8193:1" rel="noopener">Toridoll Holdings Corporation (3397 JP)</a> controls 74.61% of Tam Jai. Expect a Scheme to unfold. An Offer price around HK$1.50/share would be welcome. That's probably a stretch.</li>
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Tam Jai International (2217 HK), an operator of Asia noodle specialty restaurants, is currently suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code.
On the 13th November 2024, Tam Jai announced 1H25 net profit - to 30th September 2024 - declined 55.8% yoy to HK$36.1mn, its lowest six-month tally since listing. 

Toridoll Holdings Corporation (3397 JP) controls 74.61% of Tam Jai. Expect a Scheme to unfold. An Offer price around HK$1.50/share would be welcome. That's probably a stretch.


Tam Jai (2217 HK) Suspended: Expect Toridoll (3397 JP) To Make An Offer

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<li>Back on the 27th December, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vesync" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31067:1" rel="noopener">Vesync (2148 HK)</a>, a manufacturer of small home appliances, <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/1227/2024122701148.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> an Offer, by way of a Scheme, from the Yang family controlling ~69.04% of Vesync. </li>
<li>The Cancellation Price of $5.60/share, declared final, was a 33.3% premium to undisturbed, and above the 2020 IPO price of HK$5.52/share.</li>
<li>The US anti-trust condition has now been <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0128/2025012800338.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fulfilled</a>. The Scheme Doc dispatch has been extended to the 11 April. I estimate payment under the Offer late May. </li>
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Back on the 27th December, Vesync (2148 HK), a manufacturer of small home appliances, announced an Offer, by way of a Scheme, from the Yang family controlling ~69.04% of Vesync. 
The Cancellation Price of $5.60/share, declared final, was a 33.3% premium to undisturbed, and above the 2020 IPO price of HK$5.52/share.
The US anti-trust condition has now been fulfilled. The Scheme Doc dispatch has been extended to the 11 April. I estimate payment under the Offer late May. 


Vesync (2148 HK): Trading Wide Ahead Of The Scheme Vote

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<li>On the <a href="https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20241125/pdf/06bsnwy06nspdv.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25th November</a>, online trading player <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/selfwealth-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30690:1" rel="noopener">SelfWealth Ltd (SWF AU)</a> entered into a SID with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bell-financial-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7251:1" rel="noopener">Bell Financial (BFG AU)</a> at A$0.25/share after outbidding AxiCorp Financial Services.</li>
<li>Now Singaporean-based wealth manager Svava has tabled a non-binding A$0.28/share Offer, in cash, by way of a Scheme. Svava also holds an effective blocking stake - 18.8% of shares out. </li>
<li>SelfWealth said Svava's proposal "while indicative and non-binding, could be reasonably considered to become a superior proposal." BFG needs to step up. </li>
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On the 25th November, online trading player SelfWealth Ltd (SWF AU) entered into a SID with Bell Financial (BFG AU) at A$0.25/share after outbidding AxiCorp Financial Services.
Now Singaporean-based wealth manager Svava has tabled a non-binding A$0.28/share Offer, in cash, by way of a Scheme. Svava also holds an effective blocking stake - 18.8% of shares out. 
SelfWealth said Svava's proposal "while indicative and non-binding, could be reasonably considered to become a superior proposal." BFG needs to step up. 


SelfWealth (SWF AU): Peter Thiel-Backed Svava Crashes Bell's Offer

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chuoh-pack-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1360:1" rel="noopener">Chuoh Pack Industry (3952 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/giga-prize-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6115:1" rel="noopener">Giga Prize (3830 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sanyo-special-steel-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15900:1" rel="noopener">Sanyo Special Steel (5481 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascot-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9576:1" rel="noopener">Ascot Corp (3264 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lifestyle-china-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26090:1" rel="noopener">Lifestyle China (2136 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP)</a>. 
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<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/makino-milling-machine-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5200:1" rel="noopener">Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avjennings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12578:1" rel="noopener">Avjennings Ltd (AVJ AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/macromill-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24026:1" rel="noopener">Macromill, Inc (3978 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/millennium-copthorne-hotels-nz-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5040:1" rel="noopener">Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels Nz (MCK NZ)</a>. 
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Chuoh Pack Industry (3952 JP), Giga Prize (3830 JP), Sanyo Special Steel (5481 JP), Ascot Corp (3264 JP), Lifestyle China (2136 HK), Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP). 

Lowest spreads: Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP), Avjennings Ltd (AVJ AU), Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP), Macromill, Inc (3978 JP), Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels Nz (MCK NZ). 



Merger Arb Mondays (03 Feb) - ESR, LifeStyle China, Vesync, Giga Prize, Sanyo, Ascot, Seven & I

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Fosun Tourism Group operates as a leisure focused integrated tourism group. The Company provides resorts management, tourism destinations development, and other related services. Fosun Tourism Group offers its services worldwide.

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Insignia Financial (IFL AU): Three's A Crowd As Brookfield Joins Bain And CC Capital

All three Offers remain non-binding. My guess is that Tanarra is supportive of a $4.60/share firm Offer. Trading a couple spreads through terms....

David Blennerhassett

Tam Jai (2217 HK) Suspended: Expect Toridoll (3397 JP) To Make An Offer

Tam Jai, an operator of Asia noodle restaurants, is suspended pursuant to the Code. Toridoll (3397 JP) controls 74.61%. Expect a Scheme. An Offer...

David Blennerhassett

Vesync (2148 HK): Trading Wide Ahead Of The Scheme Vote

This is done. IF payment late-May, I'd pay up to HK$5.35/share for a gross/annualised return of 4.5%/15%. If small, illiquid arbs are your bent,...

David Blennerhassett

SelfWealth (SWF AU): Peter Thiel-Backed Svava Crashes Bell's Offer

We have a (more than likely) competing bidding situation. If small, illiquid arbs are your bent, look to enter around Svava's non-binding terms and...

David Blennerhassett

Merger Arb Mondays (03 Feb) - ESR, LifeStyle China, Vesync, Giga Prize, Sanyo, Ascot, Seven & I

This week, the highest gross spreads are Chuoh Pack Industry (273%), Giga Prize (48.5%), Sanyo Special Steel (37.4%), Ascot Corp (20.4%), Lifestyle...

Arun George

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