IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-cns-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35945:1" rel="noopener">LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS)</a> seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitsu-general-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2025:1" rel="noopener">Fujitsu General (6755 JP)</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/pressance-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17783:1" rel="noopener">Pressance Corp (3254 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/smart-share-global-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32217:1" rel="noopener">Smart Share Global (EM US)</a>. 
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments: LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS) seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.
Event-Driven developments: Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK), Fujitsu General (6755 JP), Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP), Pressance Corp (3254 JP), Smart Share Global (EM US). 



Weekly Deals Digest (12 Jan) - Henlius, GA Pack, Fujitsu General, Fuji Soft, Pressance, LG CNS

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<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>'s analysts' call transcript is worth listening to. The math on the takeover maths well. This is a buy on dip. Again.</li>
<li>Those who bought into <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-an-healthcare-and-technology-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27008:1" rel="noopener">Ping An Healthcare and Technology (1833 HK)</a>'s punchy dividend, whether in cash or scrip, the trade has panned out well. </li>
<li>KKR extends its Offer for <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>. Separately, Bain said it had destroyed confidential data, as requested, but it's unclear how and when that data was destroyed.</li>
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Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP)'s analysts' call transcript is worth listening to. The math on the takeover maths well. This is a buy on dip. Again.
Those who bought into Ping An Healthcare and Technology (1833 HK)'s punchy dividend, whether in cash or scrip, the trade has panned out well. 
KKR extends its Offer for Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP). Separately, Bain said it had destroyed confidential data, as requested, but it's unclear how and when that data was destroyed.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, PA Gooddoctor, Fuji Soft, WH Group

Travis Lundy

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<li>In December 2019, an article in slightly odd Japanese business magazine Sentaku (選択) suggested <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitsu-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16968:1" rel="noopener">Fujitsu Ltd (6702 JP)</a> would imminently seek to address dual listings of subs.</li>
<li>Some subs went early. The auction for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitsu-general-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2025:1" rel="noopener">Fujitsu General (6755 JP)</a> started spring 2023, failed, started again, failed again, and the shares languished. </li>
<li>Two years later we have a deal. Large privately-held company Paloma-Rheem Holdings is the buyer in a split-price deal which comes at a decent but not exorbitant premium.</li>
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In December 2019, an article in slightly odd Japanese business magazine Sentaku (選択) suggested Fujitsu Ltd (6702 JP) would imminently seek to address dual listings of subs.
Some subs went early. The auction for Fujitsu General (6755 JP) started spring 2023, failed, started again, failed again, and the shares languished. 
Two years later we have a deal. Large privately-held company Paloma-Rheem Holdings is the buyer in a split-price deal which comes at a decent but not exorbitant premium.


Fujitsu General (6755) - Long Sale Process Finally Over. Unexciting but Uncomplicated Deal.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitsu-general-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2025:1" rel="noopener">Fujitsu General (6755 JP)</a> announced a preconditional tender offer from Paloma Rheem Holdings Co at JPY2,808 per share, a 23.5% premium to the last close.</li>
<li>The offer, which is preconditional on regulatory approvals and will open in early July, is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and peer multiples.</li>
<li>The process is lacking as Fujitsu declined to conduct an auction. The offer is below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board requested price.</li>
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Fujitsu General (6755 JP) announced a preconditional tender offer from Paloma Rheem Holdings Co at JPY2,808 per share, a 23.5% premium to the last close.
The offer, which is preconditional on regulatory approvals and will open in early July, is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and peer multiples.
The process is lacking as Fujitsu declined to conduct an auction. The offer is below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board requested price.


Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Fujitsu (6702 JP) Supports a Light Tender Offer

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul><li>SK Hynix strengthens partnership with TSMC to advance HBM technology and more, enhancing their collaboration in the semiconductor industry.</li><li>Meta is investing in XR ecosystem for future smart devices, as indicated by DIGITIMES Research, indicating a shift towards immersive technology in their product roadmap.</li><li>Super Micro experiences revenue shortfall due to accounting issues and GPU delays, while Intel contemplates splitting its business amidst complex challenges.</li></ul>

SK Hynix strengthens partnership with TSMC to advance HBM technology and more, enhancing their collaboration in the semiconductor industry.Meta is investing in XR ecosystem for future smart devices, as indicated by DIGITIMES Research, indicating a shift towards immersive technology in their product roadmap.Super Micro experiences revenue shortfall due to accounting issues and GPU delays, while Intel contemplates splitting its business amidst complex challenges.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (07-Nov-2024): HBM + beyond: SK Hynix partners with TSMC

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Fujitsu Ltd manufactures semiconductor, computer, and communication equipment. The Company provides comprehensive information technology, network and telecommunication solutions, and Internet services.

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Fujitsu Ltd (6702 JP)

Weekly Deals Digest (12 Jan) - Henlius, GA Pack, Fujitsu General, Fuji Soft, Pressance, LG CNS

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Henlius, CPMC, GA Pack, Fujitsu General, Fuji Soft, Pressance, Malaysia Airports, Smart...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, PA Gooddoctor, Fuji Soft, WH Group

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Fujitsu General (6755) - Long Sale Process Finally Over. Unexciting but Uncomplicated Deal.

Fujitsu has finally found a buyer for Fujitsu General. It is not a surprising buyer, but the name will be new to many outside of Japan. The deal...

Travis Lundy

Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Fujitsu (6702 JP) Supports a Light Tender Offer

Due to the lack of an auction, the offer being below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board's requested price, a competing bid...

Arun George

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (07-Nov-2024): HBM + beyond: SK Hynix partners with TSMC

Tech companies like SK Hynix, TSMC, Meta, Intel, and Samsung are making strategic moves in the industry while facing challenges like revenue...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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