Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>For January 2026, 6 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma (by the Quiddity team) with an overall announced deal size of ~US$8bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in January was ~42%.</li>
<li>The average premiums for transactions in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 were 49%, 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31%.</li>
</ul>


For January 2026, 6 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma (by the Quiddity team) with an overall announced deal size of ~US$8bn.
The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in January was ~42%.
The average premiums for transactions in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 were 49%, 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31%.


Asia-Pac M&A, Jan 2026 Wrap: Hisamitsu Pharma, IJM Corp, Sankei Real Estate, BioDlink, Skyworth

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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 23rd. The aggregated short interest is USD497m.</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 Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia), Genting Malaysia, Kelington.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 23rd. The aggregated short interest is USD497m.
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 Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia), Genting Malaysia, Kelington.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 23rd): Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia), Genting Malaysia

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 16th. The aggregated short interest is USD488m.</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 VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech Technology, UEM Sunrise, Genting Malaysia.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 16th. The aggregated short interest is USD488m.
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 VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech Technology, UEM Sunrise, Genting Malaysia.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 16th): VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech Technology, UEM Sunrise

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 9th. The aggregated short interest is USD478m.</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 IJM, YTL, Inari Amertron, SNS, Datasonic.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 9th. The aggregated short interest is USD478m.
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 IJM, YTL, Inari Amertron, SNS, Datasonic.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 9th): IJM, YTL, Inari Amertron, SNS, Datasonic

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 2nd. The aggregated short interest is USD475m.</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 Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion Real Estate Inv Trust, Gamuda, Guan Chong.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jan 2nd. The aggregated short interest is USD475m.
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 Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion Real Estate Inv Trust, Gamuda, Guan Chong.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 2nd): Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion Real Estate Inv Trust

Malaysia

Genting Malaysia Berhad operates a tourist resort in Genting Highlands which includes hotels, restaurants, casinos, and recreational and amusement facilities. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also develops and leases property, operates leisure and hospitality services, and provides time share ownership scheme.

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Asia-Pac M&A, Jan 2026 Wrap: Hisamitsu Pharma, IJM Corp, Sankei Real Estate, BioDlink, Skyworth

For the month of Jan 2026, 6 new deals were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall deal size of ~US$8bn. The average premium for these new deals...

David Blennerhassett

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 23rd): Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia), Genting Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 16th): VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech Technology, UEM Sunrise

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 2nd): Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion Real Estate Inv Trust

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Asia-Pac M&A, Jan 2026 Wrap: Hisamitsu Pharma, IJM Corp, Sankei Real Estate, BioDlink, Skyworth

For the month of Jan 2026, 6 new deals were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall deal size of ~US$8bn. The average premium for these new deals...

David Blennerhassett

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 23rd): Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia), Genting Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Gamuda, Datasonic, AEON Co (Malaysia),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 16th): VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech Technology, UEM Sunrise

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in VS Industry, Datasonic, Greatech...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 9th): IJM, YTL, Inari Amertron, SNS, Datasonic

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in IJM, YTL, Inari Amertron, SNS, Datasonic.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jan 2nd): Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion Real Estate Inv Trust

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Datasonic, Genting Malaysia, Pavilion...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM