Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Last month, a Cheng family vehicle with 24.06% of <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/giordano-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13899:1" rel="noopener">Giordano (709 HK)</a></strong>, requisitioned an SGM to remove CEO Peter Lau, and install Colin Currie as CEO, plus three other NEDs/INEDs.</li>
<li>That SGM will be held on the 3rd April. The director resolutions - both the removal and appointments - are "ordinary", requiring a simple majority vote. </li>
<li>The outcome will likely pivot off how the shareholders under Halcyon Securities will vote. So I dug a little deeper as to who these shareholders are, with some surprising results.  </li>
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Last month, a Cheng family vehicle with 24.06% of Giordano (709 HK), requisitioned an SGM to remove CEO Peter Lau, and install Colin Currie as CEO, plus three other NEDs/INEDs.
That SGM will be held on the 3rd April. The director resolutions - both the removal and appointments - are "ordinary", requiring a simple majority vote. 
The outcome will likely pivot off how the shareholders under Halcyon Securities will vote. So I dug a little deeper as to who these shareholders are, with some surprising results.  


Giordano (709 HK): A Closer Look At The Shareholder Register Ahead Of The SGM

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Giordano, one of the most recognizable apparel business in Asia, has been improving its operations materially with solid growth in sales and profits. </li>
<li>Giordano provides very high dividend yield and payout. The consensus expects DPS of HKD 0.28 for Giordano in 2023, which would suggest a dividend yield of 12.8%. </li>
<li>We like the company's high dividend yield, loyal customer base, and attractive valuations. It is trading at EV/EBITDA of 3.6x and P/B of 1.5x. </li>
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Giordano, one of the most recognizable apparel business in Asia, has been improving its operations materially with solid growth in sales and profits. 
Giordano provides very high dividend yield and payout. The consensus expects DPS of HKD 0.28 for Giordano in 2023, which would suggest a dividend yield of 12.8%. 
We like the company's high dividend yield, loyal customer base, and attractive valuations. It is trading at EV/EBITDA of 3.6x and P/B of 1.5x. 


Asian Dividend Gems: Giordano International

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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 18th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com, Bidu, Cicc.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 18th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com, Bidu, Cicc.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

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<li>We discuss <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jnby-design-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23642:1" rel="noopener">JNBY Design (3306 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jnby-design-limited-3306-hk-fy26-results-update-8-5x-pe-30-roce-and-rich-dividends" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:263616" rel="noopener">JNBY Design Limited (3306 HK) FY26 Results Update: 8.5x PE, &gt;30% ROCE and Rich Dividends</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/hk-high-roce-compounders-hiding-in-plain-sight" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:268054" rel="noopener">HK High ROCE - Compounders Hiding in Plain Sight</a>. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fountain-set-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11520:1" rel="noopener">Fountain Set Hldgs (420 HK)</a> as a net-net, and its recent <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0909/2026090900829.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">acquisition</a>, which the market dislikes. </li>
<li>We also provide brief updates on the remaining sector names, as the results season has concluded and inflationary pressures are affecting the sector.   </li>
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We discuss JNBY Design (3306 HK), JNBY Design Limited (3306 HK) FY26 Results Update: 8.5x PE, &gt;30% ROCE and Rich Dividends/HK High ROCE - Compounders Hiding in Plain Sight. 

Fountain Set Hldgs (420 HK) as a net-net, and its recent acquisition, which the market dislikes. 
We also provide brief updates on the remaining sector names, as the results season has concluded and inflationary pressures are affecting the sector.   


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener September 2026: 12 Stock Universe With Average Yield >9%

Hong Kong

Giordano is an international retailer specializing in men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. The company offers a wide range of fashion-oriented clothing and accessories under brands such as Giordano, Giordano Junior, Giordano Ladies, and BSX, through its retail, distribution, and wholesale operations. Giordano was founded in Hong Kong in 1981.

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Spilling the board will likely pivot off how the shareholders under Halcyon Securities will vote. So I dug a little deeper as to who these...

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