Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

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Equity Bottom-up Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Tariff confusion has hit stocks, but the names in focus continue to be resilient as they pass on the costs, and the future impact of demand is to be determined. </li>
<li>The investing world is now searching for stocks that are not directly affected by Trump tariffs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lever-style-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35760:1" rel="noopener">Lever Style (1346 HK)</a> is one such stock trading at 7.2x trailing PE.</li>
<li>With a trailing dividend yield of 6.2%, net cash of 27% of market cap, and impressive metrics on growth, this is a stock worth exploring. </li>
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Tariff confusion has hit stocks, but the names in focus continue to be resilient as they pass on the costs, and the future impact of demand is to be determined. 
The investing world is now searching for stocks that are not directly affected by Trump tariffs. Lever Style (1346 HK) is one such stock trading at 7.2x trailing PE.
With a trailing dividend yield of 6.2%, net cash of 27% of market cap, and impressive metrics on growth, this is a stock worth exploring. 


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener Aug 2025: Lever Style (1346 HK) Conference Call

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>You might have to go all the back to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guoco-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5290:1" rel="noopener">Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)</a>'s 2012/2013 unconditional cash offer, which was ostensibly blocked by First Eagle AND Elliott Advisors.</li>
<li>Otherwise, it's slim pickings. Past Schemes or Tender Offers arguably failed as minorities were simply not supportive. There are exceptions, like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/soho-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4123:1" rel="noopener">Soho China (410 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">TCM (570 HK)</a>
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<li>IF LVC wish to remain active in this space/region, they appear to be going about it in a counterproductive way. I still don't understand why they would want to block.</li>
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You might have to go all the back to Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)'s 2012/2013 unconditional cash offer, which was ostensibly blocked by First Eagle AND Elliott Advisors.
Otherwise, it's slim pickings. Past Schemes or Tender Offers arguably failed as minorities were simply not supportive. There are exceptions, like Soho China (410 HK) and TCM (570 HK)

IF LVC wish to remain active in this space/region, they appear to be going about it in a counterproductive way. I still don't understand why they would want to block.


Henlius (2696 HK): So, When Was The Last Time A PE/VC Outfit Blocked A Deal?

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The HK market is moving, and the share prices of high-yield companies are increasing. Despite the average YTD returns of 36%, stocks are trading at 5-16% dividend yields.</li>
<li>We touch upon our initiations <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nameson-holdings-1982-hk-17-dividend-yield-can-be-sustained-and-improved-long-term" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:161973" rel="noopener">Nameson Holdings (1982 HK): 17% Dividend Yield Can Be Sustained and Improved Long-Term</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jnby-3306-hk-34-roce-track-record-10-dividend-yield-net-cash-business" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:162204" rel="noopener">JNBY (3306 HK): &gt;34% ROCE Track Record/10% Dividend Yield/Net Cash Business</a>. </li>
<li>We also highlight newsflow from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pacific-textiles-holdings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pacific Textiles (1382 HK)</a> on its operational update and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/texwinca-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texwinca Holdings' (321 HK)/</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yue-yuen-industrial-holdings-limited" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings' (551 HK)</a> positive profit alert.</li>
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The HK market is moving, and the share prices of high-yield companies are increasing. Despite the average YTD returns of 36%, stocks are trading at 5-16% dividend yields.
We touch upon our initiations Nameson Holdings (1982 HK): 17% Dividend Yield Can Be Sustained and Improved Long-Term / JNBY (3306 HK): &gt;34% ROCE Track Record/10% Dividend Yield/Net Cash Business. 
We also highlight newsflow from Pacific Textiles (1382 HK) on its operational update and Texwinca Holdings' (321 HK)/Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings' (551 HK) positive profit alert.


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener:  Attractive Yield & Rapid Expansion Outside China - Nov 2024

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<li>We compile a list of ten high-yielding/net cash or low-net debt stocks in HK's apparel/footwear value chain. HK is a pariah for investors, and trailing dividend yields are approaching 6-20%. </li>
<li>As in other insights, we don't estimate future earnings for all companies, but we indicate if the company has quality by measuring long-term ROCE (average five years).</li>
<li>By expanding outside of China, most of these companies have derisked themselves from the trade war ( to the extent they can) and are also ready for earnings inflection.</li>
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We compile a list of ten high-yielding/net cash or low-net debt stocks in HK's apparel/footwear value chain. HK is a pariah for investors, and trailing dividend yields are approaching 6-20%. 
As in other insights, we don't estimate future earnings for all companies, but we indicate if the company has quality by measuring long-term ROCE (average five years).
By expanding outside of China, most of these companies have derisked themselves from the trade war ( to the extent they can) and are also ready for earnings inflection.


High Dividend Yield, Expansion Outside China, Listed HK Apparel/Footwear Stocks Screener

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<li>A fortnight ago, I sought access to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/l-occitane-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6772:1" rel="noopener">L'Occitane (973 HK)</a>'s lesser-known shareholder register, a byproduct of investigative disclosure reports under Chapter 571, s329 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.</li>
<li>This is the same register I discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/giordano-709-hk-a-closer-look-at-the-shareholder-register-ahead-of-the-sgm" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:132358" rel="noopener">Giordano (709 HK): A Closer Look At The Shareholder Register Ahead Of The SGM</a>; and one also used by proxy solicitors. </li>
<li>The register confirms what has been long rumoured about a certain shareholder activist. It is also informative for what isn't present. </li>
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A fortnight ago, I sought access to L'Occitane (973 HK)'s lesser-known shareholder register, a byproduct of investigative disclosure reports under Chapter 571, s329 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
This is the same register I discussed in Giordano (709 HK): A Closer Look At The Shareholder Register Ahead Of The SGM; and one also used by proxy solicitors. 
The register confirms what has been long rumoured about a certain shareholder activist. It is also informative for what isn't present. 


L'Occitane (973 HK): Who Owns What, And When

Hong Kong

Giordano International Limited, through its subsidiaries, retails and distributes casual apparel and accessories under theGiordano, Giordano Ladies, Giordano Junior, BSX and Concepts One brands.

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Giordano International (709 HK)

HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener Aug 2025: Lever Style (1346 HK) Conference Call

We recently spoke with Lever Style to gain a deeper understanding of their business model, risks, and management. Trading at 7.2x trailing earnings...

Sameer Taneja

Henlius (2696 HK): So, When Was The Last Time A PE/VC Outfit Blocked A Deal?

PE and/or a VC outfit blocking deals are rare. Which may suggest LVC doesn't want that moniker. You could therefore, extrapolate that line of...

David Blennerhassett

HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener: Attractive Yield & Rapid Expansion Outside China - Nov 2024

We compile a list of ten high-yielding/net cash or low-net debt stocks in HK's apparel/footwear value chain. Despite the recent rally in HK,...

Sameer Taneja

High Dividend Yield, Expansion Outside China, Listed HK Apparel/Footwear Stocks Screener

We compile a list of ten high-yielding/net cash or low-net debt stocks in HK's apparel/footwear value chain. HK is a pariah for investors, and...

Sameer Taneja

L'Occitane (973 HK): Who Owns What, And When

L'Occitane announces the share alternative - 10 Rollover Shares for each Offer Share. Maximum L'Occitane shares to be rolled over is 737.431mn (5%...

David Blennerhassett

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