HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>While China's U-turn on COVID policy is expected to bring consumption rebound in 2023, the near-term surge in infections will weigh negatively on retail sales in Dec and Jan.</li>
<li>Residents are spending more time at home in the first wave, with subways and shopping malls empty. We think this will cast negativity on 4Q22 and 1Q23 consumer discretionary profit.</li>
<li>It is prudent to take some monies off the table, particularly F&amp;B stocks like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haidilao-international-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27044:1" rel="noopener">Haidilao (6862 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiabuxiabu-catering-mgt-chn-hldgs-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:76:1" rel="noopener">Xiabuxiabu (520 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helen-s-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34113:1" rel="noopener">Helen's (9869 HK)</a> which have almost doubled from trough.</li>
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While China's U-turn on COVID policy is expected to bring consumption rebound in 2023, the near-term surge in infections will weigh negatively on retail sales in Dec and Jan.
Residents are spending more time at home in the first wave, with subways and shopping malls empty. We think this will cast negativity on 4Q22 and 1Q23 consumer discretionary profit.
It is prudent to take some monies off the table, particularly F&amp;B stocks like Haidilao (6862 HK), Xiabuxiabu (520 HK) and Helen's (9869 HK) which have almost doubled from trough.


China COVID Policy: Near-Term Pains for Consumer Discretionary

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Jiwusiwei's all-round coverage strategy and offering high-profit products have demonstrated strong competitiveness in current period of restaurant differentiation, which enables Jiwusiwei to have stronger “buffering capacity” when consumption environment fluctuates.</li>
<li>The heavy reliance on core shopping districts in first-/second-tier cities, as well as the uncertainty of its expansion in lower-tier markets, could become bottlenecks that restrict its long-term development.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helens-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34113:1" rel="noopener">Helens International Holdings (9869 HK)</a> is the comparable company. Given that Jiwusiwei outperforms Helens International Holdings in all aspects, its valuation should rightfully receive a significant premium.</li>
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Jiwusiwei's all-round coverage strategy and offering high-profit products have demonstrated strong competitiveness in current period of restaurant differentiation, which enables Jiwusiwei to have stronger “buffering capacity” when consumption environment fluctuates.
The heavy reliance on core shopping districts in first-/second-tier cities, as well as the uncertainty of its expansion in lower-tier markets, could become bottlenecks that restrict its long-term development.

Helens International Holdings (9869 HK) is the comparable company. Given that Jiwusiwei outperforms Helens International Holdings in all aspects, its valuation should rightfully receive a significant premium.


Pre-IPO Jiwusiwei - The Strength and the Concerns

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Despite some disgruntled investors, the privatisation of <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> is appealing. If it is successful, payment will be made on or before 26 Aug. </li>
<li>The proposed price of HK$1.58 equals a 24% premium to the peer CY25F PER. The poor reported peer results and earnings downgrades are the reasons for a narrower premium.</li>
<li>Since the announcement of privatisation, the sector has retreated by 7.8%, vs. a 5.2% gain in HSI, reflecting the industry's tough operating environment. It remains wise to exit. </li>
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Despite some disgruntled investors, the privatisation of Tam Jai International (2217 HK) is appealing. If it is successful, payment will be made on or before 26 Aug. 
The proposed price of HK$1.58 equals a 24% premium to the peer CY25F PER. The poor reported peer results and earnings downgrades are the reasons for a narrower premium.
Since the announcement of privatisation, the sector has retreated by 7.8%, vs. a 5.2% gain in HSI, reflecting the industry's tough operating environment. It remains wise to exit. 


Tam Jai Intl (2217 HK): Privatisation Stays Appealing Despite...

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<li>The spread to <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>’s HK$1.58 offer for <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> has risen to 9.7% ahead of the scheme document's release. </li>
<li>Several readers have asked whether the Tam Jai offer will mirror the Goldlion and Soundwill deal break. The schemes share similarities but are also different in several ways.</li>
<li>The scheme's vote risk has undoubtedly increased partly due to the recent 2025 results and deal breaks. This situation warrants a safety-first approach.  </li>
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The spread to TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation (3397 JP)’s HK$1.58 offer for Tam Jai International (2217 HK) has risen to 9.7% ahead of the scheme document's release. 
Several readers have asked whether the Tam Jai offer will mirror the Goldlion and Soundwill deal break. The schemes share similarities but are also different in several ways.
The scheme's vote risk has undoubtedly increased partly due to the recent 2025 results and deal breaks. This situation warrants a safety-first approach.  


Tam Jai (2217 HK): Anxiety Creeps in Ahead of the Scheme Document

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chagee-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45011:1" rel="noopener">Chagee Holdings (CHA US)</a>  raised around US$411m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$28/share. </li>
<li>Chagee (CG) is a leading premium tea drinks brand, serving healthy and delicious freshly-made tea drinks.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics and added a new peer to compare with  </li>
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Chagee Holdings (CHA US)  raised around US$411m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$28/share. 
Chagee (CG) is a leading premium tea drinks brand, serving healthy and delicious freshly-made tea drinks.
In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics and added a new peer to compare with  


Chagee IPO Trading: Delisting Overhang but Much Cheaper than Peers

China

Helens International Holdings Company Limited is an investment holding company primarily engaged in bar operations and franchise business, running one of the largest bar chain networks in China. It offers a product portfolio of own-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, alongside third-party products, in its offline social spaces. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Wuhan, People's Republic of China.

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Helens (9869 HK)

China COVID Policy: Near-Term Pains for Consumer Discretionary

Near-term negative impact of China's U-turn in COVID policy on consumer discretionary has been underestimated by the market. It is prudent to take...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Pre-IPO Jiwusiwei - The Strength and the Concerns

Jiwusiwei's strong competitiveness in restaurant differentiation gives it a "buffering capacity" in fluctuating environments. However, uncertainty...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Tam Jai Intl (2217 HK): Privatisation Stays Appealing Despite...

Some investors may be unhappy, but Tam Jai's privatisation is attractive at HK$1.58, offering a 24% PER premium to peers. Given sector challenges,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Tam Jai (2217 HK): Anxiety Creeps in Ahead of the Scheme Document

Arbs cannot afford another HK deal break on their books. Recent events have undoubtedly increased the scheme's vote risk, warranting a safety-first...

Arun George

Chagee IPO Trading: Delisting Overhang but Much Cheaper than Peers

Chagee raised around US$411m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$28/share. In this note, we talk about the trading...

Nicholas Tan

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China COVID Policy: Near-Term Pains for Consumer Discretionary

Near-term negative impact of China's U-turn in COVID policy on consumer discretionary has been underestimated by the market. It is prudent to take...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Pre-IPO Jiwusiwei - The Strength and the Concerns

​Jiwusiwei's strong competitiveness in restaurant differentiation gives it a "buffering capacity" in fluctuating environments. However, uncertainty...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Tam Jai Intl (2217 HK): Privatisation Stays Appealing Despite...

Some investors may be unhappy, but Tam Jai's privatisation is attractive at HK$1.58, offering a 24% PER premium to peers. Given sector challenges,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Tam Jai (2217 HK): Anxiety Creeps in Ahead of the Scheme Document

Arbs cannot afford another HK deal break on their books. Recent events have undoubtedly increased the scheme's vote risk, warranting a safety-first...

Arun George

Chagee IPO Trading: Delisting Overhang but Much Cheaper than Peers

Chagee raised around US$411m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$28/share. In this note, we talk about the trading...

Nicholas Tan

Jiwusiwei's strong competitiveness in restaurant differentiation gives it a "buffering capacity" in fluctuating environments. However, uncertainty...