Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Mandarin Oriental International / Event-Driven

Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP)

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<li>A sale - partial or otherwise - of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mandarin-oriental-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4773:1" rel="noopener">Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP)</a>'s One Causeway Bay (OCB) was always on the cards. But I didn't see an Offer coming. </li>
<li>Concurrent with the sale of 13 floors of OCB to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba (9988 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson (JM SP)</a> is seeking to take out MAND's minorities at US$3.35/share by way of a Scheme.</li>
<li>That's a 52.3% premium to undisturbed, and a 53.7% premium to NAV. Unlike the 2021 <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-strategic-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15081:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Strategic (JS SP)</a> Offer, Matheson is required to abstain from voting on this takeover. </li>
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A sale - partial or otherwise - of Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP)'s One Causeway Bay (OCB) was always on the cards. But I didn't see an Offer coming. 
Concurrent with the sale of 13 floors of OCB to Alibaba (9988 HK), Jardine Matheson (JM SP) is seeking to take out MAND's minorities at US$3.35/share by way of a Scheme.
That's a 52.3% premium to undisturbed, and a 53.7% premium to NAV. Unlike the 2021 Jardine Strategic (JS SP) Offer, Matheson is required to abstain from voting on this takeover. 


Mandarin Oriental (MAND SP): Matheson's Full Offer

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<li>On the 27th October, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a> announced an Offer for 88.04%-held <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mandarin-oriental-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4773:1" rel="noopener">Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP)</a>, after MAND concurrently announced the partial sale of OCB to Alibaba.  </li>
<li>MAND will pocket US$925mn from the sale. The privatisation will set Matheson back ~US$500mn. Alibaba is ostensibly funding MAND's privatisation. And then some.  </li>
<li>Last week Matheson announced it will undertake a US$250mn buyback, which is expected to  complete in 2026.</li>
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On the 27th October, Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) announced an Offer for 88.04%-held Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP), after MAND concurrently announced the partial sale of OCB to Alibaba.  
MAND will pocket US$925mn from the sale. The privatisation will set Matheson back ~US$500mn. Alibaba is ostensibly funding MAND's privatisation. And then some.  
Last week Matheson announced it will undertake a US$250mn buyback, which is expected to  complete in 2026.


Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia / Event-Driven

Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia (JCNC SP)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-cycle-carriage-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:347:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage (JCNC SP)</a>'s current implied stub value is around its highest-ever level.</li>
<li>The simple ratio of JCNC/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a> is around its highest level outside the 2008 GFC.</li>
<li>A weak Indonesian rupiah is likely a factor. Still, JCNC is trading rich to its NAV. A takeover from parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a> is idealistic.</li>
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Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage (JCNC SP)'s current implied stub value is around its highest-ever level.
The simple ratio of JCNC/Astra International (ASII IJ) is around its highest level outside the 2008 GFC.
A weak Indonesian rupiah is likely a factor. Still, JCNC is trading rich to its NAV. A takeover from parent Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) is idealistic.


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<li>Scape has begun building the tallest dormitory above a Melbourne metro station, marking a significant development.</li>
<li>ESR Kendall Square has sold a Korean warehouse for $253 million to Samsung SRA Fund, backed by NPS.</li>
<li>Eureka plans to acquire NSW land lease assets from Ingenia for $89 million, reflecting ongoing real estate investments.</li>
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Scape has begun building the tallest dormitory above a Melbourne metro station, marking a significant development.
ESR Kendall Square has sold a Korean warehouse for $253 million to Samsung SRA Fund, backed by NPS.
Eureka plans to acquire NSW land lease assets from Ingenia for $89 million, reflecting ongoing real estate investments.


Asia Real Estate Tracker (04-Sep-2026): Scape Begins Construction on Tallest Dorm in Melbourne

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<ul><li>Broker's Digest: Hongkong Land, Apac Realty, Lum Chang, Jardine C&amp;C, UI Boustead REIT</li><li>JP Morgan's initial take: strong beat, raised guidance, but big 3x book discounts.</li><li>Tuan Sing's net profit fell 75% year-on-year in 1HFY2026.</li></ul>

Broker's Digest: Hongkong Land, Apac Realty, Lum Chang, Jardine C&amp;C, UI Boustead REITJP Morgan's initial take: strong beat, raised guidance, but big 3x book discounts.Tuan Sing's net profit fell 75% year-on-year in 1HFY2026.

Singapore Market Roundup (07-Aug-2026): Broker's Digest: Hongkong Land, Apac Realty, Lum Chang,

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Hongkong Land is a major listed property development, investment, and management group. It focuses on developing, owning, and managing premium mixed-use real estate, including Grade A office, luxury retail, residential, and hospitality products, primarily in Asian gateway cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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David Blennerhassett

On Jardine Matheson's Latest Buyback

Matheson has recovered since my last note. I'd still be setting up the stub here. Or buying outright. Management have proactive with HKL and now...

David Blennerhassett

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Is A Short

Jardine Cycle & Carriage's premium to NAV is not justifiable. I'd look to reverse the stub here - Short JCNC, Long Astra.

David Blennerhassett

Asia Real Estate Tracker (04-Sep-2026): Scape Begins Construction on Tallest Dorm in Melbourne

Scape is building Melbourne's tallest dormitory, ESR sold a Korean warehouse for $253M, Eureka is acquiring land for $89M, and Hongkong Land...

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Singapore Market Roundup (07-Aug-2026): Broker's Digest: Hongkong Land, Apac Realty, Lum Chang,

Broker's Digest: Hongkong Land, Apac Realty, Lum Chang, Jardine C&C, UI Boustead REIT. JP Morgan notes strong performance but 3x book discounts....

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