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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 28th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo, Northern Star Re.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 28th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo, Northern Star Re.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 28th): BHP, Pilbara, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>On the 28 March, lithium play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/liontown-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20488:1" rel="noopener">Liontown Resources (LTR AU)</a> rejected <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/albemarle-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7678:1" rel="noopener">Albemarle Corp (ALB US)</a>'s third proposal of $2.50/share, citing the revised terms as opportunistic.</li>
<li>Since, that date, it's been "crickets." Preliminary due diligence was not provided to Albemarle. Liontown responded to media speculation today saying it has received no new takeover proposals. </li>
<li>Yet behind the scenes, an interested party has been building a stake, paying up to $2.75/share, 1.5% above the last close.</li>
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On the 28 March, lithium play Liontown Resources (LTR AU) rejected Albemarle Corp (ALB US)'s third proposal of $2.50/share, citing the revised terms as opportunistic.
Since, that date, it's been "crickets." Preliminary due diligence was not provided to Albemarle. Liontown responded to media speculation today saying it has received no new takeover proposals. 
Yet behind the scenes, an interested party has been building a stake, paying up to $2.75/share, 1.5% above the last close.


<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 21st (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Lottery, Igo, Woolworths, Newcrest Mining.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 21st (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Lottery, Igo, Woolworths, Newcrest Mining.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 21st): Lottery, Igo, Woolworths, Newcrest Mining

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.

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yuexiu-property-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18097:1" rel="noopener">Yuexiu Property (123 HK)</a> rights issue and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adicon-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33786:1" rel="noopener">ADICON Holdings Limited (ADI HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zjld-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36734:1" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mankind-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36389:1" rel="noopener">Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN)</a> IPOs.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN Ltd (1310 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangnan-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9828:1" rel="noopener">Jiangnan (1366 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/essential-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9645:1" rel="noopener">Essential Metals (ESS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/healius-ltd-6d4d947d-ad32-4aea-b2d8-265f5768b55e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14208:1" rel="noopener">Healius (HLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lian-beng-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17636:1" rel="noopener">Lian Beng (LBG SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oishi-group-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17370:1" rel="noopener">Oishi Group PCL (OISHI TB)</a>. </li>
</ul>


A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments - Yuexiu Property (123 HK) rights issue and ADICON Holdings Limited (ADI HK), ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK), Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN) IPOs.
Event-Driven developments - HKBN Ltd (1310 HK), Jiangnan (1366 HK), Essential Metals (ESS AU), Healius (HLS AU), Lian Beng (LBG SP), Oishi Group PCL (OISHI TB). 


Weekly Deals Digest (23 Apr) - HKBN, Jiangnan, Lian Beng, Yuexiu Property, ZJLD, Mankind, Adicon

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yamada-denki-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:641:1" rel="noopener">Yamada Denki (9831 JP)</a> lowering the March 2023 div to ¥12/share vs ¥18/share last year was just weird. And bodes badly. We need a lightbulb moment for a lightbulb dilemma.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14210:1" rel="noopener">Genting Bhd (GENT MK)</a>'s implied stub and simple ratio (GENT/ <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-singapore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:439:1" rel="noopener">Genting Singapore (GENS SP)</a>) are currently at muti-year trough levels. </li>
<li>Buy <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyo-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1176:1" rel="noopener">Toyo Construction (1890 JP)</a> &lt;¥970. The proposed dividend could be in danger should YFO spill the board; but spilling the board to get better governance is a good thing. </li>
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Yamada Denki (9831 JP) lowering the March 2023 div to ¥12/share vs ¥18/share last year was just weird. And bodes badly. We need a lightbulb moment for a lightbulb dilemma.

Genting Bhd (GENT MK)'s implied stub and simple ratio (GENT/ Genting Singapore (GENS SP)) are currently at muti-year trough levels. 
Buy Toyo Construction (1890 JP) &lt;¥970. The proposed dividend could be in danger should YFO spill the board; but spilling the board to get better governance is a good thing. 


Last Week in Event SPACE: Yamada Denki, Genting, HKBN, Toyo Construction

Australia

IGO Limited operates as an exploration company. The Company explores and mines copper, ore, nickel, gold, and other mineral resources. IGO serves customers worldwide.

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IGO Ltd (IGO AU)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 28th): BHP, Pilbara, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Liontown: Counter-Bid All But Baked In

Get involved on any material dips. Liontown may engage ~A$2.75 - an impressive 80% to undisturbed. Albemarle will release 1Q23 results on the 3...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 21st): Lottery, Igo, Woolworths, Newcrest Mining

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Lottery, Igo, Woolworths, Newcrest Mining.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Weekly Deals Digest (23 Apr) - HKBN, Jiangnan, Lian Beng, Yuexiu Property, ZJLD, Mankind, Adicon

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Essential, Healius, HKBN, Jiangnan, Lian Beng, Oishi) and ECM (Yuexiu, Adicon, ZJLD,...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Yamada Denki, Genting, HKBN, Toyo Construction

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

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