Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The materials sector continues its outperformance in Hong Kong, however the recent sharp pullback showed a weakening in strength and momentum.</li>
<li>Mainland investors continued to buy Hong Kong listed stocks heavily during the market pullback earlier this month.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-sanhua-intelligent-controls-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45277:1" rel="noopener">Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK)</a> quashed market rumors about a large robotic order from Tesla (TSLA US); however, it continues discussions on cooperation opportunities.
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The materials sector continues its outperformance in Hong Kong, however the recent sharp pullback showed a weakening in strength and momentum.
Mainland investors continued to buy Hong Kong listed stocks heavily during the market pullback earlier this month.

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK) quashed market rumors about a large robotic order from Tesla (TSLA US); however, it continues discussions on cooperation opportunities.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (October 20)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>China is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into its industrial sector to cement its position as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing.</li>
<li>With technological prowess, a large, established manufacturing base, and government support, Chinese factories will dominate automated manufacturing globally for the foreseeable future.</li>
<li>We look at a basket of Chinese manufacturers who are benefiting from automation with AI and robotics.  All the companies export a substantial portion of their products.</li>
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China is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into its industrial sector to cement its position as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing.
With technological prowess, a large, established manufacturing base, and government support, Chinese factories will dominate automated manufacturing globally for the foreseeable future.
We look at a basket of Chinese manufacturers who are benefiting from automation with AI and robotics.  All the companies export a substantial portion of their products.


CHINA: Industrial Manufacturing Companies Up Their Game With Robotics!

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hong Kong is again trading well below its historical multiple valuation levels after the October/November correction.  Mainland investors bought a record amount the day after Trump's win.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kingsoft-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:492:1" rel="noopener">Kingsoft Corp (3888 HK)</a> reported consensus beating results with its online game segment surging.  The company is benefiting from AI upgrades in its office SAAS business.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/precision-tsugami-china-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26199:1" rel="noopener">Precision Tsugami China (1651 HK)</a> posted blockbuster earnings for its 1H25 as the machine tool sector rebounds on the back of factories upgrading to intelligent manufacturing.</li>
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Hong Kong is again trading well below its historical multiple valuation levels after the October/November correction.  Mainland investors bought a record amount the day after Trump's win.

Kingsoft Corp (3888 HK) reported consensus beating results with its online game segment surging.  The company is benefiting from AI upgrades in its office SAAS business.


Precision Tsugami China (1651 HK) posted blockbuster earnings for its 1H25 as the machine tool sector rebounds on the back of factories upgrading to intelligent manufacturing.


The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (November 21)

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The data in this insight is collated from the "shareholding disclosure" link on the HKEx website.</li>
<li>Often there is a corresponding HKEx announcement on the increase - or decrease - in the shareholding by directors. However, such disclosures are by no means an absolute. </li>
<li>These insights may flag those companies where shares have been pledged. Stocks mentioned include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/c-c-land-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13078:1" rel="noopener">C C Land Holdings (1224 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/impro-precision-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26779:1" rel="noopener">Impro Precision Industries (1286 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singasia-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27986:1" rel="noopener">SingAsia Holdings (8293 HK)</a>.</li>
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The data in this insight is collated from the "shareholding disclosure" link on the HKEx website.
Often there is a corresponding HKEx announcement on the increase - or decrease - in the shareholding by directors. However, such disclosures are by no means an absolute. 
These insights may flag those companies where shares have been pledged. Stocks mentioned include C C Land Holdings (1224 HK), Impro Precision Industries (1286 HK), and SingAsia Holdings (8293 HK).


Hong Kong CEO & Director Dealings (11 Nov): C C Land, Impro Precision, SingAsia, Pharmaron

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba (6502 JP)</a> investors should look at process and understand the difference between this one and others. Some news is not news, other than telling you the dance has started.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-tractors-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:698:1" rel="noopener">United Tractors (UNTR IJ)</a> is cheap. It appears to be running at 6x 2022 earnings. This is not abnormal for a cyclical at the end of the cycle.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westpac-banking-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:444:1" rel="noopener">Westpac Banking (WBC AU)</a> confirms its interest in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tyro-payments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28393:1" rel="noopener">Tyro Payments (TYR AU)</a>, but still nothing firm.</li>
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Toshiba (6502 JP) investors should look at process and understand the difference between this one and others. Some news is not news, other than telling you the dance has started.

United Tractors (UNTR IJ) is cheap. It appears to be running at 6x 2022 earnings. This is not abnormal for a cyclical at the end of the cycle.

Westpac Banking (WBC AU) confirms its interest in Tyro Payments (TYR AU), but still nothing firm.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, United Tractor, Recruit, Tyro Payments, DTAC/True, Bank Of Kyoto

China

Impro Precision Industries, Ltd. manufacturers and markets precision component parts. The Company offers investment casting, precision machining, and sand casting services. Impro Precision Industries serves and markets machinery products to the horsepower engine, automotive, hydraulic equipment, marine, aerospace, and healthcare markets.

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Impro Precision Industries (1286 HK)

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David Mudd

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David Mudd

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David Blennerhassett

Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, United Tractor, Recruit, Tyro Payments, DTAC/True, Bank Of Kyoto

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David Blennerhassett

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