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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 Bursa stocks as of Oct 2nd. The aggregated short interest is USD1,438m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Inari Amertron, Frontken.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Oct 2nd. The aggregated short interest is USD1,438m.
We tabulate league tables 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 Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Inari Amertron, Frontken.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Frontken

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>We know that Bain knew that their mid-September overbid for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a> did not meet the so-called KDDI Threshold, yet they made that bid anyway (¥3,720 vs EQT's ¥3,680).</li>
<li>IF <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sankei-real-estate-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35239:1" rel="noopener">Sankei Real Estate (2972 JP)</a> trades wide, consider going long the arb, but generally, need to participate unless it does trade wide. There're other more interesting deals out there.</li>
<li>Despite the lower-than-expected bid optics compared to prior negotiations, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renew-energy-global-plc-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37038:1" rel="noopener">ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)</a>'s Offer looks done. All ducks are lined up. Just a question of timing on regulatory approvals.</li>
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We know that Bain knew that their mid-September overbid for Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP) did not meet the so-called KDDI Threshold, yet they made that bid anyway (¥3,720 vs EQT's ¥3,680).
IF Sankei Real Estate (2972 JP) trades wide, consider going long the arb, but generally, need to participate unless it does trade wide. There're other more interesting deals out there.
Despite the lower-than-expected bid optics compared to prior negotiations, ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)'s Offer looks done. All ducks are lined up. Just a question of timing on regulatory approvals.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>G42 has invested $1 billion in a data center in Vietnam, highlighting growth in APAC real estate.</li><li>Blackstone is leading a $10 billion debt financing round for the Australian AI data center startup Firmus.</li><li>In Singapore, office rents have increased for the seventh consecutive quarter amid falling vacancy rates.</li></ul>

G42 has invested $1 billion in a data center in Vietnam, highlighting growth in APAC real estate.Blackstone is leading a $10 billion debt financing round for the Australian AI data center startup Firmus.In Singapore, office rents have increased for the seventh consecutive quarter amid falling vacancy rates.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (10-Feb-2026): G42 Leads $1B Vietnam Data Centre Venture in APAC

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest is USD1,324m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Petronas Chemicals, RHB Bank, MY EG Services, IOI Properties, SNS.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest is USD1,324m.
We tabulate league tables 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 Petronas Chemicals, RHB Bank, MY EG Services, IOI Properties, SNS.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): Petronas Chemicals, RHB Bank, MY EG Services, IOI Properties

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

SCCM Asia Research

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Headquartered in Singapore, SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) is an investment bank focusing on emerging growth companies across Asia, providing a full suite of investment banking services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity capital markets, institutional equities sales and trading and equities research.

SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lippo-karawaci-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3121" rel="noopener">Lippo Karawaci (LPKR IJ)</a> 1H22 revenue fell 7.6% YoY; Full-year marketing sales target of IDR5.2tn remains on track</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/osk-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4155" rel="noopener">O.S.K. Holdings (OSK MK)</a> property arm on pace to launch MYR750m pipeline in FY22</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ioi-properties-group-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18876" rel="noopener">IOI Properties Group (IOIPG MK)</a> sold ~4.8acre land to OMS in Bandar IOI Segamat for hospital development</li></ul>

Lippo Karawaci (LPKR IJ) 1H22 revenue fell 7.6% YoY; Full-year marketing sales target of IDR5.2tn remains on trackO.S.K. Holdings (OSK MK) property arm on pace to launch MYR750m pipeline in FY22IOI Properties Group (IOIPG MK) sold ~4.8acre land to OMS in Bandar IOI Segamat for hospital development

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (31Aug22) - LPKR Maintains Full-Year Mktg Sales Target of IDR5.2tn

Malaysia

IOI Properties Group Berhad operates as an investment holding company, with operations in property development and investment, leisure, and hospitality business in Malaysia and Singapore. The Company develops residential, commercial, and industrial properties and invests in shopping malls, office complexes, and other properties.

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IOI Properties Group (IOIPG MK)

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Frontken

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Asia Real Estate Tracker (10-Feb-2026): G42 Leads $1B Vietnam Data Centre Venture in APAC

G42 invests $1 billion in a Vietnam data center, Blackstone leads a $10 billion financing for Firmus, Singapore office rents rise, and a US fund...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): Petronas Chemicals, RHB Bank, MY EG Services, IOI Properties

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Petronas Chemicals, RHB Bank, MY EG...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (31Aug22) - LPKR Maintains Full-Year Mktg Sales Target of IDR5.2tn

OSK property to launch MYR750m pipeline in FY22; Phils developers urged to expand industrial spaces; HDB launching ~5k BTO flats

SCCM Asia Research

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