Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Hong Kong dollar is strengthening as demand picks up and the carry trade unwinds quickly.  Put/Call Skew declines for HSTech Index as traders sentiment reverses.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hengan-international-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29:1" rel="noopener">Hengan International Group (1044 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/galaxy-entertainment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:806:1" rel="noopener">Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK)</a> had breakouts from declining wedge patterns and have now formed new uptrends.
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<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23679:1" rel="noopener">Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK)</a> had a breakout reversal from a U-shaped pattern indicating more upside.  The stock's 200 DMA may provide little resistance to further re-rating.</li>
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Hong Kong dollar is strengthening as demand picks up and the carry trade unwinds quickly.  Put/Call Skew declines for HSTech Index as traders sentiment reverses.

Hengan International Group (1044 HK) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK) had breakouts from declining wedge patterns and have now formed new uptrends.

Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK) had a breakout reversal from a U-shaped pattern indicating more upside.  The stock's 200 DMA may provide little resistance to further re-rating.


Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (SEPTEMBER 30)

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Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

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Global markets are overdue for a bounce, But a host of uncertainties including are providing a significant headwind for broad developed and emerging market indexes. Our outlook remains cautious and we expect additional weakness and consolidation across global equity markets.  We offer technical insights on major markets, and highlight a number of actionable bottoms up ideas.

Global Equity Strategy: Still Cautious Despite Oversold Conditions

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ane-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35025:1" rel="noopener">ANE Cayman Inc (9956 HK)</a>'s Offer, by way of a Scheme from Centurium Partners, a pre-IPO investor, in tandem with Temasek, has displayed some unique (unusual?) firsts. </li>
<li>There is the 9%+ stake held by CDH - another pre-IPO investor - a shareholder that fails to appear in subsequent annual/interim reports; or even Hong Kong disclosure announcements.</li>
<li>Then late last week, the Offeror opted not to raise the cap on the scrip option alternative, despite shareholders expressing interest. </li>
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ANE Cayman Inc (9956 HK)'s Offer, by way of a Scheme from Centurium Partners, a pre-IPO investor, in tandem with Temasek, has displayed some unique (unusual?) firsts. 
There is the 9%+ stake held by CDH - another pre-IPO investor - a shareholder that fails to appear in subsequent annual/interim reports; or even Hong Kong disclosure announcements.
Then late last week, the Offeror opted not to raise the cap on the scrip option alternative, despite shareholders expressing interest. 


ANE Cayman (9956 HK): On S329 Reports And Letters Of Interest

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<li>On the 11th April, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-fengxiang-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29164:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK)</a> announced a $2.00/share Offer, by way of a pre-conditional Merger by Absorption, from PAG.</li>
<li>Those pre-conditions (NDRC, Ministry of Commerce, and SAFE) have now been <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0703/2025070301828.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">satisfied</a>.  The Composite Doc is expected to be dispatched no later than 11 July.</li>
<li>This Offer is a Merger by Absorption incorporating a Scheme-like vote. There is no tendering condition. This is done. I estimate payment the second week of September. </li>
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On the 11th April, Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK) announced a $2.00/share Offer, by way of a pre-conditional Merger by Absorption, from PAG.
Those pre-conditions (NDRC, Ministry of Commerce, and SAFE) have now been satisfied.  The Composite Doc is expected to be dispatched no later than 11 July.
This Offer is a Merger by Absorption incorporating a Scheme-like vote. There is no tendering condition. This is done. I estimate payment the second week of September. 


Fengxiang (9977 HK): Pre-Cons Done. Possible Payment Mid-September

<ul>
<li>In an unusual move, the Offeror, PAG, and 59.42% shareholder of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-fengxiang-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29164:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK)</a>, has opted not to provide a scrip alternative, despite satisfying conditions to do so. </li>
<li>The scrip option condition - not less than 0.5% of shares out expressing interest - was satisfied on the 12th May. Therefore at least 7.9mn shares got snubbed.</li>
<li>Evidently PAG reckons the support for the scrip is not worth the trouble. Nor critical in mass to disrupt the Offer. </li>
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In an unusual move, the Offeror, PAG, and 59.42% shareholder of Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK), has opted not to provide a scrip alternative, despite satisfying conditions to do so. 
The scrip option condition - not less than 0.5% of shares out expressing interest - was satisfied on the 12th May. Therefore at least 7.9mn shares got snubbed.
Evidently PAG reckons the support for the scrip is not worth the trouble. Nor critical in mass to disrupt the Offer. 


Fengxiang (9977 HK): PAG Invites Dissent After Scrapping Scrip Alternative

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David Blennerhassett

Fengxiang (9977 HK): PAG Invites Dissent After Scrapping Scrip Alternative

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David Blennerhassett

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