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 Jan 5th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.5bn.</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 Aristocrat Leisu, Whitehaven Coal.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 5th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.5bn.
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 Aristocrat Leisu, Whitehaven Coal.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 5th): Aristocrat Leisu, Whitehaven Coal

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 22nd (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.9bn.</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, Wisetech Global, Woodside Energy, Telstra, Fortescue, Macquarie, Allkem, Santos.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 22nd (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.9bn.
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, Wisetech Global, Woodside Energy, Telstra, Fortescue, Macquarie, Allkem, Santos.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 22nd): BHP, Wisetech Global, Woodside Energy, Telstra, Fortescue

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>On the 24 November, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/silvercorp-metals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25818:1" rel="noopener">Silvercorp Metals (SVM CN)</a> bumped its Scheme Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orecorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8120:1" rel="noopener">Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU)</a> to A$0.19 in cash and 0.0967 new Silvercorp shares.</li>
<li>At a 40.1% premium to undisturbed and key shareholder Tim Goyder (5.14%) supportive, this looked done. Then <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/perseus-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15306:1" rel="noopener">Perseus (PRU AU)</a> built a 19.9% stake and said it would vote no.</li>
<li>After postponing the Scheme meeting, Silvercorp and Orecorp have now agreed to an off-market takeover, on the same terms. The tendering threshold is 50.1%. </li>
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On the 24 November, Silvercorp Metals (SVM CN) bumped its Scheme Offer for Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU) to A$0.19 in cash and 0.0967 new Silvercorp shares.
At a 40.1% premium to undisturbed and key shareholder Tim Goyder (5.14%) supportive, this looked done. Then Perseus (PRU AU) built a 19.9% stake and said it would vote no.
After postponing the Scheme meeting, Silvercorp and Orecorp have now agreed to an off-market takeover, on the same terms. The tendering threshold is 50.1%. 


OreCorp: Silvercorp Switches To Off-Market Bid

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 15th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD20.1bn.</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, Rio Tinto, Macquarie, Wisetech Global, Fortescue, Westpac, ANZ, Qantas Airways.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 15th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD20.1bn.
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, Rio Tinto, Macquarie, Wisetech Global, Fortescue, Westpac, ANZ, Qantas Airways.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 15th): BHP, Rio Tinto, Macquarie, Wisetech Global, Fortescue, Westpac

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/azure-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16538:1" rel="noopener">Azure Minerals (AZS AU)</a> has entered a new transaction implementation deed with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sociedad-quimica-y-minera-de-chile-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27977:1" rel="noopener">Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM US)</a> and Hancock at A$3.70, a 51.6% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>The emergence of Hancock and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mineral-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15103:1" rel="noopener">Mineral Resources (MIN AU)</a> as substantial shareholders necessitated the new offer. The off-market takeover offer is A$3.65 per share if the scheme fails. </li>
<li>The scheme's completion hinges on MinRes’ acceptance. MinRes could potentially block the scheme but has a history of selling into Hancock offers.</li>
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Azure Minerals (AZS AU) has entered a new transaction implementation deed with Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM US) and Hancock at A$3.70, a 51.6% premium to the undisturbed price.
The emergence of Hancock and Mineral Resources (MIN AU) as substantial shareholders necessitated the new offer. The off-market takeover offer is A$3.65 per share if the scheme fails. 
The scheme's completion hinges on MinRes’ acceptance. MinRes could potentially block the scheme but has a history of selling into Hancock offers.


Azure Minerals (AZS AU): SQM/Hancock Team up for a New Offer

Australia

Liontown Resources Ltd. explores for and mines base metals.

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Liontown Resources (LTR AU)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 5th): Aristocrat Leisu, Whitehaven Coal

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Aristocrat Leisu, Whitehaven Coal.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 22nd): BHP, Wisetech Global, Woodside Energy, Telstra, Fortescue

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Wisetech Global, Woodside Energy, Telstra,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

OreCorp: Silvercorp Switches To Off-Market Bid

If small arbs are your thing, look to short Silvercorp (where available) late in the US day, and buy OreCorp early in the AU day. Or you may want...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 15th): BHP, Rio Tinto, Macquarie, Wisetech Global, Fortescue, Westpac

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Rio Tinto, Macquarie, Wisetech Global,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Azure Minerals (AZS AU): SQM/Hancock Team up for a New Offer

The scheme's completion hinges on MinRes’ acceptance. MinRes could potentially block the scheme but has a history of selling into Hancock offers....

Arun George

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