HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)

The approvals of more players in the Hainan duty free market at end-2020 is likely to pose challenge to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12278:1" rel="noopener">China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)</a> only in the long term, given the weaker relative competitiveness of the new entrants, CTG Duty Free's established strengths and the sustained positive growth in the overall market. Despite so, we see a trend of rise in competition in China's duty free industry, which is a threat that it cannot overlook in the long run.With the Dec (up to 28th) duty free sales value maintained a solid growth of over 150% YoY, the sustained market growth will offer CTG Duty Free a near-term buffer to competition. The low base in 1H20 as well as the limited appetite of overseas travel due to new coronavirus strains will continue to be positive factors for the company at least in the next six months.

The approvals of more players in the Hainan duty free market at end-2020 is likely to pose challenge to China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH) only in the long term, given the weaker relative competitiveness of the new entrants, CTG Duty Free's established strengths and the sustained positive growth in the overall market. Despite so, we see a trend of rise in competition in China's duty free industry, which is a threat that it cannot overlook in the long run.With the Dec (up to 28th) duty free sales value maintained a solid growth of over 150% YoY, the sustained market growth will offer CTG Duty Free a near-term buffer to competition. The low base in 1H20 as well as the limited appetite of overseas travel due to new coronavirus strains will continue to be positive factors for the company at least in the next six months.

CTG Duty Free Corp (601888 CH): Facing More Competition in a Rapidly Growing Market

Quality-first, Business-perspective, Long-term, Urbem (HK) Limited

Urbem Capital

Quality-first, Business-perspective, Long-term

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<li>Despite the elevated valuation, family-controlled Hermes demonstrates its superior quality from a business-owner perspective, and hence, is worth following among patient investors;</li>
<li>At the same time, we find that the French heritage name has been increasingly APAC-driven in recent years and can very likely continue to benefit from rising emerging Asia in the foreseeable future.</li>
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Despite the elevated valuation, family-controlled Hermes demonstrates its superior quality from a business-owner perspective, and hence, is worth following among patient investors;
At the same time, we find that the French heritage name has been increasingly APAC-driven in recent years and can very likely continue to benefit from rising emerging Asia in the foreseeable future.


Hermes: An Increasingly APAC-Driven Story

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Robert Sassoon

AlphaSituations-Event/Catalyst Driven Research

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Following resolution of the LVMH/TIF merger spat, the focus now shifts on the looming court case starting November 16 in Michegan set to hear the arguments for and against <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/simon-property-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6472:1" rel="noopener">Simon Property Group (SPG US)</a>'s attempt to walk away from its Merger Agreement with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taubman-centers-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11757:1" rel="noopener">Taubman Centers (TCO US)</a> .  Below, we look to answer the following questions.Are there any takeaways from the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lvmh-moet-hennessy-louis-vui" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21072:1" rel="noopener">Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC FP)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tiffany-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14729:1" rel="noopener">Tiffany &amp; Co (TIF US)</a> case that can be applied to the SPG/TCO situation?Does it make a difference whether the arguments are heard in Michegan or Delaware, where merger agreement disputes are most commonly litigated in the US?We also assess the likely outcome and suggest the best way to play this event.

Following resolution of the LVMH/TIF merger spat, the focus now shifts on the looming court case starting November 16 in Michegan set to hear the arguments for and against Simon Property Group (SPG US)'s attempt to walk away from its Merger Agreement with Taubman Centers (TCO US) .  Below, we look to answer the following questions.Are there any takeaways from the Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC FP) / Tiffany &amp; Co (TIF US) case that can be applied to the SPG/TCO situation?Does it make a difference whether the arguments are heard in Michegan or Delaware, where merger agreement disputes are most commonly litigated in the US?We also assess the likely outcome and suggest the best way to play this event.

MergerTalk: Simon Property Group/Taubman Centers Update - The Preferred Way To Play This Event

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

On 26 October the European Commission cleared <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lvmh-moet-hennessy-louis-vui" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21072:1" rel="noopener">Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC FP)</a> proposed acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tiffany-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14729:1" rel="noopener">Tiffany &amp; Co (TIF US)</a>, the U.S. jeweler said in an October 26 filing.
The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiffany-lvmh-near-agreement-on-new-deal-terms-11603899275" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WSJ has reported today</a> that Tiffany is nearing an agreement to accept a lower price in its takeover by LVMH.
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<li>The companies have come to a preliminary agreement on new deal terms that would call for LVMH to pay $131.50, down from the prior $135.</li>
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I believe that the update shows a strong rebound from the lows brought upon by the Covid pandemic. Moreover, pessimism about Tiffany may be past the corner as the turnaround plan may finally be bearing fruit.
By applying a 26x to Capital IQ consensus estimate of $4.91 (EPS at FY 31 March 2023), I arrive at my price target of $127.66 per share of Tiffany. I believe that Tiffany should trade in line with LVMH's and Richemont's P/E.
The last months have witnessed a high stakes negotiation with threats of pulling the deal off and lawsuits, but Bernard Arnault likes to win, and he will presumably save $420 mn from the final tag. LVMH wants to grow in hard luxury and Tiffany represents a unique opportunity that will benefit from LVMH's savoir-faire. I believe that downside is limited and Tiffany's valuation is well supported by its future prospects. Gross spread is 1.2%. Recommendation is LONG TIF.

On 26 October the European Commission cleared Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC FP) proposed acquisition of Tiffany &amp; Co (TIF US), the U.S. jeweler said in an October 26 filing.
The WSJ has reported today that Tiffany is nearing an agreement to accept a lower price in its takeover by LVMH.

The companies have come to a preliminary agreement on new deal terms that would call for LVMH to pay $131.50, down from the prior $135.

I believe that the update shows a strong rebound from the lows brought upon by the Covid pandemic. Moreover, pessimism about Tiffany may be past the corner as the turnaround plan may finally be bearing fruit.
By applying a 26x to Capital IQ consensus estimate of $4.91 (EPS at FY 31 March 2023), I arrive at my price target of $127.66 per share of Tiffany. I believe that Tiffany should trade in line with LVMH's and Richemont's P/E.
The last months have witnessed a high stakes negotiation with threats of pulling the deal off and lawsuits, but Bernard Arnault likes to win, and he will presumably save $420 mn from the final tag. LVMH wants to grow in hard luxury and Tiffany represents a unique opportunity that will benefit from LVMH's savoir-faire. I believe that downside is limited and Tiffany's valuation is well supported by its future prospects. Gross spread is 1.2%. Recommendation is LONG TIF.

Tiffany - LVMH: Preliminary Agreement at a Lower Price

IPO and L/S equity, 2015 Starmine top stock picker, Global Equity Research Ltd

Rickin Thakrar

IPO and L/S equity, 2015 Starmine top stock picker

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tiffany-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14729:1" rel="noopener">Tiffany &amp; Co (TIF US)</a> shares have recovered strongly after Reuters reported that Tiffany and LVMH are near a deal to agree to a 131.5 USD deal price (original at 135 USD) which represents c.2.5% discount to the original deal terms, despite previous attempts by LVMH to walk away from the deal. Our updated thoughts are below.

Tiffany &amp; Co (TIF US) shares have recovered strongly after Reuters reported that Tiffany and LVMH are near a deal to agree to a 131.5 USD deal price (original at 135 USD) which represents c.2.5% discount to the original deal terms, despite previous attempts by LVMH to walk away from the deal. Our updated thoughts are below.

LVMH-Tiffany – Reported Deal Between LVMH and Tiffany at Mild Discount to Original Price

France

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a diversified luxury goods group. The Company produces and sells wine, cognac, perfumes, cosmetics, luggage, and watches and jewelry.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC FP)

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Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

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Tiffany shares have recovered strongly after the press reported that Tiffany and LVMH are near a 131.5 USD deal price (original at 135 USD), a 2.5%...

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