Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Cor / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlight: Currently six pair trade opportunities across three markets and three sectors persist.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlight: Currently six pair trade opportunities across three markets and three sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (04 Aug)

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/credit-corp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12691:1" rel="noopener">Credit Corp (CCP AU)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/magellan-financial-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20459:1" rel="noopener">Magellan Financial (MFG AU)</a> price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
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Highlights: This Insight challenges the typical mean-reversion narrative—strong momentum, company fundamentals, and catalysts suggest the pair could set up either way.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and statistical signals supporting this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The Credit Corp (CCP AU) vs. Magellan Financial (MFG AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.

Highlights: This Insight challenges the typical mean-reversion narrative—strong momentum, company fundamentals, and catalysts suggest the pair could set up either way.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and statistical signals supporting this relative value play.


Credit Corp (CCP AU) Vs. Magellan Financial (MFG AU): Mean Reversion Meets Momentum

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.

Event-Driven

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<li>On 22 July, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insignia-financial-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12349:1" rel="noopener">Insignia Financial (IFL AU)</a> entered a scheme implementation deed with CC Capital at A$4.80, a 4.0% discount to its previous non-binding offer of A$5.00.</li>
<li>The key conditions are regulatory (APRA, FIRB, ACCC, FCA) and shareholder approvals. Shareholders should be supportive as the offer resulted from an auction. </li>
<li>The offer is reasonable in comparison to historical trading ranges, peer multiples and precedent transaction multiples. The timing of regulatory approvals is the key risk.</li>
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On 22 July, Insignia Financial (IFL AU) entered a scheme implementation deed with CC Capital at A$4.80, a 4.0% discount to its previous non-binding offer of A$5.00.
The key conditions are regulatory (APRA, FIRB, ACCC, FCA) and shareholder approvals. Shareholders should be supportive as the offer resulted from an auction. 
The offer is reasonable in comparison to historical trading ranges, peer multiples and precedent transaction multiples. The timing of regulatory approvals is the key risk.


Insignia Financial (IFL AU): CC Capital’s Binding Offer at A$4.80

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<li>On 7 March, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insignia-financial-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12349:1" rel="noopener">Insignia Financial (IFL AU)</a> disclosed a revised non-binding privatisation offer from Bain and CC Capital at A$5.00, an 8.7% premium to their previous A$4.60 offer.</li>
<li>The exclusive due diligence period ends on 17 April (six weeks from signing the exclusivity deed). The Board will recommend a binding offer of at least A$5.00. </li>
<li>The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, peer multiples and precedent transactions. Therefore, a binding offer would gain shareholder support.</li>
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On 7 March, Insignia Financial (IFL AU) disclosed a revised non-binding privatisation offer from Bain and CC Capital at A$5.00, an 8.7% premium to their previous A$4.60 offer.
The exclusive due diligence period ends on 17 April (six weeks from signing the exclusivity deed). The Board will recommend a binding offer of at least A$5.00. 
The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, peer multiples and precedent transactions. Therefore, a binding offer would gain shareholder support.


Insignia Financial (IFL AU): Bain and CC Capital Bumps to A$5.00, While Brookfield Drops Out

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insignia-financial-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12349:1" rel="noopener">Insignia Financial (IFL AU)</a> disclosed a revised non-binding privatisation offer from CC Capital at A$4.60, a 7.0% premium compared to its previous A$4.30 offer and Bain’s A$4.30 offer.</li>
<li>While the revised CC Capital offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, there remains valuation headroom for Bain to engage in a bidding war. </li>
<li>The presence of several substantial shareholders facilitates a bidding war. The board should provide both bidders with due diligence access to promote the auction.</li>
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Insignia Financial (IFL AU) disclosed a revised non-binding privatisation offer from CC Capital at A$4.60, a 7.0% premium compared to its previous A$4.30 offer and Bain’s A$4.30 offer.
While the revised CC Capital offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, there remains valuation headroom for Bain to engage in a bidding war. 
The presence of several substantial shareholders facilitates a bidding war. The board should provide both bidders with due diligence access to promote the auction.


Insignia Financial (IFL AU): CC Capital Bumps, Next Move Bain

Australia

Magellan Financial Group Ltd operates as an investment management company. The Company invests in global equities and listed infrastructure. Magellan Financial Group serves customers worldwide.

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Magellan Financial (MFG AU)

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (04 Aug)

Statistical methodology identifies six pair trade opportunities across three markets and three sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Credit Corp (CCP AU) Vs. Magellan Financial (MFG AU): Mean Reversion Meets Momentum

Insight highlights potential relative value opportunity in Credit Corp (CCP AU) vs. Magellan Financial (MFG AU), challenging the mean-reversion...

Gaudenz Schneider

Insignia Financial (IFL AU): CC Capital’s Binding Offer at A$4.80

Timing is the key risk as the offer is long-dated. Shareholders should be supportive as the offer resulted from an auction and the turnaround plan...

Arun George

Insignia Financial (IFL AU): Bain and CC Capital Bumps to A$5.00, While Brookfield Drops Out

The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, peer multiples and precedent transactions. The presence of two bidders increases the...

Arun George

Insignia Financial (IFL AU): CC Capital Bumps, Next Move Bain

While the revised CC Capital offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, there remains valuation headroom for Bain to engage in a...

Arun George

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Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (04 Aug)

​Statistical methodology identifies six pair trade opportunities across three markets and three sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Credit Corp (CCP AU) Vs. Magellan Financial (MFG AU): Mean Reversion Meets Momentum

Insight highlights potential relative value opportunity in Credit Corp (CCP AU) vs. Magellan Financial (MFG AU), challenging the mean-reversion...

Gaudenz Schneider

Insignia Financial (IFL AU): CC Capital’s Binding Offer at A$4.80

Timing is the key risk as the offer is long-dated. Shareholders should be supportive as the offer resulted from an auction and the turnaround plan...

Arun George

Insignia Financial (IFL AU): Bain and CC Capital Bumps to A$5.00, While Brookfield Drops Out

The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, peer multiples and precedent transactions. The presence of two bidders increases the...

Arun George

Insignia Financial (IFL AU): CC Capital Bumps, Next Move Bain

While the revised CC Capital offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges, there remains valuation headroom for Bain to engage in a...

Arun George

Statistical methodology identifies six pair trade opportunities across three markets and three sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.