Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Chinese food delivery giant <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan-dianping" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan (3690 HK)</a> shed 9% after <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> reportedly planned to divest its $24bn stake. But it may just be a misunderstanding. Maybe.</li>
<li>Given <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a>'s strong underlying operating performance, the 40% discount to NAV - one in which there are discounts of discounts - JMH appears attractive here. </li>
<li>Expect a firm Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nearmap-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5142:1" rel="noopener">Nearmap Ltd (NEA AU)</a> shortly. Thoma Bravo's due diligence is already at an advanced stage. And why Nearmap entered into the break fee. </li>
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Chinese food delivery giant Meituan (3690 HK) shed 9% after Tencent (700 HK) reportedly planned to divest its $24bn stake. But it may just be a misunderstanding. Maybe.
Given Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)'s strong underlying operating performance, the 40% discount to NAV - one in which there are discounts of discounts - JMH appears attractive here. 
Expect a firm Offer for Nearmap Ltd (NEA AU) shortly. Thoma Bravo's due diligence is already at an advanced stage. And why Nearmap entered into the break fee. 


Last Week in Event SPACE: Tencent/Meituan, Jardine Matheson, Giordano, Nearmap, Fraser Hospitality

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<li>Mapping technology outfit <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nearmap-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5142:1" rel="noopener">Nearmap Ltd (NEA AU)</a> has fielded a non-binding indicative offer from San Francisco-based PE firm Thoma Bravo.</li>
<li>Thoma Bravo is offering A$2.10/share, a 39% premium to last close, and an 83% premium to when Nearmap was first approached in early July. </li>
<li>Due diligence is at an advanced stage. Curiously, Nearmap has agreed to pay Thoma Bravo up to US$3mn if a transaction agreement does not result.</li>
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Mapping technology outfit Nearmap Ltd (NEA AU) has fielded a non-binding indicative offer from San Francisco-based PE firm Thoma Bravo.
Thoma Bravo is offering A$2.10/share, a 39% premium to last close, and an 83% premium to when Nearmap was first approached in early July. 
Due diligence is at an advanced stage. Curiously, Nearmap has agreed to pay Thoma Bravo up to US$3mn if a transaction agreement does not result.


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/nearmap-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5142:1" rel="noopener">Nearmap Ltd (NEA AU)</a> disclosed a non-binding indicative offer of A$2.10 per share from Thoma Bravo. The offer price represents a 39.1% premium to the last trading day price.</li>
<li>Thoma Bravo has secured a 7-day exclusivity to firm up an offer. Thoma Bravo is a credible bidder and agreed to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-identity-holding-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28271:1" rel="noopener">Ping Identity Holding Corp (PING US)</a> last week. </li>
<li>Nearmap also revealed other non-binding expressions of interest. The exclusivity could flush out other bids. We think that offer is reasonable. At the last close, the gross spread is 11.4%.</li>
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Nearmap Ltd (NEA AU) disclosed a non-binding indicative offer of A$2.10 per share from Thoma Bravo. The offer price represents a 39.1% premium to the last trading day price.
Thoma Bravo has secured a 7-day exclusivity to firm up an offer. Thoma Bravo is a credible bidder and agreed to acquire Ping Identity Holding Corp (PING US) last week. 
Nearmap also revealed other non-binding expressions of interest. The exclusivity could flush out other bids. We think that offer is reasonable. At the last close, the gross spread is 11.4%.


Nearmap’s A$2.10 Per Share Indicative Offer from Thoma Bravo

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Index Rebalance

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<li>At the December rebalance, there will be one change for the ASX100 while there will be five changes to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a>. All changes were expected.</li>
<li>Nearly all inclusions and exclusions have over 2 days of ADV to trade and that increases significantly on some stocks. The volatility on the inclusions has been extremely high.</li>
<li>There could be another change announced in the coming week depending on results of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oil-search-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:773:1" rel="noopener">Oil Search Ltd (OSH AU)</a> Scheme Meeting for the merger with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/santos-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:711:1" rel="noopener">Santos Ltd (STO AU)</a>.</li>
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At the December rebalance, there will be one change for the ASX100 while there will be five changes to the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX). All changes were expected.
Nearly all inclusions and exclusions have over 2 days of ADV to trade and that increases significantly on some stocks. The volatility on the inclusions has been extremely high.
There could be another change announced in the coming week depending on results of the Oil Search Ltd (OSH AU) Scheme Meeting for the merger with Santos Ltd (STO AU).


ASX100/​200 Dec21 Index Rebalance: Kangaroos Loose in the Top Paddock

Sandfire Resources Limited / Event-Driven

On 23 September pre-market open, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sandfire-resources-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1259:1" rel="noopener">Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR AU)</a> requested for a trading halt. A short time later, the company announced the acquisition of the MATSA mining complex from Mubadala and Trafigura for US$1.865bn (A$2.572bn).The acquisition is expected to be completed in the March 2022 quarter and is subject to Spanish Foreign Direct Investment Approval and anti-trust merger control approval.The acquisition will be funded by an A$120m strategic placement to AustralianSuper, a A$165m institutional placement, a A$963m fully underwritten 1 for 1 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer (ANREO), debt and cash on hand.Just over 231m shares will be issued at A$5.40/share, a 13.2% discount to the last close of A$6.22/share, and a 6.2% discount to TERP.The increase in market cap as a result of the placement and entitlement offer will result in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sandfire-resources-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1259:1" rel="noopener">Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR AU)</a> becoming a high probability inclusion to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> at the December rebalance.With a number of M&amp;A deals targeting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> constituents, there will be more changes to the index over the next couple of regular rebalances (and in the interim as well).

On 23 September pre-market open, Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR AU) requested for a trading halt. A short time later, the company announced the acquisition of the MATSA mining complex from Mubadala and Trafigura for US$1.865bn (A$2.572bn).The acquisition is expected to be completed in the March 2022 quarter and is subject to Spanish Foreign Direct Investment Approval and anti-trust merger control approval.The acquisition will be funded by an A$120m strategic placement to AustralianSuper, a A$165m institutional placement, a A$963m fully underwritten 1 for 1 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer (ANREO), debt and cash on hand.Just over 231m shares will be issued at A$5.40/share, a 13.2% discount to the last close of A$6.22/share, and a 6.2% discount to TERP.The increase in market cap as a result of the placement and entitlement offer will result in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR AU) becoming a high probability inclusion to the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) at the December rebalance.With a number of M&amp;A deals targeting S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) constituents, there will be more changes to the index over the next couple of regular rebalances (and in the interim as well).

Sandfire Resources (SFR AU): Acquisition, ANREO and ASX200 Inclusion

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Nearmap Ltd is involved in the geospatial (mapping) market. The Company supports the government and corporate customers through its online based mapping content.

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Last Week in Event SPACE: Tencent/Meituan, Jardine Matheson, Giordano, Nearmap, Fraser Hospitality

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David Blennerhassett

Nearmap: Thoma Bravo's Bird's Eye View

Trading at a 10.2% gross spread to terms as I type. Though still a non-binding Offer, I'd be a buyer of Nearmap (NEA AU) here.

David Blennerhassett

ASX100/200 Dec21 Index Rebalance: Kangaroos Loose in the Top Paddock

There is 1 change to the ASX100 and 5 changes to the ASX200 index. The adds have outperformed the deletes over the year and are trading at...

Brian Freitas

Sandfire Resources (SFR AU): Acquisition, ANREO and ASX200 Inclusion

Sandfire Resources is buying the MATSA mine in Spain and conducting a placement and entitlement offer to raise funds. This will lead to a big jump...

Brian Freitas

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Last Week in Event SPACE: Tencent/Meituan, Jardine Matheson, Giordano, Nearmap, Fraser Hospitality

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Nearmap: Thoma Bravo's Bird's Eye View

Trading at a 10.2% gross spread to terms as I type. Though still a non-binding Offer, I'd be a buyer of Nearmap (NEA AU) here.

David Blennerhassett

Nearmap’s A$2.10 Per Share Indicative Offer from Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo is a credible bidder, and the Board will likely recommend a binding offer. We think that the offer is reasonable. At the last close,...

Arun George

ASX100/​200 Dec21 Index Rebalance: Kangaroos Loose in the Top Paddock

There is 1 change to the ASX100 and 5 changes to the ASX200 index. The adds have outperformed the deletes over the year and are trading at...

Brian Freitas

Sandfire Resources (SFR AU): Acquisition, ANREO and ASX200 Inclusion

Sandfire Resources is buying the MATSA mine in Spain and conducting a placement and entitlement offer to raise funds. This will lead to a big jump...

Brian Freitas

ASX100/200 Dec21 Index Rebalance: Kangaroos Loose in the Top Paddock