Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Back on the 10th December 2024, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fosun-tourism-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27439:1" rel="noopener">Fosun Tourism (1992 HK)</a> announced a <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/1210/2024121000882.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rare Scheme buyback</a>, with a Cancellation Price of $7.80/share (not declared final), a punchy 95% premium to undisturbed. </li>
<li>A successful Scheme would result in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fosun-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:433:1" rel="noopener">Fosun International (656 HK)</a> and concert parties holding 100% in Fosun Tourism - without having to outlay a cent. </li>
<li>A scrip alternative was afforded IF expressions of interests from 1% of shares out occurred. That didn't happen. Still a clean deal. Scheme Doc dispatch is the 14th Feb.</li>
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Back on the 10th December 2024, Fosun Tourism (1992 HK) announced a rare Scheme buyback, with a Cancellation Price of $7.80/share (not declared final), a punchy 95% premium to undisturbed. 
A successful Scheme would result in Fosun International (656 HK) and concert parties holding 100% in Fosun Tourism - without having to outlay a cent. 
A scrip alternative was afforded IF expressions of interests from 1% of shares out occurred. That didn't happen. Still a clean deal. Scheme Doc dispatch is the 14th Feb.


Fosun Tourism (1992 HK): No Love For The Scrip Alternative

Shinko Electric Industries / Event-Driven

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<li>For the month of January 2025, 14 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$6bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in January was ~57%, excluding <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-art-retail-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:401:1" rel="noopener">Sun Art Retail (6808 HK)</a>'s massive takeunder.</li>
<li>The average premiums for transactions in 2024 (129 transactions), (2023 (117), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) were 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% .</li>
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For the month of January 2025, 14 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$6bn.
The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in January was ~57%, excluding Sun Art Retail (6808 HK)'s massive takeunder.
The average premiums for transactions in 2024 (129 transactions), (2023 (117), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) were 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% .


(Mostly) Asia M&A, Jan 2025: Sun Art, Sanyo Special Steel, Jamco, Ascot, Dropsuite, Smart Share

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<li>I tally 58 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Ten new deals discussed this week! Australia's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/excalibur-mining-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3088:1" rel="noopener">Dropsuite</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/red-hawk-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15387:1" rel="noopener">Red Hawk</a>,; Singapore's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japfa-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15597:1" rel="noopener">Japfa</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/slb-development-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26989:1" rel="noopener">SLB</a>; Japan's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-food-creators-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20883:1" rel="noopener">Global Food</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascot-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9576:1" rel="noopener">Ascot Corp</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chuoh-pack-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1360:1" rel="noopener">Chuoh Pack Industry</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/giga-prize-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6115:1" rel="noopener">Giga Prize</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sanyo-special-steel-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15900:1" rel="noopener">Sanyo Special Steel</a>; and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dada-nexus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28961:1" rel="noopener">Dada Nexus</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates/news took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-new-energy-g" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6927:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-national-building-ma-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:184:1" rel="noopener">China National Building Material (3323 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malaysia-airports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:117:1" rel="noopener">Malaysia Airports (MAHB MK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-art-retail-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:401:1" rel="noopener">Sun Art (6808 HK)</a>.</li>
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I tally 58 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Ten new deals discussed this week! Australia's Dropsuite, Red Hawk,; Singapore's Japfa, SLB; Japan's Global Food, Ascot Corp, Chuoh Pack Industry, Giga Prize, Sanyo Special Steel; and Dada Nexus.
Key updates/news took place on: Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU), Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK), China National Building Material (3323 HK), Malaysia Airports (MAHB MK), and Sun Art (6808 HK).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Sigma Healthcare Dropsuite, Japfa, Dada Nexus, Malaysia Airports, Sanyo Steel

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/excalibur-mining-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3088:1" rel="noopener">Dropsuite (DSE AU)</a>, a backup, recovery and protection software company, has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Texas-based IT automation outfit NinjaOne.</li>
<li>NinjaOne is offering A$5.90/share, a 34.1% premium to last close. Apart from Dropsuite's shareholder approval, the Offer requires FIRB signing off. The Offer has the unanimous backing of both boards. </li>
<li>The Offer also has the backing of Dropsuite's largest shareholder, Topline Capital (31%). Board &amp; management hold a further 9%.  Implementation is expected late May 2025. This is done. </li>
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Dropsuite (DSE AU), a backup, recovery and protection software company, has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Texas-based IT automation outfit NinjaOne.
NinjaOne is offering A$5.90/share, a 34.1% premium to last close. Apart from Dropsuite's shareholder approval, the Offer requires FIRB signing off. The Offer has the unanimous backing of both boards. 
The Offer also has the backing of Dropsuite's largest shareholder, Topline Capital (31%). Board &amp; management hold a further 9%.  Implementation is expected late May 2025. This is done. 


Dropsuite (DSE AU): NinjaOne's A$5.90/Share Scheme

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<li>On the 27th January, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dada-nexus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28961:1" rel="noopener">Dada Nexus (DADA US)</a>, a Chinese on-demand retail and delivery platform, <a href="https://ir.imdada.cn/static-files/f51e79d8-c951-4c82-8317-6493f6110fef" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a preliminary non-binding proposal from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29043:1" rel="noopener">JD.com (9618 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>JD.com, a 63.2% shareholder, is offering US$0.50/share (US$2.00/ADS), a 42% premium to last close. Should a definitive agreement be inked, this is done. </li>
<li>DADA has formed a committee to evaluate the proposal. The risk to the trade, as with many US-listed China plays, is one of timing. Trading at a 11.1% gross spread.</li>
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On the 27th January, Dada Nexus (DADA US), a Chinese on-demand retail and delivery platform, announced a preliminary non-binding proposal from JD.com (9618 HK).
JD.com, a 63.2% shareholder, is offering US$0.50/share (US$2.00/ADS), a 42% premium to last close. Should a definitive agreement be inked, this is done. 
DADA has formed a committee to evaluate the proposal. The risk to the trade, as with many US-listed China plays, is one of timing. Trading at a 11.1% gross spread.


Dada Nexus (DADA US): JD.Com's US$2/ADS Non-Binding Offer

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Fosun Tourism (1992 HK): No Love For The Scrip Alternative

This transaction is done. No competing Offer will emerge. IF payment early April, I'd pay up to HK$7.62/share for a gross/annualised return of 2%/15%.

David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Sigma Healthcare Dropsuite, Japfa, Dada Nexus, Malaysia Airports, Sanyo Steel

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Dada Nexus (DADA US): JD.Com's US$2/ADS Non-Binding Offer

Given the indicative nature of JD.com's Offer, DADA is trading wide at a 11% gross spread to terms. I'd look to enter around here and on any pullback.

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Fosun Tourism (1992 HK): No Love For The Scrip Alternative

This transaction is done. No competing Offer will emerge. IF payment early April, I'd pay up to HK$7.62/share for a gross/annualised return of 2%/15%.

David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia M&A, Jan 2025: Sun Art, Sanyo Special Steel, Jamco, Ascot, Dropsuite, Smart Share

For the month of January, 14 new deals were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall deal size of just ~US$6bn. The average premium for the new...

David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Sigma Healthcare Dropsuite, Japfa, Dada Nexus, Malaysia Airports, Sanyo Steel

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Dropsuite (DSE AU): NinjaOne's A$5.90/Share Scheme

This is a clean deal. Trading tight at 3.1%/9.8% gross/annualised spread, assuming late May completion. If in, stay in. If small, illiquid arbs are...

David Blennerhassett

Dada Nexus (DADA US): JD.Com's US$2/ADS Non-Binding Offer

Given the indicative nature of JD.com's Offer, DADA is trading wide at a 11% gross spread to terms. I'd look to enter around here and on any pullback.

David Blennerhassett