Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>I tally 50 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Three new deals discussed this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fancl-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15862:1" rel="noopener">Fancl (4921 JP)</a>'s Tender offer, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/a8-new-media-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3444:1" rel="noopener">A8 New Media (800 HK)</a>'s Scheme, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jeisys-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36766:1" rel="noopener">Jeisys Medical (287410 KS)</a>'s delisting offer. Bain also approached <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bapcor-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8433:1" rel="noopener">Bapcor (BAP AU)</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates 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/alumina-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:939:1" rel="noopener">Alumina (AWC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helios-techno-holding-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13934:1" rel="noopener">Helios Techno (6927 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tatsuta-electric-wire-cable-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12509:1" rel="noopener">Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP)</a>.</li>
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I tally 50 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Three new deals discussed this week: Fancl (4921 JP)'s Tender offer, A8 New Media (800 HK)'s Scheme, and Jeisys Medical (287410 KS)'s delisting offer. Bain also approached Bapcor (BAP AU).
Key updates took place on: Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU), Alumina (AWC AU), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK), Helios Techno (6927 JP), and Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Fancl, Jeisys Medical, A8 New Media, Bapcor, Helios Techno,Tatsuta Electric

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<li>On the 26th June 2023, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-ufj-financial-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:218:1" rel="noopener">MUFG (8306 JP)</a> and 92.7%-held <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adira-dinamika-multi-finance-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3245:1" rel="noopener">Adira Dinamika (ADMF IJ)</a> entered into SPAs with key shareholders to acquire an 80.6% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mandala-multifinance-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12756:1" rel="noopener">Mandala Multifinance (MFIN IJ)</a>.</li>
<li>Although not explicit in various company announcements, MUFG/Adira are paying an estimated IDR 3,297/share. The SPAs are subject to regulatory approvals, primarily Indonesia's OJK.</li>
<li>An EGM for MFIN's shareholders has now been tabled for 13th Feb to vote on this change of control. Presumably, you wouldn't progress to the EGM without OJK's conditional approval. </li>
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On the 26th June 2023, MUFG (8306 JP) and 92.7%-held Adira Dinamika (ADMF IJ) entered into SPAs with key shareholders to acquire an 80.6% stake in Mandala Multifinance (MFIN IJ).
Although not explicit in various company announcements, MUFG/Adira are paying an estimated IDR 3,297/share. The SPAs are subject to regulatory approvals, primarily Indonesia's OJK.
An EGM for MFIN's shareholders has now been tabled for 13th Feb to vote on this change of control. Presumably, you wouldn't progress to the EGM without OJK's conditional approval. 


Mandala Multifinance (MFIN IJ): 13th Feb Change Of Control Vote

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Strategic Acquisition by MUFG and Adira: The recent acquisition by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and its subsidiary Adira Finance is set to significantly bolster Mandala's market position, providing access to a lower cost of funds, a wider network, and enhanced operational capabilities.</li>
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Focused Niche in a Growing Market: Mandala has a well-established presence in the motorcycle financing market, particularly outside of Java, targeting the unbanked and underbanked population. This segment is poised for growth, driven by Indonesia's economic expansion and the increasing demand for affordable transportation.</li>
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Navigating Macroeconomic Headwinds: The company faces challenges from weakening consumer purchasing power, rising credit risks, and intense competition. Future performance will depend on its ability to maintain asset quality through prudent risk management and leverage synergies from its new majority shareholders to improve efficiency.</li>
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Strategic Acquisition by MUFG and Adira: The recent acquisition by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and its subsidiary Adira Finance is set to significantly bolster Mandala's market position, providing access to a lower cost of funds, a wider network, and enhanced operational capabilities.
  
Focused Niche in a Growing Market: Mandala has a well-established presence in the motorcycle financing market, particularly outside of Java, targeting the unbanked and underbanked population. This segment is poised for growth, driven by Indonesia's economic expansion and the increasing demand for affordable transportation.
  
Navigating Macroeconomic Headwinds: The company faces challenges from weakening consumer purchasing power, rising credit risks, and intense competition. Future performance will depend on its ability to maintain asset quality through prudent risk management and leverage synergies from its new majority shareholders to improve efficiency.
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Primer: Mandala Multifinance (MFIN IJ) - May 2026

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Angus Mackintosh

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At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

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<ul>
<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-mandiri-persero-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:441:1" rel="noopener">Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cp-all-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13889:1" rel="noopener">CP ALL (CPALL TB)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab Holdings (GRAB US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sai-gon-cargo-service-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40374:1" rel="noopener">Sai Gon Cargo Service (SCS VN)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ever-glory-united-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40993:1" rel="noopener">Ever Glory United Holdings (EGUH SP)</a>.</li>
<li>There were also two strategies looking at global index inclusions for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-petrindo-jaya-kreasi-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44320:1" rel="noopener">PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi Tbk (CUAN IJ)</a> and for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-barito-renewables-energy-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40150:1" rel="noopener">Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ)</a>.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
</ul>


The past week saw insights on Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ), CP ALL (CPALL TB), Grab Holdings (GRAB US), Sai Gon Cargo Service (SCS VN), and Ever Glory United Holdings (EGUH SP).
There were also two strategies looking at global index inclusions for PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi Tbk (CUAN IJ) and for Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ).
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Bank Mandiri, CPALL, and Grab Holdings

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-daya-intiguna-yasa-tbk-mr-diy-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44124:1" rel="noopener">PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr DIY Indonesia)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aspirasi-hidup-indonesia-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sarimelati-kencana-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27011:1" rel="noopener">Sarimelati Kencana PT (PZZA IJ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-post-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:150:1" rel="noopener">Singapore Post (SPOST SP)</a>. </li>
<li>There was also an insight on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/erawan-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11290:1" rel="noopener">Erawan Group (ERW TB)</a> and a Malaysian Banks screener from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/victor-galliano" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:3251" rel="noopener">Victor Galliano</a> where he picks out <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rhb-bank-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24161:1" rel="noopener">RHB Bank Bhd</a> as a standout value. </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
</ul>


The past week saw insights on PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr DIY Indonesia), Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia (ACES IJ), Sarimelati Kencana PT (PZZA IJ), and Singapore Post (SPOST SP). 
There was also an insight on Erawan Group (ERW TB) and a Malaysian Banks screener from Victor Galliano where he picks out RHB Bank Bhd as a standout value. 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - MrDIY Indonesia Versus ACES, PZZA, and Singapore Post.

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Mandala Multifinance is an Indonesia-based consumer financing company specializing in motorcycle financing through both conventional and sharia-compliant segments. The company also offers financing for electronics, furniture, used cars, and multipurpose credit products to retail consumers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Mandala Multifinance (QF8 GR)

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Fancl, Jeisys Medical, A8 New Media, Bapcor, Helios Techno,Tatsuta Electric

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Mandala Multifinance (MFIN IJ): 13th Feb Change Of Control Vote

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Primer: Mandala Multifinance (MFIN IJ) - May 2026

Strategic Acquisition by MUFG and Adira: The recent acquisition by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and its subsidiary Adira Finance is...

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The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Bank Mandiri, CPALL, and Grab Holdings

The past week saw insights on Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ), CP ALL (CPALL TB), Grab Holdings (GRAB US), Sai Gon Cargo Service (SCS VN), and Ever Glory...

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The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - MrDIY Indonesia Versus ACES, PZZA, and Singapore Post.

The past week saw insights on PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr DIY Indonesia), Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia (ACES IJ), Sarimelati Kencana PT (PZZA IJ),...

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