Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Guotai Junan International / Event-Driven

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<li>For August 2026, 13 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma (by the Quiddity team) with an overall announced deal size of ~US$7bn.</li>
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The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in August was ~33%; and a year-to-date average of ~45%.</li>
<li>The average premiums for transactions in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 were 49%, 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31%.</li>
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For August 2026, 13 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma (by the Quiddity team) with an overall announced deal size of ~US$7bn.

The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in August was ~33%; and a year-to-date average of ~45%.
The average premiums for transactions in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 were 49%, 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31%.


Asia-Pac M&A [August 2026 Wrap]: Baudroie, EQT, Guotai Junan, Peet, Reliance Worldwide, Yinson

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<li>On the 22nd June 2026, MSG-manufacturer <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajinomoto-malaysia-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12499:1" rel="noopener">Ajinomoto Malaysia (AJI MK)</a> announced <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajinomoto-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8911:1" rel="noopener">Ajinomoto Co (2802 JP)</a>, its controlling shareholder, intended to delist the company via a selective capital reduction.</li>
<li>In response to local media reports, Ajinomoto defended its Offer Price of RM20/share, stating it represents a reasonable premium, and reflected the company’s business value and historical share performance.</li>
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<a href="https://disclosure.bursamalaysia.com/FileAccess/apbursaweb/download?id=255082&amp;name=EA_DS_ATTACHMENTS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Circular is out</a>. The Independent Advisor (RHB) opined not fair, but reasonable. The "not fair" part is tenuous. The EGM is the 24th September. Cash payment late January 2027. </li>
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On the 22nd June 2026, MSG-manufacturer Ajinomoto Malaysia (AJI MK) announced Ajinomoto Co (2802 JP), its controlling shareholder, intended to delist the company via a selective capital reduction.
In response to local media reports, Ajinomoto defended its Offer Price of RM20/share, stating it represents a reasonable premium, and reflected the company’s business value and historical share performance.

The Circular is out. The Independent Advisor (RHB) opined not fair, but reasonable. The "not fair" part is tenuous. The EGM is the 24th September. Cash payment late January 2027. 


Ajinomoto Malaysia (AJI MK): 24th Sept Vote On Parent's Offer. IA Conclusion Suspect, At Best

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 21st. The aggregated short interest is USD1,488m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in AFFIN, Malayan Banking, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust, Heineken, MY EG Services.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 21st. The aggregated short interest is USD1,488m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in AFFIN, Malayan Banking, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust, Heineken, MY EG Services.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 21st): AFFIN, Malayan Banking, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust

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<li>Back on the 22nd June 2026, MSG-manufacturer <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajinomoto-malaysia-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12499:1" rel="noopener">Ajinomoto Malaysia (AJI MK)</a> announced <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajinomoto-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8911:1" rel="noopener">Ajinomoto Co (2802 JP)</a>, its controlling shareholder, intends to delist the company via a selective capital reduction.</li>
<li>Ajinomoto offered RM20/share in cash, a 31.6% premium to last close; but realistically a 67% premium due to apparent price leakage. It is a decade-high price. This is fair.</li>
<li>In response to local media report, Ajinomoto defended its Offer Price, stating it represents a reasonable premium, and reflects the company’s business value and historical share performance.</li>
</ul>


Back on the 22nd June 2026, MSG-manufacturer Ajinomoto Malaysia (AJI MK) announced Ajinomoto Co (2802 JP), its controlling shareholder, intends to delist the company via a selective capital reduction.
Ajinomoto offered RM20/share in cash, a 31.6% premium to last close; but realistically a 67% premium due to apparent price leakage. It is a decade-high price. This is fair.
In response to local media report, Ajinomoto defended its Offer Price, stating it represents a reasonable premium, and reflects the company’s business value and historical share performance.


Ajinomoto Malaysia (AJI MK): Parent Reiterates Terms Are Fair

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<li>I tally 32 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Those arbs metrics and upcoming events are detailed below.</li>
<li>No new deals were discussed on Smartkarma this week; however terms were firmed for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ooh-media-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8662:1" rel="noopener">oOh!Media (OML AU)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renew-energy-global-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37038:1" rel="noopener">ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)</a>; and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/golfzon-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16376:1" rel="noopener">Golfzon (121440 KS)</a>'s MBO was reloaded.</li>
<li>Key updates/news also took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fleetpartners-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:339:1" rel="noopener">FleetPartners Group (FPR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cygnus-metals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30504:1" rel="noopener">Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/accent-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14283:1" rel="noopener">Accent Group (AX1 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/z-fin-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9999:1" rel="noopener">Z Fin (1168 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/changhong-jiahua-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5849:1" rel="noopener">Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK)</a>.</li>
</ul>


I tally 32 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Those arbs metrics and upcoming events are detailed below.
No new deals were discussed on Smartkarma this week; however terms were firmed for oOh!Media (OML AU) and ReNew Energy Global (RNW US); and Golfzon (121440 KS)'s MBO was reloaded.
Key updates/news also took place on: FleetPartners Group (FPR AU), Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU), Accent Group (AX1 AU), Z Fin (1168 HK), and Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK).


Asia-Pac Weekly Wrap: FleetPartners, OOh!Media; GOLFZON, Cygnus Metals, Accent Grp, ReNew Energy

Malaysia

QL Resources Berhad is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company manufactures and sells fishmeal, surimi, and surimi based products, distributes animal feed raw materials, animal health products, and layer farming, and cultivates oil palm and crude palm oil milling.

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Asia-Pac Weekly Wrap: FleetPartners, OOh!Media; GOLFZON, Cygnus Metals, Accent Grp, ReNew Energy

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