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Arun George

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<p>On 6 May 2021, Bloomberg reported that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsui-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20799:1" rel="noopener">Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd (8031 JP)</a>, the largest shareholder with a 32.90% stake, is currently exploring a proposal to privatise <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihh-healthcare-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:876:1" rel="noopener">IHH Healthcare (IHH MK)</a>. Mitsui is aiming to partner with private equity firms and has reached out to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the second-largest shareholder with a 26.02% stake, to acquire its stake, according to Bloomberg. Mitsui and IHH have not formally commented on the report. On the back of the report, the shares have risen 8.8% from the unaffected price of RM5.20 (5 May) to the last close price of RM5.66. </p><p>IHH is listed on the Main Markets of Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Stock Exchange. In Malaysia, the threshold for triggering a mandatory general offer (MGO) is the offeror and concert parties owning 33% or more of the voting shares. Mitsui sits just below the threshold and the acquisition of further shares from Khazanah Nasional Berhad would trigger an MGO. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>We think that report has some credibility due to Mitsui’s view that IHH is a core asset to fulfil its ambition of expanding in the largest healthcare ecosystem in Asia. Also, Mitsui has a previous working relationship with Khazanah Nasional Berhad and announced the acquisition of a 16% stake in IHH from Khazanah Nasional Berhad in November 2018. Overall, at the last close price, the downside risk is low (trading close to break price) with a good probability of upside (announcement of a formal proposal). </p></div>

On 6 May 2021, Bloomberg reported that Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd (8031 JP), the largest shareholder with a 32.90% stake, is currently exploring a proposal to privatise IHH Healthcare (IHH MK). Mitsui is aiming to partner with private equity firms and has reached out to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the second-largest shareholder with a 26.02% stake, to acquire its stake, according to Bloomberg. Mitsui and IHH have not formally commented on the report. On the back of the report, the shares have risen 8.8% from the unaffected price of RM5.20 (5 May) to the last close price of RM5.66. IHH is listed on the Main Markets of Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Stock Exchange. In Malaysia, the threshold for triggering a mandatory general offer (MGO) is the offeror and concert parties owning 33% or more of the voting shares. Mitsui sits just below the threshold and the acquisition of further shares from Khazanah Nasional Berhad would trigger an MGO. We think that report has some credibility due to Mitsui’s view that IHH is a core asset to fulfil its ambition of expanding in the largest healthcare ecosystem in Asia. Also, Mitsui has a previous working relationship with Khazanah Nasional Berhad and announced the acquisition of a 16% stake in IHH from Khazanah Nasional Berhad in November 2018. Overall, at the last close price, the downside risk is low (trading close to break price) with a good probability of upside (announcement of a formal proposal). 

IHH Healthcare’s Possible Privatisation by Mitsui

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Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Cherrystone Hill Research

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<p>Johor Corp, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kpj-healthcare-berhad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:877:1" rel="noopener">KPJ Healthcare (KPJ MK)</a> 's controlling shareholder, is taking concrete steps to increase the returns on its investment in the company. First, there are a new board of directors and CEO who are placing more emphasis on capital efficiency. Second, Bloomberg reports that Johor Corp is evaluating strategic options, most likely in the form of a minority investment or other transaction that would preserve its controlling stake, as opposed to an outright sale. Either way, the increased focus on returns should drive a re-rating of the shares' EV/EBITDA multiple from 10-12x currently to ~15x.</p>

Johor Corp, KPJ Healthcare (KPJ MK) 's controlling shareholder, is taking concrete steps to increase the returns on its investment in the company. First, there are a new board of directors and CEO who are placing more emphasis on capital efficiency. Second, Bloomberg reports that Johor Corp is evaluating strategic options, most likely in the form of a minority investment or other transaction that would preserve its controlling stake, as opposed to an outright sale. Either way, the increased focus on returns should drive a re-rating of the shares' EV/EBITDA multiple from 10-12x currently to ~15x.

KPJ Healthcare: Re-Energizing the Share Price

<p>We had been bearish on the stock for several years because of 1) deceleration in growth, 2) planned significant capacity increases in Singapore, and 3) the launches of two hospitals in China. Now that the market has baked in slower growth in the core business and start-up losses in China should stabilize this year and decline in future years, we think the shares are worth a second look. Further, the lack of a clear succession plan for the Founder/Executive Chairman suggests that we have a path to an exit.</p>

We had been bearish on the stock for several years because of 1) deceleration in growth, 2) planned significant capacity increases in Singapore, and 3) the launches of two hospitals in China. Now that the market has baked in slower growth in the core business and start-up losses in China should stabilize this year and decline in future years, we think the shares are worth a second look. Further, the lack of a clear succession plan for the Founder/Executive Chairman suggests that we have a path to an exit.

Raffles Medical Group: A Path to the Exit

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Sumeet Singh

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Apollo Hospitals Enterprise / Equity Capital Markets

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apollo-hospitals-enterprise" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:880:1" rel="noopener">Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (APHS IN)</a> plans to raise around US$140m via a QIP which was launched last night.</p>
<p>I have covered various aspects of the deal in my earlier note,  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/apollo-hospital-placement-qip-early-look-this-time-it-s-different" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apollo Hospital Placement/​QIP Early Look - This Time It’s Different</a>.</p>
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<p>In this insight, I'll run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about recent updates.</p>
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Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (APHS IN) plans to raise around US$140m via a QIP which was launched last night.
I have covered various aspects of the deal in my earlier note,  Apollo Hospital Placement/​QIP Early Look - This Time It’s Different.


In this insight, I'll run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about recent updates.


Apollo Hospital Placement/​​QIP - Well Flagged Deal with Well Planned Use of Proceeds

Hygeia Healthcare / Equity Capital Markets

<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hygeia-healthcare-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28875:1" rel="noopener">Hygeia Healthcare Group (6078 HK)</a> is the largest oncology healthcare group in China as measured by the revenue generated from radiotherapy-related services in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. Hygeia will commence trading on Monday, 29 June. Hygeia priced its IPO at HK$18.50, at the top-end of the indicative price range of HK$17.00-18.50 per share. Hygeia raised net proceeds of HK$2,072 million ($267 million).</p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/hygeia-healthcare-ipo-initiation-on-call" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our initiation note</a>, we stated that Hygeia is a play on China’s oncology healthcare service market which is influenced by structural trends such as increasing market share of radiotherapy, the rise of private hospitals and the growing popularity of multi-discipline treatments. In light of Hygeia's attractive fundamentals (solid organic growth, margin progression and cash generation), we think that the IPO price still offers some upside potential. </p></div></div></div>

Hygeia Healthcare Group (6078 HK) is the largest oncology healthcare group in China as measured by the revenue generated from radiotherapy-related services in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. Hygeia will commence trading on Monday, 29 June. Hygeia priced its IPO at HK$18.50, at the top-end of the indicative price range of HK$17.00-18.50 per share. Hygeia raised net proceeds of HK$2,072 million ($267 million).In our initiation note, we stated that Hygeia is a play on China’s oncology healthcare service market which is influenced by structural trends such as increasing market share of radiotherapy, the rise of private hospitals and the growing popularity of multi-discipline treatments. In light of Hygeia's attractive fundamentals (solid organic growth, margin progression and cash generation), we think that the IPO price still offers some upside potential. 

Australia

Ramsay Health Care Ltd. provides health care services. The Company offers private hospital services, including, rehabilitation, psychiatric care, day, and complex surgery. Ramsay Health Care owns, operates, and manages health care facilities throughout Australia, Indonesia, and Europe.

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IHH Healthcare’s Possible Privatisation by Mitsui

Mitsui, the largest shareholder, is currently exploring a proposal to privatise IHH. Overall, at the last close price, the downside risk is low...

Arun George

Raffles Medical Group: A Path to the Exit

We were bearish for several years because of slowing growth and expected drags from new facilities. We are turning bullish now that the market...

Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Apollo Hospital Placement/QIP - Well Flagged Deal with Well Planned Use of Proceeds

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise plans to raise around US$140m via a QIP which was launched last night. I have covered various aspects of the deal in my...

Sumeet Singh

Hygeia Healthcare IPO: Trading Debut

Hygeia Healthcare Group (6078 HK) is the largest oncology healthcare group in China as measured by the revenue generated from radiotherapy-related...

Arun George

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IHH Healthcare’s Possible Privatisation by Mitsui

Mitsui, the largest shareholder, is currently exploring a proposal to privatise IHH. Overall, at the last close price, the downside risk is low...

Arun George

KPJ Healthcare: Re-Energizing the Share Price

KPJ Healthcare's controlling shareholder is taking steps to drive a re-rating by placing more emphasis on capital efficiency and evaluating some...

Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Raffles Medical Group: A Path to the Exit

We were bearish for several years because of slowing growth and expected drags from new facilities. We are turning bullish now that the market...

Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Apollo Hospital Placement/​​QIP - Well Flagged Deal with Well Planned Use of Proceeds

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise plans to raise around US$140m via a QIP which was launched last night. I have covered various aspects of the deal in my...

Sumeet Singh

Hygeia Healthcare IPO: Trading Debut

Hygeia Healthcare Group (6078 HK) is the largest oncology healthcare group in China as measured by the revenue generated from radiotherapy-related...

Arun George

Apollo Hospital Placement/QIP - Well Flagged Deal with Well Planned Use of Proceeds