Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Bain extends the TOB for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mcj-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14132:1" rel="noopener">MCJ Co Ltd (6670 JP)</a>. This still needs a bump.</li>
<li>I'd still be setting up the stub here. Or buying <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> outright. Expect more accretion/recycling. All of which benefits Matheson. And the Keswicks.</li>
<li>Re: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-industries-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4500:1" rel="noopener">Toyota Industries (6201 JP)</a>: arbitrageurs gonna arbitrage. And shorts are going to cover. If you are in either camp, you know what to do. Or have to do.</li>
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Bain extends the TOB for MCJ Co Ltd (6670 JP). This still needs a bump.
I'd still be setting up the stub here. Or buying Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) outright. Expect more accretion/recycling. All of which benefits Matheson. And the Keswicks.
Re: Toyota Industries (6201 JP): arbitrageurs gonna arbitrage. And shorts are going to cover. If you are in either camp, you know what to do. Or have to do.


Last Week In Event SPACE: MCJ, Jardine Matheson, Toyota Industries, Zijin Mining/Chifeng Jilong Gold

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<li>In <a href="https://skr.ma/mqr7w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RMB Dual Counter Trading Is Coming - This Changes AH Relationships</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/travis-lundy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:25" rel="noopener">Travis Lundy</a> discussed the forthcoming inclusion of RMB dual counters in the Hong Kong Southbound Connect programs.</li>
<li>This is but one of the five capital market cooperation measures <a href="http://www.csrc.gov.cn/csrc/c100028/c7474875/content.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> by the CSRC last Friday. </li>
<li>The other four measures include ETFs, improving mutual recognition of funds, increasing China IPOs in Hong Kong, and the inclusion of REITs. This insight discusses the latter.</li>
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In RMB Dual Counter Trading Is Coming - This Changes AH Relationships, Travis Lundy discussed the forthcoming inclusion of RMB dual counters in the Hong Kong Southbound Connect programs.
This is but one of the five capital market cooperation measures announced by the CSRC last Friday. 
The other four measures include ETFs, improving mutual recognition of funds, increasing China IPOs in Hong Kong, and the inclusion of REITs. This insight discusses the latter.


Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

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. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Most of the countries that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-hospitality-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:913:1" rel="noopener">Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT SP)</a> has assets in have their borders already opened. </li>
<li>The full impact of the reopening will only be seen in the subsequent quarters thus it is almost certain that next quarter's result will be better than the past one.</li>
<li>The upside from privatization is mostly priced in but the recovery of the business is real albeit potentially gradual. </li>
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Most of the countries that Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT SP) has assets in have their borders already opened. 
The full impact of the reopening will only be seen in the subsequent quarters thus it is almost certain that next quarter's result will be better than the past one.
The upside from privatization is mostly priced in but the recovery of the business is real albeit potentially gradual. 


Fraser Hospitality Trust (FRHO): Privatization + Recovery.

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.

Equity Capital Markets

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sf-real-estate-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31496:1" rel="noopener">SF Real Estate Investment Trust (SF HK)</a> is a REIT formed with an initial focus on income-generating logistics properties in Hong Kong and China. The sponsor is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maanshan-dingtai-rare-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4128:1" rel="noopener">S.F. Holding (002352 CH)</a>. SF REIT will be the first logistics-focused REIT to be listed in Hong Kong.SF REIT has launched its IPO with an indicative price range of HK$4.68-5.16 per unit. The total proceeds will be HK$2,433.6-2,683.2 million ($313-345 million) at the price range. Two cornerstone investors will subscribe for $50.0 million of the offer units (15.2% of the offer units at the mid-point of the price range). The cornerstone investors are China Orient International Asset Management and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ci-financial-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25448:1" rel="noopener">Ci Financial (CIX CN)</a>. <div class="content-highlight">In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sf-reit-ipo-initiation-the-reit-flow-of-things" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:50673" rel="noopener">SF REIT IPO Initiation: The REIT Flow of Things</a>,  we noted that SF REIT offers an attractive proposition for investors willing to invest in a niche segment of the Asian REIT sector. However, our valuation analysis suggests that units are fully priced at the minimum offer price. Consequently, we are inclined to give this IPO a pass and wait for a lower entry point. </div>

SF Real Estate Investment Trust (SF HK) is a REIT formed with an initial focus on income-generating logistics properties in Hong Kong and China. The sponsor is S.F. Holding (002352 CH). SF REIT will be the first logistics-focused REIT to be listed in Hong Kong.SF REIT has launched its IPO with an indicative price range of HK$4.68-5.16 per unit. The total proceeds will be HK$2,433.6-2,683.2 million ($313-345 million) at the price range. Two cornerstone investors will subscribe for $50.0 million of the offer units (15.2% of the offer units at the mid-point of the price range). The cornerstone investors are China Orient International Asset Management and Ci Financial (CIX CN). In SF REIT IPO Initiation: The REIT Flow of Things,  we noted that SF REIT offers an attractive proposition for investors willing to invest in a niche segment of the Asian REIT sector. However, our valuation analysis suggests that units are fully priced at the minimum offer price. Consequently, we are inclined to give this IPO a pass and wait for a lower entry point. 

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

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Index Rebalance

The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL) announced the results of its review of the Hang Seng Family of Indexes post market close on 26 February. The constituent changes will be effective after the close of trading on 12 March.For the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) there are 36 inclusions and 29 deletions, taking the number of index constituents up to 500.Although there are almost no assets indexed to the HSCI, the index forms the basis of stocks that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect. Stocks that are included in the HSCI and subsequently included in the Stock Connect program get inflows from mainland investors. Secondary Listings are not eligible for inclusion in the Stock Connect program.Of the 36 inclusions, 4 are already a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, 2 are Secondary listings and will not be included in Stock Connect, 9 will be added to Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect, while 21 stocks will only be added to Shenzhen Stock Connect.Of the 29 index deletions, 13 are not a part of Stock Connect, 7 will continue to remain a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, while 9 will be deleted from the Stock Connect program.We identify 4 stocks that could sell off ahead of their removal from the Stock Connect Buy list, while Biotech stocks could be in focus ahead of their inclusion in the Stock Connect Buy and Sell list.

The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL) announced the results of its review of the Hang Seng Family of Indexes post market close on 26 February. The constituent changes will be effective after the close of trading on 12 March.For the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) there are 36 inclusions and 29 deletions, taking the number of index constituents up to 500.Although there are almost no assets indexed to the HSCI, the index forms the basis of stocks that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect. Stocks that are included in the HSCI and subsequently included in the Stock Connect program get inflows from mainland investors. Secondary Listings are not eligible for inclusion in the Stock Connect program.Of the 36 inclusions, 4 are already a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, 2 are Secondary listings and will not be included in Stock Connect, 9 will be added to Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect, while 21 stocks will only be added to Shenzhen Stock Connect.Of the 29 index deletions, 13 are not a part of Stock Connect, 7 will continue to remain a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, while 9 will be deleted from the Stock Connect program.We identify 4 stocks that could sell off ahead of their removal from the Stock Connect Buy list, while Biotech stocks could be in focus ahead of their inclusion in the Stock Connect Buy and Sell list.

HSCI Index Rebalance & Stock Connect: Inclusions & Exclusions

Hong Kong

Regal Real Estate Investment Trust is a Hong Kong-based real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily owns and invests in income-producing hotels, serviced apartments, and commercial properties. It is known as the first hotel REIT in Hong Kong. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Regal Real Estate Investment Trust (1881 HK)

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Last Week In Event SPACE: MCJ, Jardine Matheson, Toyota Industries, Zijin Mining/Chifeng Jilong Gold

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

HK REITs Re-Rate On Southbound Inclusion

Stick to a basket of Hong Kong-focused REITs. I'd tilt to those HK-REITs which are not 100% exposed to the office-space, such as Link REIT (823...

David Blennerhassett

Fraser Hospitality Trust (FRHO): Privatization + Recovery.

The upside may not be much anymore since the bulk of the upside from the privatization news is already priced in but the gross operating revenue is...

Henry Soediarko

SF REIT IPO: Valuation Insights

SF REIT has launched its IPO to raise $313-345 million at the price range. Our valuation analysis suggests that units are fully priced at the...

Arun George

HSCI Index Rebalance & Stock Connect: Inclusions & Exclusions

There are 36 inclusions/ 29 exclusions for the Hang Seng Composite Index. 9 stocks will be deleted from the Stock Connect Buy list & there are a...

Brian Freitas

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