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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/soho-china-ltd">SOHO China</a> possesses a high-quality, yet concentrated, portfolio of prime commercial real estate in Beijing and Shanghai, known for iconic architecture.</li>
 <li>The company faces significant headwinds from a challenging Chinese commercial real estate market, characterized by high vacancy rates and downward pressure on rents, which has led to a consistent decline in revenue and net income over the past three years.</li>
 <li>Significant corporate governance concerns exist following the founders' repeated, but failed, attempts to sell their controlling stake, their subsequent resignation from top executive roles, and regulatory probes into the company.</li>
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SOHO China possesses a high-quality, yet concentrated, portfolio of prime commercial real estate in Beijing and Shanghai, known for iconic architecture.
  The company faces significant headwinds from a challenging Chinese commercial real estate market, characterized by high vacancy rates and downward pressure on rents, which has led to a consistent decline in revenue and net income over the past three years.
  Significant corporate governance concerns exist following the founders' repeated, but failed, attempts to sell their controlling stake, their subsequent resignation from top executive roles, and regulatory probes into the company.
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Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>You might have to go all the back to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guoco-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5290:1" rel="noopener">Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)</a>'s 2012/2013 unconditional cash offer, which was ostensibly blocked by First Eagle AND Elliott Advisors.</li>
<li>Otherwise, it's slim pickings. Past Schemes or Tender Offers arguably failed as minorities were simply not supportive. There are exceptions, like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/soho-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4123:1" rel="noopener">Soho China (410 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">TCM (570 HK)</a>
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<li>IF LVC wish to remain active in this space/region, they appear to be going about it in a counterproductive way. I still don't understand why they would want to block.</li>
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You might have to go all the back to Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)'s 2012/2013 unconditional cash offer, which was ostensibly blocked by First Eagle AND Elliott Advisors.
Otherwise, it's slim pickings. Past Schemes or Tender Offers arguably failed as minorities were simply not supportive. There are exceptions, like Soho China (410 HK) and TCM (570 HK)

IF LVC wish to remain active in this space/region, they appear to be going about it in a counterproductive way. I still don't understand why they would want to block.


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Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

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Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

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<li>NextDC in Australia has announced a significant $1.6 billion capital plan, with La Caisse increasing its investment stake.</li>
<li>In Singapore, SingHaiyi acquired a condo site for $692 million after its tender received no bids, indicating market challenges.</li>
<li>Dexus has paused its $780 million Melbourne tower project due to a sluggish office market, reflecting broader issues in the APAC real estate sector.</li>
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NextDC in Australia has announced a significant $1.6 billion capital plan, with La Caisse increasing its investment stake.
In Singapore, SingHaiyi acquired a condo site for $692 million after its tender received no bids, indicating market challenges.
Dexus has paused its $780 million Melbourne tower project due to a sluggish office market, reflecting broader issues in the APAC real estate sector.


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IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<li>Almost a year in, Changhong Group has yet to secure the regulatory approvals for its HK$1.223 scheme offer for <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>
<li>The offer will be effectively blocked, not by a Sichuan NDRC/Commerce rejection with stated reasons, but by the approval process failing to conclude by the 20 September long stop date.</li>
<li>On a deal break, I expect little-to-no downside due to improving fundamentals, significant peer re-rating and significant discount to the undisturbed price. </li>
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Almost a year in, Changhong Group has yet to secure the regulatory approvals for its HK$1.223 scheme offer for Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK).
The offer will be effectively blocked, not by a Sichuan NDRC/Commerce rejection with stated reasons, but by the approval process failing to conclude by the 20 September long stop date.
On a deal break, I expect little-to-no downside due to improving fundamentals, significant peer re-rating and significant discount to the undisturbed price. 


Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK): The Upcoming Long Stop Date Sets the Pretext for a Deal Break

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

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SOHO China is a building developer focused on developing and holding high-profile branded commercial properties, primarily offices, in Beijing and Shanghai, China. The company also provides leasing and property management services for its real estate portfolio. It was founded in Beijing, China, in 1995.

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SOHO China (410 HK)

Primer: SOHO China (410 HK) - Aug 2026

SOHO China possesses a high-quality, yet concentrated, portfolio of prime commercial real estate in Beijing and Shanghai, known for iconic...

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Henlius (2696 HK): So, When Was The Last Time A PE/VC Outfit Blocked A Deal?

PE and/or a VC outfit blocking deals are rare. Which may suggest LVC doesn't want that moniker. You could therefore, extrapolate that line of...

David Blennerhassett

Asia Real Estate Tracker (21-Apr-2026): Australia's NextDC announces $1.6B capital plan.

Australia's NextDC announces a $1.6B capital plan, while SingHaiyi acquires a condo site for $692M; Dexus pauses a $780M project amid market...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK): The Upcoming Long Stop Date Sets the Pretext for a Deal Break

As expected, the scheme lapsed because Sichuan NDRC/Commerce approvals were not obtained by the 20 September Long Stop Date, which was not...

Arun George

CX Daily: How China Is Trying To Get Debt Dodgers To Pay Up

In Depth: How China is trying to get debt dodgers to pay up. Record numbers apply for China’s teachers exam amid bleak job market

Caixin Global

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