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Arun George

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-28/hong-kong-s-hkbn-is-said-to-get-1-billion-buyout-offer-from-hgc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN Ltd (1310 HK)</a> has received a takeover offer from HGC Global Communications at a valuation of more than US$1 billion (implies around HK$6 per share).</li>
<li>The shares rose 11.6% to HK$5.59 before entering a trading halt. The rumoured price is underwhelming compared to historical multiples and share prices. </li>
<li>HKBN has a relatively concentrated shareholder register which suggests that the rumoured takeover premium of around 20% is not going to cut it.</li>
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Bloomberg reportedHKBN Ltd (1310 HK) has received a takeover offer from HGC Global Communications at a valuation of more than US$1 billion (implies around HK$6 per share).
The shares rose 11.6% to HK$5.59 before entering a trading halt. The rumoured price is underwhelming compared to historical multiples and share prices. 
HKBN has a relatively concentrated shareholder register which suggests that the rumoured takeover premium of around 20% is not going to cut it.


HKBN (1310 HK): Trading Halt, HGC’s Rumoured Takeover Offer

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Evolve Capital Research

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Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>There has been a flurry of activity within the SGX in recent months - from heightened trading interest to a pickup in corporate actions and fund flow movements.</li>
<li>Hence, we thought it timely to take a closer look at the SGX. </li>
<li>The local bourse has seen renewed investor attention, underpinned by selective growth stories, valuation gaps, and improving balance sheet quality. We highlight key observations and emerging themes within the SGX. </li>
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There has been a flurry of activity within the SGX in recent months - from heightened trading interest to a pickup in corporate actions and fund flow movements.
Hence, we thought it timely to take a closer look at the SGX. 
The local bourse has seen renewed investor attention, underpinned by selective growth stories, valuation gaps, and improving balance sheet quality. We highlight key observations and emerging themes within the SGX. 


Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beverly-jcg-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11480:1" rel="noopener">Beverly JCG Ltd (JCGI SP)</a> is a SGX-Catalist listed company. It offers a broad suite of services including invasive and non-invasive aesthetic procedures, dentistry and wellness treatments, amongst others.</li>
<li>As of Aug 2025, the firm has a total of two Ministry of Health licensed hospitals, four aesthetic and three dental clinics, most of which are located in Klang Valley.</li>
<li>BJCG reported their 1H25 results on 12th Aug 2025. In this note, we talk about the updates.</li>
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Beverly JCG Ltd (JCGI SP) is a SGX-Catalist listed company. It offers a broad suite of services including invasive and non-invasive aesthetic procedures, dentistry and wellness treatments, amongst others.
As of Aug 2025, the firm has a total of two Ministry of Health licensed hospitals, four aesthetic and three dental clinics, most of which are located in Klang Valley.
BJCG reported their 1H25 results on 12th Aug 2025. In this note, we talk about the updates.


Beverly JCG - 1H25 Earnings Update - Turnaround Remains a Work in Progress

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/isoteam-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6201:1" rel="noopener">Isoteam Ltd (ISO SP)</a> is a SGX-Catalist listed company with a focus on Singapore’s building maintenance and estate upgrading industry, providing solutions across the entire lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. </li>
<li>Since inception, the firm has completed over 900 projects on more than 7,500 buildings. Its projects are mainly based in Singapore, with approximately 70% derived from public sector contracts. </li>
<li>We initiate non-rated coverage on ISOTeam. Post-COVID, the firm's order book has rebounded and profitability is back in the black since FY23. </li>
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Isoteam Ltd (ISO SP) is a SGX-Catalist listed company with a focus on Singapore’s building maintenance and estate upgrading industry, providing solutions across the entire lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. 
Since inception, the firm has completed over 900 projects on more than 7,500 buildings. Its projects are mainly based in Singapore, with approximately 70% derived from public sector contracts. 
We initiate non-rated coverage on ISOTeam. Post-COVID, the firm's order book has rebounded and profitability is back in the black since FY23. 


ISOTeam Initiation - Order Book Close to Record High

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/old-chang-kee-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10465:1" rel="noopener">Old Chang Kee (OCK SP)</a> is a SGX-Catalist listed company, specializing in grab-and-go finger food such as its signature curry puff as well as skewered seafood offerings. </li>
<li>It also offers chicken-based products such as chicken wings and chicken balls as a halal-certified food operator.</li>
<li>We initiate non-rated coverage on Old Chang Kee. Post-COVID, the firm’s revenue had steadily recovered to pre-COVID levels by FY23, with a notable shift in its sales mix.</li>
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Old Chang Kee (OCK SP) is a SGX-Catalist listed company, specializing in grab-and-go finger food such as its signature curry puff as well as skewered seafood offerings. 
It also offers chicken-based products such as chicken wings and chicken balls as a halal-certified food operator.
We initiate non-rated coverage on Old Chang Kee. Post-COVID, the firm’s revenue had steadily recovered to pre-COVID levels by FY23, with a notable shift in its sales mix.


Old Chang Kee Initiation - Defying the Dip, Resilience Amidst F&B Headwinds

Singapore

StarHub Ltd. is a fully-integrated info-communication company offering a full range of information, communications, and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets in Singapore. The Company provides mobile network and multi-channel cable TV services, including high definition and on-demand services, as well as high-speed residential broadband services.

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Arun George

A Timely Review of Our Local Bourse

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Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

Beverly JCG - 1H25 Earnings Update - Turnaround Remains a Work in Progress

Beverly JCG Ltd (JCGI SP) is a SGX-Catalist listed company. BJCG reported their 1H25 results on 12th Aug 2025. In this note, we talk about the...

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

ISOTeam Initiation - Order Book Close to Record High

Isoteam is a SGX-Catalist listed company focusing on Singapore’s building maintenance and estate upgrading industry, providing solutions across the...

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

Old Chang Kee Initiation - Defying the Dip, Resilience Amidst F&B Headwinds

We initiate non-rated coverage on Old Chang Kee. Post-COVID, the firm’s revenue had steadily recovered to pre-COVID levels by FY23, with a notable...

Evolve Capital Advisory Pte Ltd

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