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.

Index Rebalance

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<li>ASX 200 rebalance will be effective on 21 Sep 2026 before market open, with 5 ADDs and 5 DELETEs.</li>
<li>Four of the five ADDs gained over the bridge window, led by Sunrise Energy Metals at +28.1%. Tuas was the only DELETE to gain.</li>
<li>Historically, ADDs with a positive bridge were evenly split between first-week gains and losses. DELETEs mostly fell in the first implementation week after either bridge direction.</li>
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ASX 200 rebalance will be effective on 21 Sep 2026 before market open, with 5 ADDs and 5 DELETEs.
Four of the five ADDs gained over the bridge window, led by Sunrise Energy Metals at +28.1%. Tuas was the only DELETE to gain.
Historically, ADDs with a positive bridge were evenly split between first-week gains and losses. DELETEs mostly fell in the first implementation week after either bridge direction.


ASX 200 Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

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Sunrise Energy Metals  / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/sunrise-energy-metals-ltd">Sunrise Energy Metals </a>is a development-stage company focused on its 100%-owned Sunrise Battery Materials Complex in New South Wales, Australia, which contains globally significant resources of nickel, cobalt, and scandium.</li>
 <li>The company's primary focus is the Syerston Scandium Project, aiming to become a leading global supplier of this critical metal, with the potential for future development of the larger nickel-cobalt resources to supply the electric vehicle battery market.</li>
 <li>Recent strategic moves, including a potential offtake agreement with Lockheed Martin and engagement with US government initiatives for critical minerals, highlight the project's geopolitical significance and potential for de-risked development pathways.</li>
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Sunrise Energy Metals is a development-stage company focused on its 100%-owned Sunrise Battery Materials Complex in New South Wales, Australia, which contains globally significant resources of nickel, cobalt, and scandium.
  The company's primary focus is the Syerston Scandium Project, aiming to become a leading global supplier of this critical metal, with the potential for future development of the larger nickel-cobalt resources to supply the electric vehicle battery market.
  Recent strategic moves, including a potential offtake agreement with Lockheed Martin and engagement with US government initiatives for critical minerals, highlight the project's geopolitical significance and potential for de-risked development pathways.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Sunrise Energy Metals  (SRL AU) - Feb 2026

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>We know that Bain knew that their mid-September overbid for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a> did not meet the so-called KDDI Threshold, yet they made that bid anyway (¥3,720 vs EQT's ¥3,680).</li>
<li>IF <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sankei-real-estate-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35239:1" rel="noopener">Sankei Real Estate (2972 JP)</a> trades wide, consider going long the arb, but generally, need to participate unless it does trade wide. There're other more interesting deals out there.</li>
<li>Despite the lower-than-expected bid optics compared to prior negotiations, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renew-energy-global-plc-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37038:1" rel="noopener">ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)</a>'s Offer looks done. All ducks are lined up. Just a question of timing on regulatory approvals.</li>
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We know that Bain knew that their mid-September overbid for Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP) did not meet the so-called KDDI Threshold, yet they made that bid anyway (¥3,720 vs EQT's ¥3,680).
IF Sankei Real Estate (2972 JP) trades wide, consider going long the arb, but generally, need to participate unless it does trade wide. There're other more interesting deals out there.
Despite the lower-than-expected bid optics compared to prior negotiations, ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)'s Offer looks done. All ducks are lined up. Just a question of timing on regulatory approvals.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

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<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 21st September, published on the 25th September.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.3bn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of "Industrial REITs". Net shorts increased A$0.6bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-australia-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15:1" rel="noopener">NAB (NAB AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/codan-ltd-australia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6189:1" rel="noopener">Codan (CDA AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/the-lottery-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35970:1" rel="noopener">The Lottery Corporation (TLC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minerals-260-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34601:1" rel="noopener">Minerals 260 (MI6 AU)</a>, andb<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sunrise-energy-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11810:1" rel="noopener">Sunrise Energy Metals (SRL AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 21st September, published on the 25th September.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.3bn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of "Industrial REITs". Net shorts increased A$0.6bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: NAB (NAB AU), Codan (CDA AU), The Lottery Corporation (TLC AU), Minerals 260 (MI6 AU), andbSunrise Energy Metals (SRL AU).


Aussie Shorts [21 Sep 2026]: NAB, Codan, The Lottery Corp, Minerals 260, Sunrise Energy Metals

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 18th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD49.8bn.</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 Codan, Sunrise Energy Metals, TPG Telecom, Qbe Insurance, EQ Resources.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 18th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD49.8bn.
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 Codan, Sunrise Energy Metals, TPG Telecom, Qbe Insurance, EQ Resources.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 18th): Codan, Sunrise Energy Metals, TPG Telecom, Qbe Insurance

Australia

Sunrise Energy Metals Limited provides proprietary ion-exchange extraction and purification processing technology solutions. The Company develops and commercializes technologies for metals recovery and industrial water treatment that recycle polluted water for drinking, agricultural, recreational, and industrial use. Sunrise Energy Metals serves customers worldwide.

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Sunrise Energy Metals (SRL AU)

ASX 200 Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

S&P/ASX 200 enters implementation on 21 Sep 2026. We update post-announcement stock performance and discuss implementation trades.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Primer: Sunrise Energy Metals (SRL AU) - Feb 2026

Sunrise Energy Metals is a development-stage company focused on its 100%-owned Sunrise Battery Materials Complex in New South Wales, Australia,...

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Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

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

Aussie Shorts [21 Sep 2026]: NAB, Codan, The Lottery Corp, Minerals 260, Sunrise Energy Metals

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.3bn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 18th): Codan, Sunrise Energy Metals, TPG Telecom, Qbe Insurance

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Codan, Sunrise Energy Metals, TPG Telecom, Qbe...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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