Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10928:1" rel="noopener">SBI Holdings (8473 JP)</a> wants to buy 20% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/base-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28353:1" rel="noopener">BASE (4477 JP)</a> out of 46.7% likely available. That's unlikely at ¥340; they'll have to bump to get those shares.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/continental-aerospace-technologies-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15249:1" rel="noopener">Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK)</a> has played out nicely. There's still money on the table - just a question mark on timing for the distribution from "surplus cash".</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-chemical-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12781:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Chemical (4188 JP)</a>'s turnaround narrative sees it trading rich (implied stub &amp; simple ratio) to ~51%-held <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-sanso-holdings-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15756:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Sanso Holdings (4091 JP)</a>'s steady-as-you-go narrative.</li>
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SBI Holdings (8473 JP) wants to buy 20% of BASE (4477 JP) out of 46.7% likely available. That's unlikely at ¥340; they'll have to bump to get those shares.

Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK) has played out nicely. There's still money on the table - just a question mark on timing for the distribution from "surplus cash".

Mitsubishi Chemical (4188 JP)'s turnaround narrative sees it trading rich (implied stub &amp; simple ratio) to ~51%-held Nippon Sanso Holdings (4091 JP)'s steady-as-you-go narrative.


Last Week In Event SPACE: SBI/BASE, Con Aero Tech, Mitsubishi Chem/Nippon Sanso, Swire Pac, Jollibee

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>A late-week rebound changed the tone after a soggy start with single stock option volumes following suit.</li>
<li>The debut of 625 drew attention as both the shares and newly listed options began trading during a difficult week.</li>
<li>Financials separated themselves from the broader market as performance across the rest of the optionable universe remained weak.</li>
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A late-week rebound changed the tone after a soggy start with single stock option volumes following suit.
The debut of 625 drew attention as both the shares and newly listed options began trading during a difficult week.
Financials separated themselves from the broader market as performance across the rest of the optionable universe remained weak.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Aug 31–Sep 4: SHEIN Options Trading Debuts With Mixed Results

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

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

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>This week we look at the potential sale of Campina Ice Cream and the dairy space and the fundraising plans of Mayapada Hospital with M&amp;A picking up in healthcare.</li>
<li>We also take a look at the latest fundraising by Indonesia's solar operator Xurya as investors are drawn towards sustainable power investments but see potential headwinds. </li>
<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
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This week we look at the potential sale of Campina Ice Cream and the dairy space and the fundraising plans of Mayapada Hospital with M&amp;A picking up in healthcare.
We also take a look at the latest fundraising by Indonesia's solar operator Xurya as investors are drawn towards sustainable power investments but see potential headwinds. 
CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - Campina Ice Cream, Mayapada Hospital's Fundraise, and Xurya's Solar Allure

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>When property advisors (JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE etc) debate the bottom of Hong Kong's office/retail market, such commentary is often infused with cautious optimism. </li>
<li>And for good reason, as vacancies increase, and rents soften.</li>
<li>Recent press articles and anecdotal evidence suggests market uncertainty lingers, prompting  landlords to (further) assess their stance on rents.</li>
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When property advisors (JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE etc) debate the bottom of Hong Kong's office/retail market, such commentary is often infused with cautious optimism. 
And for good reason, as vacancies increase, and rents soften.
Recent press articles and anecdotal evidence suggests market uncertainty lingers, prompting  landlords to (further) assess their stance on rents.


Hong Kong Property: In Need Of A Good Story

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/swire-pacific-limited-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10433:1" rel="noopener">Swire Pacific (19 HK)</a> is raising up to US$612m from a selldown in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cathay-pacific-airways-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:243:1" rel="noopener">Cathay Pacific (293 HK)</a> to fund the repurchase of an exchangeable bond due in 2027.</li>
<li>This follows a prior sell-down in early March 2026, via a club deal and comes ahead of the lockup expiry.</li>
<li>In this note, we comment on the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
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Swire Pacific (19 HK) is raising up to US$612m from a selldown in Cathay Pacific (293 HK) to fund the repurchase of an exchangeable bond due in 2027.
This follows a prior sell-down in early March 2026, via a club deal and comes ahead of the lockup expiry.
In this note, we comment on the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Aequitas: Cathay Pacific Placement - Swire Selling Shares Ahead of Its Prior Lockup Commitment

Hong Kong

Swire Pacific is a Hong Kong-based international conglomerate with diversified interests in property, aviation, beverages, and trading & industrials. It develops and operates mixed-use properties, holds stakes in airlines and aircraft engineering, is a major Coca-Cola bottler, and engages in various trading and industrial activities. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and was founded in 1816.

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Swire Pacific (19 HK)

Last Week In Event SPACE: SBI/BASE, Con Aero Tech, Mitsubishi Chem/Nippon Sanso, Swire Pac, Jollibee

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

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Aug 31–Sep 4: SHEIN Options Trading Debuts With Mixed Results

SHEIN’s options debut drew the spotlight during a difficult week, as a late rebound lifted the market tone and Financials separated themselves from...

John Ley

CrossASEAN Ground Zero - Campina Ice Cream, Mayapada Hospital's Fundraise, and Xurya's Solar Allure

This week we look at the potential sale of Campina Ice Cream and the dairy space and the fundraising plans of Mayapada Hospital with M&A picking up...

Angus Mackintosh

Hong Kong Property: In Need Of A Good Story

Upgrading and flight-to-quality in the office space has the affect of lifting occupancy in new projects; however such activity largely foreshadows...

David Blennerhassett

Aequitas: Cathay Pacific Placement - Swire Selling Shares Ahead of Its Prior Lockup Commitment

Swire Pacific is raising up to US$612m from a selldown in Cathay Pacific Airways (CPA) to fund the repurchase of an exchangeable bond due in 2027.

Nicholas Tan

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