Doing bespoke work since 2002....., Custom Products Group

Patrick Hansen

Doing bespoke work since 2002.....

Custom Products Group

Custom Products was started 14 years ago at Lehman Brothers by current co-founder Patrick Hansen, CFA. After 3 years at Lehman, Patrick moved the team to Macquarie Securities where Simon Rigney (co-founder) joined. 3 years ago we took Custom Products independent. 

Our core strength can be summed up three words. 1- Customization - we have very little off the shelf products and most work is done on a one on one bespoke basis. 2- Speed - We pride ourselves in our ability to get requests back to the client very quickly. 3- Confidentiality - We do not redistribute. There is no grace period where we wait a week and then mass blast. Any request stops with that client.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

We initially screened for names that do not have a lot of cash relative to their short-term debt. We then went a step further and limited the universe to names that have bonds/loans coming due in the next 3 years. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/315" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:315:1">Softbank Group Corp (9984 JP)</a> is the largest names to make the list. Softbank's Short-term debt to cash ratio (%) is 221%. Softbank has ¥1.5tn in cash &amp; short-term investments, compared to ¥3.9tn in short-term debt. <h2>Screen Criteria</h2><ol>
<li>Mkt-cap greater than ¥50bn</li>
<li>Short-term Debt to Cash is…</li>
</ol>

We initially screened for names that do not have a lot of cash relative to their short-term debt. We then went a step further and limited the universe to names that have bonds/loans coming due in the next 3 years. Softbank Group Corp (9984 JP) is the largest names to make the list. Softbank's Short-term debt to cash ratio (%) is 221%. Softbank has ¥1.5tn in cash &amp; short-term investments, compared to ¥3.9tn in short-term debt. Screen Criteria
Mkt-cap greater than ¥50bn
Short-term Debt to Cash is…


Names with Bonds Coming Due and Not a Lot of Cash...

Yesterday we had 9 names expected to announced results soon move on strong volume. Only 1 of the names had any news behind the move. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/3735" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3735:1">Seiko Holdings Corp (8050 JP)</a> was up 3% on strong volume as its subsidiary announced new batteries.All the other names did not have news. On the positive side, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/11990" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11990:1">Tocalo Co Ltd (3433 JP)</a> was up 3%, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/8053" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8053:1">Century Tokyo Leasing Corp (8439 JP)</a> was up 2% and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/16039" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16039:1">Itochu Enex Co Ltd (8133 JP)</a> was up 1%.On the other side, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/14533" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14533:1">Kagome Co Ltd (2811 JP)</a> was down 2% and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/8339" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8339:1">T Gaia Corp (3738 JP)</a>…

Yesterday we had 9 names expected to announced results soon move on strong volume. Only 1 of the names had any news behind the move. Seiko Holdings Corp (8050 JP) was up 3% on strong volume as its subsidiary announced new batteries.All the other names did not have news. On the positive side, Tocalo Co Ltd (3433 JP) was up 3%, Century Tokyo Leasing Corp (8439 JP) was up 2% and Itochu Enex Co Ltd (8133 JP) was up 1%.On the other side, Kagome Co Ltd (2811 JP) was down 2% and T Gaia Corp (3738 JP)…

Earnings Leakage Report - 9 Names Moved on Strong Volume and Only 1 Had News Behind the Move....

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>For the month of December 2024, 13 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$16bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in December was ~46%. The average premium in 2024 was ~43%.</li>
<li>This compares to the average premium for transactions in 2023 (117 transactions), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) of 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.</li>
</ul>


For the month of December 2024, 13 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$16bn.
The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in December was ~46%. The average premium in 2024 was ~43%.
This compares to the average premium for transactions in 2023 (117 transactions), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) of 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.


(Mostly) Asia M&A, Dec 2024: De Grey, Insignia, ESR Group, Fosun Tourism, HKBN, Pentamaster, Beenos

<ul>
<li>For the month of November 2024, 14 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$15bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in November was ~44%. The average premium YTD is ~43%.</li>
<li>This compares to the average premium for transactions in 2023 (117 transactions), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) of 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.</li>
</ul>


For the month of November 2024, 14 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$15bn.
The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in November was ~44%. The average premium YTD is ~43%.
This compares to the average premium for transactions in 2023 (117 transactions), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) of 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.


(Mostly) Asia M&A, Nov 2024: Net One System, Amcor/Berry, I D & E Holdings, SG Fleet, Macromill

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.

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renewable-japan-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35211:1" rel="noopener">Renewable Japan (9522 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/macromill-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24026:1" rel="noopener">Macromill, Inc (3978 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canvest-environmental-protection-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:100:1" rel="noopener">Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK)</a>. 
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<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nec-networks-system-integr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16396:1" rel="noopener">Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/net-one-systems-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1279:1" rel="noopener">Net One Systems (7518 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avarga-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13105:1" rel="noopener">Avarga Ltd (AVARGA SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-gaia-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8339:1" rel="noopener">T Gaia Corp (3738 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nishimoto-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44086:1" rel="noopener">Nishimoto (9260 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elematec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2866:1" rel="noopener">Elematec Corp (2715 JP)</a>. </li>
</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Renewable Japan (9522 JP), Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK), Macromill, Inc (3978 JP), Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP), Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK). 

Lowest spreads: Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP), Net One Systems (7518 JP), Avarga Ltd (AVARGA SP), T Gaia Corp (3738 JP), Nishimoto (9260 JP), Elematec Corp (2715 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (18 Nov) - Henlius, GAPack, Xingda, Seven & I, Fuji Soft, NEC Networks, Macromill

Japan

T-GAIA CORPORATION sells cell-phone units and service contracts in Japan. The Company also offers high-speed internet connection service through sales agencies.

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T Gaia Corp (3738 JP)

Names with Bonds Coming Due and Not a Lot of Cash...

We initially screened for names that do not have a lot of cash relative to their short-term debt. We then went a step further and limited the...

Custom Products Group

Earnings Leakage Report - 9 Names Moved on Strong Volume and Only 1 Had News Behind the Move....

Yesterday we had 9 names expected to announced results soon move on strong volume. Only 1 of the names had any news behind the move. Seiko Holdings...

Custom Products Group

(Mostly) Asia M&A, Dec 2024: De Grey, Insignia, ESR Group, Fosun Tourism, HKBN, Pentamaster, Beenos

For Dec 2024, 13 new transactions were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall deal size of ~US$16bn. The Dec average premium for these new...

David Blennerhassett

(Mostly) Asia M&A, Nov 2024: Net One System, Amcor/Berry, I D & E Holdings, SG Fleet, Macromill

For Nov 2024, 14 new transactions were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall deal size of ~US$15bn. The ave. premium for these new transactions...

David Blennerhassett

Merger Arb Mondays (18 Nov) - Henlius, GAPack, Xingda, Seven & I, Fuji Soft, NEC Networks, Macromill

This week, the highest gross spreads are Renewable Japan (80.3%), Henlius (22.1%), Macromill (18.4%), Seven & I (14.8%), Canvest (14.0%), GA Pack...

Arun George

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