Equity Analyst, Event-driven, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Equity Analyst, Event-driven

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Tongcheng Travel Holdings  / Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes and the resultant capping flows for the HSTECH Index in December 2023.</li>
<li>There could be one ADD and one DELETE for HSTECH in December 2023 but I would treat them as low-conviction changes.</li>
<li>At present, I see one-way flows for the December 2023 rebalance to be around US$250mn but as prices change, our index change and flow expectations will change too.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes and the resultant capping flows for the HSTECH Index in December 2023.
There could be one ADD and one DELETE for HSTECH in December 2023 but I would treat them as low-conviction changes.
At present, I see one-way flows for the December 2023 rebalance to be around US$250mn but as prices change, our index change and flow expectations will change too.


Quiddity HSTECH Dec 23 Flow Expectations: One Low-Conviction Change, US$250mn One-Way

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<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/quiddity-hstech-sep-23-flow-expectations-two-adds-dels-possible" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:104332" rel="noopener">Quiddity HSTECH Sep 23 Flow Expectations: Two ADDs/DELs Possible</a>, I discussed my initial flow expectations and potential index changes for the September 2023 Rebalance.</li>
<li>The suggested (previous insight) SHORT <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-an-healthcare-and-technol" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27008:1" rel="noopener">Ping An Healthcare and Technol (1833 HK)</a> is down 10.6% vs the hedge <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-health-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29677:1" rel="noopener">JD Health International (6618 HK)</a> in ~1.5 months. </li>
<li>In this insight, I have presented my updated flow expectations and some new trade ideas for the next few weeks.</li>
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In Quiddity HSTECH Sep 23 Flow Expectations: Two ADDs/DELs Possible, I discussed my initial flow expectations and potential index changes for the September 2023 Rebalance.
The suggested (previous insight) SHORT Ping An Healthcare and Technol (1833 HK) is down 10.6% vs the hedge JD Health International (6618 HK) in ~1.5 months. 
In this insight, I have presented my updated flow expectations and some new trade ideas for the next few weeks.


Quiddity HSTECH Sep 23 Flow Expectations Update: Last Trade Sucessful; Some New Trade Ideas

China Analyst - Equity Long-Short, Onshore Credit

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

Tongcheng Travel Holdings  / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>While adjusted net profit of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tongcheng-elong-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27363:1" rel="noopener">Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd (780 HK)</a> plummeted in 4Q22, the positive momentum in 1Q23 as revealed supports a sharp recovery in FY23.</li>
<li>Its huge exposure to lower-tier cities will fuel outlook while increase in monetisation will support profitability rebound. Success at Blackwhale membership program is another growth engine.  </li>
<li>Management is confident that revenue growth and better efficiency will lead the return of FY23 margin to pre-pandemic levels. Net cash position (12% of share price) is an added strength. </li>
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While adjusted net profit of Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd (780 HK) plummeted in 4Q22, the positive momentum in 1Q23 as revealed supports a sharp recovery in FY23.
Its huge exposure to lower-tier cities will fuel outlook while increase in monetisation will support profitability rebound. Success at Blackwhale membership program is another growth engine.  
Management is confident that revenue growth and better efficiency will lead the return of FY23 margin to pre-pandemic levels. Net cash position (12% of share price) is an added strength. 


Tongcheng Travel (780 HK): Best for Capturing Lower-Tier Cities' Growth

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

<ul><li>TC delivered upbeat 1Q23 and solid guidance.</li><li>We keep positive on TC’s Vshaped recovery in 2Q23E, and expect it to continuously deliver above-industrial growth in the long run.</li><li>Market concerns on competition and macro challenges have partly priced in recent price softness. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

TC delivered upbeat 1Q23 and solid guidance.We keep positive on TC’s Vshaped recovery in 2Q23E, and expect it to continuously deliver above-industrial growth in the long run.Market concerns on competition and macro challenges have partly priced in recent price softness. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Tongcheng Travel (780 HK) – 2Q23E V-Shaped Rebound to Continue

<ul><li>We are more bullish on TC’s recovery and above-industrial growth in FY23E, backed by pent-up travel demand.</li><li>Recent price correction creates good entry point to accumulate, in our view, due to: 1) stronger 1Q23E guidance (forecasting rev +44% YoY); 2) Ching Ming and May Labor Day to be short-term catalysts; and 3) manageable impact from Douyin’s competition.</li><li>We raised FY23-25E earnings by 15-16%, to reflect faster recovery pace (on strong local hotel, business travel, etc.).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We are more bullish on TC’s recovery and above-industrial growth in FY23E, backed by pent-up travel demand.Recent price correction creates good entry point to accumulate, in our view, due to: 1) stronger 1Q23E guidance (forecasting rev +44% YoY); 2) Ching Ming and May Labor Day to be short-term catalysts; and 3) manageable impact from Douyin’s competition.We raised FY23-25E earnings by 15-16%, to reflect faster recovery pace (on strong local hotel, business travel, etc.).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Tongcheng Travel (780 HK) – Riding on faster recovery pace

China

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited operates as an online travel agency. The Company provides transportation ticketing, accommodation reservation, value added travel products sales, and other services. Tongcheng Travel Holdings provides its services throughout China.

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Tongcheng Travel Holdings (780 HK)

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