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Universal Store Holdings Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>FY26 yet again highlighted Universal Store as a quality retail operator against an increasingly challenging macro backdrop.</li><li> Universal Store defies a tough retail backdrop, catching shorters on the back foot Perfect Stranger emerges as a growth engine Record store rollout and market share gains underpin FY27 growth outlook</li></ul>

FY26 yet again highlighted Universal Store as a quality retail operator against an increasingly challenging macro backdrop. Universal Store defies a tough retail backdrop, catching shorters on the back foot Perfect Stranger emerges as a growth engine Record store rollout and market share gains underpin FY27 growth outlook

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 21st (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.2bn.</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 JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 21st (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.2bn.
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 JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 21st): JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.9bn.</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 South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James Hardie Industries, Brambles.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.9bn.
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 South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James Hardie Industries, Brambles.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.5bn.</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 Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.5bn.
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 Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 17th): Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria

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.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-group-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22158:1" rel="noopener">Frasers Group (FRAS LN)</a> disclosed a nil-premium on-market takeover for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/accent-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14283:1" rel="noopener">Accent Group (AX1 AU)</a> at A$0.65 per share. The shares closed at A$0.75, 15% above the offer.</li>
<li>Frasers’ primary motivation for the offer is to circumvent a standstill agreement and raise its shareholding above the 26% threshold, thereby enabling it to appoint another Board director.  </li>
<li>Frasers will need to bump its offer to exceed the 26% threshold, as the current offer is light. Notably, the offer has not been declared best and final. </li>
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Frasers Group (FRAS LN) disclosed a nil-premium on-market takeover for Accent Group (AX1 AU) at A$0.65 per share. The shares closed at A$0.75, 15% above the offer.
Frasers’ primary motivation for the offer is to circumvent a standstill agreement and raise its shareholding above the 26% threshold, thereby enabling it to appoint another Board director.  
Frasers will need to bump its offer to exceed the 26% threshold, as the current offer is light. Notably, the offer has not been declared best and final. 


Accent (AX1 AU): Frasers’ Takeover Offer Needs a Rethink

Australia

Universal Store Pty Ltd retails apparels. The Company offers clothing, furnishings, and accessories for men, women, and children. Universal Store serves customers in Australia.

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Universal Store Holdings Ltd (UNI AU)

Universal Store Primed For Strong Growth

FY26 yet again highlighted Universal Store as a quality retail operator against an increasingly challenging macro backdrop. Universal Store...

FNArena

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 21st): JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 17th): Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Accent (AX1 AU): Frasers’ Takeover Offer Needs a Rethink

Frasers will need to bump its offer to exceed the 26% threshold, as the current offer is light. Notably, the offer has not been declared best and...

Arun George

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