Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.</li>
<li>Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.</li>
<li>The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.</li>
</ul>


EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.
Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.
The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.


ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest is USD450m.</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 Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia, Genting Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest is USD450m.
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 Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia, Genting Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest is USD441m.</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 Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports, Genting Malaysia.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest is USD441m.
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 Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports, Genting Malaysia.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jul 4th. The aggregated short interest is USD371m.</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 Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl Power International.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jul 4th. The aggregated short interest is USD371m.
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 Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl Power International.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 4th): Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl Power International

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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<li>The vote on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pentamaster-corp-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15302:1" rel="noopener">Pentamaster Corp (PENT MK)</a> and AchiCapital’s HK$1.00 for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pentamaster-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31099:1" rel="noopener">Pentamaster International (1665 HK)</a> is on 28 February. Over the last two days, the gross spread has increased to 8.7%.</li>
<li>There are valid arguments for the vote to pass or fail. Despite the IFA’s assertions that the offer is fair and reasonable, it is not and will leave minorities short-changed. </li>
<li>While there is no visible opposition, the share price indicates that an activist could have secured a blocking stake (3.34% of shares, which does not require HKEx disclosure). </li>
</ul>


The vote on Pentamaster Corp (PENT MK) and AchiCapital’s HK$1.00 for Pentamaster International (1665 HK) is on 28 February. Over the last two days, the gross spread has increased to 8.7%.
There are valid arguments for the vote to pass or fail. Despite the IFA’s assertions that the offer is fair and reasonable, it is not and will leave minorities short-changed. 
While there is no visible opposition, the share price indicates that an activist could have secured a blocking stake (3.34% of shares, which does not require HKEx disclosure). 


Pentamaster International (1665 HK): A Deal Break Will Be the Right Result for a Light Offer

Malaysia

Vitrox Corporation Bhd, through its subsidiary, develops and produces automated vision inspection systems.  The Company provides machine vision solutions for semiconductor integrated circuit inspection.

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Vitrox Corp Bhd (VITRO MK)

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 4th): Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl Power International

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Pentamaster International (1665 HK): A Deal Break Will Be the Right Result for a Light Offer

The share price action suggests a deal break, which would be a fair result for a light offer. It is best to steer clear, as verifying whether a...

Arun George

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ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

​Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 4th): Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl Power International

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Gamuda, Dialog, Top Glove, Axiata, Ytl...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Pentamaster International (1665 HK): A Deal Break Will Be the Right Result for a Light Offer

The share price action suggests a deal break, which would be a fair result for a light offer. It is best to steer clear, as verifying whether a...

Arun George

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...