European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

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<li>Since mid-January, spreads have tightened, same as in December, across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (13 have tightened, 6 widened).</li>
<li>Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Danieli, Grifols, Media-for-Europe, Sixt, Volkswagen.</li>
<li>Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Fuchs, Henkel, SSAB Svenska Stal, Roche.</li>
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Since mid-January, spreads have tightened, same as in December, across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (13 have tightened, 6 widened).
Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Danieli, Grifols, Media-for-Europe, Sixt, Volkswagen.
Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Fuchs, Henkel, SSAB Svenska Stal, Roche.


Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: February‘24 Report

<ul>
<li>Since mid-December, spreads have generally tightened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (10 have tightened, 7 widened, 2 at same level).</li>
<li>Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Danieli, Grifols (the most interesting situation in this report), Media-for-Europe, Sixt, Volkswagen.</li>
<li>Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Fuchs, Henkel, SSAB Svenska Stal.</li>
</ul>


Since mid-December, spreads have generally tightened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (10 have tightened, 7 widened, 2 at same level).
Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Danieli, Grifols (the most interesting situation in this report), Media-for-Europe, Sixt, Volkswagen.
Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Fuchs, Henkel, SSAB Svenska Stal.


Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: January‘24 Report

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Reportedly, Chinese investors, as well as Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, have expressed interest in acquiring a "significant " minority stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pccw-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:873:1" rel="noopener">PCCW Ltd (8 HK)</a>'s fibre ops. </li>
<li>Preceding my comments on PCCW are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Reportedly, Chinese investors, as well as Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, have expressed interest in acquiring a "significant " minority stake in PCCW Ltd (8 HK)'s fibre ops. 
Preceding my comments on PCCW are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Rumoured Interest In PCCW's Fibre

<ul>
<li>Since mid-October, spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (8 have tightened, 10 widened, 1 at same level).</li>
<li>Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Media-for-Europe, Sixt, Volkswagen (still the most interesting situation), Grifols, Atlas Copco.</li>
<li>Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Fuchs, SSAB Svenska Stal.</li>
</ul>


Since mid-October, spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (8 have tightened, 10 widened, 1 at same level).
Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Media-for-Europe, Sixt, Volkswagen (still the most interesting situation), Grifols, Atlas Copco.
Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Fuchs, SSAB Svenska Stal.


Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: November‘23 Report

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<li>As a result of the deal with KKR, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telecom-italia-spa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21075:1" rel="noopener">Telecom Italia SPA (TIT IM)</a> projects a decrease in net debt of about €14 billion, bringing Net Debt/EBITDAaL from &gt;4.5x to around 2.0x.</li>
<li>This should guarantee the survival of Telecom Italia, but Vivendi is ready to challenge the decision. Equity is volatile as net debt represents 3.7x the market cap. Debt looks more interesting.</li>
<li>TLIT 6.875 FEB-2028 with YTM 6.624, or TLIT 7.875 JUL-2028, with YTM 6.838, likely to profit from a rating upgrade. Savings shares are unlikely to receive a dividend until 2027.</li>
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As a result of the deal with KKR, Telecom Italia SPA (TIT IM) projects a decrease in net debt of about €14 billion, bringing Net Debt/EBITDAaL from &gt;4.5x to around 2.0x.
This should guarantee the survival of Telecom Italia, but Vivendi is ready to challenge the decision. Equity is volatile as net debt represents 3.7x the market cap. Debt looks more interesting.
TLIT 6.875 FEB-2028 with YTM 6.624, or TLIT 7.875 JUL-2028, with YTM 6.838, likely to profit from a rating upgrade. Savings shares are unlikely to receive a dividend until 2027.


France

Vivendi SE provides culture, entertainment, media, and communication services. The Company specializes in audiovisual and cinema, communications, magazines, gaming, live performance, and distribution platform activities. Vivendi serves customers worldwide.

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Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: February‘24 Report

Since mid-January, spreads have tightened, same as in December, across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (13 have...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: January‘24 Report

Since mid-December, spreads have generally tightened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares. The spread of Grifols...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

StubWorld: Rumoured Interest In PCCW's Fibre

A 7% premium is unsustainable for this holding company structure. Reverse the stub here. If Hong Kong fibre is in vogue. perhaps it might be...

David Blennerhassett

Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: November‘23 Report

Since mid-October, spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (8 have tightened, 10...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

KKR/Telecom Italia: Uncertainty Endures

Telecom Italia expects a significant decrease in net debt through a deal with KKR, ensuring its survival. Vivendi plans to contest the decision....

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

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Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: February‘24 Report

Since mid-January, spreads have tightened, same as in December, across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (13 have...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: January‘24 Report

Since mid-December, spreads have generally tightened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares. The spread of Grifols...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

StubWorld: Rumoured Interest In PCCW's Fibre

A 7% premium is unsustainable for this holding company structure. Reverse the stub here. If Hong Kong fibre is in vogue. perhaps it might be...

David Blennerhassett

Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: November‘23 Report

Since mid-October, spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (8 have tightened, 10...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

KKR/Telecom Italia: Uncertainty Endures

​Telecom Italia expects a significant decrease in net debt through a deal with KKR, ensuring its survival. Vivendi plans to contest the decision....

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Telecom Italia expects a significant decrease in net debt through a deal with KKR, ensuring its survival. Vivendi plans to contest the decision....