Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>After tyre component manufacturer <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> was suspended recently pursuant to the Takeovers Code, an Offer seemed more likely, not another Partial Offer. </li>
<li>On cue, Liu Jinlan, chairman and executive director, plus concert parties (collectively holding 37.03%), have<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0924/2024092401001.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> tabled a voluntary conditional Offer</a> (50% acceptance hurdle). But the price? A surprising zero-premium HK$1.30/share</li>
<li>However, this Offer is a pre-emptive strike against former employee Yue Zhao, who holds 9.24%; and was recently appointed ED and vice-chairman of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shougang-concord-century-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5500:1" rel="noopener">Shougang Concord (103 HK)</a>, Xingda's major competitor.</li>
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After tyre component manufacturer Xingda International (1899 HK) was suspended recently pursuant to the Takeovers Code, an Offer seemed more likely, not another Partial Offer. 
On cue, Liu Jinlan, chairman and executive director, plus concert parties (collectively holding 37.03%), have tabled a voluntary conditional Offer (50% acceptance hurdle). But the price? A surprising zero-premium HK$1.30/share
However, this Offer is a pre-emptive strike against former employee Yue Zhao, who holds 9.24%; and was recently appointed ED and vice-chairman of Shougang Concord (103 HK), Xingda's major competitor.


Xingda (1899 HK)'s HK$1.30/Share Offer - Say What?

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> has disclosed a voluntary conditional offer from Mr Liu Jinlan (Chairman) at HK$1.30 per share, which aligns with the last close price. </li>
<li>The offer is conditional on the offeror and concert parties representing more than 50% of voting rights. The offeror and concert parties represent 37.03% of voting rights.  </li>
<li>The offer is a reaction to Mr Zhao Yue's “hostile” emergence as a substantial shareholder. It is unattractive and will require a bump to satisfy the minimum acceptance condition.   </li>
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Xingda International (1899 HK) has disclosed a voluntary conditional offer from Mr Liu Jinlan (Chairman) at HK$1.30 per share, which aligns with the last close price. 
The offer is conditional on the offeror and concert parties representing more than 50% of voting rights. The offeror and concert parties represent 37.03% of voting rights.  
The offer is a reaction to Mr Zhao Yue's “hostile” emergence as a substantial shareholder. It is unattractive and will require a bump to satisfy the minimum acceptance condition.   


Xingda (1899 HK): No Premium Voluntary Conditional Offer to Ward off a Hostile Holder

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> entered a trading halt pending the release of an announcement under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. </li>
<li>Significant changes in substantial shareholders have occurred since the previous partial offer closed on 10 March 2023, which could be the catalyst for an offer. </li>
<li>Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be around HK$1.60-1.70 per share. </li>
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Xingda International (1899 HK) entered a trading halt pending the release of an announcement under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. 
Significant changes in substantial shareholders have occurred since the previous partial offer closed on 10 March 2023, which could be the catalyst for an offer. 
Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be around HK$1.60-1.70 per share. 


Xingda (1899 HK): Management to Reload with a Partial Offer?

Asia Ex-J Consumer/ Transport analyst

Valerie Law, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

This is the 16th issue of 'The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma' which covers the week of August 27 – Sep 2 and features a selection of the week's insights on China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This is a collaborative report compiled by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/820" target="_blank">Scott Laprise/ 乐天虎</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/803" target="_blank">Valerie Law, CFA</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/9" target="_blank">Ke Yan, CFA, FRM</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/605" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:605">Daniel Hellberg</a> on a rotating basis. Please let us know if you would like to be included in this collaborative effort.

This is the 16th issue of 'The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma' which covers the week of August 27 – Sep 2 and features a selection of the week's insights on China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This is a collaborative report compiled by Scott Laprise/ 乐天虎, Valerie Law, CFA, Ke Yan, CFA, FRM, and Daniel Hellberg on a rotating basis. Please let us know if you would like to be included in this collaborative effort.

The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma: Storm, Steel, and Stocks at a Steal

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<li>I tally 52 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Five new deals this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/de-grey-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6192:1" rel="noopener">De Grey Mining (DEG AU)</a>'s scrip merger; and cash Offers for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983:1" rel="noopener">ESR (1821 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN (1310 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lifestyle-china-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26090" rel="noopener">Lifestyle China (2136 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suntec-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:151:1" rel="noopener">Suntec (SUN SP)</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates/news took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/latin-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8770:1" rel="noopener">Latin Resources (LRS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hotel-property-investments" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9850:1" rel="noopener">Hotel Property Investments (HPI AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sg-fleet-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13984:1" rel="noopener">Sg Fleet (SGF AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malaysia-airports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:117:1" rel="noopener">Malaysia Airports (MAHB MK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mphb-capital-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8540:1" rel="noopener">MPHB (MPHB MK)</a>.
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I tally 52 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Five new deals this week: De Grey Mining (DEG AU)'s scrip merger; and cash Offers for ESR (1821 HK), HKBN (1310 HK), Lifestyle China (2136 HK), and Suntec (SUN SP).
Key updates/news took place on: Latin Resources (LRS AU), Hotel Property Investments (HPI AU), Sg Fleet (SGF AU), Malaysia Airports (MAHB MK), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK), and MPHB (MPHB MK).



(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: De Grey Mining, HPI, SG Fleet, Malaysia Airports, MPHB, Suntec REIT

China

Xingda International Holdings Ltd. is primarily engaged in the manufacture and trading of radial tire cords, bead wires, hose wires, galvanized wires, and wire ropes, which are used as rubber reinforcement materials in various tires and other rubber products. The company also produces sawing wire for the solar power industry and invests in commercial properties. It was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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Xingda (1899 HK): No Premium Voluntary Conditional Offer to Ward off a Hostile Holder

Unsurprisingly, the IFA has opined that the offer is not fair and reasonable, and the independent Board committee recommends not accepting it. The...

Arun George

Xingda (1899 HK): Management to Reload with a Partial Offer?

Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be...

Arun George

The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma: Storm, Steel, and Stocks at a Steal

This is the 16th issue of 'The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma' which covers the week of August 27 – Sep 2 and features a selection...

Valerie Law, CFA

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: De Grey Mining, HPI, SG Fleet, Malaysia Airports, MPHB, Suntec REIT

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

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Xingda (1899 HK)'s HK$1.30/Share Offer - Say What?

I'd be picking up shares here. You have a HK$1.30/share floor. I think Liu may bid higher. Then it's a question whether Zhao tips in his hand.

David Blennerhassett

Xingda (1899 HK): No Premium Voluntary Conditional Offer to Ward off a Hostile Holder

Unsurprisingly, the IFA has opined that the offer is not fair and reasonable, and the independent Board committee recommends not accepting it. The...

Arun George

Xingda (1899 HK): Management to Reload with a Partial Offer?

Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be...

Arun George

The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma: Storm, Steel, and Stocks at a Steal

This is the 16th issue of 'The Week that Was in Greater China@Smartkarma' which covers the week of August 27 – Sep 2 and features a selection...

Valerie Law, CFA

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: De Grey Mining, HPI, SG Fleet, Malaysia Airports, MPHB, Suntec REIT

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett