Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>You might have to go all the back to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guoco-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5290:1" rel="noopener">Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)</a>'s 2012/2013 unconditional cash offer, which was ostensibly blocked by First Eagle AND Elliott Advisors.</li>
<li>Otherwise, it's slim pickings. Past Schemes or Tender Offers arguably failed as minorities were simply not supportive. There are exceptions, like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/soho-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4123:1" rel="noopener">Soho China (410 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">TCM (570 HK)</a>
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<li>IF LVC wish to remain active in this space/region, they appear to be going about it in a counterproductive way. I still don't understand why they would want to block.</li>
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You might have to go all the back to Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)'s 2012/2013 unconditional cash offer, which was ostensibly blocked by First Eagle AND Elliott Advisors.
Otherwise, it's slim pickings. Past Schemes or Tender Offers arguably failed as minorities were simply not supportive. There are exceptions, like Soho China (410 HK) and TCM (570 HK)

IF LVC wish to remain active in this space/region, they appear to be going about it in a counterproductive way. I still don't understand why they would want to block.


Henlius (2696 HK): So, When Was The Last Time A PE/VC Outfit Blocked A Deal?

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Back in June 2017, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toray-industries-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:625:1" rel="noopener">Toray Industries (3402 JP)</a> acquired a 28.03% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pacific-textiles-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12638:1" rel="noopener">Pacific Textiles (1382 HK)</a> (@ HK$10/share). Rumours that Toray would take this stake to 50% never unfolded.</li>
<li>Pacific Textiles is currently trading at HK$1.30/share, its lowest level outside of the GFC. </li>
<li>Relatively inexpensive, high digit yield and M&amp;A angle, Pacific Textiles remains attractive. This is supported by the recent Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weiqiao-textile-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3690:1" rel="noopener">Weiqiao (2698 HK)</a> and David Webb taking a 5% stake. </li>
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Back in June 2017, Toray Industries (3402 JP) acquired a 28.03% stake in Pacific Textiles (1382 HK) (@ HK$10/share). Rumours that Toray would take this stake to 50% never unfolded.
Pacific Textiles is currently trading at HK$1.30/share, its lowest level outside of the GFC. 
Relatively inexpensive, high digit yield and M&amp;A angle, Pacific Textiles remains attractive. This is supported by the recent Offer for Weiqiao (2698 HK) and David Webb taking a 5% stake. 


Pacific Textiles (1382 HK): Material Benefits

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 analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 28th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Alibaba, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Akeso, Yofc, Cspc Pharma, Innovent Bio, Minimax, Kuaishou, Ping An.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 28th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Alibaba, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Akeso, Yofc, Cspc Pharma, Innovent Bio, Minimax, Kuaishou, Ping An.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 28th): Alibaba, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Akeso, Yofc, Cspc Pharma, Minimax

Equity Capital Markets

Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies / Equity Capital Markets

Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies (MMRT HK)

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<li>Mech-Mind, a provider of 3D vision-guided robot components, launched its Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 300m. CSC and CITIC are the Joint Sponsors.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.</li>
<li>We analyze cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.</li>
</ul>


Mech-Mind, a provider of 3D vision-guided robot components, launched its Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 300m. CSC and CITIC are the Joint Sponsors.
In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.
We analyze cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.


Mech-Mind (梅卡曼德) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms

Index Rebalance

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<li>HSIL announced the Sep 2026 rebalance results, with two ADDs and no DELETE.</li>
<li>Hua Hong Grace and Weichai Power join the HSI on 7 Sep 2026.</li>
<li>Both ADDs fell into the announcement. Historically, positive opening gaps averaged -2.3% post-open, so we wait for the open before sizing.</li>
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HSIL announced the Sep 2026 rebalance results, with two ADDs and no DELETE.
Hua Hong Grace and Weichai Power join the HSI on 7 Sep 2026.
Both ADDs fell into the announcement. Historically, positive opening gaps averaged -2.3% post-open, so we wait for the open before sizing.


HSI Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Announcement Positioning

Hong Kong

Yorkey Optical International (Cayman) Ltd. manufactures and sells plastic and metallic parts, components of optical and opto-electronic products, and molds and cases. Its products include components for cameras, video cameras, audio products, office machines, and various electronic devices. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Dongguan, China.

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Yorkey Optical (2788 HK)

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Pacific Textiles (1382 HK): Material Benefits

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HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 28th): Alibaba, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Akeso, Yofc, Cspc Pharma, Minimax

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Alibaba, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Akeso, Yofc, Cspc Pharma,...

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Mech-Mind (梅卡曼德) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms

We analyze Mech-Mind's USD 300m Hong Kong IPO. We look at deal terms and track records of cornerstone investors and sponsors. We would participate...

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HSI Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Announcement Positioning

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