Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfeng-motor-group-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:910:1" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)</a> has announced a privatisation; together with a concurrent listing of its EV arm.</li>
<li>The same day as the dual proposals, Dongfeng announced an interim loss (1H25). Evidently, the way forward - from an investor standpoint - is electric, not internal combustion engines. </li>
<li>The cash terms + scrip (into the EV listing) under the proposals are attractive. Even after this morning's move (+53.6%) in Dongfeng's share price.</li>
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Dongfeng Motor (489 HK) has announced a privatisation; together with a concurrent listing of its EV arm.
The same day as the dual proposals, Dongfeng announced an interim loss (1H25). Evidently, the way forward - from an investor standpoint - is electric, not internal combustion engines. 
The cash terms + scrip (into the EV listing) under the proposals are attractive. Even after this morning's move (+53.6%) in Dongfeng's share price.


Dongfeng (489 HK)'s Privatisation And EV Backdoor Listing

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Maintain BUY. Leapmotor posted a net profit of RMB163mn in 2Q25, beating our forecast by RMB115mn.</li><li>We expect its strong sales momentum to continue throughout FY26E, aided by new models rollout and overseas production.</li><li>The B01 sedan could be well received given management’s 3Q25 sales volume guidance.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Maintain BUY. Leapmotor posted a net profit of RMB163mn in 2Q25, beating our forecast by RMB115mn.We expect its strong sales momentum to continue throughout FY26E, aided by new models rollout and overseas production.The B01 sedan could be well received given management’s 3Q25 sales volume guidance.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Leapmotor (9863 HK) - Sustainable Profit Ahead on Strong Sales Momentum

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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a> has entered into a definitive merger agreement with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a> at US$26.87 per ADS or 12.3 newly issued Geely shares. The cash offer increased by 4.7%. </li>
<li>The proposal is conditional on regulatory approvals (low risk, as Zeekr is a subsidiary of Geely), as well as approval from Zeekr's shareholders and Geely's independent shareholders.  </li>
<li>The Zeekr shareholder vote is a formality as Geely and undertakings exceed the two-thirds voting threshold. The Geely vote is low risk due to the low takeover premium. </li>
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ZEEKR (ZK US) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Geely Auto (175 HK) at US$26.87 per ADS or 12.3 newly issued Geely shares. The cash offer increased by 4.7%. 
The proposal is conditional on regulatory approvals (low risk, as Zeekr is a subsidiary of Geely), as well as approval from Zeekr's shareholders and Geely's independent shareholders.  
The Zeekr shareholder vote is a formality as Geely and undertakings exceed the two-thirds voting threshold. The Geely vote is low risk due to the low takeover premium. 


ZEEKR (ZK US): Geely Auto’s Binding Offer a Done Deal

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

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.

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<li>BYD announced that the company would provide price discounts for 22 models.</li>
<li>BYD has scale advantage over other NEV car makers and the NEV industry has bargaining power over suppliers and dealers.</li>
<li>The auto association and the Ministry of Industry are trying to protect small companies from bankruptcy.</li>
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BYD announced that the company would provide price discounts for 22 models.
BYD has scale advantage over other NEV car makers and the NEV industry has bargaining power over suppliers and dealers.
The auto association and the Ministry of Industry are trying to protect small companies from bankruptcy.


BYD (1211 HK): Authorities Halting Severe Competition Throughout Industry and Industry Chain

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

DZT Research

DZT 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 latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of May 30th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Catl, Horizonrobot, ICBC, Fl2 Csop Hsi, Fi2 Csop Hsi.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of May 30th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Catl, Horizonrobot, ICBC, Fl2 Csop Hsi, Fi2 Csop Hsi.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Catl, Horizonrobot, ICBC

China

Leapmotor is a Chinese automobile manufacturer specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of intelligent electric vehicles (EVs), including sedans, SUVs, and microcars. The company also develops core EV components such as intelligent driving systems, electric drive assemblies, and battery systems. Founded in December 2015, Leapmotor is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Leapmotor (9863 HK)

Dongfeng (489 HK)'s Privatisation And EV Backdoor Listing

If, say, eight months to secure all approvals, delist Dongfeng AND list VOYAH, this is trading at a gross/annual. spread of 19.6%/31.8%; or 11.9%...

David Blennerhassett