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Daily Brief Event-Driven: KDX (8972) – The Kenedix REIT Merger After a Disastrous Index Inclusion Trade and more

By | Daily Briefs, Event-Driven

In today’s briefing:

  • KDX (8972) – The Kenedix REIT Merger After a Disastrous Index Inclusion Trade
  • Weekly Deals Digest (29 Oct) – Eoflow, Haitong Intl, Hollysys, Azure, Symbio, EcoPro, Cainiao
  • L&F (066970 KS): Index Implications of KOSDAQ to KOSPI Transfer
  • Onewo (2602 HK) – Full Circulation & HSCI Inclusion
  • EQD | If the Nikkei Begings to Rally, Where Will It Encounter Resistance?
  • Merger Arb Mondays (30 Oct) – JSR, Eoflow, Azure Minerals, Symbio, Hollysys, Haitong Intl
  • TPG/Intervest: Agreed Offer, Spread
  • Quiddity HK Connect SOUTHBOUND (To 27-Oct-23); Meituan & Tech IN, High Div SOEs OUT, Financials MIA
  • Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Flows (To 27Oct23): Net Selling Small, Foxconn & Tianqi Bought


KDX (8972) – The Kenedix REIT Merger After a Disastrous Index Inclusion Trade

By Travis Lundy


Weekly Deals Digest (29 Oct) – Eoflow, Haitong Intl, Hollysys, Azure, Symbio, EcoPro, Cainiao

By Arun George


L&F (066970 KS): Index Implications of KOSDAQ to KOSPI Transfer

By Brian Freitas

  • L&F Co Ltd (066970 KS) has applied to the KRX for a transfer from the KOSDAQ market to the KOSPI market.
  • Based on history, the approval for the transfer and the listing change could take place some time in December.
  • L&F (066970 KS) will not be short-sell eligible for 6 months or longer. That means short covering prior to index deletion and a possible overshoot in the stock price.

Onewo (2602 HK) – Full Circulation & HSCI Inclusion

By Brian Freitas

  • Onewo (2602 HK) has announced the full conversion of 1.05bn Domestic Shares and Unlisted Foreign Shares to H-shares. The increased market cap will help in HSCI inclusion.
  • Onewo (2602 HK) should be added to the HSCI in March and will be added to Southbound Stock Connect soon after index inclusion.
  • Onewo (2602 HK) has drastically underperformed its peers since listing and the HSCI inclusion could mark a turning point for the stock.

EQD | If the Nikkei Begings to Rally, Where Will It Encounter Resistance?

By Nico Rosti

  • Last week, the Nikkei closed down at 30991.69 (CC=-2). The index’s sell-off could end in November, marking a temporary bottom from which a rally could start.
  • MRM models say that if the Nikkei bounces this week, it could rise for 3 weeks and reach a price area between 31624 (Q3/CC=+1) and 32892 (Q3/Gen.Pattern Boxplot).
  • The upcoming rally comes as a reaction to quite OVERSOLD conditions, as previously discussed, but could be followed by another pullback. This insight points to where the rally may end.

Merger Arb Mondays (30 Oct) – JSR, Eoflow, Azure Minerals, Symbio, Hollysys, Haitong Intl

By Arun George


TPG/Intervest: Agreed Offer, Spread

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • TPG will launch an agreed offer for turnaround-play Intervest Offices & Warehouses (INTO BB) at €21/share, 52% premium, with minimum acceptance condition of 50%+1 share. It has already secured 10.09% acceptances.
  • At 6.7% discount to last reported EPRA NTA, 5.5% discount to pro forma EPRA NTA, and 14.3x P/FFO 2023e, the offer price seems good exit value for shareholders.
  • Listed logistics European compas trade at c.11% premium EPRA NTA 2023e and 17x-18x P/FFO 2023e. Spread is 4.52%/16.04% (gross/annualised assuming settlement on 21 February). Risk/return looks interesting. Long.

Quiddity HK Connect SOUTHBOUND (To 27-Oct-23); Meituan & Tech IN, High Div SOEs OUT, Financials MIA

By Travis Lundy

  • This is the somewhat brand-spanking-new Quiddity HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Monitor. We work off the same presentation as the A/H Premium Monitor and Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Monitor.
  • Last week, China Mobile (941), SMIC (981) and CNOOC (883) all saw total SOUTHBOUND turnover top 75% of value traded on a gross basis, indicating huge participation. 
  • Meituan was again the top SOUTHBOUND inflow, now net inflow every day for more than a month. Total Net Inflows at HK$6.9bn now 14 weeks straight in the positive column.

Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Flows (To 27Oct23): Net Selling Small, Foxconn & Tianqi Bought

By Travis Lundy

  • This is the somewhat-brand-spanking-new Quiddity Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Monitor. We work off the same presentation as the A/H Premium Monitor and HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Monitor.
  • The same five names continue at the top of the gross flows list – Kweichow Moutai, Contemporary Amperex, Wuliangye Yibin, Foxconn Industrial, and BYD. Nets are dropping.
  • Overall net NORTHBOUND selling this week was small at RMB 445mm. Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138 CH) was net bought every day despite the investigation news the previous weekend.

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Daily Brief Indonesia: Gajah Tunggal and more

By | Daily Briefs, Indonesia

In today’s briefing:

  • Morning Views Asia: China Vanke , Gajah Tunggal, Reliance Industries, Xiaomi Corp


Morning Views Asia: China Vanke , Gajah Tunggal, Reliance Industries, Xiaomi Corp

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.


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Daily Brief Macro: Fed Not Concerned About Financial Conditions as US Equity Valuations Resemble Late-1990s and more

By | Daily Briefs, Macro

In today’s briefing:

  • Fed Not Concerned About Financial Conditions as US Equity Valuations Resemble Late-1990s
  • Steno Signals #71 – A First Taste of the Recession Sell-Off?
  • Could This Be The Start of a Major Bearish Episode?
  • What A Soft Landing Looks Like


Fed Not Concerned About Financial Conditions as US Equity Valuations Resemble Late-1990s

By Said Desaque

  • Fed Chairman Powell believes that current financial conditions are not tight by historic standards.  Normalising financial conditions could be prolonged due to the low term premium in US Treasuries.
  • Many investors believe the Fed will be forced to ease policy as tighter settings will eventually imperil financial stability, but high leverage is notably absent at broker-dealers. 
  • Narrow breadth in the S&P500 leadership in 2023 resembles conditions in the late-1990s that masked valuation compression for those constituents that were not market leaders.

Steno Signals #71 – A First Taste of the Recession Sell-Off?

By Andreas Steno

  • Happy Sunday from a wet and cloudy Copenhagen! Market fears are back and the rising term premiums and real rates are making their way through cross asset moves.
  • The biggest question to ask right now is whether the pandemic altered the geopolitical and- financial playing field to an extent that will allow >+2% real rates for the next 10-20 years and whether equity multiples can continue to live in a QE world if QE is no longer a thing.
  • The repricing of cross asset trends due to rising real rates may not be over yet.

Could This Be The Start of a Major Bearish Episode?

By Cam Hui

  • The S&P 500 is at a key technical crossroad as it tests support at 4100 
  • The market is oversold, but not as oversold as during the sell-offs in 2022, opening the door to further weakness. Sentiment is turning to indicate a near-term bottom.
  • We judge the odds of a year-end rally at 70% and further weakness at 30%.

What A Soft Landing Looks Like

By Cam Hui

  • The U.S. economy appears to be undergoing a soft landing. The global economy may be boosted by a new round of Chinese stimulus.
  • Investors can position for this scenario by rotating away from U.S. megacap growth equities to non-U.S. markets.
  • However, the risk of a credit event and overly strong U.S. growth may derail that bullish scenario.

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Daily Brief India: SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd and more

By | Daily Briefs, India

In today’s briefing:

  • HDFCL Vs SBIL: The Low Down on the Best Life Insurance Stocks In India Right Now (+SBIL 2Q24 Review)


HDFCL Vs SBIL: The Low Down on the Best Life Insurance Stocks In India Right Now (+SBIL 2Q24 Review)

By Raj Saya, CA, CFA

  • We make two arguments in this note (A) Why you should invest in the Indian Life Insurance Sector right now; (B) Why you should start with SBILIFE  over HDFCLIFE
  • Answers (A) The train has left-the-station on the long runway of double-digit growth in the sector; (B) The sector valuations are very reasonable due to short-term pressures, SBIL especially so.
  • We compare SBILIFE and HDFCL’s valuations, and narrow the focus on to One Crucial Factor showcasing the fundamental strength of these businesses.

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Daily Brief United States: KLA-Tencor Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • KLAC. Bouncing Along The Bottom


KLAC. Bouncing Along The Bottom

By William Keating

  • Q323 revenues of $2.40 billion, at the upper end of the guidance range, up 2% QoQ but down 12.5% YoY
  • Current quarter revenue forecast of $2.45 billion, essentially flat sequentially
  • Services revenue on track for ~8% YoY growth despite overall revenues tracking to an 8.6% YoY decline..

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Daily Brief China: Onewo , Cainiao Smart Logistics, Lalatech Holdings Co Ltd, CIMC Enric Holdings, Alibaba Group Holding , Aier Eye Hospital Group, China Vanke (H), Gajah Tunggal and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Onewo (2602 HK) – Full Circulation & HSCI Inclusion
  • Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bear Case
  • Lalatech (货拉拉) Pre-IPO: To Understand Revenue Growth from Drivers’ Complaints and Strike
  • CIMC Enric (3899 HK): Surge in Overall New Order Momentum
  • China Consumption Weekly (30 Oct 2023): Alibaba, Trip.com, New Oriental, Weibo
  • Aier Eye Hospital (300015.CH) 23Q3 – While Enjoy the Rebound, Recognize the Endgame Behind the Story
  • Quiddity HK Connect SOUTHBOUND (To 27-Oct-23); Meituan & Tech IN, High Div SOEs OUT, Financials MIA
  • Morning Views Asia: China Vanke , Gajah Tunggal, Reliance Industries, Xiaomi Corp


Onewo (2602 HK) – Full Circulation & HSCI Inclusion

By Brian Freitas

  • Onewo (2602 HK) has announced the full conversion of 1.05bn Domestic Shares and Unlisted Foreign Shares to H-shares. The increased market cap will help in HSCI inclusion.
  • Onewo (2602 HK) should be added to the HSCI in March and will be added to Southbound Stock Connect soon after index inclusion.
  • Onewo (2602 HK) has drastically underperformed its peers since listing and the HSCI inclusion could mark a turning point for the stock.

Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bear Case

By Arun George

  • Cainiao Smart Logistics (1437124D HK), a global leader in e-commerce logistics, has filed for a HKEx IPO to raise at least US$1 billion at a US$15-20 billion valuation.
  • In Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
  • The bear case rests on declining global cross-border market share, China logistics decelerating growth, high related-party transactions, and FCF burn. 

Lalatech (货拉拉) Pre-IPO: To Understand Revenue Growth from Drivers’ Complaints and Strike

By Ming Lu

  • Lalatech charges drivers more commissions but less membership fees to raise the general fees.
  • Drivers went on strike to protest against the income squeeze, but they did not  achieve their target.
  • We believe Lalatech is the dominator of the low-end truck-hiring market.

CIMC Enric (3899 HK): Surge in Overall New Order Momentum

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK) has a solid 3Q23 with excellent new order pick-up, surging by 52.8% YoY on the back of strengths in clean energy and liquid food segments.
  • Hydrogen energy revenue is on target to reach Rmb700m in FY23. Meanwhile, management revealed that there is a slight gross margin expansion so far this year.
  • With order backlog rising 27.6% YoY to Rmb22.2bn at end-9M23, earnings outlook is well protected. Its net cash position is another credit, making its premium multiples justified.

China Consumption Weekly (30 Oct 2023): Alibaba, Trip.com, New Oriental, Weibo

By Ming Lu

  • JD is in fact competing with a broadcaster on Alibaba’s app, but not Alibaba itself.
  • Trip.com’s domestic orders during National Holidays were double last year.
  • New Oriental’s revenue increased strongly with new learning centers in 1Q24.

Aier Eye Hospital (300015.CH) 23Q3 – While Enjoy the Rebound, Recognize the Endgame Behind the Story

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Aier’s 23Q3 profit growth exceeded expectations. Considering the low base in 22Q4, Aier’s 23Q4 performance could show an obvious rebound. Then, the 2023 full-year results would be more certain.
  • Aier has a considerable amount of “off-balance-sheet profits” that can be incorporated into statements in the future. So, although Aier’s growth rate has decreased, it wouldn’t collapse in short term.
  • More hidden problems would be exposed in the process of transferring off-balance sheet profits to the on-balance sheet. All the repurchased shares should be cancelled to reduce Aier’s registered capital.

Quiddity HK Connect SOUTHBOUND (To 27-Oct-23); Meituan & Tech IN, High Div SOEs OUT, Financials MIA

By Travis Lundy

  • This is the somewhat brand-spanking-new Quiddity HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Monitor. We work off the same presentation as the A/H Premium Monitor and Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Monitor.
  • Last week, China Mobile (941), SMIC (981) and CNOOC (883) all saw total SOUTHBOUND turnover top 75% of value traded on a gross basis, indicating huge participation. 
  • Meituan was again the top SOUTHBOUND inflow, now net inflow every day for more than a month. Total Net Inflows at HK$6.9bn now 14 weeks straight in the positive column.

Morning Views Asia: China Vanke , Gajah Tunggal, Reliance Industries, Xiaomi Corp

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.


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Daily Brief Japan: Kenedix Office Investment Co, Nikkei 225, JSR Corp, M3 Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • KDX (8972) – The Kenedix REIT Merger After a Disastrous Index Inclusion Trade
  • EQD | If the Nikkei Begings to Rally, Where Will It Encounter Resistance?
  • Merger Arb Mondays (30 Oct) – JSR, Eoflow, Azure Minerals, Symbio, Hollysys, Haitong Intl
  • M3: Margins Continue to Dip and Likely to Miss Full Year Guidance


KDX (8972) – The Kenedix REIT Merger After a Disastrous Index Inclusion Trade

By Travis Lundy


EQD | If the Nikkei Begings to Rally, Where Will It Encounter Resistance?

By Nico Rosti

  • Last week, the Nikkei closed down at 30991.69 (CC=-2). The index’s sell-off could end in November, marking a temporary bottom from which a rally could start.
  • MRM models say that if the Nikkei bounces this week, it could rise for 3 weeks and reach a price area between 31624 (Q3/CC=+1) and 32892 (Q3/Gen.Pattern Boxplot).
  • The upcoming rally comes as a reaction to quite OVERSOLD conditions, as previously discussed, but could be followed by another pullback. This insight points to where the rally may end.

Merger Arb Mondays (30 Oct) – JSR, Eoflow, Azure Minerals, Symbio, Hollysys, Haitong Intl

By Arun George


M3: Margins Continue to Dip and Likely to Miss Full Year Guidance

By Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

  • M3 Inc (2413 JP) reported 2QFY03/2023 results on Friday. Revenues increased 3.0YoY while OP decreased 7.1% YoY, both revenues and OP fell below consensus estimates by 0.2% and 4.7% respectively.
  • Medical Platform’s earnings continue to deteriorate while we are yet to see a meaningful improvement in overseas segment’s earnings to drive the next phase of growth for m3.
  • Given continued decrease in profits, we think the company will struggle to meet its full-year guidance suggesting there is further downside to m3’s share price.  

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Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 27th): Nan Ya Printed and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 27th): Nan Ya Printed, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, TSMC


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 27th): Nan Ya Printed, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, TSMC

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 27th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.7bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Nan Ya Printed, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, TSMC.

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Daily Brief ESG: % of Female Board Members Asks “Seriousness” Of Improving Profitability and Governance Etc. and more

By | Daily Briefs, ESG

In today’s briefing:

  • % of Female Board Members Asks “Seriousness” Of Improving Profitability and Governance Etc.
  • Only 20% of Current CEOs in Japan Expected to Have a Female CEO Within 10 Years


% of Female Board Members Asks “Seriousness” Of Improving Profitability and Governance Etc.

By Aki Matsumoto

  • While necessary talent should be sought from both outside and inside the company, it is not good for the company’s future if the most of internal executive directors are male.
  • The appointment of women and foreign board members is an effective way to transform the board of directors to ensure transparency and objectivity, without compromising the traditional atmosphere of familiarity.
  • Companies with a higher percentage of female board members tend to be more proactive in their corporate governance practices and more diligent about improving profitability and stock valuation.

Only 20% of Current CEOs in Japan Expected to Have a Female CEO Within 10 Years

By Aki Matsumoto

  • The group of companies with lower than 25% female board member will only manage to meet the targets by “matching numbers,” as few companies have high awareness regarding the practice.
  • Since the government target of 30% female managers was set in 2005, companies’ awareness remains low. It’s not easy to raise the ratio to 30% by the methods so far.
  • There are a number of initiatives that will not progress unless top management is replaced by women, including accelerated promotion of women to management positions and female board members.

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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: Newcrest Mining and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Last Week In Event SPACE: Newcrest/Newmont, Keisei Electric, PCCW, Cosmo Energy, Leapmotor


Last Week In Event SPACE: Newcrest/Newmont, Keisei Electric, PCCW, Cosmo Energy, Leapmotor

By David Blennerhassett


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