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Daily Brief United States: Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Golden Entertainment, POET Technologies , Topgolf Callaway Brands , Csw Industrials, Exponent Inc, Fortune Brands Innovations and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • Bright Horizons’ Backup Care Upside: What’s Behind Its Explosive 26% Surge?
  • Unpacking the Henry Hub Rally and the Forces Driving It
  • Oil futures: Crude ends lower as Russian shipments eyed
  • SSI Newsletter Highlights: Acquisition Proposals, Merger Arbitrage, and Activist Pushbacks in Focus
  • POET: With 350 Million in Cash
  • MODG: TopGolf Sale Will Meaningfully Improve Balance Sheet
  • Oil futures: Prices higher after soft start to session on surplus fears
  • CSW Industrials Just Entered a High-Gear Growth Cycle — Powered by M&A
  • Exponent Inc. Is Winning Big in Proactive Consulting…
  • Fortune Brands Innovations Doubles Down on Google Partnerships — Could This Up Their Game In Digital Sales?


Bright Horizons’ Backup Care Upside: What’s Behind Its Explosive 26% Surge?

By Baptista Research

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions recently reported its third-quarter financial results, delivering strong performance with notable growth across its key service segments.
  • Revenue increased by 12% to $803 million, driven by significant demand for its education and care benefits.
  • Adjusted earnings per share rose by 41% to $1.57, exceeding the company’s expectations.

Unpacking the Henry Hub Rally and the Forces Driving It

By Suhas Reddy

  • Surging U.S. LNG exports, stronger power demand, and shifting weather models have tightened fundamentals, driving Henry Hub futures to near three-year highs despite record output and above-average storage levels.
  • Henry Hub’s rally since mid-October has been driven by record LNG exports and colder winter forecasts, which outweighed rising U.S. production and above-average storage levels.
  • Options positioning shows short-term caution but growing medium-term optimism, with higher call interest across later contracts signaling expectations for firmer Henry Hub prices into early-2026.

Oil futures: Crude ends lower as Russian shipments eyed

By Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  • Crude oil futures ended lower Monday despite rebounding from a soft start in response to reports crude loadings had resumed at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
  • Front-month Jan25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $64.09/b (2031 GMT) versus Friday’s settle of $64.39/b, while Dec25 NYMEX WTI settled at $59.91/b against a previous close of $60.09/b.
  • Ship tracking data showed two oil tankers had docked at Novorossiysk over the weekend, while Reuters quoted local officials saying that crude loadings had resumed following Friday’s drone strikes.

SSI Newsletter Highlights: Acquisition Proposals, Merger Arbitrage, and Activist Pushbacks in Focus

By Special Situation Investments

  • Golden Entertainment’s acquisition proposal by its chairman values the business at 1x EBITDA, with potential for a 30% increase.
  • TrueCar’s founder acquisition at $2.55/share has an 11% spread, with expected closure in Q4 2025 or early 2026.
  • AUB Group received a non-binding A$45/share takeover bid from EQT, with a 19% spread and consortium interest.

POET: With 350 Million in Cash

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • POET Technologies is disrupting the photonics industry with a new technology that integrates optical and electronic devices into a single chip, which is smaller, cheaper, faster, more scalable and consumes less power than the current solutions.
  • The POET Optical Interposer , and optical engines and light source products based on it, are produced at wafer scale, in large quantities and at low cost using conventional semiconductor fabrication techniques.
  • POET now has started to receive orders and has $350 million in cash to ramp production and support working capital as it scales.

MODG: TopGolf Sale Will Meaningfully Improve Balance Sheet

By Richard Howe

  • MODG currently trades at a $1.9BN market cap and a $5.4BN enterprise value, but that capital structure is about to materially change.
  • With the announced sale of 60% of Topgolf to private equity, MODG will no longer consolidate Topgolf’s heavy lease liabilities—including operating leases, financing leases, and deemed landlord financing obligations—meaning its reported debt and enterprise value will drop significantly.
  • Topgolf accounts for the vast majority of these liabilities, while the core Callaway and Active Lifestyle businesses primarily lease retail stores and distribution centers on a much smaller scale.

Oil futures: Prices higher after soft start to session on surplus fears

By Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  • Crude oil futures ended higher after a soft trading session earlier when immediate concerns around disruptions to Russian crude receded as loadings resumed from the crucial Novorossiysk port.
  • Front-month Jan26 ICE Brent futures were last trading at $65/b (2017 GMT) versus Monday’s settle of $64.20/b, while Dec25 NYMEX WTI was at $60.78/b against a previous close of $59.91/b.
  • Benchmarks have struggled in the early part of the week after loadings resumed from the key Black Sea oil hub following a two-day suspension in the wake of drone strikes.

CSW Industrials Just Entered a High-Gear Growth Cycle — Powered by M&A

By Baptista Research

  • CSW Industrials, a multifaceted company operating in diverse industrial segments, reported a robust performance in its fiscal 2026 second quarter.
  • The company’s financial achievements were underpinned by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital allocation.
  • Revenue soared to a record $277 million, marking a 22% increase year-over-year, although largely driven by acquisitions like Aspen Manufacturing, PSP Products, and PF Waterworks.

Exponent Inc. Is Winning Big in Proactive Consulting…

By Baptista Research

  • Exponent, Inc. delivered robust financial performance in Q3 2025, reflecting strong demand across its diversified portfolio.
  • Revenues experienced a notable increase, with total revenues rising by 8% year-over-year to $147.1 million, and net revenues—a critical metric excluding reimbursements—increasing by 10% to $137.1 million.
  • This growth was largely driven by heightened demand for dispute-related and reactive engagements across key sectors like energy, transportation, life sciences, and construction.

Fortune Brands Innovations Doubles Down on Google Partnerships — Could This Up Their Game In Digital Sales?

By Baptista Research

  • Fortune Brands Innovations reported its third-quarter results for 2025, providing important insights into its current status and future outlook.
  • The company’s performance in this period underscores both strengths and challenges within its business segments, amidst a fluctuating macroeconomic environment.
  • Sales for Fortune Brands Innovations held steady at approximately $1.1 billion, remaining flat compared to the same quarter in 2024.

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Daily Brief Consumer: Digital Holdings Inc, Ping An Healthcare and Technology, Physicswallah Limited, Webjet Group, Tsuruha Holdings, Trip.com, Unilever , Bright Horizons Family Solutions and more

By | Consumer, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • [Japan Activism/M&A] Hakuhodo DY Lowers Digital Holdings (2389 JP) TOB Threshold, Bumps a Tiny 2.2%
  • KWEB Index Rebalance Preview: Bunch of Potential Inclusions in December
  • Digital Holdings (2389 JP): Hakuhodo Bumps and Lowers the Minimum Tendering Condition
  • Physicswallah IPO Trading – Decent Anchor but Low Demand
  • Webjet (WJL AU): Helloworld Steps Up As Weiss/BGH Seek Board Spill
  • Tsuruha-Welcia Merger to Form Biggest Drugstore Alliance, +Aeon TOB
  • Trip.com (TCOM, 9961 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 16%
  • Trip.com Q325 Results | Revenue Growth OK | Core Margins Still Falling | Avoid
  • Unilever Spin-off (Magnum) Deep Dive
  • Bright Horizons’ Backup Care Upside: What’s Behind Its Explosive 26% Surge?


[Japan Activism/M&A] Hakuhodo DY Lowers Digital Holdings (2389 JP) TOB Threshold, Bumps a Tiny 2.2%

By Travis Lundy

  • Today after the close, Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) announced changes to the terms of its Tender Offer for Digital Holdings Inc (2389 JP), which faces an overbidder in SilverCape. 
  • Hakuhodo had bid ¥1,970. Silvercape came over the top with a proposed ¥2,380 but a delay for approvals. DH is fighting against SilverCape because of “remaining minority shareholder risk.”
  • That’s garbage. Utter blatherskite. Trumpworthy trumpery. Now Hakuhodo DY has lowered the minimum threshold making it hard to miss, and raised the price 2.3% to ¥2,015.

KWEB Index Rebalance Preview: Bunch of Potential Inclusions in December

By Brian Freitas

  • The review period for the December rebalance of the CSI Overseas China Internet Index ended 31 October. The changes should be announced 28 November and implemented close on 12 December.
  • There could be 6 inclusions for the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB US) in December with most inclusions being high probability.
  • Impact on the inclusions varies between 1.3-5 days of ADV. There will be stocks with float increases and some capping changes.

Digital Holdings (2389 JP): Hakuhodo Bumps and Lowers the Minimum Tendering Condition

By Arun George

  • Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) increased its Digital Holdings Inc (2389 JP) tender offer price by 2.3% to JPY2,015, 7.1% below the last close and 15.3% below SilverCape’s JPY2,380 offer.
  • The lower limit has been reduced to a 24.67% ownership ratio. Hakuhodo’s confidence in passing the EGM share consolidation vote relies on AGM voting trends and passive votes.
  • Hakuhodo’s acceptances as of 28 October exceed the lower limit. The revised Hakudodo offer will severely dent the chances of SilverCape’s offer.

Physicswallah IPO Trading – Decent Anchor but Low Demand

By Sumeet Singh

  • Physicswallah raised around US$430m in its India IPO, despite having a decent anchor book.
  • Physicswallah Ltd (PWL) offers test preparation courses for competitive examinations, and other courses such as for upskilling, across 13 education categories, including JEE, NEET, and UPSC, among others.
  • We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.

Webjet (WJL AU): Helloworld Steps Up As Weiss/BGH Seek Board Spill

By David Blennerhassett

  • In Webjet (WJL AU): Undisclosed Buyer Buying,  rumours surfaced earlier this year of an undisclosed buyer with ~5%. On the 12th May, Helloworld (HLO AU) emerged with a 5.015% stake.
  • On the same day, Gary Weiss/BGH, collectively holding 10.76%, launched a A$0.80/share NBIO, which was subsequently rejected. Undeterred, Weiss/BGH has called for an EGM (21st November) to spill the board.
  • Helloworld has now tabled a A$0.90/share non-binding Offer, by way of Scheme. The 1H26 dividend of A$0.002/share will be added. Helloworld currently holds 17.27%. Weiss/BGH hold 17.75%.

Tsuruha-Welcia Merger to Form Biggest Drugstore Alliance, +Aeon TOB

By Jay Cameron

  • The Tsuruha-Welcia merger creates Japan’s largest drugstore alliance, poised for long-term growth and market dominance, driven by an expected JPY 50B in synergies over three years.
  • A two-step corporate action—share exchange (Dec 1, 2025) followed by an Aeon TOB—provides structural certainty and strategic backing, securing the combined entity’s market leadership.
  • These catalysts establish a large market leader in the consumer staples space, suggesting a timely opportunity to gain exposure to the new entity.

Trip.com (TCOM, 9961 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 16%

By Ming Lu

  • In 3Q25, total revenue increased by 16% YoY with hotel booking up by 18% YoY and transportation commission up by 12% YoY.
  • Overseas travel continued to recover and consumption shrink does not impact TCOM much.
  • We believe the stock has an upside of 29% for the next twelve months.

Trip.com Q325 Results | Revenue Growth OK | Core Margins Still Falling | Avoid

By Daniel Hellberg

  • Revenue growth in Q3 (+15.5% Y/Y) held up reasonably well for Trip.com
  • But core margins continue to deteriorate: Adjusted EBITDA margin down -120 bps Y/Y
  • We still feel TCOM shares are pricey, and that earnings growth is unimpressive

Unilever Spin-off (Magnum) Deep Dive

By Richard Howe

  • In December 2025, Unilever (UL) will spin-off the Magnum Ice Cream Company (MICC).

  • Regular way trading is expected to begin on December 8, 2025. Shareholders and ADS holders will receive one Magnum Share for every five Unilever Shares or Unilever ADSs.

  • The spin-off was announced in March 2024 as a way for Unilever to separate its lower margin, higher capital intensity business, leaving behind a higher quality business.


Bright Horizons’ Backup Care Upside: What’s Behind Its Explosive 26% Surge?

By Baptista Research

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions recently reported its third-quarter financial results, delivering strong performance with notable growth across its key service segments.
  • Revenue increased by 12% to $803 million, driven by significant demand for its education and care benefits.
  • Adjusted earnings per share rose by 41% to $1.57, exceeding the company’s expectations.

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Daily Brief Australia: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, BHP Group Ltd, Webjet Group, Guzman Y Gomez, Island Pharmaceuticals and more

By | Australia, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • RPMGlobal (RUL AU): 19th Dec Vote On Caterpillar’s Offer
  • BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners
  • Webjet (WJL AU): Helloworld Steps Up As Weiss/BGH Seek Board Spill
  • Primer: Guzman Y Gomez (GYG AU) – Nov 2025
  • Primer: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU) – Nov 2025
  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Animal Rule allowed – First de-risking event down


RPMGlobal (RUL AU): 19th Dec Vote On Caterpillar’s Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • Back on the 13th October, RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU), a mining software technology provider, entered into a Scheme with Caterpillar Inc (CAT US).
  • Caterpillar offered A$5/share (the same as in the previously announced NBIO), a 32.8% premium to undisturbed. FIRB and ACCC approvals are conditions. FIRB won’t be an issue. 
  • The Scheme Booklet is now out, with a Scheme Meeting on the 19th December, and expected implementation on the 18th Feb 2026. The IE (Grant Thornton) says “fair & reasonable“. 

BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The BHP Group (BHP AU) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long BHP Group (BHP AU) and short Rio Tinto (RIO AU) targets a 4% return.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

Webjet (WJL AU): Helloworld Steps Up As Weiss/BGH Seek Board Spill

By David Blennerhassett

  • In Webjet (WJL AU): Undisclosed Buyer Buying,  rumours surfaced earlier this year of an undisclosed buyer with ~5%. On the 12th May, Helloworld (HLO AU) emerged with a 5.015% stake.
  • On the same day, Gary Weiss/BGH, collectively holding 10.76%, launched a A$0.80/share NBIO, which was subsequently rejected. Undeterred, Weiss/BGH has called for an EGM (21st November) to spill the board.
  • Helloworld has now tabled a A$0.90/share non-binding Offer, by way of Scheme. The 1H26 dividend of A$0.002/share will be added. Helloworld currently holds 17.27%. Weiss/BGH hold 17.75%.

Primer: Guzman Y Gomez (GYG AU) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Guzman Y Gomez is a high-growth, Mexican-themed Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain with a rapidly expanding store network, primarily in Australia, and ambitious long-term growth targets.
  • The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with significant revenue growth and a recent shift to profitability, driven by new store openings and robust comparable sales growth.
  • Valuation appears stretched compared to peers, and key risks include intense competition, execution on aggressive expansion plans (particularly in the US), and a potential share overhang from the expiry of IPO lockups.

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Primer: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • RPMGlobal is the subject of a binding acquisition proposal from Caterpillar at A$5.00 per share, representing a significant premium and a strategic move by Caterpillar to enhance its mining technology ecosystem.
  • The company has successfully transitioned its business model to focus on high-margin, enterprise software solutions, divesting its advisory division to streamline operations and improve revenue predictability.
  • While the acquisition offers an attractive valuation, the deal is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, with a high retail shareholder base posing a potential risk to the shareholder vote headcount test.

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Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Animal Rule allowed – First de-risking event down

By Research as a Service (RaaS)

  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:ILA) is an antiviral therapeutics company targeting infectious diseases.
  • The company on 17 November 2025 released a presentation in which it detailed the much-anticipated feedback from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Galidesivir programme for Marburg.
  • The feedback was very positive for ILA in that two outstanding matters were resolved: 1.

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Daily Brief Health Care: OliX Pharmaceuticals, Alebund Pharmaceuticals Jiangsu, Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC, Azitra, Cocrystal Pharma , Island Pharmaceuticals , Kaken Pharmaceutical, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals , Triapex Lab, WeiMai and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 16 Changes a Side; Fadu a Casualty Yet Again
  • Alebund (礼邦生物) Pre-IPO: Core Product AP301 Phase 3 Update
  • Avadel Sparks Bidding War: Why Lundbeck’s Offer Is Shaking Things Up!
  • AZTR: ATR-01 Data Presented
  • COCP: Phase 1b Norovirus Challenge Study of CDI-988 to Commence in 1Q26
  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Animal Rule allowed – First de-risking event down
  • Kaken Pharma (4521 JP): Bleaker FY26 Ahead, Growth Pangs to Continue for Now
  • Primer: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS US) – Nov 2025
  • Triapex Lab Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Pre-IPO WeiMai – The Pain Points Behind the Business Model


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 16 Changes a Side; Fadu a Casualty Yet Again

By Brian Freitas


Alebund (礼邦生物) Pre-IPO: Core Product AP301 Phase 3 Update

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Alebund Pharmaceuticals, a China-based clinical-stage biotech company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. Jefferies, BoA, and HTSC are the joint sponsors.
  • In our previous note, we looked at the company’s history and its core product, AP301, and AP306, and its management.
  • In this note, we look at the core product AP301’s pivotal Phase 3 data for AP301 presented in ASN2025.

Avadel Sparks Bidding War: Why Lundbeck’s Offer Is Shaking Things Up!

By Baptista Research

  • Avadel Pharmaceuticals is suddenly at the center of a high-stakes bidding war, with strategic interest intensifying as its once-nightly sleep therapy, LUMRYZ, continues to scale commercially.
  • On November 14, Danish drugmaker Lundbeck submitted an unsolicited offer to acquire Avadel for up to $23 per share—topping an earlier $20-per-share bid from Alkermes made in October.
  • The structure of Lundbeck’s offer includes $21.00 in cash and a $2.00 per share non-transferable contingent value right (CVR) tied to future sales milestones for LUMRYZ and valiloxybate.

AZTR: ATR-01 Data Presented

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • Azitra is developing genetically engineered bacteria for therapeutic use in dermatology.
  • The company possesses a microbial library of 1,500 unique bacterial strains that are candidates for a variety of indications.
  • Azitra’s lead candidate is ATR-12 for the rare disease Netherton syndrome (NS).

COCP: Phase 1b Norovirus Challenge Study of CDI-988 to Commence in 1Q26

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • On November 14, 2025, Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (COCP) announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and provided a business update.
  • The company has received IND clearance from the U.S. FDA to evaluate CDI-988 as both a norovirus preventive and treatment.
  • We anticipate the company initiate a Phase 1b norovirus challenge study in the first quarter of 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Animal Rule allowed – First de-risking event down

By Research as a Service (RaaS)

  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:ILA) is an antiviral therapeutics company targeting infectious diseases.
  • The company on 17 November 2025 released a presentation in which it detailed the much-anticipated feedback from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Galidesivir programme for Marburg.
  • The feedback was very positive for ILA in that two outstanding matters were resolved: 1.

Kaken Pharma (4521 JP): Bleaker FY26 Ahead, Growth Pangs to Continue for Now

By Tina Banerjee

  • Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP) reported rather underwhelming earnings in H1FY26, with revenue, operating profit and net profit witnessing significant drop as upfront payments received last fiscal put pressure.
  • Kaken’s major drug Clenafin saw revenue rise 1.5% to ¥9.3B on AG launch, while Ecclock helped drive revenue growing 12% YoY to ¥1.5B.
  • FY26 guidance revised downwards to ¥86.3B (down 8% YoY). Kaken needs an immediate strong revenue driver to rescue it from pangs of drug price revision and generic competition.

Primer: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS US) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has successfully transitioned to a commercial-stage company, driven by the strong launch of XDEMVY®, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for Demodex blepharitis.
  • The company possesses a significant first-mover advantage in a large, undertreated market, with XDEMVY addressing the root cause of a condition affecting an estimated 25 million people in the U.S.
  • Future growth is underpinned by the continued market penetration of XDEMVY and a promising pipeline leveraging the same active ingredient, lotilaner, for other underserved conditions like Ocular Rosacea (TP-04) and Lyme disease prevention (TP-05).

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Triapex Lab Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Nicholas Tan

  • Triapex Lab (1938177D CH) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The deal will be run by Citi and Haitong.
  • It is a next-generation contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to empowering pharmaceutical enterprises and research institutions worldwide.
  • Its approach centers on clinically significant disease areas, including cardiometabolic diseases, central nervous system (CNS) disorders, ophthalmology, autoimmune diseases, and oncology.

Pre-IPO WeiMai – The Pain Points Behind the Business Model

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Whether WeiMai’s business model can operate sustainably and effectively depends on whether it can establish long-term/stable relationship with hospitals/doctors, as they are the key stakeholders to attract/retain the downstream customers.
  • However, the relationship between WeiMai and the hospital network may not be solid, thereby shaking the foundation of the entire business model. Gross margin level is unsatisfactory compared with peers.
  • Post-Money valuation after Series D+ Financing was US$559 million. Due to the concerns on business model and the profitability, WeiMai’s valuation should be lower than Ping An Healthcare and Technology.

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Daily Brief South Korea: Isupetasys, OliX Pharmaceuticals, Hyundai Autoever , TMC, LG CNS, Jaeyoung Solutec and more

By | Daily Briefs, South Korea

In today’s briefing:

  • KOSPI200 Index Rebalance: Nearly Perfect
  • KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 16 Changes a Side; Fadu a Casualty Yet Again
  • KRX Just Dropped the KOSPI 200 Dec Rebalance: Bigger IT Sector Surprise
  • TMC IPO Preview
  • KRX Announces Changes to KOSPI200 Index
  • Primer: Jaeyoung Solutec (049630 KS) – Nov 2025


KOSPI200 Index Rebalance: Nearly Perfect

By Brian Freitas


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 16 Changes a Side; Fadu a Casualty Yet Again

By Brian Freitas


KRX Just Dropped the KOSPI 200 Dec Rebalance: Bigger IT Sector Surprise

By Sanghyun Park

  • IT trio got in as 1st/2nd screens didn’t fill 200; KRX used 3rd‑stage, pulling in the three names with biggest average daily mkt cap.
  • Old buffer rule recycled constituents, but since two years ago Step 3 applies to the whole universe—first shortfall let big IT names like Hyundai Autoever slide in.
  • Dec 12 rebalance: ~₩60tn passive flow expected; IT trio volumes high, but joining KOSPI 200 IT index could still trigger noticeable price impact near effective date.

TMC IPO Preview

By Douglas Kim

  • TMC is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in December 2025. The IPO price range is from 8,000 won to 9,300 won per share. 
  • TMC is one of the largest Korean producers of specialty industrial cables used for shipbuilding, marine, optical cables, and nuclear power.
  • At the IPO price range, the expected market cap of the company is from 193 billion won to 224 billion won. 

KRX Announces Changes to KOSPI200 Index

By Douglas Kim

  • KRX announced changes to KOSPI200 and KOSDAQ150 indices. These changes will be effective from 12 December 2025. 
  • In KOSPI200, there are 8 new additions and 8 deletions. Among the new additions include LG CNS, Sanil Electric, Asia Holdings, and Paradise.
  • There could be a buying opportunity for LG CNS due to its inclusion in KOSPI200 combined with its attractive valuations and accelerating sales and operating profit growth in 2026. 

Primer: Jaeyoung Solutec (049630 KS) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Jaeyoung Solutec is a South Korean manufacturer of high-precision components, primarily serving the mobile, semiconductor, and automotive industries. Its core products include plastic injection molds, semiconductor test sockets, and camera lens modules for smartphones.
  • The company has demonstrated a significant financial turnaround, recovering from a substantial net loss in 2022 to achieve profitability in 2023 and 2024. This recovery is reflected in its strong ‘Growth’ and ‘Momentum’ scores, although historical performance has been volatile.
  • Future growth is closely tied to the smartphone market, particularly the increasing adoption of high-performance, multi-lens cameras in mid-range models. A recent strategic investment in hybrid Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) equipment aims to capitalize on this trend, specifically targeting Samsung’s Galaxy A series.

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Daily Brief Event-Driven: [Japan Activism/M&A] Hakuhodo DY Lowers Digital Holdings (2389 JP) TOB Threshold and more

By | Daily Briefs, Event-Driven

In today’s briefing:

  • [Japan Activism/M&A] Hakuhodo DY Lowers Digital Holdings (2389 JP) TOB Threshold, Bumps a Tiny 2.2%
  • Digital Holdings (2389 JP): Hakuhodo Bumps and Lowers the Minimum Tendering Condition
  • Jinke Smart Services (9666 HK): Boyu’s Enhanced Offer but with Potentially Problematic Conditions
  • RPMGlobal (RUL AU): 19th Dec Vote On Caterpillar’s Offer
  • Webjet (WJL AU): Helloworld Steps Up As Weiss/BGH Seek Board Spill
  • Tsuruha-Welcia Merger to Form Biggest Drugstore Alliance, +Aeon TOB
  • Unilever Spin-off (Magnum) Deep Dive
  • Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: November’25 Report
  • SSI Newsletter Highlights: Acquisition Proposals, Merger Arbitrage, and Activist Pushbacks in Focus
  • MODG: TopGolf Sale Will Meaningfully Improve Balance Sheet


[Japan Activism/M&A] Hakuhodo DY Lowers Digital Holdings (2389 JP) TOB Threshold, Bumps a Tiny 2.2%

By Travis Lundy

  • Today after the close, Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) announced changes to the terms of its Tender Offer for Digital Holdings Inc (2389 JP), which faces an overbidder in SilverCape. 
  • Hakuhodo had bid ¥1,970. Silvercape came over the top with a proposed ¥2,380 but a delay for approvals. DH is fighting against SilverCape because of “remaining minority shareholder risk.”
  • That’s garbage. Utter blatherskite. Trumpworthy trumpery. Now Hakuhodo DY has lowered the minimum threshold making it hard to miss, and raised the price 2.3% to ¥2,015.

Digital Holdings (2389 JP): Hakuhodo Bumps and Lowers the Minimum Tendering Condition

By Arun George

  • Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) increased its Digital Holdings Inc (2389 JP) tender offer price by 2.3% to JPY2,015, 7.1% below the last close and 15.3% below SilverCape’s JPY2,380 offer.
  • The lower limit has been reduced to a 24.67% ownership ratio. Hakuhodo’s confidence in passing the EGM share consolidation vote relies on AGM voting trends and passive votes.
  • Hakuhodo’s acceptances as of 28 October exceed the lower limit. The revised Hakudodo offer will severely dent the chances of SilverCape’s offer.

Jinke Smart Services (9666 HK): Boyu’s Enhanced Offer but with Potentially Problematic Conditions

By Arun George

  • Jinke Smart Services (9666 HK) has announced an enhanced offer from Boyu at HK$8.69, a 30.3% premium to the existing base offer of HK$6.67.
  • The enhanced offer is conditional on the shareholders’ approval of the delisting resolution and the 90% minimum acceptance condition from disinterested shareholders.
  • The 90% minimum acceptance condition could be challenging, particularly as the peers have re-rated and the enhanced offer is barely above the undisturbed price. 

RPMGlobal (RUL AU): 19th Dec Vote On Caterpillar’s Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • Back on the 13th October, RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU), a mining software technology provider, entered into a Scheme with Caterpillar Inc (CAT US).
  • Caterpillar offered A$5/share (the same as in the previously announced NBIO), a 32.8% premium to undisturbed. FIRB and ACCC approvals are conditions. FIRB won’t be an issue. 
  • The Scheme Booklet is now out, with a Scheme Meeting on the 19th December, and expected implementation on the 18th Feb 2026. The IE (Grant Thornton) says “fair & reasonable“. 

Webjet (WJL AU): Helloworld Steps Up As Weiss/BGH Seek Board Spill

By David Blennerhassett

  • In Webjet (WJL AU): Undisclosed Buyer Buying,  rumours surfaced earlier this year of an undisclosed buyer with ~5%. On the 12th May, Helloworld (HLO AU) emerged with a 5.015% stake.
  • On the same day, Gary Weiss/BGH, collectively holding 10.76%, launched a A$0.80/share NBIO, which was subsequently rejected. Undeterred, Weiss/BGH has called for an EGM (21st November) to spill the board.
  • Helloworld has now tabled a A$0.90/share non-binding Offer, by way of Scheme. The 1H26 dividend of A$0.002/share will be added. Helloworld currently holds 17.27%. Weiss/BGH hold 17.75%.

Tsuruha-Welcia Merger to Form Biggest Drugstore Alliance, +Aeon TOB

By Jay Cameron

  • The Tsuruha-Welcia merger creates Japan’s largest drugstore alliance, poised for long-term growth and market dominance, driven by an expected JPY 50B in synergies over three years.
  • A two-step corporate action—share exchange (Dec 1, 2025) followed by an Aeon TOB—provides structural certainty and strategic backing, securing the combined entity’s market leadership.
  • These catalysts establish a large market leader in the consumer staples space, suggesting a timely opportunity to gain exposure to the new entity.

Unilever Spin-off (Magnum) Deep Dive

By Richard Howe

  • In December 2025, Unilever (UL) will spin-off the Magnum Ice Cream Company (MICC).

  • Regular way trading is expected to begin on December 8, 2025. Shareholders and ADS holders will receive one Magnum Share for every five Unilever Shares or Unilever ADSs.

  • The spin-off was announced in March 2024 as a way for Unilever to separate its lower margin, higher capital intensity business, leaving behind a higher quality business.


Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: November’25 Report

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • Dual-Class spreads tightened in November, with convergence trades resurfacing as volatility falls and liquidity normalises.
  • MFE, Grifols and Henkel offer the cleanest A/B convergence setups into year-end.
  • Nordic anomalies persist: Handelsbanken’s extreme premium and SSAB’s micro-discount remain the strongest dispersion opportunities.

SSI Newsletter Highlights: Acquisition Proposals, Merger Arbitrage, and Activist Pushbacks in Focus

By Special Situation Investments

  • Golden Entertainment’s acquisition proposal by its chairman values the business at 1x EBITDA, with potential for a 30% increase.
  • TrueCar’s founder acquisition at $2.55/share has an 11% spread, with expected closure in Q4 2025 or early 2026.
  • AUB Group received a non-binding A$45/share takeover bid from EQT, with a 19% spread and consortium interest.

MODG: TopGolf Sale Will Meaningfully Improve Balance Sheet

By Richard Howe

  • MODG currently trades at a $1.9BN market cap and a $5.4BN enterprise value, but that capital structure is about to materially change.
  • With the announced sale of 60% of Topgolf to private equity, MODG will no longer consolidate Topgolf’s heavy lease liabilities—including operating leases, financing leases, and deemed landlord financing obligations—meaning its reported debt and enterprise value will drop significantly.
  • Topgolf accounts for the vast majority of these liabilities, while the core Callaway and Active Lifestyle businesses primarily lease retail stores and distribution centers on a much smaller scale.

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Daily Brief Equity Bottom-Up: BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners and more

By | Daily Briefs, Equity Bottom-Up

In today’s briefing:

  • BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners
  • Xiaomi (1810 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 22%
  • Trip.com Q325 Results | Revenue Growth OK | Core Margins Still Falling | Avoid
  • Trip.com (TCOM, 9961 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 16%
  • AvePoint Inc: Initiating Coverage
  • Primer: Jiangsu Lopal Tech (2465 HK) – Nov 2025
  • Syrma SGS’s Strategic Foray into Defence Electronics: Elcome and Navicom Acquisitions
  • Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK): The Start or the End of a Rally?
  • Bright Horizons’ Backup Care Upside: What’s Behind Its Explosive 26% Surge?
  • Datatec — Strong H1 and positive outlook drive upgrades


BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The BHP Group (BHP AU) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long BHP Group (BHP AU) and short Rio Tinto (RIO AU) targets a 4% return.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

Xiaomi (1810 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 22%

By Ming Lu

  • Xiaomi’s total revenue grew by 22% in 3Q25, which mainly came from the startup vehicle business.
  • The company well controls the gross margin of the vehicle business.
  • We believe XM has an upside of 60% for the yearend 2025.

Trip.com Q325 Results | Revenue Growth OK | Core Margins Still Falling | Avoid

By Daniel Hellberg

  • Revenue growth in Q3 (+15.5% Y/Y) held up reasonably well for Trip.com
  • But core margins continue to deteriorate: Adjusted EBITDA margin down -120 bps Y/Y
  • We still feel TCOM shares are pricey, and that earnings growth is unimpressive

Trip.com (TCOM, 9961 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 16%

By Ming Lu

  • In 3Q25, total revenue increased by 16% YoY with hotel booking up by 18% YoY and transportation commission up by 12% YoY.
  • Overseas travel continued to recover and consumption shrink does not impact TCOM much.
  • We believe the stock has an upside of 29% for the next twelve months.

AvePoint Inc: Initiating Coverage

By ICAM

  • AvePoint is a global subscription software company that helps organizations manage, protect and govern collaboration data sitting in cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and other SaaS tools.
  • Its platform combines backup, data protection, governance and modernization so that customers can keep using these tools and newer AI features without losing control of security or compliance.
  • In 2024 it generated US$330m of revenue, up 22% from 2023, with SaaS contributing roughly 70% of the total and recurring revenue 87%.

Primer: Jiangsu Lopal Tech (2465 HK) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Jiangsu Lopal Tech is undergoing a significant strategic pivot from its traditional automotive fine chemicals business to the high-growth, yet volatile, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
  • This transition has fueled exceptional revenue growth but has also led to severe profitability challenges, with the company posting significant net losses and negative margins over the past two years, driven by raw material price volatility and intense competition.
  • The company’s financial health is under pressure, evidenced by negative operating cash flow in recent periods and a net current liability position. Future success hinges on stabilizing LFP profitability, managing cash flow, and navigating the highly competitive dynamics of the EV supply chain.

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Syrma SGS’s Strategic Foray into Defence Electronics: Elcome and Navicom Acquisitions

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • Syrma SGS Technology is acquiring a 60% stake in Elcome Integrated Systems, with a path to 100% via performance-linked earn-outs, alongside Elcome’s simultaneous acquisition of Navicom Technology.
  • This strategic move marks Syrma SGS’s formal entry into the high-barrier, long-cycle Indian defence electronics market, offering diversification from its core EMS business and aligning with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
  • The accretive nature, revenue visibility of over INR 400 crore, and design-led capabilities gained position Syrma SGS for a structural re-rating.

Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK): The Start or the End of a Rally?

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK)‘s rally since reporting 3Q25 results is prompted by solid revenue and margin recovery. Its HA discount has narrowed 6.1pp from IPO. 
  • Sales model and geographical optimisation has driven business outlook. With projected EPS CAGR of 10.4%, it is now in line with the sector momentum.
  • Its PEG of 1.4x is below peer’s average of 1.9x. With net cash equalling 15.1% of its share price, it can deliver a decent 5.4% FY26F dividend yield.

Bright Horizons’ Backup Care Upside: What’s Behind Its Explosive 26% Surge?

By Baptista Research

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions recently reported its third-quarter financial results, delivering strong performance with notable growth across its key service segments.
  • Revenue increased by 12% to $803 million, driven by significant demand for its education and care benefits.
  • Adjusted earnings per share rose by 41% to $1.57, exceeding the company’s expectations.

Datatec — Strong H1 and positive outlook drive upgrades

By Edison Investment Research

Datatec reported strong growth in underlying volume, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA in H126, driving a 43% year-on-year increase in underlying EPADR (uEPADR). The company has benefited from growing demand for cybersecurity and the start of technology refreshes driven by AI adoption. These structural growth drivers support a positive outlook for the remainder of FY26 and into FY27, with management sounding the most optimistic it has in recent years. We have upgraded our forecasts to reflect better operational performance and the positive demand environment, lifting uEPADR by 18.2% for FY26, 21.9% for FY27 and 24.6% for FY28.


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Daily Brief Singapore: AvePoint, Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications) and more

By | Daily Briefs, Singapore

In today’s briefing:

  • AvePoint Inc: Initiating Coverage
  • STI Makes New High at 4,575.91


AvePoint Inc: Initiating Coverage

By ICAM

  • AvePoint is a global subscription software company that helps organizations manage, protect and govern collaboration data sitting in cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and other SaaS tools.
  • Its platform combines backup, data protection, governance and modernization so that customers can keep using these tools and newer AI features without losing control of security or compliance.
  • In 2024 it generated US$330m of revenue, up 22% from 2023, with SaaS contributing roughly 70% of the total and recurring revenue 87%.

STI Makes New High at 4,575.91

By Geoff Howie

  • STI ETFs saw a 36% year-on-year AUM increase to S$3.38 billion, with S$349 million net inflows year-to-date.
  • STI banks’ combined Non-Interest Income exceeded S$5 billion in 3Q25, with DBS, OCBC, and UOB comprising 50.4% of the Index.
  • ST Engineering led STI constituents with an 85% total return and a 74% target price upgrade in 2025.

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Daily Brief China: Ping An Healthcare and Technology, Jinke Smart Services, Xiaomi, Hang Seng Index, Trip.com, Alebund Pharmaceuticals Jiangsu, Jiangsu Lopal Tech, Anjoy Foods Group, International Entertainment and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • KWEB Index Rebalance Preview: Bunch of Potential Inclusions in December
  • Jinke Smart Services (9666 HK): Boyu’s Enhanced Offer but with Potentially Problematic Conditions
  • Xiaomi (1810 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 22%
  • HSI INDEX Tactical Outlook Ahead of December 6 Rebalance
  • Trip.com (TCOM, 9961 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 16%
  • Trip.com Q325 Results | Revenue Growth OK | Core Margins Still Falling | Avoid
  • Alebund (礼邦生物) Pre-IPO: Core Product AP301 Phase 3 Update
  • Primer: Jiangsu Lopal Tech (2465 HK) – Nov 2025
  • Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK): The Start or the End of a Rally?
  • Primer: International Entertainment (1009 HK) – Nov 2025


KWEB Index Rebalance Preview: Bunch of Potential Inclusions in December

By Brian Freitas

  • The review period for the December rebalance of the CSI Overseas China Internet Index ended 31 October. The changes should be announced 28 November and implemented close on 12 December.
  • There could be 6 inclusions for the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB US) in December with most inclusions being high probability.
  • Impact on the inclusions varies between 1.3-5 days of ADV. There will be stocks with float increases and some capping changes.

Jinke Smart Services (9666 HK): Boyu’s Enhanced Offer but with Potentially Problematic Conditions

By Arun George

  • Jinke Smart Services (9666 HK) has announced an enhanced offer from Boyu at HK$8.69, a 30.3% premium to the existing base offer of HK$6.67.
  • The enhanced offer is conditional on the shareholders’ approval of the delisting resolution and the 90% minimum acceptance condition from disinterested shareholders.
  • The 90% minimum acceptance condition could be challenging, particularly as the peers have re-rated and the enhanced offer is barely above the undisturbed price. 

Xiaomi (1810 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 22%

By Ming Lu

  • Xiaomi’s total revenue grew by 22% in 3Q25, which mainly came from the startup vehicle business.
  • The company well controls the gross margin of the vehicle business.
  • We believe XM has an upside of 60% for the yearend 2025.

HSI INDEX Tactical Outlook Ahead of December 6 Rebalance

By Nico Rosti

  • As Brian Freitas recently outlined, the Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) changes will be announced November 21st (this Friday) and take effect on December 6th.
  • Brian predicted index additions and no deletions. As with all rebalances, inflows, outflows, and adjustments could trigger volatility. Our models, trained on decades of market data, help forecast these moves.
  • Currently the HSI INDEX is in a mild WEEKLY correction, after a previous modest 2-week rally. We are still waiting for a meaningful correction, after the recent monster rally.

Trip.com (TCOM, 9961 HK): 3Q25, Revenue Up by 16%

By Ming Lu

  • In 3Q25, total revenue increased by 16% YoY with hotel booking up by 18% YoY and transportation commission up by 12% YoY.
  • Overseas travel continued to recover and consumption shrink does not impact TCOM much.
  • We believe the stock has an upside of 29% for the next twelve months.

Trip.com Q325 Results | Revenue Growth OK | Core Margins Still Falling | Avoid

By Daniel Hellberg

  • Revenue growth in Q3 (+15.5% Y/Y) held up reasonably well for Trip.com
  • But core margins continue to deteriorate: Adjusted EBITDA margin down -120 bps Y/Y
  • We still feel TCOM shares are pricey, and that earnings growth is unimpressive

Alebund (礼邦生物) Pre-IPO: Core Product AP301 Phase 3 Update

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Alebund Pharmaceuticals, a China-based clinical-stage biotech company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. Jefferies, BoA, and HTSC are the joint sponsors.
  • In our previous note, we looked at the company’s history and its core product, AP301, and AP306, and its management.
  • In this note, we look at the core product AP301’s pivotal Phase 3 data for AP301 presented in ASN2025.

Primer: Jiangsu Lopal Tech (2465 HK) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Jiangsu Lopal Tech is undergoing a significant strategic pivot from its traditional automotive fine chemicals business to the high-growth, yet volatile, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
  • This transition has fueled exceptional revenue growth but has also led to severe profitability challenges, with the company posting significant net losses and negative margins over the past two years, driven by raw material price volatility and intense competition.
  • The company’s financial health is under pressure, evidenced by negative operating cash flow in recent periods and a net current liability position. Future success hinges on stabilizing LFP profitability, managing cash flow, and navigating the highly competitive dynamics of the EV supply chain.

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Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK): The Start or the End of a Rally?

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK)‘s rally since reporting 3Q25 results is prompted by solid revenue and margin recovery. Its HA discount has narrowed 6.1pp from IPO. 
  • Sales model and geographical optimisation has driven business outlook. With projected EPS CAGR of 10.4%, it is now in line with the sector momentum.
  • Its PEG of 1.4x is below peer’s average of 1.9x. With net cash equalling 15.1% of its share price, it can deliver a decent 5.4% FY26F dividend yield.

Primer: International Entertainment (1009 HK) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • International Entertainment is undergoing a high-stakes transformation, marked by explosive revenue growth driven by its Philippine hotel and gaming operations. However, this growth is coupled with severe and widening net losses and significant cash burn, raising concerns about its path to profitability.
  • The company is making a significant capital investment to acquire and renovate a casino in Manila, transitioning from a hotel operator and equipment lessor to a fully integrated resort operator. This move hinges on the continued growth of the Philippine gaming market and the company’s ability to manage a large-scale development.
  • Extreme financial distress, evidenced by collapsing margins, negative cash flows, and a history of profit warnings, presents a high-risk profile. The company’s future viability is dependent on a successful operational turnaround and its ability to generate profit from its rapidly growing revenue base.

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Daily Brief India: Physicswallah Limited, Syrma SGS Technology, Amber Enterprises India, Bank Of Baroda, Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd, Union Bank Of India and more

By | Daily Briefs, India

In today’s briefing:

  • Physicswallah IPO Trading – Decent Anchor but Low Demand
  • Syrma SGS’s Strategic Foray into Defence Electronics: Elcome and Navicom Acquisitions
  • Amber Enterprise–Shogini Deal: A Strategic Leap Toward Full-Stack Electronics Manufacturing
  • Stat-Arb Pair Trade: Long Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) Vs. Short Canara Bank (CBK IN)
  • Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd IPO Trading: Strong Insti Demand and Overall Sub Rate
  • Union Bank of India (UNBK IN) Vs. Canara Bank (CBK IN): Statistical Arbitrage in Indian Banks


Physicswallah IPO Trading – Decent Anchor but Low Demand

By Sumeet Singh

  • Physicswallah raised around US$430m in its India IPO, despite having a decent anchor book.
  • Physicswallah Ltd (PWL) offers test preparation courses for competitive examinations, and other courses such as for upskilling, across 13 education categories, including JEE, NEET, and UPSC, among others.
  • We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.

Syrma SGS’s Strategic Foray into Defence Electronics: Elcome and Navicom Acquisitions

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • Syrma SGS Technology is acquiring a 60% stake in Elcome Integrated Systems, with a path to 100% via performance-linked earn-outs, alongside Elcome’s simultaneous acquisition of Navicom Technology.
  • This strategic move marks Syrma SGS’s formal entry into the high-barrier, long-cycle Indian defence electronics market, offering diversification from its core EMS business and aligning with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
  • The accretive nature, revenue visibility of over INR 400 crore, and design-led capabilities gained position Syrma SGS for a structural re-rating.

Amber Enterprise–Shogini Deal: A Strategic Leap Toward Full-Stack Electronics Manufacturing

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • Amber has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pune-based PCB manufacturer Shogini Technoarts through its subsidiary ILJIN Electronics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  • This move strengthensAmber’s backward integration in printed circuit boards at a time when India’s PCB market is expanding quickly and still relies heavily on imports.
  • The acquisition supports Amber’s transition from a primarily HVAC and consumer-durables component player to a more complete EMS and PCB solutions provider, an important shift that deserves closer analysis.

Stat-Arb Pair Trade: Long Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) Vs. Short Canara Bank (CBK IN)

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) vs. Canara Bank (CBK IN) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) and short Canara Bank (CBK IN) targets a 9% return.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd IPO Trading: Strong Insti Demand and Overall Sub Rate

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd (1880671D IN) raised US$406m in its India IPO.
  • TCAIL designs and manufactures clean air, powertrain, and suspension solutions for Indian OEMs, export markets, and the aftermarket, serving PVs, CVs, OHs, and industrial applications.
  • We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Union Bank of India (UNBK IN) Vs. Canara Bank (CBK IN): Statistical Arbitrage in Indian Banks

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The Union Bank of India (UNBK IN) vs. Canara Bank (CBK IN) price ratio has deviated two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long Union Bank of India (UNBK IN) and short Canara Bank (CBK IN) targets a 10% return.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

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