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Daily Brief Japan: JX Advanced Metals, Osaka Gas, Santec Corp, T&D Holdings, Mani Inc, Neos Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP): Global Index Inclusion in November to Support Stock
  • Falcon Oil & Gas Merger with TBN: High-Risk Arbitrage Opportunity Amid Borrow Concerns and Tax Implications
  • Primer: Santec Corp (6777 JP) – Oct 2025
  • Primer: T&D Holdings (8795 JP) – Oct 2025
  • Mani Inc (7730 JP): FY26 Guidance Point Towards a Recovery, Unleashing A Long-Term Play Mode
  • Neos Corp (3627 JP): 1H FY02/26 flash update


JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP): Global Index Inclusion in November to Support Stock

By Brian Freitas

  • The sharp rally in JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP) over the last couple of months should result in inclusion in a global index in November.
  • The stock is already a member of the TOPIX Index and another global index, and this inclusion will require passive trackers to buy a big chunk of the real float.
  • There will be more passive buying in JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP) in April when the liquidity factor in the TOPIX Index increases from 0.75 to 1.

Falcon Oil & Gas Merger with TBN: High-Risk Arbitrage Opportunity Amid Borrow Concerns and Tax Implications

By Special Situation Investments

  • Falcon Oil & Gas agreed to sell its assets to TBN, distributing TBN shares to shareholders at 0.00687 ratio.
  • The merger’s spread fluctuates due to hedging concerns and potential TBN stock decline to pre-announcement levels.
  • Lamesa Holdings’ shares are excluded from distribution due to sanctions, affecting the stock exchange ratio calculation.

Primer: Santec Corp (6777 JP) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Santec is a key enabler of next-generation optical communications and medical imaging, capitalizing on secular growth in data traffic and healthcare diagnostics. Its leadership in tunable lasers and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology provides a strong foundation for sustained, high-margin growth.
  • The company has demonstrated an exceptional growth track record, with revenue and net income CAGRs over the last three years of 39.3% and 45.2%, respectively. This robust performance is underpinned by strong demand from data centers, 5G network deployments, and expanding applications in the medical field.
  • While valuation appears moderate relative to its growth profile, potential risks include cyclicality in the telecommunications sector, high dependency on technological innovation, and competitive pressures from larger, more diversified players in the photonics industry.

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Primer: T&D Holdings (8795 JP) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • T&D Holdings operates a unique and resilient business model in the mature Japanese life insurance market through three specialized subsidiaries, each targeting a distinct demographic: Daido Life for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Taiyo Life for the senior market, and T&D Financial Life for the bancassurance channel.
  • The company has demonstrated remarkable earnings recovery, swinging from a net loss in FY2023 to significant profitability in FY2024 and FY2025, driven by strategic initiatives and a shifting economic environment. The 3-year net income CAGR of 107.35% is a testament to this turnaround.
  • While the company’s focused strategy provides a competitive moat, it faces key risks from Japan’s demographic shifts, interest rate volatility impacting its vast bond portfolio, and intense competition within the broader insurance and financial services sector.

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Mani Inc (7730 JP): FY26 Guidance Point Towards a Recovery, Unleashing A Long-Term Play Mode

By Tina Banerjee

  • Mani Inc (7730 JP) FY25 revenue increased 5% YoY to ¥29.9B while Operating margin deteriorated to 27.3%, down 210bps. Dental segment reported the worst margin decline from 18.7% to 11.7%.
  • The company said that the impact voluntary recall of dia-burs in China has subsided in FY25, and expects a full recovery in sales from FY26.
  • FY26 guidance expect revenue rise 9% to ¥32.8B with impact of recalls subsiding. Profits and margins are also expected to witness a significant uptick.

Neos Corp (3627 JP): 1H FY02/26 flash update

By Shared Research

  • In 1H FY02/26, TECMIRA recorded JPY4.9bn revenue (-12.2% YoY), JPY153mn operating loss, and JPY207mn net loss.
  • IoT & Devices segment saw 0.2% revenue increase, while Life Design and AI & Cloud segments experienced revenue declines.
  • SaaS business showed YoY growth in revenue and profit, driven by AI chatbot service enhancements and marketing efforts.

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Daily Brief Utilities: Osaka Gas and more

By | Daily Briefs, Utilities Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Falcon Oil & Gas Merger with TBN: High-Risk Arbitrage Opportunity Amid Borrow Concerns and Tax Implications


Falcon Oil & Gas Merger with TBN: High-Risk Arbitrage Opportunity Amid Borrow Concerns and Tax Implications

By Special Situation Investments

  • Falcon Oil & Gas agreed to sell its assets to TBN, distributing TBN shares to shareholders at 0.00687 ratio.
  • The merger’s spread fluctuates due to hedging concerns and potential TBN stock decline to pre-announcement levels.
  • Lamesa Holdings’ shares are excluded from distribution due to sanctions, affecting the stock exchange ratio calculation.

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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: China Gold International Resources, JX Advanced Metals, Gold, Crude Oil, Rays Power Infra, BHP Group Ltd, John Wood, Forrestania Resources Ltd, Zephyr Energy and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • China Gold Intl (2099 HK): Gold Rally & Upcoming Global Index Inclusion
  • JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP): Global Index Inclusion in November to Support Stock
  • Gold Goes Vertical, We Hunt for Value (Ben Richards)
  • 235: Gold and Bitcoin as Portfolio Diversifiers: Why Interest Is Rising Now
  • Oil futures: Crude slumps to 5mth lows on glut concerns, tariffs
  • Rays Power Infra Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • A ‘Cup & Handle’ On BHP Price Chart
  • Sidara – Wood Group – Audit, Amend, and Exit
  • Primer: Forrestania Resources Ltd (FRS AU) – Oct 2025
  • Zephyr Energy Plc (AIM: ZPHR): Initial investment through US$100 mm partnership in the Rockies. More to come


China Gold Intl (2099 HK): Gold Rally & Upcoming Global Index Inclusion

By Brian Freitas


JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP): Global Index Inclusion in November to Support Stock

By Brian Freitas

  • The sharp rally in JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP) over the last couple of months should result in inclusion in a global index in November.
  • The stock is already a member of the TOPIX Index and another global index, and this inclusion will require passive trackers to buy a big chunk of the real float.
  • There will be more passive buying in JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP) in April when the liquidity factor in the TOPIX Index increases from 0.75 to 1.

Gold Goes Vertical, We Hunt for Value (Ben Richards)

By Money of Mine

  • Tether has bought significant amounts of gold, acquiring 19 tonnes in the first half of the year
  • Gold prices have surged, surpassing $4000 an ounce and hitting $6000 Australian dollars per ounce
  • The market is seeing a shift towards gold as a safe haven asset amidst ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties

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235: Gold and Bitcoin as Portfolio Diversifiers: Why Interest Is Rising Now

By The Bid

  • Gold and bitcoin are both scarce assets that are gaining renewed attention as investors seek resilience in their portfolios
  • Gold has a long history as a store of value and tends to come into focus during uncertain times, while bitcoin is a newer digital asset with evolving investor access
  • Factors such as economic growth, geopolitical risks, and interest rates can impact the attractiveness of gold and other non-yielding assets in a portfolio

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Oil futures: Crude slumps to 5mth lows on glut concerns, tariffs

By Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  • Crude oil futures were sharply lower Friday, extending the previous session’s losses as oversupply fears and tariffs returned, while the Gaza ceasefire was seen eroding the risk premium.
  • Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $62.71/b (2003 BST) versus Thursday’s settle of $65.02/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $58.81/b against a previous close of $61.51/b.
  • Thursday’s selloff had already wiped out most of the week’s steady gains amid a growing chorus flagging concerns over a significant oil surplus for this quarter and beyond, while additional losses Friday dragged benchmarks down to fresh four-month lows.

Rays Power Infra Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Rays Power Infra (1638839D IN) is looking to raise about US$130m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by Anand Rathi and Pantomath Capital.
  • Rays Power Infra (RPI) is a renewable energy company that provides utility-scale, end-to-end solar energy solutions. 
  • Its operations are structured around two primary business models – EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and Co-Development.

A ‘Cup & Handle’ On BHP Price Chart

By FNArena

  • BHP shares retesting the August low, then rallying to a recent high suggests the stock is poised to move higher, Fairmont Equities’ Michael Gable reports.

Sidara – Wood Group – Audit, Amend, and Exit

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • Sidara’s 30p firm offer remains live but hinges on three gates — the 23 Oct GM, a clean FY24 audit, and A&E execution — all non-waivable and binary.
  • Borrowing-Limit approval has become a pre-audit chokepoint; failure would block the “going-concern” opinion and terminate the scheme before the formal Exceptional Conditions are tested.
  • Suspension limits trading but not lending: existing borrows persist in CREST, with recall and fee spikes expected around October–December catalysts as counterparties rebalance exposure.

Primer: Forrestania Resources Ltd (FRS AU) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Forrestania Resources is a junior exploration company with a diversified portfolio of gold, lithium, nickel, and copper projects strategically located in the well-endowed mineral belts of Western Australia.
  • The company is actively advancing its key projects through exploration drilling, resource definition, and strategic acquisitions, with a recent focus on consolidating gold assets in the Forrestania and Southern Cross regions.
  • As a pre-revenue exploration company, Forrestania is reliant on capital markets to fund its activities, making its financial performance and future prospects intrinsically linked to exploration success and commodity market sentiment.

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Zephyr Energy Plc (AIM: ZPHR): Initial investment through US$100 mm partnership in the Rockies. More to come

By Auctus Advisors

  • The first investment under the US$100 mm Zephyr Hawk partnership has been approved, comprising a US$2.5 mm commitment fully funded by Zephyr’s partner.
  • The investment secures a share in a work programme targeting up to 13 wells.
  • Zephyr estimates life-of-well undiscounted cashflows of ~US$1.8 mm, net to its interest.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: NVIDIA Corp, SK Inc, IonQ , Fibocom Wireless , Navan, Infosys Ltd, BE Semiconductor Industries NV, Santec Corp, Neos Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, TMT/Internet

In today’s briefing:

  • What Are the Arguments in Favor and Against an AI Bubble?
  • Nvidia (NVDA.US): Problems Encountered in Land Acquisition to Establish Offshore Headquarters.
  • Treasury Burn Story Hits a Milestone—Lotte Serves up the Ruling Party’s Playbook at the Hearing
  • Ionq Inc (IONQ) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025
  • Fibocom A/H Listing: Strong Revenue Growth, Some Margin Pressures
  • Navan Inc. (NAVN):AI-Powered Booking System Pushes Ahead with IPO Amidst Government Shutdown
  • Infosys (INFO IN) Q2 Results:
  • BE Semiconductor Industries NV – What’s News in Amsterdam
  • Primer: Santec Corp (6777 JP) – Oct 2025
  • Neos Corp (3627 JP): 1H FY02/26 flash update


What Are the Arguments in Favor and Against an AI Bubble?

By Nicolas Baratte

  • Review of the conventional arguments (Bloomberg article): the timing gap between Capex and Revenue is the real issue.
  • Review of history of Tech Bubbles (Krugman): not clear if AI is a bubble, it could keep going for years, but if it bursts it will be worse than 1999-2003.
  • Best AI comp is Cloud Computing. Both enable new data analytics, new applications. Both are platforms. US Cloud Computing revenues increased 25x in 10 years (2015 to 2024).

Nvidia (NVDA.US): Problems Encountered in Land Acquisition to Establish Offshore Headquarters.

By Patrick Liao

  • NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US) is setting up an offshore headquarters in Taipei, and is currently in the process of acquiring land.
  • Taiwan’s central government is currently ruled by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), while Taipei City is governed by a mayor from the Kuomintang (KMT), creating political complications.
  • Politics often takes precedence over economics, yet in a democracy, politics is driven by competing parties—inevitably leading to conflicts of interest.

Treasury Burn Story Hits a Milestone—Lotte Serves up the Ruling Party’s Playbook at the Hearing

By Sanghyun Park

  • In yesterday’s hearing, Lotte skipped alternatives and signaled treasury burn, seen as bowing to political pressure, sparking a notable NXT post-market reaction.
  • The mandatory treasury burn story hinges on major local holdings and their follow-through. Lotte’s hearing gave a live read, boosting the narrative’s traction in the near-term local market.
  • Traders’ takeaway: holding cos with large treasury stakes could outperform, signaling a chance for outright longs, relative weight plays, or NAV discount tightening—time to get more aggressive locally.

Ionq Inc (IONQ) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • IonQ, valued at $12 billion, is shifting focus from quantum hardware to software and hybrid solutions amid industry challenges.
  • The company reported only $3.1 million in hardware revenue last quarter, indicating a decline, alongside $4.5 million from consulting and cloud services.
  • Investor sentiment is cautious, reflected by a short interest of 14.8% and a borrow cost of 0.5%.

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Fibocom A/H Listing: Strong Revenue Growth, Some Margin Pressures

By Nicholas Tan

  • Fibocom Wireless (300638 CH) a wireless communication modules provider, aims to raise up to US$400m in its H-share listing.
  • Fibocom was founded in Nov 1999, and is a leading wireless communication module provider. The firm’s module products include i) data transmission modules, ii) smart modules, and iii) AI modules.
  • In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.

Navan Inc. (NAVN):AI-Powered Booking System Pushes Ahead with IPO Amidst Government Shutdown

By IPO Boutique

  • Navan is offering 36.9mm shares at $24-$26 and will debut on October 31st invoking a 20-day effectiveness rule during the current government shutdown.
  • Their revenue grew 33% year-over-year from $402 million in fiscal 2024 to $537 million in fiscal 2025.
  • Navan (formerly TripActions) is led by two high-profile co-founders who previously sold had a business acquired in this space.

Infosys (INFO IN) Q2 Results:

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Infosys (INFO IN / INFY US) reports Q1 FY26 results on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at 15:45 IST; earnings days historically triggered outsized price moves.
  • Expect Volatility: Results have historically driven price swings of up to ±9%. Options imply a ±3.5% swing. Implied volatility is expected to drop significantly post earnings.
  • Portfolio Impact: As a Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex heavyweight, earnings-day moves ripple across the benchmark, making results market-relevant beyond the single stock.

BE Semiconductor Industries NV – What’s News in Amsterdam

By The IDEA!

  • In this edition: • AMG Critcal Materials | sells Graphit Kropfmühl to Asbury Carbons • SBM Offshore | entering AI partnerships with SLB and Cognite • Nexperia | Dutch government has taken control • Dutch politics | has GroenLinks/PvdA peaked too soon?

Primer: Santec Corp (6777 JP) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Santec is a key enabler of next-generation optical communications and medical imaging, capitalizing on secular growth in data traffic and healthcare diagnostics. Its leadership in tunable lasers and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology provides a strong foundation for sustained, high-margin growth.
  • The company has demonstrated an exceptional growth track record, with revenue and net income CAGRs over the last three years of 39.3% and 45.2%, respectively. This robust performance is underpinned by strong demand from data centers, 5G network deployments, and expanding applications in the medical field.
  • While valuation appears moderate relative to its growth profile, potential risks include cyclicality in the telecommunications sector, high dependency on technological innovation, and competitive pressures from larger, more diversified players in the photonics industry.

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Neos Corp (3627 JP): 1H FY02/26 flash update

By Shared Research

  • In 1H FY02/26, TECMIRA recorded JPY4.9bn revenue (-12.2% YoY), JPY153mn operating loss, and JPY207mn net loss.
  • IoT & Devices segment saw 0.2% revenue increase, while Life Design and AI & Cloud segments experienced revenue declines.
  • SaaS business showed YoY growth in revenue and profit, driven by AI chatbot service enhancements and marketing efforts.

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Daily Brief Financials: Bullish US, National Stock Exchange, HSBC Holdings, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Precinct Properties New Zealand, FnGuide Inc, HSBC Holdings , Keppel REIT, T&D Holdings, Hang Seng Bank and more

By | Daily Briefs, Financials

In today’s briefing:

  • [Quiddity Index] Index Consultation Anncmt Suggests The Big M Will Delete 1 LargeCap, 5 Small.
  • NSE India: Not Just an Exchange, but a Strategic Holding Company.
  • HSBC – Privatization of Hang Seng Bank Should Mean Limits on Granular Credit Metrics After 2H25
  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO – Steady Growth but Valuations Fullish
  • Precinct Placement: Potentially Dilutive but Dividend/Share Maintained
  • Fnguide (064850) – Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025
  • Hsbc Hldgs Plc (HSBC) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025
  • Placements Continue, SERT Buys Back Units
  • Primer: T&D Holdings (8795 JP) – Oct 2025
  • Hang Seng (11 HK)’s Offer: HSBC Investors Are Not Sold On The Strategic Benefits


[Quiddity Index] Index Consultation Anncmt Suggests The Big M Will Delete 1 LargeCap, 5 Small.

By Travis Lundy

  • Global Index Provider M _ _ _ announced an index consultation on Digital Asset Treausry Companies on 27 August. Friday, they extended til year-end, but gave a clear proposal update. 
  • They propose to exclude companies where digital asset holdings represent >50% of assets. They seek input. They also seek input on whether a company self-defines as a DAT…
  • And also look at stated reasons for capital raising. A preliminary list suggests Strategy (MSTR US)  and Metaplanet (3350 JP) are obvious targets. Others will be too. 

NSE India: Not Just an Exchange, but a Strategic Holding Company.

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • NSE dominates market as it maintains a near-monopoly (∼90% share) in equity cash and dominates the booming derivatives segment.
  • NSE’s Revenue and PAT are 5-9x larger than BSE’s, with a much higher PAT margin (68% vs. 44%).
  • NSE Holds appreciating, strategic minority stakes in high-potential financial infrastructure companies which can be seen as hidden value for NSE.

HSBC – Privatization of Hang Seng Bank Should Mean Limits on Granular Credit Metrics After 2H25

By Daniel Tabbush

  • The decision to invest a large sum of money to increase Hong Kong and Mainland China banking exposure, seems oddly timed
  • There is no exceptional discount to drive this decision, and there is unlikely to be any major resumption former times
  • Granular data on credit metrics from HSB shows marked weakness, deterioration, and with privatization, we may only see this data one more time.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO – Steady Growth but Valuations Fullish

By Akshat Shah

  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance (2908709Z IJ) (CHLI) is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO, which is an entire secondary share sale.
  • CHLI is an Indian private life insurer, promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings, offering a range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group customers.
  • In this note, we talk about the peer comp and implied valuations in the IPO price range.

Precinct Placement: Potentially Dilutive but Dividend/Share Maintained

By Nicholas Tan

  • Precinct Properties New Zealand (PCT NZ)  is looking to raise around US$163m from a primary placement.
  • This is a large deal to digest, representing 193.7 days of the stock’s three month ADV and 13.4% of shares outstanding.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

Fnguide (064850) – Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • FnGuide, established in 2000, is a leading provider of market data and equity indices in South Korea.
  • The company operates in three segments: financial market data, equity indices, and fund ratings, with the latter having limited market share.
  • FnGuide’s ‘Value-Up’ plan focuses on improving stability, profitability, and growth, positioning it alongside global competitors like Factset and S&P Global.

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Hsbc Hldgs Plc (HSBC) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • HSBC’s stock is trading at high multiples, but a drop in 1M HIBOR could reduce their 2026 EPS by about 10%, a risk not yet reflected in estimates.
  • The bank’s net interest income is more sensitive to low HIBOR rates than disclosed, raising concerns for management about prolonged low rates.
  • In a bearish scenario, HSBC’s stock could decline by 20%, while Barclays presents a strong long opportunity with expected NII growth and undervaluation.

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Placements Continue, SERT Buys Back Units

By Geoff Howie

  • Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$250 million inflow, led by DBS Group and Sembcorp Industries.
  • Keppel REIT raised S$113 million through a private placement to finance a 75% stake in Top Ryde City Shopping Centre.
  • ASL Marine Holdings entered a placement agreement for 41,104,000 shares at S$0.1703 each to support business expansion.

Primer: T&D Holdings (8795 JP) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • T&D Holdings operates a unique and resilient business model in the mature Japanese life insurance market through three specialized subsidiaries, each targeting a distinct demographic: Daido Life for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Taiyo Life for the senior market, and T&D Financial Life for the bancassurance channel.
  • The company has demonstrated remarkable earnings recovery, swinging from a net loss in FY2023 to significant profitability in FY2024 and FY2025, driven by strategic initiatives and a shifting economic environment. The 3-year net income CAGR of 107.35% is a testament to this turnaround.
  • While the company’s focused strategy provides a competitive moat, it faces key risks from Japan’s demographic shifts, interest rate volatility impacting its vast bond portfolio, and intense competition within the broader insurance and financial services sector.

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Hang Seng (11 HK)’s Offer: HSBC Investors Are Not Sold On The Strategic Benefits

By David Blennerhassett

  • Since announcing HSBC (5 HK)‘s Offer, Hang Seng Bank (11 HK) has traded tight-ish to terms, at a ~3.9% gross spread (including dividends). Or ~10% annualised if a five month offramp.
  • Annualised spreads for clean liquid deals in Asia-Pac, do tend to widen after day 1. Meaning, the gross spread remains roughly static as investors hit their full quota early on.  
  • HSBC shareholders are questioning the deal merits. For Hang Seng minorities, this is a great exit. Inside this report, I take a deeper dive into Hong Kong bank takeover precedents.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument Co., Ltd., Kuros Biosciences, Centene Corp, Acotec Scientific Holdings, Cofoe Medical Technology, Nurexone Biologic, Duality Biotherapeutics, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Cor, Mani Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Kangji Medical (9997 HK): Scheme Vote on 10 November
  • Primer: Kuros Biosciences (KURN SW) – Oct 2025
  • Centene Corp (CNC) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025
  • Primer: Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK) – Oct 2025
  • Pre-IPO Cofoe Medical Technology (A/H Listing) – The Business Model and the Concerns Behind
  • NRXBF: Test Results Show Vision Recovery
  • Duality Bio IPO Lockup – US$2.7bn Lockup Release, with Lots of CCASS Movement
  • Long F&P Health (FPH AU) Vs. Short ResMed (RMD AU): Pair Trade with 7% Upside Potential
  • Mani Inc (7730 JP): FY26 Guidance Point Towards a Recovery, Unleashing A Long-Term Play Mode


Kangji Medical (9997 HK): Scheme Vote on 10 November

By Arun George

  • Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (9997 HK)’s IFA opines that the consortium’s HK$9.25 privatisation offer is fair and reasonable. The vote is on 10 November. 
  • I previously argued that the vote carries risk due to a solid interim, the imminent surgical robot growth story, unfavourable AGM voting patterns, and emerging retail opposition.
  • However, the risk has been lowered due to Bin Yuan and LYFE no longer being shareholders, along with the peer derating. At the last close, the gross/annualised spread is 3.7%/22.0%.

Primer: Kuros Biosciences (KURN SW) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Kuros Biosciences is rapidly transitioning into a high-growth, profitable medical device company, driven by the commercial success of its MagnetOs bone graft portfolio.
  • Compelling Level 1 clinical data for MagnetOs, demonstrating superiority over the current gold standard (autograft) in challenging spinal fusion procedures, serves as a powerful commercial driver and solidifies its competitive advantage.
  • Having recently achieved its first operating profit and positive EBITDA, the company is at a financial inflection point, with a clear path to sustained profitability and cash flow generation, significantly de-risking the investment profile.

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Centene Corp (CNC) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • CNC has withdrawn financial guidance due to a $1.8 billion shortfall from the Affordable Care Act and rising Medicaid costs, causing stock price to drop to $32.
  • Market perception indicates a permanent earnings impairment at 4.5 times the projected adjusted EPS of $7.17 for 2024, but EPS could rebound to at least $7.06 in 18 to 24 months.
  • CNC, the largest managed care organization for U.S. government-sponsored health insurance, serves 27.9 million members and has shifted its capital allocation strategy towards share repurchases since 2022.

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Primer: Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Acotec Scientific is a leading domestic player in China’s drug-coated balloon (DCB) market, poised to benefit from the growing prevalence of vascular diseases and the increasing adoption of minimally invasive procedures.
  • The company has demonstrated a strong growth trajectory, with robust revenue and net income increases, and is expanding its product pipeline and international presence, notably through a strategic partnership with Boston Scientific.
  • Key risks revolve around China’s volume-based procurement (VBP) policy, which exerts significant pricing pressure, and increasing competition from both domestic and international medical device manufacturers.

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Pre-IPO Cofoe Medical Technology (A/H Listing) – The Business Model and the Concerns Behind

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The performance fluctuations of Cofoe in recent years are mainly due to the fade of COVID-19 dividend, excessive dependence on marketing/online channels, and insufficient investment in its own R&D.
  • Yuyue’s internationalization is more mature as products are more recognized by overseas customers. Yuyue has been able to achieve internationalization through independent branding/OBM, while Cofoe is lagging behind.
  • The model of “emphasizing marketing over R&D” is hard to last. We think reasonable valuation of Cofoe could be lower than Yuyue and may also be lower than Winner Medical.

NRXBF: Test Results Show Vision Recovery

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • NurExone (OTC-NRXBF) is a preclinical stage biotech company that is developing a breakthrough treatment for spinal cord injuries that has the potential to dramatically improve lives.
  • The technology involved also has the potential to more efficiently get other treatments to the needed area.
  • The company announced that tests on its signature product, ExePTEN, showed that it produced a reproducible, dose-dependent therapeutic effect in an eye model of glaucoma.

Duality Bio IPO Lockup – US$2.7bn Lockup Release, with Lots of CCASS Movement

By Sumeet Singh

  • Duality Biotherapeutics (9606 HK)‘ s raised around US$200m in its Hong Kong listing in April 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone and pre-IPO investors is set to expire today.
  • Duality is a biopharma company focused primarily on the independent discovery and development of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) assets.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

Long F&P Health (FPH AU) Vs. Short ResMed (RMD AU): Pair Trade with 7% Upside Potential

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The Fisher & Paykel Health (FPH AU) vs. ResMed Inc (RMD AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long Fisher & Paykel Health (FPH AU) and short ResMed Inc (RMD AU) targets a 7% return. However, ResMed is more attractively valued on PEG ratio basis.
  • 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.

Mani Inc (7730 JP): FY26 Guidance Point Towards a Recovery, Unleashing A Long-Term Play Mode

By Tina Banerjee

  • Mani Inc (7730 JP) FY25 revenue increased 5% YoY to ¥29.9B while Operating margin deteriorated to 27.3%, down 210bps. Dental segment reported the worst margin decline from 18.7% to 11.7%.
  • The company said that the impact voluntary recall of dia-burs in China has subsided in FY25, and expects a full recovery in sales from FY26.
  • FY26 guidance expect revenue rise 9% to ¥32.8B with impact of recalls subsiding. Profits and margins are also expected to witness a significant uptick.

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Daily Brief Industrials: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, Singamas Container Holdings, Honeywell International, Regal Rexnord , Carr’s Group PLC, ICTSI and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • RPMGlobal (RUL AU): Caterpillar’s Binding Proposal at A$5.00
  • Primer: Singamas Container Holdings (716 HK) – Oct 2025
  • Weekly Update (HON, SOLS, ABB)
  • Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025
  • Fevara — Targeting profitable growth
  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia


RPMGlobal (RUL AU): Caterpillar’s Binding Proposal at A$5.00

By Arun George

  • RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU) entered a scheme implementation deed with Caterpillar Inc (CAT US) at A$5.00 per share, a 32.6% premium to the undisturbed price.
  • The key scheme conditions are RPM shareholder, FIRB and ACCC approval. RPM’s benign shareholder structure facilitates completion.
  • The offer is attractive. At the last close and for an 18 February 2026 payment, the gross/annualised spread is 2.7%/7.8%.  

Primer: Singamas Container Holdings (716 HK) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Singamas is a major global container manufacturer facing a cyclical industry downturn, characterized by overcapacity and pressure on container prices.
  • Despite challenging market conditions, the company maintains a strong balance sheet, an asset-light model, and is diversifying into higher-margin specialized containers, such as Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and growing its leasing business to provide more stable revenue streams.
  • The company offers a compelling dividend yield, supported by a stated policy of returning value to shareholders, but faces significant risks from global trade tensions, economic slowdowns, and intense competition.

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Weekly Update (HON, SOLS, ABB)

By Richard Howe

  • Recently, Blackstone published a report titled “Investing in the Picks and Shovels of AI.” You can read the report here.
  • One image from the report that caught my eye was the growth in data that will be consumed and stored.
  • One natural beneficiary of this massive increase in data is Western Digital (WDC) and its hard drive business.

Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Regal Rexnord Corporation, founded in 1955, is a major player in the motion and power sector with a market cap of $8.9 billion and revenues of $6 billion.
  • The company has shifted from traditional electric motor manufacturing to sustainable motion and power solutions, highlighted by key acquisitions and mergers over the past decade.
  • RRX operates through three main segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Automation & Motion Control, and has streamlined its portfolio by divesting its industrial motors and generators business.

This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.


Fevara — Targeting profitable growth

By Edison Investment Research

Fevara is the new name of Carr’s Group, reflecting the refocusing of the business as a global leader in sustainable livestock supplements. Such supplements aim to improve digestion to enhance growth rates, which assists farming economics while also supporting animal welfare. Management’s strategy involves improving returns, accelerating growth in traditional markets and expanding into faster-growing emerging markets. This should provide investors with a strong recovery in profits from the operational improvements combined with medium-term growth.


Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

  • In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: International Container, Jababeka
  • UST yields tumbled 9-11 bps across the curve on Friday, supported by haven demand following US President Donald Trump’s threat of new 100% tariffs and export controls on China.
  • The yield on the 2Y UST declined 9 bps to 3.50%, while that on the 10Y UST was down 11 bps at 4.03%. Equities and risky assets (e.g. cryptocurrency) fell on fresh geopolitical worries, while gold and silver rose. The S&P 500 declined 2.7% (the worst one-day performance since April) to 6,553, while the Nasdaq slumped 3.6% to 22,204.

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Daily Brief Industrials: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, Singamas Container Holdings, Honeywell International, Regal Rexnord , Carr’s Group PLC, ICTSI and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • RPMGlobal (RUL AU): Caterpillar’s Binding Proposal at A$5.00
  • Primer: Singamas Container Holdings (716 HK) – Oct 2025
  • Weekly Update (HON, SOLS, ABB)
  • Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025
  • Fevara — Targeting profitable growth
  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia


RPMGlobal (RUL AU): Caterpillar’s Binding Proposal at A$5.00

By Arun George

  • RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (RUL AU) entered a scheme implementation deed with Caterpillar Inc (CAT US) at A$5.00 per share, a 32.6% premium to the undisturbed price.
  • The key scheme conditions are RPM shareholder, FIRB and ACCC approval. RPM’s benign shareholder structure facilitates completion.
  • The offer is attractive. At the last close and for an 18 February 2026 payment, the gross/annualised spread is 2.7%/7.8%.  

Primer: Singamas Container Holdings (716 HK) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Singamas is a major global container manufacturer facing a cyclical industry downturn, characterized by overcapacity and pressure on container prices.
  • Despite challenging market conditions, the company maintains a strong balance sheet, an asset-light model, and is diversifying into higher-margin specialized containers, such as Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and growing its leasing business to provide more stable revenue streams.
  • The company offers a compelling dividend yield, supported by a stated policy of returning value to shareholders, but faces significant risks from global trade tensions, economic slowdowns, and intense competition.

This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.


Weekly Update (HON, SOLS, ABB)

By Richard Howe

  • Recently, Blackstone published a report titled “Investing in the Picks and Shovels of AI.” You can read the report here.
  • One image from the report that caught my eye was the growth in data that will be consumed and stored.
  • One natural beneficiary of this massive increase in data is Western Digital (WDC) and its hard drive business.

Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX) – Monday, Jul 14, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Regal Rexnord Corporation, founded in 1955, is a major player in the motion and power sector with a market cap of $8.9 billion and revenues of $6 billion.
  • The company has shifted from traditional electric motor manufacturing to sustainable motion and power solutions, highlighted by key acquisitions and mergers over the past decade.
  • RRX operates through three main segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Automation & Motion Control, and has streamlined its portfolio by divesting its industrial motors and generators business.

This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.


Fevara — Targeting profitable growth

By Edison Investment Research

Fevara is the new name of Carr’s Group, reflecting the refocusing of the business as a global leader in sustainable livestock supplements. Such supplements aim to improve digestion to enhance growth rates, which assists farming economics while also supporting animal welfare. Management’s strategy involves improving returns, accelerating growth in traditional markets and expanding into faster-growing emerging markets. This should provide investors with a strong recovery in profits from the operational improvements combined with medium-term growth.


Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

  • In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: International Container, Jababeka
  • UST yields tumbled 9-11 bps across the curve on Friday, supported by haven demand following US President Donald Trump’s threat of new 100% tariffs and export controls on China.
  • The yield on the 2Y UST declined 9 bps to 3.50%, while that on the 10Y UST was down 11 bps at 4.03%. Equities and risky assets (e.g. cryptocurrency) fell on fresh geopolitical worries, while gold and silver rose. The S&P 500 declined 2.7% (the worst one-day performance since April) to 6,553, while the Nasdaq slumped 3.6% to 22,204.

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Daily Brief Consumer: Genting Malaysia, Samyang Holdings, BYD, TOP TOY International Group, Lennar Corp A, Guangzhou Automobile Group, LG Electronics India, Fuyao Glass Industry Group and more

By | Consumer, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Genting Malaysia (GENM MK): Genting’s Conditional Voluntary Offer at RM2.35
  • Value Partners: Supports Samyang Holdings’ Equity Spin-Off Plan But Must Cancel Treasury Shares
  • BYD (1211 HK): Sep Sales Down 1st Time, Margin to Be Up in 2026 – Stock Overvalued
  • Genting Malaysia (GENM MK): Genting (GENT MK)’s Curious Offer
  • Top Toy IPO Preview
  • Lennar’s MRP Split-Off: Key Considerations, Risks, and Strategies for Odd-Lot and Hedged Positions
  • A/H Premium Tracker (2 Wks to 10 Oct 2025):  Beautiful Skew But Trade Tantrums Again
  • LG Electronics India IPO : Strong Debut Expected. Market Cap May Top Parent’s
  • BYD (1211 HK) Tactical Outlook: Bottoming, But Wait to Buy The Dips…
  • HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (2wks To 10 Oct 2025); Big Pre/Post Holiday Flows. NB 2x as Big.


Genting Malaysia (GENM MK): Genting’s Conditional Voluntary Offer at RM2.35

By Arun George

  • Genting Malaysia (GENM MK) disclosed a conditional voluntary offer from Genting Bhd (GENT MK) at RM2.35, a 9.8% premium to the last close price of RM2.14. 
  • The 50% minimum acceptance condition is easily met as Genting is the largest shareholder, representing 49.36% of outstanding shares. 
  • Genting’s preferred endgame is to delist GENM, thereby fully benefiting if GENM successfully bids for a downstate New York casino licence. Therefore, there is a good chance of a bump. 

Value Partners: Supports Samyang Holdings’ Equity Spin-Off Plan But Must Cancel Treasury Shares

By Douglas Kim

  • On 13 October, Value Partners has come out in support of Samyang Holdings (000070 KS)’s equity spin-off plan but on the condition that the company must cancel its treasury shares.
  • Value Partners believes Samyang Holdings is currently severely undervalued, trading at a P/B of 0.34x. A shareholders meeting for Samyang Holdings is scheduled for 14 October. 
  • We have a positive view of this equity spin-off. Our NAV valuation of Samyang Holdings suggests an implied price per share of 127,138 won (28.6% higher than current price).

BYD (1211 HK): Sep Sales Down 1st Time, Margin to Be Up in 2026 – Stock Overvalued

By Ming Lu

  • BYD’s monthly sales volume decreased YoY for the first time in September.
  • We expect the revenue growth rate will slow down to 16%, but op margin will rise in 2026.
  • We believe the stock price is overvalued, whether measured by time-series or cross-sectional methods.

Genting Malaysia (GENM MK): Genting (GENT MK)’s Curious Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • Genting Malaysia (GENM MK), the owner of Resort World Genting, has announced a conditional offer from controlling parent Genting Bhd (GENT MK).
  • GENT is offering RM2.35/share, an uninspiring 9.81% premium to last close, for the 50.64% of shares out not held. The Offer has a 50% acceptance threshold.
  • GENT already consolidates GENM (AFAIK). At this price, compulsory acquisition won’t be afforded (you’d think). GENT should have launched the Offer back in April when the share price was floundering.

Top Toy IPO Preview

By Douglas Kim

  • Top Toy International is getting ready to complete its IPO in Hong Kong in the next several months. 
  • Top Toy was last valued at US$1.3 billion in July 2025 when it received a US$59.4 million Series A financing (of which Temasek contributed US$40 million for a 3.2% stake).
  • Top Toy is trading at P/E of 32x (2024 net profit) (valuation of US$1.3 billion) versus Pop Mart (P/E of 103x based on its 2024 net profit). 

Lennar’s MRP Split-Off: Key Considerations, Risks, and Strategies for Odd-Lot and Hedged Positions

By Special Situation Investments

  • LEN shareholders can exchange stock for MRP at a 6.38% premium, with an upper limit of 4.1367 MRP shares per LEN share.
  • Odd-lot holders (99 shares or less) are prioritized and exempt from proration; oversubscription is expected, applicable to odd-lot positions only.
  • The final exchange ratio is determined by VWAP from November 3-5; borrow risk for MRP exists, potentially impacting hedged positions.

A/H Premium Tracker (2 Wks to 10 Oct 2025):  Beautiful Skew But Trade Tantrums Again

By Travis Lundy

  • “Beautiful Skew” showed up again across the long holiday. Hs on average outperformed As by 1.57% over the 29-30 Sep and 9-10 Oct period.
  • Last week’s short reco on China Merchants Bank H (3968 HK) saw the H-share OUTperform its A by 2.52% and it outright rose just over 1%. Meh.
  • The data tables below update on a daily basis in the Tools section of Smartkarma. The SOUTHBOUND Flow Monitor and AH Pairs Monitor are both there – free – for all SK readers.

LG Electronics India IPO : Strong Debut Expected. Market Cap May Top Parent’s

By Devi Subhakesan

  • LG Electronics India (123D IN) debuts today and is poised for a strong listing pop, supported by record institutional oversubscription and robust grey market premiums.
  • Retail investor shares saw a modest 3.5x subscription, underscoring the challenge of a billion-dollar IPO with a 35% retail allocation, which necessitated a steep pricing discount.
  • Post-Debut, LGEIL’s likely market Cap at around USD11.5 bn could surpass its parent, despite 85% parent stake and USD1.3 bn raised from offer for sale of shares in IPO .

BYD (1211 HK) Tactical Outlook: Bottoming, But Wait to Buy The Dips…

By Nico Rosti

  • As discussed in our previous BYD insight on October 3, the stock is oversold and could start a rally soon.
  • BYD (1211 HK) was heavily overbought at its peak in mid-2025, then declined >30% in a few months. It’s oversold.
  • However at the moment our model has identified the current short-term trend pattern as bearish: a 1-2 weeks rally can happen, but then the stock will pullback again. Caution advised.

HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (2wks To 10 Oct 2025); Big Pre/Post Holiday Flows. NB 2x as Big.

By Travis Lundy

  • Gross SOUTHBOUND volumes just over US$21bn a day in the four days spanning the long holiday break. Big. Quite decent net buying flows too though the market fell.
  • The recommended name was short Great Wall Motor (2333 HK). The stock was +1% over two weeks, but underperformed its H by 0.52%. Great Wall is down 4+% today.
  • The data tables below update on a daily basis in the Tools section of Smartkarma. The Southbound Flow Monitor and AH Pairs Monitor are both there for all SK readers.

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Most Read: Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), Alibaba, SIMMTECH Co Ltd, Dongfeng Motor, Hanon Systems, Lynas Corp Ltd, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR, BYD Electronics, Zijin Gold, AAC Technologies Holdings and more

By | Daily Briefs, Most Read

In today’s briefing:

  • CATL (3750 HK): Cornerstone Lock-Up Expiry, Passive Flows, H/A Premium
  • Alibaba Drops 8%: What Friday’s U.S. Sell-Off Means for Hong Kong Stocks
  • Hunting Trades in Korea Semis Materials & Equip ETF Ahead of the Dec Rebalance
  • Merger Arb Mondays (13 Oct) – Dongfeng, Hang Seng, Soft99, Toyota Industries, Pacific Ind, Mandom
  • Hanon Systems Rights Deal Suddenly Heating Up for CJ CGV–Style Arb as Hahn & Co Confirms Sitting Out
  • Lynas Rare Earths (LYC AU): Global Index Inclusion & Passive Flows as Rare Earths Get Rarer
  • TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure.
  • Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII Dec25/Mar26: Expected ADDs Strongly Outperforming Expected DELs
  • Zijin Gold (2259 HK): Global Index Inclusion Post-IPO Price Surge & Lock-Up Expiry
  • Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec25: Final Ranks; US$1.7bn One-Way


CATL (3750 HK): Cornerstone Lock-Up Expiry, Passive Flows, H/A Premium

By Brian Freitas

  • CATL (3750 HK) listed in May by selling 135.579m shares (including the Offer Size Adjustment Option) at HK$263/share. The overallotment option of 20.337m shares was also exercised in full.
  • Nearly 50% of the IPO shares were allotted to cornerstone investors. The lock-up on those investors ends on 19 November. That increases float and will bring in passive flows.
  • CATL (3750 HK) is trading at a big premium to CATL (300750 CH) and that could start to move lower as the number of free float shares increases.

Alibaba Drops 8%: What Friday’s U.S. Sell-Off Means for Hong Kong Stocks

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: Friday’s sell-off occurred after the Hong Kong market closed, but several Hong Kong–listed companies were caught up in the rout through their U.S.-listed ADRs.
  • This Insight details the impact on 15 prominent Hang Seng Index constituents — including Alibaba, Tencent, and HSBC. Implied volatility in U.S.-traded options on these ADRs moved sharply in response.
  • Why Read: Understand what to expect when the Hong Kong market reopens after the weekend — both in terms of price performance and implied volatility.

Hunting Trades in Korea Semis Materials & Equip ETF Ahead of the Dec Rebalance

By Sanghyun Park

  • Next rebalance is Dec 12; Simmtech (222800 KS) looks set to replace Philoptics, with a KRW 0.8T market cap gap making it a high-conviction front-runner.
  • Dongjin Semicam and Daeduck clear market cap but face keyword-score risk; PSK Holdings vs S&S Tech is tight — final screening will decide, so front-running carries caution.
  • December rebalance AUM doubled; Simmtech and Philoptics could see ~1x DTV passive flows, likely triggering an even stronger passive price impact than last cycle.


Hanon Systems Rights Deal Suddenly Heating Up for CJ CGV–Style Arb as Hahn & Co Confirms Sitting Out

By Sanghyun Park

  • Hahn & Co, holding 21.63% of Hanon, won’t join the rights issue, raising the odds of a CJ CGV–style stock rights dump hitting the market.
  • Hanon’s rights float mirrors CJ CGV (~17% post-ESOP), with Hahn & Co likely to sell, limited local demand, and potential follow-on selling pressure.
  • Hanon’s 50% rights at 15% discount offer smaller float than CJ CGV, but larger deal size and weak EV sentiment create a potential CJ CGV–style arb, with SSF tradability.

Lynas Rare Earths (LYC AU): Global Index Inclusion & Passive Flows as Rare Earths Get Rarer

By Brian Freitas

  • Lynas Corp Ltd (LYC AU)‘s stock price has more than doubled in the last few months as equity markets rally, the rare earth boom continues, and export restrictions are imposed.
  • The significant increase in market cap and free float market cap should result in the stock being added to a global index in November.
  • There will be positioning for the inclusion (and that partly explains the recent run-up in the stock). But with export controls continuing, there could be further upside.

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure.

By Patrick Liao

  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on China.
  • Facing the escalation of the U.S.–China tariff war, U.S. stocks plunged on October 10 under heavy selling pressure.  
  • Facing the escalation of the U.S.–China tariff war, U.S. stocks plunged on October 10 under heavy selling pressure.  

Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII Dec25/Mar26: Expected ADDs Strongly Outperforming Expected DELs

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • The Hang Seng Internet & IT (HSIII) index represents the top 30 stocks related to internet and information technology businesses listed in Hong Kong (HKEX).
  • In this insight, we take a look at the December 2025 index capping flows.
  • We have also presented our index change expectations for the next semiannual index review which will take place in March 2026.

Zijin Gold (2259 HK): Global Index Inclusion Post-IPO Price Surge & Lock-Up Expiry

By Dimitris Ioannidis

  • Zijin Gold (2259 HK) debuted on the HKEX on 30 September and soared more than 80% from its IPO offer price reaching a market cap of ~$44bn.
  • Inclusion in Global All-World is expected in March 2026, with an upweight in June 2026 following the lock-up expiry.
  • Inclusion in Global Standard is expected in May 2026 following the lock-up expiry. Inclusion in February 2026 is not unlikely despite the low float due to price surge.

Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec25: Final Ranks; US$1.7bn One-Way

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • The HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.
  • In this insight, we take a look at our final expectations of index changes and the resultant capping flows for HSTECH index rebal event in December 2025.
  • We expect one index change and roughly US$1.7bn in one-way index flows in December 2025.

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