Daily Brief Equity Bottom-Up: CICC (3908 HK): CSRC’s Approval of the Merger and more

• CICC (3908 HK) has received CSRC approval for its merger with Cinda Securities (601059 CH) and Dongxing Securities (601198 CH), but its share price has fallen. 
• Concerns about EPS dilution are valid, as CDS’ and DXS’ 1H26 earnings are weaker than CICC’s. However, amid increased industry consolidation, the merger is strategically important.
• CICC now sits at 0.57x 12-month forward P/B, just the average since 2021. We expect the merger to enhance book value, and H-shareholders will benefit more. 

• Public-to-private valuation arbitrage in Australian self-storage is driven by a stark cap rate disconnect, with ASK trading at an implied cap rate in the low-to-mid 6% range, while direct private market transactions and sovereign wealth mandates for institutional-grade portfolios continue to clear in the mid-to-high 4% to low 5% range.
• Abacus Group (ASX: ABG) holds a dominant ~19.9% blocking stake in ASK, meaning any privatization attempt is fundamentally path-dependent on ABG’s strategic intent, capital gains tax liabilities from demerger roll-overs, and its own capital allocation requirements.
• A Scheme of Arrangement under Australian corporations law requires approval by a double majority (75% of votes cast and 50% of voting shareholders present), making register concentration a dual-edged sword where a few institutional block-holders can easily block or facilitate a buyout.

• This insight discusses about comparison between the financial and operational results of Midea Group (300 HK) , Haier Smart Home (6690 HK) and Gree Electric Appliances (000651 CH) 
• It compares the domestic & export performance, revenue mix and guidance for H2FY2026.
• Finally, we discuss about valuation comparison between the companies and our view.

• The company has opened its INR 428 crore IPO (Price Band: INR 172–INR 182, closing Sept 10, 2026), backed by INR 128 crore raised from marquee anchor investors.
• Proceeds from the INR 60 crore fresh issue will fully fund a new Glass Processing Unit (GPU) at the Vile Bhagad facility, bringing manufacturing processes in-house to reduce supply dependency.
• Order book stands at more than 2x FY26 revenue (INR 981.54 crore total across domestic façade, international supply, and luxury fenestration as of July 2026).

• Telkom Indonesia (TLKM IJ) share price is still down 23% YTD despite several positive catalysts.
• Monetization of the InfraNexia could result in margin expansion and special dividend declaration. 
• The management has done it before with Mitratel, monetized through USD 1.3 billion IPO. 

• Karamtara Engineering opens its Rs.875 crore IPO on September 9, 2026, with a price band of Rs.241 to Rs.254 per share, closing September 11.
• The company is India’s largest integrated maker of solar mounting structures, growing revenue at a 33% CAGR over FY24 to FY26, though supplier and customer concentration are both rising.
• At close to 32 times FY26 earnings at the top of the band, issue prices at premium to most listed peers, making capacity ramp-up and cost control the key monitorables.

• Gokaldas Exports has transformed from a domestic manufacturer into a multi-region exporter, almost doubling consolidated revenues from INR 2,222 crore (FY23) to INR 3,988 crore (FY26).
• Through key acquisitions (like Atraco in East Africa), the company now operates across both India and Africa, offering global buyers flexible trade regimes, distinct labor costs, and diversified sourcing options.
• Global buyers are moving beyond traditional-categories into high-volume segments like denim, bottoms, and shirts historically dominated by Bangladesh while exports to Europe are rising alongside zero-duty access under UK FTA.

• My NAV valuation analysis of Daou Technology suggests NAV per share of 60,059 won which is 56% higher than current share price. 
• The largest portion of Daou Technology’s value is its 42.5% stake in Kiwoom Securities which is worth 3 trillion won (180% of Daou Technology’s market cap). 
• I think Daou Technology could pay DPS of 2,961 won per share in 2026 (up 65% YoY), which would suggest a dividend yield of 7.7%. 

• Jubilant Ingrevia (JUBLINGR IN) ’s Business Mix is improving with Specialty Chemicals driving 75% of EBITDA; however, capital efficiency remains subdued as asset turnover and ROCE have yet to recover.
• Balance-Sheet health remains comfortable, but capital allocation warrants scrutiny given excess cash in current accounts, rising contingent liabilities and potential under-utilisation of newly commissioned Bharuch capacity. 
• Earnings quality has watchpoints, including rising receivables, sizeable non-core income, profit-linked promoter remuneration and nominal-priced ESOPs, though no strong aggregate manipulation signal emerges.

• Dhoot Transmission Limited (Ticker: DHOOTTRA IN) is a Tier-1 automotive electrical and electronics manufacturer, commanding an entrenched ~41% market share in India’s two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) wiring harness industry and an industry-leading ~70% share in electric 2W/3W wiring architectures.
• Top-line expansion has been robust, with revenues compounding at a 27.2% CAGR from INR 27,977.26M in FY2024 to INR 45,249.55M in FY2026, driven by vehicle electrification, premiumization, and expanding content per vehicle, though EBITDA margins contracted from 18.57% to 15.99% over the same period.
• Trading at a trailing P/E of 76.4x and P/B of 12.5x, the stock commands a substantial valuation premium relative to direct peers like Motherson Sumi Wiring India (38.6x P/E), leaving limited margin of safety amid persistent negative Free Cash Flow to Equity (INR -675.56M in FY2026) resulting from heavy growth capex.

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