Daily Brief Financials: Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, European Residential Real Esta, Sti Education Systems, Financiere De Tubize SA, NCR Atleos , Exzeo Group, Big Yellow, New World Development, Qudian Inc and more

• Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (LREIT SP)  is looking to raise at least S$270m in a private placement, to fund acquisition of 70% interest in PLQ Mall.
• Overall, this deal represents 44.2 days of ADV and 16.5% of shares outstanding.
• In this note, we comment on the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.

• Australia’s largest banks are due to report within the next four trading days. Collectively, they account for 23% of the S&P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX).
• A beat or miss of expectations can result in a strong move, up or down. This Insight analyzes options to provide an indication of how big a move to expect.
• Option traders price in outsized moves for several but not all banks, with ANZ (ANZ AU) as the largest outlier.

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• European Residential REIT is nearing the end of its public tenure, focusing on Dutch apartment buildings and controlled by Canadian Apartment Properties REIT.
• The REIT is expected to provide strong risk-adjusted returns as it approaches liquidation, with recent activities indicating this trajectory.
• In May 2024, ERE announced plans to boost capital generation, and by July 2024, it completed asset sales of EUR 116 million, achieving prices at or above IFRS values.

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• Record Enrollment Driving Financial Growth: STI is experiencing a strong growth trajectory, driven by a 15% increase in student enrollment to a record high of 138,060 for the 2024-2025 school year. This surge, particularly in higher-margin university programs regulated by CHED, has significantly boosted revenues and profitability, with net income climbing 38% in the most recent fiscal year.
• Favorable Industry Dynamics: The Philippine education market is valued at over USD 31 billion and is projected to grow significantly, supported by a large youth population and government initiatives to improve educational access and quality. STI, as the largest network of private schools in the country, is well-positioned to capitalize on this expanding market.
• Attractive Valuation with Operational Efficiency Focus: The company trades at a P/E ratio that is favorable compared to the Asian Consumer Services industry average. Management’s focus on improving operational efficiency and cost management has led to expanding margins for three consecutive years, enhancing shareholder value.

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• Pure-Play Holding Company: Financiere De Tubize SA is a Belgian holding company whose sole significant asset is a 36.27% stake in the global biopharmaceutical company UCB SA. Its valuation and performance are directly linked to UCB’s success.
• Vehicle for UCB Exposure at a Discount: The primary investment thesis for Tubize is gaining exposure to UCB at a persistent, albeit fluctuating, discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV). This discount reflects its status as a holding company.
• Long-Term Family Control: Tubize’s mission is to act as a stable, long-term reference shareholder for UCB, representing the interests of the founding Janssen family and like-minded investors. This structure provides UCB with the stability needed for long-term R&D and strategic investments.

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• NCR Atleos (NATL) is a 2023 spin-off that is focused on the ATM market.
• It is benefiting from banks outsourcing their ATM operations which is driving high margin growth (ATMaaS revenue up 32% and backlog up 105% in the last quarter).
• The company is going to grow earnings at a 20% rate for the foreseeable future. 

• Exzeo priced mid-range at $21.00 and traded flat, signaling a disciplined and stable market entrance.
• Profitable, zero-debt insurtech spin-off from HCI boasting 50%+ EBITDA margins and $195M ARR.
• Expanding beyond 13 states into major markets; poised for sustainable, high-margin growth under proven leadership.

• Big Yellow is the UK’s leading self-storage brand, demonstrating strong brand recognition and a dominant market position, particularly in London and the South East.
• The company operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), focusing on a portfolio of high-quality, purpose-built, and predominantly freehold properties in prime, visible locations, which supports high margins and asset values.
• Future growth is underpinned by a solid development pipeline aimed at expanding lettable space to meet growing demand, coupled with a commitment to returning value to shareholders through a consistent dividend policy.

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• We believe that New World Development’s (NWD) focus for the proposed exchange offers is to reduce its outstanding debt, mainly by restructuring the existing perps.
• Hence, the exercise, if completed, would be credit positive for the company.
• This would in turn support the prices of the existing straight bonds.

• Qudian is in a state of profound strategic transition, having pivoted away from its original online micro-lending business and subsequently winding down newer ventures like ‘QD Food’ and its ‘Fast Horse’ last-mile delivery service due to intense competition.
• The company’s financial profile is characterized by a dramatic decline in operational revenue, offset by significant interest and investment income, which has recently returned the company to profitability. This unusual composition is a direct result of its strategic shifts and monetization of its large cash reserves.
• Trading at a significant discount to its book value, the company’s primary value proposition is its substantial cash and cash equivalents. An aggressive share repurchase program is in place to return value to shareholders, but the future operational direction remains highly uncertain, posing significant execution and regulatory risks.

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