HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Event-Driven

Ping An Healthcare and Technology / Event-Driven

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited provides health care software solutions. The Company offers mobile platform for online consultation, hospital referral and appointment, health management, and wellness interaction services, as well as connects consumers and patients with health care resources. Ping An Healthcare and Technology serves customers in China.

Ping An Healthcare and Technology (1833 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hopson-development-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8108:1" rel="noopener">Hopson Development (754 HK)</a> is cash-strapped and it will most likely choose cash dividend, which would increase the likelihood that Glorious Peace's shareholding ratio will increase to more than 50%.</li>
<li>If PAGD’s share price is higher than HK$6.12, there is arbitrage opportunity. Since Ping An may hope other shareholders to choose cash dividends, future stock price may fall below HK$6.12</li>
<li>A risk point is Ping An can actually wait for other shareholders to make their choices before making the final decisions based on the stock price situation at that time.</li>
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Hopson Development (754 HK) is cash-strapped and it will most likely choose cash dividend, which would increase the likelihood that Glorious Peace's shareholding ratio will increase to more than 50%.
If PAGD’s share price is higher than HK$6.12, there is arbitrage opportunity. Since Ping An may hope other shareholders to choose cash dividends, future stock price may fall below HK$6.12
A risk point is Ping An can actually wait for other shareholders to make their choices before making the final decisions based on the stock price situation at that time.


Ping An Healthcare and Technology (1833 HK) - Cash Dividend Or Scrip Dividend?

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

DFI Retail Group Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, focuses on retail stores such as supermarkets, drugstores, and convenience stores. DFI Retail Group Holdings serves customers in Asia.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dfi-retail-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7427:1" rel="noopener">DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFI SP)</a>, a leading retail player in Asia, is navigating sector headwinds through strategic pivots and cost cuts to drive superior margins and returns.</li>
<li>After hitting a 10-year low in early August, DFI Retail’s stock rebounded, driven by strong 1H2024 earnings that reflected the impact of management's initiatives.</li>
<li>With an attractive dividend yield, strong cash flow, and a positive earnings growth outlook, DFI Retail offers a low-risk, high-return opportunity for investors in 2025.</li>
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DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFI SP), a leading retail player in Asia, is navigating sector headwinds through strategic pivots and cost cuts to drive superior margins and returns.
After hitting a 10-year low in early August, DFI Retail’s stock rebounded, driven by strong 1H2024 earnings that reflected the impact of management's initiatives.
With an attractive dividend yield, strong cash flow, and a positive earnings growth outlook, DFI Retail offers a low-risk, high-return opportunity for investors in 2025.


2025 High Conviction: DFI Retail - Churning Free Cash by Turning the Right Levers

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<li>Increasing revenue without increasing profits is “a big denial” of a company's business model. Unless Zai Lab significantly reduces costs and maintains revenue high growth, its investment value is low.</li>
<li>Junshi's 2024 revenue is likely to return to over RMB1.5 billion due to market share expansion in PD-1. Strict cost control will be the main theme for the future.</li>
<li>If PAGD’s share price is higher than HK$6.12, there would be arbitrage opportunity. If Ping An hopes other shareholders to choose cash dividend, future stock price may fall below HK$6.12.</li>
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Increasing revenue without increasing profits is “a big denial” of a company's business model. Unless Zai Lab significantly reduces costs and maintains revenue high growth, its investment value is low.
Junshi's 2024 revenue is likely to return to over RMB1.5 billion due to market share expansion in PD-1. Strict cost control will be the main theme for the future.
If PAGD’s share price is higher than HK$6.12, there would be arbitrage opportunity. If Ping An hopes other shareholders to choose cash dividend, future stock price may fall below HK$6.12.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.22) - Zai Lab, Junshi, How to Choose PA Good Doctor's Special Dividend?

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Porsche Automobil Holding  / Event-Driven

Porsche Automobil Holding SE is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, offers development, production, and sale of automobiles along with financial services. Porsche operates worldwide.

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<li>Porsche SE, a holding company, controls 53.3% of Volkswagen (VW) and 25% (+1 share) of Porsche AG, leveraging a dual-class share structure to consolidate control with minimal economic stakes.</li>
<li>Net debt of €5.16 billion, accrued from the Porsche AG stake acquisition, relies heavily on VW and Porsche AG dividends for debt servicing, with CF uncertainties tied to VW's restructuring.</li>
<li>Porsche SE trades at a 31.8% discount to NAV, reflecting legal liabilities, debt reduction priorities, and holding structure complexities, but this discount could tighten to 20% as risks subside.</li>
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Porsche SE, a holding company, controls 53.3% of Volkswagen (VW) and 25% (+1 share) of Porsche AG, leveraging a dual-class share structure to consolidate control with minimal economic stakes.
Net debt of €5.16 billion, accrued from the Porsche AG stake acquisition, relies heavily on VW and Porsche AG dividends for debt servicing, with CF uncertainties tied to VW's restructuring.
Porsche SE trades at a 31.8% discount to NAV, reflecting legal liabilities, debt reduction priorities, and holding structure complexities, but this discount could tighten to 20% as risks subside.


High Conviction 2025: Porsche's SE Discount to NAV Reduction

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OCBC's research head may increase banks' 2025 profit forecasts due to fewer expected Fed cuts, indicating positive outcomes for investors.</li>
<li>Brokers' Digest highlights updates on CapitaLand Investment, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong Asia, and First Resources, offering valuable insights for investors.</li>
<li>DBS recommends investing in Keppel Infrastructure Trust for stable dividends and growth, presenting a lucrative opportunity for investors seeking long-term returns.</li>
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OCBC's research head may increase banks' 2025 profit forecasts due to fewer expected Fed cuts, indicating positive outcomes for investors.
Brokers' Digest highlights updates on CapitaLand Investment, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong Asia, and First Resources, offering valuable insights for investors.
DBS recommends investing in Keppel Infrastructure Trust for stable dividends and growth, presenting a lucrative opportunity for investors seeking long-term returns.


Singapore Market Roundup (20-Dec-2024): Key Updates on CapitaLand, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong

Dividends
Insights on Dividends

Ping An Healthcare and Technology (1833 HK) - Cash Dividend Or Scrip Dividend?

Cash-strapped Hopson likely to choose cash dividend, thus increasing Ping An's shareholding to over 50%.Arbitrage opportunity if PAGD's shares...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

2025 High Conviction: DFI Retail - Churning Free Cash by Turning the Right Levers

DFI Retail is overcoming challenges with strategic shifts and cost reductions. With an attractive dividend yield, strong cash flow, and earnings...

Devi Subhakesan

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.22) - Zai Lab, Junshi, How to Choose PA Good Doctor's Special Dividend?

Increasing revenue without increasing profits is a big denial of Zai Lab's business model. Junshi will rebound with strict cost control.There's...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

High Conviction 2025: Porsche's SE Discount to NAV Reduction

Porsche SE is currently trading at a 31.8% discount to NAV. The discount will continue to tighten toward approximately 20% as legal claim risks...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Singapore Market Roundup (20-Dec-2024): Key Updates on CapitaLand, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong

Brokers highlight CapitaLand Investment, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong Asia, First Resources, and recommend investing in Keppel Infrastructure Trust...

Singapore Market Roundup

Ping An Healthcare and Technology (1833 HK) - Cash Dividend Or Scrip Dividend?

​Cash-strapped Hopson likely to choose cash dividend, thus increasing Ping An's shareholding to over 50%.Arbitrage opportunity if PAGD's shares...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

2025 High Conviction: DFI Retail - Churning Free Cash by Turning the Right Levers

​DFI Retail is overcoming challenges with strategic shifts and cost reductions. With an attractive dividend yield, strong cash flow, and earnings...

Devi Subhakesan

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.22) - Zai Lab, Junshi, How to Choose PA Good Doctor's Special Dividend?

Increasing revenue without increasing profits is a big denial of Zai Lab's business model. Junshi will rebound with strict cost control.There's...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

High Conviction 2025: Porsche's SE Discount to NAV Reduction

Porsche SE is currently trading at a 31.8% discount to NAV. The discount will continue to tighten toward approximately 20% as legal claim risks...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Singapore Market Roundup (20-Dec-2024): Key Updates on CapitaLand, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong

Brokers highlight CapitaLand Investment, DBS, Sembcorp, Hong Leong Asia, First Resources, and recommend investing in Keppel Infrastructure Trust...

Singapore Market Roundup

Cash-strapped Hopson likely to choose cash dividend, thus increasing Ping An's shareholding to over 50%.Arbitrage opportunity if PAGD's shares...

DFI Retail is overcoming challenges with strategic shifts and cost reductions. With an attractive dividend yield, strong cash flow, and earnings...