IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

Get Nice Holdings Ltd. offers entertainment and financial services.  The Company operates a hotel, spa and and lifesquare mall in Macau; and offers brokerage services for securities, futures, options, mutual funds, unit trusts, and insurance linked investment plans in Hong Kong.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/get-nice-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16415:1" rel="noopener">Get Nice Holdings (64 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/get-nice-financial-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29667:1" rel="noopener">Get Nice Financial Group Ltd (1469 HK)</a> are on a trading halt “<em>in relation to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers.</em>”</li>
<li>Mr Hung (Chairman) is likely to reload his 2020 offer. The key difference is that he will seek to privatise GNH at this time.   </li>
<li>We use three methods to triangulate the likely offer price. Our methods suggest a price range of HK$0.179-0.251 per share, a 16.3%-62.8% premium to the last close</li>
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Get Nice Holdings (64 HK) and Get Nice Financial Group Ltd (1469 HK) are on a trading halt “in relation to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers.”
Mr Hung (Chairman) is likely to reload his 2020 offer. The key difference is that he will seek to privatise GNH at this time.   
We use three methods to triangulate the likely offer price. Our methods suggest a price range of HK$0.179-0.251 per share, a 16.3%-62.8% premium to the last close


Get Nice Holdings (64 HK): Chairman to Reload with a Privatisation Offer?

Asia Economist and CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors

Manu Bhaskaran

Asia Economist and CEO

Centennial Asia Advisors

At Centennial Asia Advisors, we tell it like it is. We have no vested interests, no need for a China wall, and no reason to skew our outlook any other way. With over 30 years experience covering Asia’s political economy, you can be sure our conclusions and analyses are based on the unadulterated facts. Through years of fine-tuning our research methodologies, we deliver a quality of macroeconomic analysis few other houses can match.

Centennial Asia Advisors is an independent research and advisory firm that works with governments, multilateral institutions, financial firms and leading MNCs.

Economic Policy and Strategic Advisors

Macroeconomics

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<li>Leading indicators of trade volumes in the Asia Pacific region are flashing warning signs as economic and geopolitical headwinds start to grow. </li>
<li>Export orders have been contracting as firms are defensive over the demand outlook. The pivotal electronics and automobile sectors are also facing speedbumps. </li>
<li>While data on goods movements and raw materials are still relative bright spots, the region may have to be braced for a premature tapering in the external sector recovery. </li>
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Leading indicators of trade volumes in the Asia Pacific region are flashing warning signs as economic and geopolitical headwinds start to grow. 
Export orders have been contracting as firms are defensive over the demand outlook. The pivotal electronics and automobile sectors are also facing speedbumps. 
While data on goods movements and raw materials are still relative bright spots, the region may have to be braced for a premature tapering in the external sector recovery. 


Regional Economics: Trouble Ahead for Asian Trade?

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

The Hang Seng Index is a free-float capitalization-weighted index of a selection of companies from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The components of the index are divided into four subindices: Commerce and Industry, Finance, Utilities, and Properties. The index was developed with a base level of 100 as of July 31, 1964.

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<li>Major markets are in a waiting game with vols not monetizing yet implied holding up with US FOMC and the election this week. </li>
<li>Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) , Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index (SHSZ300 INDEX EQUITY) and Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) have elevated implied vols vs average historical observations for November.</li>
<li>November typically sees strong price performance, particularly in the 3rd week, leading to softer historic vols in that time frame. </li>
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Major markets are in a waiting game with vols not monetizing yet implied holding up with US FOMC and the election this week. 
Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) , Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index (SHSZ300 INDEX EQUITY) and Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) have elevated implied vols vs average historical observations for November.
November typically sees strong price performance, particularly in the 3rd week, leading to softer historic vols in that time frame. 


EQD | Asia November Vol Roadmap - The Waiting Game

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>RBI halts loan sanctions for four NBFCs due to excessive rates and rule violations, signaling concerns over rising NPAs in retail lending.</li>
<li>Slippages and delinquencies in retail loans are rising, driven by smaller loans and fintech-driven credit growth, prompting stricter regulatory scrutiny.</li>
<li>Emphasis is shifting towards cautious lending and stronger regulations to stabilize the sector, indicating a more conservative approach in India’s credit landscape.</li>
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RBI halts loan sanctions for four NBFCs due to excessive rates and rule violations, signaling concerns over rising NPAs in retail lending.
Slippages and delinquencies in retail loans are rising, driven by smaller loans and fintech-driven credit growth, prompting stricter regulatory scrutiny.
Emphasis is shifting towards cautious lending and stronger regulations to stabilize the sector, indicating a more conservative approach in India’s credit landscape.


Thematic Report: Slowdown in India's Credit Sector

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Eternal Beauty Holdings Limited / Equity Capital Markets

Eternal Beauty Holdings Limited (EBHL12 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eternal-beauty-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43725:1" rel="noopener">Eternal Beauty Holdings</a>(EB) is looking to raise about US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>Eternal Beauty is the largest brand management company of perfumes in the combined markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, in terms of retail sales in 2023.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Eternal Beauty Holdings(EB) is looking to raise about US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
Eternal Beauty is the largest brand management company of perfumes in the combined markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, in terms of retail sales in 2023.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Eternal Beauty Pre-IPO - The Positives - Expanding Its Brands and Offering

Hong Kong
Insights on Hong Kong

Get Nice Holdings (64 HK): Chairman to Reload with a Privatisation Offer?

Mr Hung Hon Man (founder and Chairman) is likely to reload his 2020 offer. The key difference is that he will seek to privatise GNH now.

Arun George

Regional Economics: Trouble Ahead for Asian Trade?

Warning signs are emerging for trade in Asia as export orders contract and key sectors face challenges, suggesting a potential premature tapering...

Manu Bhaskaran

EQD | Asia November Vol Roadmap - The Waiting Game

Major markets are not monetizing, with US FOMC and election impacting implied vols. Hang Seng, Shanghai Shenzhen, and Nikkei 225 have elevated...

John Ley

Thematic Report: Slowdown in India's Credit Sector

RBI halts loan sanctions for NBFCs due to excessive rates and rule violations, signaling concerns over rising NPAs in retail lending and prompting...

Nimish Maheshwari

Eternal Beauty Pre-IPO - The Positives - Expanding Its Brands and Offering

Eternal Beauty Holdings(EB) is looking to raise about US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we talk about the positives aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

Get Nice Holdings (64 HK): Chairman to Reload with a Privatisation Offer?

Mr Hung Hon Man (founder and Chairman) is likely to reload his 2020 offer. The key difference is that he will seek to privatise GNH now.

Arun George

Regional Economics: Trouble Ahead for Asian Trade?

​Warning signs are emerging for trade in Asia as export orders contract and key sectors face challenges, suggesting a potential premature tapering...

Manu Bhaskaran

EQD | Asia November Vol Roadmap - The Waiting Game

​Major markets are not monetizing, with US FOMC and election impacting implied vols. Hang Seng, Shanghai Shenzhen, and Nikkei 225 have elevated...

John Ley

Thematic Report: Slowdown in India's Credit Sector

​RBI halts loan sanctions for NBFCs due to excessive rates and rule violations, signaling concerns over rising NPAs in retail lending and prompting...

Nimish Maheshwari

Eternal Beauty Pre-IPO - The Positives - Expanding Its Brands and Offering

Eternal Beauty Holdings(EB) is looking to raise about US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we talk about the positives aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

Warning signs are emerging for trade in Asia as export orders contract and key sectors face challenges, suggesting a potential premature tapering...

Major markets are not monetizing, with US FOMC and election impacting implied vols. Hang Seng, Shanghai Shenzhen, and Nikkei 225 have elevated...

RBI halts loan sanctions for NBFCs due to excessive rates and rule violations, signaling concerns over rising NPAs in retail lending and prompting...