IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

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<li>Bloomberg reported <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mgm-resorts-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16227:1" rel="noopener">MGM Resorts International (MGM US)</a> recently approached <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-singapore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:439:1" rel="noopener">Genting Singapore (GENS SP)</a>’s controlling shareholder, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14210:1" rel="noopener">Genting Bhd (GENT MK)</a>, to express an interest in a deal.  </li>
<li>While the discussions with MGM Resorts have fizzled out, other potential suitors are reportedly interested. Shares are in a trading halt pending a response to an SGX query.</li>
<li>Genting Singapore trades at a discount to peers. Precedent transactions suggest a potential privatisation price of at least S$1.00 per share, a 33% premium to the last close. </li>
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Bloomberg reported MGM Resorts International (MGM US) recently approached Genting Singapore (GENS SP)’s controlling shareholder, Genting Bhd (GENT MK), to express an interest in a deal.  
While the discussions with MGM Resorts have fizzled out, other potential suitors are reportedly interested. Shares are in a trading halt pending a response to an SGX query.
Genting Singapore trades at a discount to peers. Precedent transactions suggest a potential privatisation price of at least S$1.00 per share, a 33% premium to the last close. 


Genting Singapore in the Crosshairs of Potential Suitors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Bloomberg is reporting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-singapore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:439:1" rel="noopener">Genting Singapore (GENS SP)</a> has been attracting suitors, including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mgm-resorts-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16227:1" rel="noopener">MGM Resorts International (MGM US)</a>.</li>
<li>With Macau all-but emulating a Shanghai-style lockdown, including the recent shuttering of all casinos, large global casino operators will be looking to diversify their revenue base. </li>
<li>But with Singapore potentially emerging as Asia's go-to gaming destination going forward, it's unlikely the Lim family will exit their Genting flagship.</li>
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Bloomberg is reporting Genting Singapore (GENS SP) has been attracting suitors, including MGM Resorts International (MGM US).
With Macau all-but emulating a Shanghai-style lockdown, including the recent shuttering of all casinos, large global casino operators will be looking to diversify their revenue base. 
But with Singapore potentially emerging as Asia's go-to gaming destination going forward, it's unlikely the Lim family will exit their Genting flagship.


Punters Take A Gamble on Genting Singapore

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14210:1" rel="noopener">Genting Bhd (GENT MK)</a> gains 10.3% following the completion of TauRx's Alzheimer's drug trial. That's an RM1.9bn lift in its market cap, or US$0.43bn.</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on Genting, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanwha-solutions" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8656:1" rel="noopener">Hanwha Solutions (009830 KS)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/semirara-mining-and-power-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18925:1" rel="noopener">Semirara Mining And Power Corp (SCC PM)</a> are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos. </li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Genting Bhd (GENT MK) gains 10.3% following the completion of TauRx's Alzheimer's drug trial. That's an RM1.9bn lift in its market cap, or US$0.43bn.
Preceding my comments on Genting, Hanwha Solutions (009830 KS), and Semirara Mining And Power Corp (SCC PM) are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos. 
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Genting's TauRx Boost. Also Hanhwa Solutions, Semirara Mining

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<li>Unsurprisingly, the independent expert (IE) considers <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a>'s A$13.10 offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone Group (BX US)</a> to be fair and reasonable. We think that IE’s valuation approach is sound.  </li>
<li>The key condition is approval from shareholders and gaming regulatory authorities. The scheme meeting is scheduled for 29 April. </li>
<li>We continue to think that offer is attractive. At the last close price and for the 12 May implementation date, the gross and annualised spread is 2.7% and 27.1%, respectively.</li>
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Unsurprisingly, the independent expert (IE) considers Crown Resorts (CWN AU)'s A$13.10 offer from Blackstone Group (BX US) to be fair and reasonable. We think that IE’s valuation approach is sound.  
The key condition is approval from shareholders and gaming regulatory authorities. The scheme meeting is scheduled for 29 April. 
We continue to think that offer is attractive. At the last close price and for the 12 May implementation date, the gross and annualised spread is 2.7% and 27.1%, respectively.


Crown Resorts Scheme Meeting on 29 April, IE Opinion

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Countries in ASEAN have gradually relaxed their travel policies and reopened their borders allowing foreign tourists to come. </li>
<li>Stocks that will benefit range from Airlines, Airport maintenance, catering provider, hotel operator, public transport operator to convenience store and F&amp;B operators.</li>
<li>The big daddy of ASEAN tourism, China, has taken the first step to allow ART tests available for public and worth monitoring its progress. </li>
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Countries in ASEAN have gradually relaxed their travel policies and reopened their borders allowing foreign tourists to come. 
Stocks that will benefit range from Airlines, Airport maintenance, catering provider, hotel operator, public transport operator to convenience store and F&amp;B operators.
The big daddy of ASEAN tourism, China, has taken the first step to allow ART tests available for public and worth monitoring its progress. 


ASEAN Reopening: Tourism and Transport Reboot - Part Deux

Malaysia

Genting Berhad is an investment holding company.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides leisure and hospitality, gaming, and entertainment businesses. Genting also operates plantations, develops and manages property, provides tours and travel related services, manufactures and trades paper, explores oil and gas, and provides money lending services.

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Genting Bhd (GENT MK)

Genting Singapore in the Crosshairs of Potential Suitors

Bloomberg reports that Genting Singapore is drawing takeover interest. Precedent transactions suggest a potential privatisation price of at least...

Arun George

Punters Take A Gamble on Genting Singapore

I'd be buying here. Not on account of a possible takeover; but because Singapore's travel/gaming trajectory has greater clarity than that of Macau.

David Blennerhassett

StubWorld: Genting's TauRx Boost. Also Hanhwa Solutions, Semirara Mining

Genting Bhd (GENT MK) gains ~10% following the completion of TauRx's Alzheimer's drug trial. That's an RM1.9bn lift in its market cap, or US$0.43bn.

David Blennerhassett

Crown Resorts Scheme Meeting on 29 April, IE Opinion

The key condition is approval from shareholders and gaming regulatory authorities. Scheme meeting is on 29 April. At the last close and for the 12...

Arun George

ASEAN Reopening: Tourism and Transport Reboot - Part Deux

It may still need a few months or even close to a year to get everything back to the pre-COVID-19 level but the progress since the first insight...

Henry Soediarko

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