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China Boqi Environmental Hol / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-boqi-environmental-hol" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26771:1" rel="noopener">China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK)</a>'s share buyback is for a minimum of 100.6m shares (10.00% of outstanding shares) and a maximum of 150.9m shares (15.00%) at HK$1.20 per share.</li>
<li>The offer is conditional on satisfying the minimum acceptance condition, approval by the requisite majority of shareholders, and approval of the whitewash waiver. </li>
<li>The offer is attractive compared to peer multiples but unattractive compared to historical trading ranges. The shareholder structure and irrevocable paves the way for the offer to be declared unconditional. </li>
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China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK)'s share buyback is for a minimum of 100.6m shares (10.00% of outstanding shares) and a maximum of 150.9m shares (15.00%) at HK$1.20 per share.
The offer is conditional on satisfying the minimum acceptance condition, approval by the requisite majority of shareholders, and approval of the whitewash waiver. 
The offer is attractive compared to peer multiples but unattractive compared to historical trading ranges. The shareholder structure and irrevocable paves the way for the offer to be declared unconditional. 


Boqi Environmental (2377 HK): Conditional Share Buyback at HK$1.20

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-boqi-environmental-hol" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26771:1" rel="noopener">China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK)</a>, a flue gas treatment play in China, is suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code.</li>
<li>Co-Founders Zeng Zhijun (27.71%, chairman) and Richard Cheng (16.76%, NED) collectively hold 44.47%. However, they had a falling out in January 2021, and probably won't jointly bid. Individually, maybe.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-petroleum-chemical-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:369:1" rel="noopener">China Petroleum &amp; Chemical (386 HK)</a> (a.k.a. Sinopec) holds 10.97% and could make a move to secure control.</li>
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China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK), a flue gas treatment play in China, is suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code.
Co-Founders Zeng Zhijun (27.71%, chairman) and Richard Cheng (16.76%, NED) collectively hold 44.47%. However, they had a falling out in January 2021, and probably won't jointly bid. Individually, maybe.

China Petroleum &amp; Chemical (386 HK) (a.k.a. Sinopec) holds 10.97% and could make a move to secure control.


Boqi Env (2377 HK): MBO; Or Sinopec Offer?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-boqi-environmental-hol" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26771:1" rel="noopener">China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK)</a> entered a trading halt based on the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. The shares have been up 39% since 30 September. </li>
<li>It is likely that management, representing 59.59% of outstanding shares, is seeking to privatise Boqi through a Cayman scheme. </li>
<li>Sinopec, a pre-IPO investor potentially holding a blocking stake, is likely seeking to exit. At the last close, Boqi trades in line with the median peers’ P/B multiple. </li>
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China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK) entered a trading halt based on the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. The shares have been up 39% since 30 September. 
It is likely that management, representing 59.59% of outstanding shares, is seeking to privatise Boqi through a Cayman scheme. 
Sinopec, a pre-IPO investor potentially holding a blocking stake, is likely seeking to exit. At the last close, Boqi trades in line with the median peers’ P/B multiple. 


Boqi Environmental (2377 HK): Privatisation by Management?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I (3382 JP)</a>'s roadmap is a solid response to where retailing is headed, both in Japan and elsewhere; while ACT's bid is just about carrying on as now.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983:1" rel="noopener">ESR (1821 HK)</a> is a non-binding proposal, no official terms, with a fragmented shareholder register. And this is before any opaque PRC regulatory conditions tacked on in a firm Offer.</li>
<li>Murakami-San is up to 23.5% of voting rights in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/exedy-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6516:1" rel="noopener">Exedy Corp (7278 JP)</a>. He would probably need 30% to be able to threaten a board spill.</li>
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Seven &amp; I (3382 JP)'s roadmap is a solid response to where retailing is headed, both in Japan and elsewhere; while ACT's bid is just about carrying on as now.

ESR (1821 HK) is a non-binding proposal, no official terms, with a fragmented shareholder register. And this is before any opaque PRC regulatory conditions tacked on in a firm Offer.
Murakami-San is up to 23.5% of voting rights in Exedy Corp (7278 JP). He would probably need 30% to be able to threaten a board spill.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, ESR, Exedy, CMCDI, Shin Kong

Shinko Electric Industries / Event-Driven

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments: Listings of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tokyo-metro-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40930:1" rel="noopener">Tokyo Metro (9023 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rigaku-holdings-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43950:1" rel="noopener">Rigaku Holdings (268A JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/horizon-robotics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35637:1" rel="noopener">Horizon Robotics (9660 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-resources-beverage" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41984:1" rel="noopener">China Resources Beverage (2460 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India (1342Z IN)</a>.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinko-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15066:1" rel="noopener">Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-boqi-environmental-hol" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26771:1" rel="noopener">China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpmc-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10427:1" rel="noopener">CPMC Holdings (906 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wide-bay-australia-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18747:1" rel="noopener">Auswide Bank (ABA AU)</a>. 
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments: Listings of Tokyo Metro (9023 JP), Rigaku Holdings (268A JP), Horizon Robotics (9660 HK), China Resources Beverage (2460 HK) and Hyundai Motor India (1342Z IN).
Event-Driven developments: Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP), Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP), China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK), CPMC Holdings (906 HK), Xingda International (1899 HK), Auswide Bank (ABA AU). 



Weekly Deals Digest (27 Oct) - Shinko, Fuji Soft, CPMC, Boqi, Xingda, Auswide, Dyna-Mac, Tokyo Metro

Hong Kong

China Boqi Environmental (Holding) Co., Ltd. offers waste management services. The Company provides flue gas desulfurization, solid waste disposal, water pollution treatment, and environmental protection services. China Boqi Environmental also offers clean energy products development services. China Boqi Environmental serves clients in China.

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China Boqi Environmental Hol (2377 HK)

Boqi Env (2377 HK): MBO; Or Sinopec Offer?

I think Zeng (chairman) makes an Offer. Sinopec could make an Offer. But it has been content to largely be a passive investor for over six years.

David Blennerhassett

Boqi Environmental (2377 HK): Privatisation by Management?

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Arun George

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Boqi Environmental (2377 HK): Conditional Share Buyback at HK$1.20

The offer is attractive vs. peer multiples but unattractive vs. historical trading ranges. The shareholder structure and irrevocable paves the way...

Arun George

Boqi Env (2377 HK): MBO; Or Sinopec Offer?

I think Zeng (chairman) makes an Offer. Sinopec could make an Offer. But it has been content to largely be a passive investor for over six years.

David Blennerhassett

Boqi Environmental (2377 HK): Privatisation by Management?

Shares have been up 39% since 30 September, likely due to deal news leakage. Management, representing 60% of outstanding shares, is likely seeking...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, ESR, Exedy, CMCDI, Shin Kong

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Weekly Deals Digest (27 Oct) - Shinko, Fuji Soft, CPMC, Boqi, Xingda, Auswide, Dyna-Mac, Tokyo Metro

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Fuji Soft, Shinko Electric, Boqi Env, CPMC, Xingda, Auswide/MyState) and ECM (Tokyo...

Arun George