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Arun George

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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 - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tryt-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39870:1" rel="noopener">Tryt Inc (9164 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba (ADR) (BABA US)</a>'s Cainiao &amp; Cloud Intelligence Group, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/j-t-global-express-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36819:1" rel="noopener">J&amp;T Global Express (1936374D CH)</a> IPOs &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/socionext-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36351:1" rel="noopener">Socionext (6526 JP)</a>'s secondary placement.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chindata-group-holdings-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29274:1" rel="noopener">Chindata Group (CD US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-china-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:888:1" rel="noopener">IMAX China Holding (1970 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shougang-fushan-resources-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19494:1" rel="noopener">Shougang Fushan Resources (639 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/invocare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9044:1" rel="noopener">Invocare Ltd (IVC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/musgrave-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2564:1" rel="noopener">Musgrave Minerals (MGV AU)</a>. </li>
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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 - Tryt Inc (9164 JP), Alibaba (ADR) (BABA US)'s Cainiao &amp; Cloud Intelligence Group, J&amp;T Global Express (1936374D CH) IPOs &amp; Socionext (6526 JP)'s secondary placement.
Event-Driven developments - Chindata Group (CD US), IMAX China Holding (1970 HK), Shougang Fushan Resources (639 HK), Invocare Ltd (IVC AU), Musgrave Minerals (MGV AU). 


Weekly Deals Digest (16 Jul) - Socionext, Tryt, IMAX, Shougang Resources, Invocare, Musgrave

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>According to Invest Chosun, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/celltrion-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:991:1" rel="noopener">Celltrion Inc (068270 KS)</a> plans to submit a merger registration statement to the KRX in July, with Mirae Asset Securities acting as the lead underwriter.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a> investors are in a conundrum. The stock is doing well. With one quarter to go, the company just raised its full-year EPS target by 8.3%.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canon-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1:1" rel="noopener">Canon (7751 JP)</a>'s most recent buyback should be done now-ish. They have been ~15-20% of volume over the past month. The Trade would be short Canon vs <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ricoh-company-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15359:1" rel="noopener">Ricoh (7752 JP)</a>.</li>
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According to Invest Chosun, Celltrion Inc (068270 KS) plans to submit a merger registration statement to the KRX in July, with Mirae Asset Securities acting as the lead underwriter.

Fast Retailing (9983 JP) investors are in a conundrum. The stock is doing well. With one quarter to go, the company just raised its full-year EPS target by 8.3%.

Canon (7751 JP)'s most recent buyback should be done now-ish. They have been ~15-20% of volume over the past month. The Trade would be short Canon vs Ricoh (7752 JP).


Last Week in Event SPACE: Celltrion, Fast Retailing, Canon, Costa, Chindata

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-china-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:888:1" rel="noopener">IMAX China Holding (1970 HK)</a> disclosed a scheme privatisation offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5321:1" rel="noopener">IMAX Corp (IMAX US)</a> at HK$10.00 per share, a 39.5% premium to the undisturbed price (HK$7.17 on 10 July).</li>
<li>The key condition is approval by at least 75% of disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of all disinterested shareholders rejection). No independent shareholder holds a blocking stake. </li>
<li>The offer price is final. While the offer price is light compared to peer multiples and historical share prices, the deal will likely succeed. </li>
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IMAX China Holding (1970 HK) disclosed a scheme privatisation offer from IMAX Corp (IMAX US) at HK$10.00 per share, a 39.5% premium to the undisturbed price (HK$7.17 on 10 July).
The key condition is approval by at least 75% of disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of all disinterested shareholders rejection). No independent shareholder holds a blocking stake. 
The offer price is final. While the offer price is light compared to peer multiples and historical share prices, the deal will likely succeed. 


IMAX China (1970 HK): IMAX Corp’s Privatisation Offer

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<li>This morning (13 July), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-china-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:888:1" rel="noopener">IMAX China Holding (1970 HK)</a> announced a take-private transaction from its parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5321:1" rel="noopener">IMAX Corp (IMAX US)</a> at HK$10/share.</li>
<li>The Offer price is a 9.65% premium to last close but a 39.47% premium over the closing price on the last full trading day. Evidently, there was news leakage.</li>
<li>IMAX US holds  71.63% in IMAX China, therefore the blocking stake at the Schene Meeting is 2.837% of shares out. </li>
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This morning (13 July), IMAX China Holding (1970 HK) announced a take-private transaction from its parent IMAX Corp (IMAX US) at HK$10/share.
The Offer price is a 9.65% premium to last close but a 39.47% premium over the closing price on the last full trading day. Evidently, there was news leakage.
IMAX US holds  71.63% in IMAX China, therefore the blocking stake at the Schene Meeting is 2.837% of shares out. 


IMAX China (1970 HK): Parent Privatisation

Research from Asian Century Stocks, Asian Century Stocks

Michael Fritzell

Research from Asian Century Stocks

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<li>The cinema industry has been suffering from COVID-19 restrictions, in particular social distancing measures that have kept cinema operating rates low.</li>
<li>Now that the release pipeline looks strong again, cinemas will be on a path to recovery. I doubt that the global box office will reach the 2019 level this year, but it will get closer to that number.</li>
<li>Cinema operators worth mentioning include North America’s Cinemark, Cineplex and Marcus Corporation, China’s IMAX China and Thailand’s Major Cineplex.</li>
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The cinema industry has been suffering from COVID-19 restrictions, in particular social distancing measures that have kept cinema operating rates low.
Now that the release pipeline looks strong again, cinemas will be on a path to recovery. I doubt that the global box office will reach the 2019 level this year, but it will get closer to that number.
Cinema operators worth mentioning include North America’s Cinemark, Cineplex and Marcus Corporation, China’s IMAX China and Thailand’s Major Cineplex.


Hong Kong

Huanxi Media Group Limited is engaged in the media and entertainment related businesses which include development and investment in films and television drama series as well as operation of streaming platform.

Pico Far East Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, designs exhibition stand and fabrication, museum interior fit outs, and advertising sign.  The Company also organizes exhibition and conference, provides hall management services, and other activities.

TOM Group Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides online media, internet, and telecom value-added service, sells advertising of print media and outdoor media, markets sports sponsorship and promotional events, and publishes magazines and books.

Hong Kong Television Network Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides international telecommunications services and fixed telecommunication network services. The Company's services include broadband Internet access, local VoIP, IP-TV and corporate data services, direct dial, international calling cards, and mobile call forwarding services.

Television Broadcasts Limited broadcasts and produces television programs. The Company also licenses and distributes satellite and subscription television programs, and provides services such as animation, videotape rental, film studio leasing, and advertising.

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Limited operates as a new media company with an integrated platform consisting of internet media website, mobile channel, and video channel. The Company also operates real estate business. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) conducts business in China.

Oriental Press Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, publishes newspapers and magazines.  The Company also invests in properties and provides building management, finance services, and human resources services.

Mei Ah Entertainment Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, distributes films and programs in audio visual products formats.  The Company also sub-licenses film exhibition and rights, and provides internet and related services.  In addition, Mei Ah Entertainment operates television station.

Universe International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, distributes in various videogram formats.  The Company also licenses and sub-licenses film rights and operates film exhibition.  In addition, Universe International leases investment properties and machineries for replication optical discs.

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, publishes the Hong Kong Economic Times, magazines, books, and other publications. The Company also provides real time financial information, and operates recruitment advertising and training businesses.

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd (423 HK)

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding media and entertainment company.

Northern United Publishing & Media (Group) Co., Ltd. publishes books, distributes magazines, and prints commercial receipts. The Company produces kid books such as coloring books and reading books, bibliographic, and teen age book. The Company uses single paper-base media.

Northern United Publishing&Md(Grp) (601999 CH)

Avex Inc. operates entertainment businesses. The Company provides music production, live communication management, artist training, content creation, and other services. Avex offers services in Japan.

PROTO CORPORATION provides information about new and pre-owned cars, motorcycles, and parts through magazines and the Internet.  The Company also provides information such as restaurants, golf courses, and ski resorts.  Proto Corp's Web site allows its users to research automobile pricing and insurance.

Intage Holdings Inc provides marketing research services, marketing system solutions, and consulting services.

ZIGExN Co Ltd develops and operates the internet media platforms called EX Sites that consolidate information from multiple media and submit user's request to multiple media in one access.

Dish TV India Ltd. offers direct broadcast satellite subscription television service in India.

Cashbox Partyworld Co. Ltd. operates private karaoke rooms throughout Taiwan and China. The Company rents rooms equipped with karaoke machines and audio systems for fees.

MPS Ltd. is a publisher of school and college textbooks, reference books, general non-fiction titles and atlases.  The Company also has an online learning division that develops and manages educational portals.  MPS's information processing division supplies typesetting and data digitization services.

Taiwan Optical Platform Co., Ltd. provides a range of telecommunication services. The Company's services include Internet broadband access service, online gaming, E-learning, VoIP service, wireless broadband service, DVB and VoD, community E-commerce, remote security monitoring, and triple-play residential services.

IMAX China Holding, Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, broadcasts movies in theaters. IMAX China Holding serves customers in China.

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IMAX China Holding (1970 HK)

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IMAX China (1970 HK): IMAX Corp’s Privatisation Offer

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IMAX China (1970 HK): Parent Privatisation

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The 2023 Box Office Looks Promising

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