HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The just finished "Year of the Rabbit" Chinese New Year has witnessed strong revival in travel appetite. Total domestic travelers increased 23.1% YoY, returning to 88.6% of 2019 level.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tongcheng-elong-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27363:1" rel="noopener">Tongcheng-Elong (780 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trip-com-group-ltd-23a341d0-4f63-4175-a8c5-ee990906cacd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36424:1" rel="noopener">Trip.com (9961 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/huazhu-group-ltd-79e0c5b5-ad55-42ed-b8d2-a2173defd0ea" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33487:1" rel="noopener">Huazhu Group (1179 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fosun-tourism-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27439:1" rel="noopener">Fosun Tourism (1992 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-southern-airlines-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1078:1" rel="noopener">China Southern Airlines (1055 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-film-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29943:1" rel="noopener">China Film Co (600977 CH)</a> are some of the beneficiaries.</li>
<li>As we passed peak of infections and overseas PCR and visa constraints are further removed, the trend of improvement in travel demand will sustain into the National Day holidays.  </li>
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The just finished "Year of the Rabbit" Chinese New Year has witnessed strong revival in travel appetite. Total domestic travelers increased 23.1% YoY, returning to 88.6% of 2019 level.

Tongcheng-Elong (780 HK), Trip.com (9961 HK), Huazhu Group (1179 HK), Fosun Tourism (1992 HK), China Southern Airlines (1055 HK) and China Film Co (600977 CH) are some of the beneficiaries.
As we passed peak of infections and overseas PCR and visa constraints are further removed, the trend of improvement in travel demand will sustain into the National Day holidays.  


Chinese New Year Travel Market: Roundup And Implications

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Mar 18 based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Concord New Energy, Ping An H&amp;T, Imax China.</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were China Gas (384 HK), China Mobile (941 HK), Man Wah (1999 HK).</li>
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We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Mar 18 based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Concord New Energy, Ping An H&amp;T, Imax China.
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were China Gas (384 HK), China Mobile (941 HK), Man Wah (1999 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks: Concord New Energy, Ping An H&T, Imax China

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<li>Various figures for the Chinese New Year holidays suggested that the domestic tourism market is lukewarm in 2022. However, there are evidences that high-end consumption is better than low-end.</li>
<li>Weak cross-province tourism and low-end spending are likely negative to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-southern-airlines-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1078:1" rel="noopener">China Southern Airlines (1055 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maoyan-entertainment" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27451:1" rel="noopener">Maoyan Entertainment (1896 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-pictures-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20724:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Pictures (1060 HK)</a> and <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>.  </li>
<li>Good duty-free sales and high-end spending are beneficial to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12278:1" rel="noopener">CTG Duty Free Corp (601888 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fosun-tourism-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27439:1" rel="noopener">Fosun Tourism (1992 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fosun-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:433:1" rel="noopener">Fosun International (656 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK)</a>. </li>
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Various figures for the Chinese New Year holidays suggested that the domestic tourism market is lukewarm in 2022. However, there are evidences that high-end consumption is better than low-end.
Weak cross-province tourism and low-end spending are likely negative to China Southern Airlines (1055 HK), Maoyan Entertainment (1896 HK), Alibaba Pictures (1060 HK) and IMAX China Holding (1970 HK).  
Good duty-free sales and high-end spending are beneficial to CTG Duty Free Corp (601888 CH), Fosun Tourism (1992 HK), Fosun International (656 HK) and Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK). 


2022 Chinese New Year Holidays - Some Winners and Losers

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Event-Driven

The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL) announced the results of its review of the Hang Seng Family of Indexes post market close on 26 February. The constituent changes will be effective after the close of trading on 12 March.For the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) there are 36 inclusions and 29 deletions, taking the number of index constituents up to 500.Although there are almost no assets indexed to the HSCI, the index forms the basis of stocks that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect. Stocks that are included in the HSCI and subsequently included in the Stock Connect program get inflows from mainland investors. Secondary Listings are not eligible for inclusion in the Stock Connect program.Of the 36 inclusions, 4 are already a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, 2 are Secondary listings and will not be included in Stock Connect, 9 will be added to Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect, while 21 stocks will only be added to Shenzhen Stock Connect.Of the 29 index deletions, 13 are not a part of Stock Connect, 7 will continue to remain a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, while 9 will be deleted from the Stock Connect program.We identify 4 stocks that could sell off ahead of their removal from the Stock Connect Buy list, while Biotech stocks could be in focus ahead of their inclusion in the Stock Connect Buy and Sell list.

The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL) announced the results of its review of the Hang Seng Family of Indexes post market close on 26 February. The constituent changes will be effective after the close of trading on 12 March.For the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) there are 36 inclusions and 29 deletions, taking the number of index constituents up to 500.Although there are almost no assets indexed to the HSCI, the index forms the basis of stocks that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect. Stocks that are included in the HSCI and subsequently included in the Stock Connect program get inflows from mainland investors. Secondary Listings are not eligible for inclusion in the Stock Connect program.Of the 36 inclusions, 4 are already a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, 2 are Secondary listings and will not be included in Stock Connect, 9 will be added to Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect, while 21 stocks will only be added to Shenzhen Stock Connect.Of the 29 index deletions, 13 are not a part of Stock Connect, 7 will continue to remain a part of Stock Connect by virtue of having listed A-shares, while 9 will be deleted from the Stock Connect program.We identify 4 stocks that could sell off ahead of their removal from the Stock Connect Buy list, while Biotech stocks could be in focus ahead of their inclusion in the Stock Connect Buy and Sell list.

HSCI Index Rebalance & Stock Connect: Inclusions & Exclusions

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

Equity Bottom-Up

Although the Golden Week has historically created many record-breaking box offices such as Jiang Ziya: Legend of Deification, the holiday season is only one week thus there are only so many movies that can be released and cinema-goers can only watch so many movies, thus the impact is typically short-lived. 
In light of the delay of the big title releases such as James Bond's No Time To Die, Marvel's Black Widow, and DC's Wonder Woman 1984, Cineworld has decided to shut its business down temporarily. Although <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> will most likely stay afloat and keep operating despite the difficult period, its Hollywood movies supply may be limited thus the revenue recovery story will be capped as well. Stay out of IMAX China.

Although the Golden Week has historically created many record-breaking box offices such as Jiang Ziya: Legend of Deification, the holiday season is only one week thus there are only so many movies that can be released and cinema-goers can only watch so many movies, thus the impact is typically short-lived. 
In light of the delay of the big title releases such as James Bond's No Time To Die, Marvel's Black Widow, and DC's Wonder Woman 1984, Cineworld has decided to shut its business down temporarily. Although Imax China Holding (1970 HK) will most likely stay afloat and keep operating despite the difficult period, its Hollywood movies supply may be limited thus the revenue recovery story will be capped as well. Stay out of IMAX China. 

IMAX China (1970): Golden Week and Cineworld

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)

Chinese New Year Travel Market: Roundup And Implications

Total domestic travelers in China was up 23.1% in CNY. Tongcheng-Elong, Trip.com, Huazhu Group, Fosun Tourism, China Southern Airlines and China...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Hong Kong Buybacks: Concord New Energy, Ping An H&T, Imax China

We highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares in HK in the past week were Concord New Energy (182 HK), Ping An H&T (1833 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

2022 Chinese New Year Holidays - Some Winners and Losers

2022 Chinese New Year figures showed marginal decline domestic tourists, and pointed to better high-end consumption performance than low-end. We...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HSCI Index Rebalance & Stock Connect: Inclusions & Exclusions

There are 36 inclusions/ 29 exclusions for the Hang Seng Composite Index. 9 stocks will be deleted from the Stock Connect Buy list & there are a...

Brian Freitas

IMAX China (1970): Golden Week and Cineworld

Although th

Henry Soediarko

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