Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

Zoomlion Heavy Industry H / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hong Kong continues its secular bull market and has now reached its first significant resistance in the 24k to 25k.  Growth factor investing is leading in long-only investing.</li>
<li>Mainland buyers continue buying Hong Kong stocks at a historic rate with buying focused in the tech sector and specifically in AI-related companies.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zoomlion-heavy-industry-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7817:1" rel="noopener">Zoomlion Heavy Industry H (1157 HK)</a> has broken its double-top formation and is at a new high.  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vtech-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18812:1" rel="noopener">Vtech Holdings (303 HK)</a> broke out to a new high with improving momentum.
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Hong Kong continues its secular bull market and has now reached its first significant resistance in the 24k to 25k.  Growth factor investing is leading in long-only investing.
Mainland buyers continue buying Hong Kong stocks at a historic rate with buying focused in the tech sector and specifically in AI-related companies.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry H (1157 HK) has broken its double-top formation and is at a new high.  Vtech Holdings (303 HK) broke out to a new high with improving momentum.



Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (March 6)

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>BUTONG’s growth momentum remained high, but customers are more focused on cost-effectiveness rather than premium products. We are unsure whether BUTONG’s  current high growth is sustainable in this low-growth industry. </li>
<li>The more revenue proportion from baby care products, the lower overall gross margin would be.BUTONG's strategy of emphasizing sales over R&amp;D isn’t conducive to establishing core competitiveness in fierce competition.</li>
<li>After Series B financing, the post-investment valuation reached about RMB2 billion. However, the market value of peers is not high. BUTONG’s post-IPO valuation performance may be lower than expected.</li>
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BUTONG’s growth momentum remained high, but customers are more focused on cost-effectiveness rather than premium products. We are unsure whether BUTONG’s  current high growth is sustainable in this low-growth industry. 
The more revenue proportion from baby care products, the lower overall gross margin would be.BUTONG's strategy of emphasizing sales over R&amp;D isn’t conducive to establishing core competitiveness in fierce competition.
After Series B financing, the post-investment valuation reached about RMB2 billion. However, the market value of peers is not high. BUTONG’s post-IPO valuation performance may be lower than expected.


Pre-IPO Butong Group - The Current High Growth May Not Be Sustainable

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

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bestway-global-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26012:1" rel="noopener">Bestway Global Holding (3358 HK)</a> has despatched the scheme document in relation to a privatisation offer from Great Success Enterprises Holdings. The offeror is owned 92.0% by Mr Zhu (Founder, Chairman &amp; CEO) and 8.0% by Mr Zhu Jiachen, the son of Mr Zhu. The offeror will offer HK$4.38 per scheme share. Unsurprisingly, the IFA considers the offer to be fair and reasonable. We broadly agree with the IFA analysis with the exception that the peer multiple comparisons could be improved. <div class="content-highlight">
The key condition precedents are the headcount test along with the scheme approved by at least 75% disinterested shareholders and &lt;10% rejection by all disinterested shareholders. Fidelity holds a blocking stake of 2.45% of shares outstanding (source: CapitalIQ) but will likely support the privatisation offer due to the substantial premium of the offer price to long-term average share prices and P/E multiples.  
The court meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 15 September. At the last close price of HK$4.18 per share, the gross spread to the offer price is 4.8%. 
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Bestway Global Holding (3358 HK) has despatched the scheme document in relation to a privatisation offer from Great Success Enterprises Holdings. The offeror is owned 92.0% by Mr Zhu (Founder, Chairman &amp; CEO) and 8.0% by Mr Zhu Jiachen, the son of Mr Zhu. The offeror will offer HK$4.38 per scheme share. Unsurprisingly, the IFA considers the offer to be fair and reasonable. We broadly agree with the IFA analysis with the exception that the peer multiple comparisons could be improved. 
The key condition precedents are the headcount test along with the scheme approved by at least 75% disinterested shareholders and &lt;10% rejection by all disinterested shareholders. Fidelity holds a blocking stake of 2.45% of shares outstanding (source: CapitalIQ) but will likely support the privatisation offer due to the substantial premium of the offer price to long-term average share prices and P/E multiples.  
The court meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 15 September. At the last close price of HK$4.18 per share, the gross spread to the offer price is 4.8%. 


Bestway Global’s Scheme Document, IFA Opinion

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bestway-global-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26012:1" rel="noopener">Bestway Global Holding (3358 HK)</a> is one of the leading and one of the most well-established branded companies in the global water leisure products market. Bestway listed on the HKEx on 16 November 2017 at HK$4.38 per share to raise net proceeds of HK$1,094.1 million ($141 million).After market close on Friday, Bestway announced a privatisation offer by way of a scheme of arrangement from Mr Zhu Qiang, who is the Founder, Chairman &amp; CEO. The offeror will offer HK$4.38 per scheme share. The bid represents a premium of 27.0% over the closing price of HK$3.45 per share on the last trading day (22 June 2021 prior to the trading halt). The privatisation price of HK$4.38 is in line with the IPO price.<div class="content-highlight">The key condition precedents are the headcount test along with the scheme approved by at least 75% disinterested shareholders and &lt;10% rejection by all disinterested shareholders. As disinterested scheme shareholders represent 234.9 million shares or 22.19% of shares outstanding, the 10% blocking stake is 23.5 million shares or 2.22% of shares outstanding. Fidelity holds a blocking stake of 2.46% of shares outstanding (source: CapitalIQ) but will likely support the privatisation offer, in our view. While not a knockout offer, we believe that the privatisation bid will be successful. </div>

Bestway Global Holding (3358 HK) is one of the leading and one of the most well-established branded companies in the global water leisure products market. Bestway listed on the HKEx on 16 November 2017 at HK$4.38 per share to raise net proceeds of HK$1,094.1 million ($141 million).After market close on Friday, Bestway announced a privatisation offer by way of a scheme of arrangement from Mr Zhu Qiang, who is the Founder, Chairman &amp; CEO. The offeror will offer HK$4.38 per scheme share. The bid represents a premium of 27.0% over the closing price of HK$3.45 per share on the last trading day (22 June 2021 prior to the trading halt). The privatisation price of HK$4.38 is in line with the IPO price.The key condition precedents are the headcount test along with the scheme approved by at least 75% disinterested shareholders and &lt;10% rejection by all disinterested shareholders. As disinterested scheme shareholders represent 234.9 million shares or 22.19% of shares outstanding, the 10% blocking stake is 23.5 million shares or 2.22% of shares outstanding. Fidelity holds a blocking stake of 2.46% of shares outstanding (source: CapitalIQ) but will likely support the privatisation offer, in our view. While not a knockout offer, we believe that the privatisation bid will be successful. 

Asia Ex-J Consumer/ Transport analyst

Valerie Law, CFA

Leading producers of tissue and personal care products <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hengan-intl-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29:1" rel="noopener">Hengan Intl Group (1044 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinda-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:475:1" rel="noopener">Vinda International Holdings (3331 HK)</a> have benefitted from fallen pulp prices last year. In this piece, we attempt to answer the following questions: 1. Can they ride on the tailwind and continue to deliver good profits in FY2020? 2. Why did their share prices run up recently? 3. Will Hengan be able to get past corporate governance concerns highlighted by a short-seller?

Leading producers of tissue and personal care products Hengan Intl Group (1044 HK) and Vinda International Holdings (3331 HK) have benefitted from fallen pulp prices last year. In this piece, we attempt to answer the following questions: 1. Can they ride on the tailwind and continue to deliver good profits in FY2020? 2. Why did their share prices run up recently? 3. Will Hengan be able to get past corporate governance concerns highlighted by a short-seller?  

Prefer Vinda Even If Hengan Surprises Near-Term; CG Issues Need More Light

China

Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd. is an international durable juvenile products company.  The Company designs, researches and develops, manufactures, markets and sells strollers, children's car safety seats, cribs, bicycles and tricycles, and other durable juvenile products. Goodbaby markets its products in North America, Europe and China.

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David Mudd

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Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Bestway Global’s Scheme Document, IFA Opinion

Bestway has despatched the scheme document. The court meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 15 September. At the last close price of HK$4.18 per share,...

Arun George

Bestway Global’s Privatisation Bid

Bestway announced a privatisation offer from Mr Zhu Qiang (the Founder, Chairman & CEO) at HK$4.38 per scheme share. While not a knockout offer, we...

Arun George

Prefer Vinda Even If Hengan Surprises Near-Term; CG Issues Need More Light

Leading producers of tissue and personal care products Hengan Intl Group (1044 HK) and Vinda International Holdings (3331 HK) have benefitted from...

Valerie Law, CFA

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Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (March 6)

Hong Kong continues its secular bull market outperforming global markets over the last year. After advancing more than 20% this year, the market...

David Mudd

Pre-IPO Butong Group - The Current High Growth May Not Be Sustainable

​BUTONG's high growth may not be sustainable as customers prioritize cost-effectiveness over premium products and the number of births in China...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Bestway Global’s Scheme Document, IFA Opinion

Bestway has despatched the scheme document. The court meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 15 September. At the last close price of HK$4.18 per share,...

Arun George

Bestway Global’s Privatisation Bid

Bestway announced a privatisation offer from Mr Zhu Qiang (the Founder, Chairman & CEO) at HK$4.38 per scheme share. While not a knockout offer, we...

Arun George

Prefer Vinda Even If Hengan Surprises Near-Term; CG Issues Need More Light

Leading producers of tissue and personal care products Hengan Intl Group (1044 HK) and Vinda International Holdings (3331 HK) have benefitted from...

Valerie Law, CFA

BUTONG's high growth may not be sustainable as customers prioritize cost-effectiveness over premium products and the number of births in China...