Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>For the month of April, 6 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$3bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in April was 23%.</li>
<li>This compares to the average premium for all deals in 2022 (106 deals), 2021 (165 deals), 2020 (158 deals), and 2019 (145 deals) of 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.</li>
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For the month of April, 6 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$3bn.
The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in April was 23%.
This compares to the average premium for all deals in 2022 (106 deals), 2021 (165 deals), 2020 (158 deals), and 2019 (145 deals) of 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.


(Mostly) Asia M&A, April 2023: Arcland Service, Lian Beng, Silk Laser, Breaker Resources, Blackmores

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<li>It is relatively low-hanging fruit to "further propel the renmimbi's internationalisation" and for HKEX, it will "cement HK's position as the premier offshore renmimbi financing center."</li>
<li>The Conundrum: the more active investors decide they like <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>, the more there is to sell. That creates interesting opportunities.</li>
<li>Short <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yuexiu-property-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18097:1" rel="noopener">Yuexiu Property (123 HK)</a> now, or soon. The dynamics of this is that there WILL be selling when the rights come out. </li>
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It is relatively low-hanging fruit to "further propel the renmimbi's internationalisation" and for HKEX, it will "cement HK's position as the premier offshore renmimbi financing center."
The Conundrum: the more active investors decide they like Fast Retailing (9983 JP), the more there is to sell. That creates interesting opportunities.
Short Yuexiu Property (123 HK) now, or soon. The dynamics of this is that there WILL be selling when the rights come out. 


Last Week in Event SPACE: China Mobile, Fast Retailing, Yuexiu Property, Vinda, Tokyo Gas

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<li>There are 39 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Two new deals were discussed on Smartkarma this past week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kirin-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16977:1" rel="noopener">Kirin (2503 JP)</a>'s Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackmores-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:928:1" rel="noopener">Blackmores (BKL AU)</a>; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/first-pacific-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:173:1" rel="noopener">First Pacific (142 HK)</a> &amp; Co's Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/metro-pacific-investments-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1054:1" rel="noopener">Metro Pacific (MPI PM)</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates took place for <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/aag-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:501:1" rel="noopener">AAG Energy Holdings (2686 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangnan-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9828:1" rel="noopener">Jiangnan (1366 HK)</a> 
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There are 39 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Two new deals were discussed on Smartkarma this past week: Kirin (2503 JP)'s Offer for Blackmores (BKL AU); First Pacific (142 HK) &amp; Co's Offer for Metro Pacific (MPI PM).
Key updates took place for Invocare Ltd (IVC AU), AAG Energy Holdings (2686 HK), and Jiangnan (1366 HK) 



(Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: Blackmores, Metro Pacific, Invocare, AAG Energy, Jiangnan

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<li>The 27 April vote was adjourned as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aag-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:501:1" rel="noopener">Aag Energy Holdings (2686 HK)</a> Board was notified by “certain beneficial owners indicating that their latest voting instructions were not duly processed.”</li>
<li>The meeting would not be adjourned if the YES vote was going to sail through. A delay helps the offeror as these owners will vote YES and deal fatigue sets in. </li>
<li>Risk-Reward is still unfavourable at the last close. The deal break fair value range is HK$1.37-1.45 per share, with 16.0%-11.0% downside. This compares to the 13.5% upside from the offer. </li>
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The 27 April vote was adjourned as Aag Energy Holdings (2686 HK) Board was notified by “certain beneficial owners indicating that their latest voting instructions were not duly processed.”
The meeting would not be adjourned if the YES vote was going to sail through. A delay helps the offeror as these owners will vote YES and deal fatigue sets in. 
Risk-Reward is still unfavourable at the last close. The deal break fair value range is HK$1.37-1.45 per share, with 16.0%-11.0% downside. This compares to the 13.5% upside from the offer. 


AAG Energy (2686 HK): Adjourned Scheme Meeting Points to a Close Vote

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<li>We're down to the pointy end of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aag-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:501:1" rel="noopener">AAG Energy Holdings (2686 HK)</a>'s Scheme. And at a gross/annualised spread of 15.6%/318%, all is not well.</li>
<li>The uncertainty is not without substance. A derisory Offer, one that is rejected by a proxy advisor; together with a silent, large shareholder no one seems to know.</li>
<li>Shareholders go to the vote this Thursday, the 27th April. Currently trading 5% below the undisturbed price.</li>
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We're down to the pointy end of AAG Energy Holdings (2686 HK)'s Scheme. And at a gross/annualised spread of 15.6%/318%, all is not well.
The uncertainty is not without substance. A derisory Offer, one that is rejected by a proxy advisor; together with a silent, large shareholder no one seems to know.
Shareholders go to the vote this Thursday, the 27th April. Currently trading 5% below the undisturbed price.


AAG (2686 HK): Pros & Cons Ahead Of Scheme Vote

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