New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>For the first time in three years we are moving our WACC assumptions down.</li><li>This is driven by a modestly lower (-25 bps) interpolated 10-year interest rate assumption; our proxy for the risk free rate.</li><li>We also incorporate our C&amp;ESG ratings into our WACC assumptions. We do this on an overall neutral basis, with a scale of -25 bps to +25 bps added to the cost of equity. </li></ul>

For the first time in three years we are moving our WACC assumptions down.This is driven by a modestly lower (-25 bps) interpolated 10-year interest rate assumption; our proxy for the risk free rate.We also incorporate our C&amp;ESG ratings into our WACC assumptions. We do this on an overall neutral basis, with a scale of -25 bps to +25 bps added to the cost of equity. 

Equity Strategy - WACC Review; a Lower Rfr and Adding C&ESG

<ul><li>RAB multiples (enterprise value divided by regulatory asset base) provide a useful means of valuing and sense checking valuations for regulated companies.</li><li>The issue of RAB multiples has been brought up by numerous submitters in the current Commerce Commission (ComCom) Input Methodologies (IM) review process.</li><li>Some submitters have referenced Forsyth Barr reports, at times extensively (CEG in particular). </li></ul>

RAB multiples (enterprise value divided by regulatory asset base) provide a useful means of valuing and sense checking valuations for regulated companies.The issue of RAB multiples has been brought up by numerous submitters in the current Commerce Commission (ComCom) Input Methodologies (IM) review process.Some submitters have referenced Forsyth Barr reports, at times extensively (CEG in particular). 

Regulated Companies - The Relevance of RAB Multiples

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>An expected beneficiary of inflation combined with increased capex are the key drivers of a higher RAB for RP2</li><li>Both the wash from CY22 and a higher WACC will drive MAR growth in RP2</li><li>Keeping RAB stable going forward is plausible and will depend on the regulator buying into CNU's vision</li></ul>

An expected beneficiary of inflation combined with increased capex are the key drivers of a higher RAB for RP2Both the wash from CY22 and a higher WACC will drive MAR growth in RP2Keeping RAB stable going forward is plausible and will depend on the regulator buying into CNU's vision

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

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<li>There could be an addition to the S&amp;P/ASX 100 Index and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> in April following <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oz-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1138:1" rel="noopener">OZ Minerals Ltd (OZL AU)</a>'s acquisition by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU)</a>.</li>
<li>Then there could be another change for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> at the regular rebalance in June.</li>
<li>Passive trackers will need to trade between 4.5-18 days of ADV on the potential adds/ deletes. Short interest has started to increase on a couple of stocks.</li>
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There could be an addition to the S&amp;P/ASX 100 Index and S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) in April following OZ Minerals Ltd (OZL AU)'s acquisition by BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU).
Then there could be another change for the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) at the regular rebalance in June.
Passive trackers will need to trade between 4.5-18 days of ADV on the potential adds/ deletes. Short interest has started to increase on a couple of stocks.


S&P/​​​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Changes from Now to June

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run up to the June 2023 Rebalance.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oz-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1138:1" rel="noopener">OZ Minerals Ltd (OZL AU)</a> upcoming deletion in April 2023 could cause a couple of intra-review replacements.</li>
<li>Separately, there could be one more change in the ASX 200 index in the June 2023 review.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run up to the June 2023 Rebalance.

OZ Minerals Ltd (OZL AU) upcoming deletion in April 2023 could cause a couple of intra-review replacements.
Separately, there could be one more change in the ASX 200 index in the June 2023 review.


Quiddity Leaderboard-​​​​​​​​​​​ASX Jun 23: OZ Minerals Replacements and Other Changes

New Zealand

Spark New Zealand Limited (formerly Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited) provides digital communications, entertainment and IT services over its networks and the Cloud to New Zealanders and businesses. The Company's strategy is focused on mobility, data and effortless service, and cost.

TeamTalk Limited provides radio communication services in New Zealand.  The Company's services is mainly provided through two networks, TeamTalk and Fleetlink. The mobile radio communication service is used by ambulance services, rescue helicopters, courier companies, security services personnel, utility companies, contractors. local authorities and civil defense sectors.

HFCL Ltd provides telecommunication infrastructure construction services. The Company offers optical fiber cables, microwave radios, battery management, and solar solutions. HFCL serves customers in India.

TIME dotCom Berhad through its subsidiaries, provides fixed-line telecommunication services such as data and voice, international bandwidth provision which includes submarine cable and data centre business.

Liberty Global plc owns interests in broadband, distribution, and content companies operating outside the continental United States, principally in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Globalstar, Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services via satellite. The Company primarily provides business and recreational communications to industry, government, and individual customers located in remote areas throughout the world.

Gamma Communications PLC supplies voice, data and mobile products and services in the United Kingdom. The Company provides fixed telephony, IP telephony, hosted phone systems, broadband and data connections, mobile services, security and unified communications solutions.

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Macquarie Telecom Group Limited is an Australian telecommunications service provider.  The Group provides local and long distance, calling card and inbound calling services along with the management of telecommunications facilities. The Group also provides data services such as ATM, ISDN and digital leased line along with telecommunications advisory services.

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Zegona Communications plc is an investment company. The Company buys and sells businesses in the European Telecommunications, Media and Technology (''TMT'') sectors.

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Chorus Limited is a wholesale and retail telecommunications company.  The Company maintains and build the Chorus local access network which is made up of local telephone exchanges, cabinets and copper and fiber cables that connects New Zealand homes and businesses throughout the country.

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Chorus Ltd (CNU NZ)

Equity Strategy - WACC Review; a Lower Rfr and Adding C&ESG

For the first time in three years we are moving our WACC assumptions down. This is driven by a modestly lower (-25 bps) interpolated 10-year...

Forsyth Barr

Regulated Companies - The Relevance of RAB Multiples

RAB multiples (enterprise value divided by regulatory asset base) provide a useful means of valuing and sense checking valuations for regulated...

Forsyth Barr

Chorus: Meat on the Bones

Chorus (CNU) has submitted its 2022 fibre regulatory report and the three key points are; (1) CNU estimates its revenue wash-up for CY22 to be...

Forsyth Barr

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Changes from Now to June

There could be one change for the ASX100 & ASX200 in April and one change for the ASX200 in June. Passive trackers will trade between 4.5-18x ADV...

Brian Freitas

Quiddity Leaderboard-ASX Jun 23: OZ Minerals Replacements and Other Changes

Seven Group Holdings (SVW AU) or Chorus Ltd (CNU NZ) could replace OZL in ASX 100 and Bellevue Gold (BGL AU) or Neuren Pharmaceuticals (NEU AU)...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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Equity Strategy - WACC Review; a Lower Rfr and Adding C&ESG

For the first time in three years we are moving our WACC assumptions down. This is driven by a modestly lower (-25 bps) interpolated 10-year...

Forsyth Barr

Regulated Companies - The Relevance of RAB Multiples

RAB multiples (enterprise value divided by regulatory asset base) provide a useful means of valuing and sense checking valuations for regulated...

Forsyth Barr

Chorus: Meat on the Bones

Chorus (CNU) has submitted its 2022 fibre regulatory report and the three key points are; (1) CNU estimates its revenue wash-up for CY22 to be...

Forsyth Barr

S&P/​​​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Changes from Now to June

There could be one change for the ASX100 & ASX200 in April and one change for the ASX200 in June. Passive trackers will trade between 4.5-18x ADV...

Brian Freitas

Quiddity Leaderboard-​​​​​​​​​​​ASX Jun 23: OZ Minerals Replacements and Other Changes

Seven Group Holdings (SVW AU) or Chorus Ltd (CNU NZ) could replace OZL in ASX 100 and Bellevue Gold (BGL AU) or Neuren Pharmaceuticals (NEU AU)...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Changes from Now to June

Quiddity Leaderboard-ASX Jun 23: OZ Minerals Replacements and Other Changes