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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpmc-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10427:1" rel="noopener">CPMC Holdings (906 HK)</a> has a pre-conditional voluntary offer from Changping Industrial at HK$6.87 and potentially a competing offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/org-technology-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17510:1" rel="noopener">ORG Technology Co., Ltd. A (002701 CH)</a>. </li>
<li>Five months after announcing its offer, Changping Industrial obtained regulatory approvals from all except SAMR, SAFE, and the Vietnam Competition Commission. </li>
<li>An ORG offer seems unlikely due to a lack of progress in May and timing risk, as the Changping Industrial offer could be unconditional before the ORG obtains regulatory approvals.</li>
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CPMC Holdings (906 HK) has a pre-conditional voluntary offer from Changping Industrial at HK$6.87 and potentially a competing offer from ORG Technology Co., Ltd. A (002701 CH). 
Five months after announcing its offer, Changping Industrial obtained regulatory approvals from all except SAMR, SAFE, and the Vietnam Competition Commission. 
An ORG offer seems unlikely due to a lack of progress in May and timing risk, as the Changping Industrial offer could be unconditional before the ORG obtains regulatory approvals.


CPMC Holdings (906 HK): ORG Nearing the Cut-Off Point for Its Competing Offer

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Underpinned by higher ASP and sequentially lower input costs, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpmc-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10427:1" rel="noopener">CPMC Holdings (906 HK)</a> should achieve better margin in 2H22. Its 17% fall in share price YTD makes it appealing.</li>
<li>Average aluminum price was down 14% so far in 2H22, vs. 1H21, good to its costs. Well-controlled selling and administrative costs will help to support profitability recovery.</li>
<li>New two-piece can capacity will grow by 54% over the next three years as 5 production lines are expected to be added. Most of them already have demand lined up.</li>
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Underpinned by higher ASP and sequentially lower input costs, CPMC Holdings (906 HK) should achieve better margin in 2H22. Its 17% fall in share price YTD makes it appealing.
Average aluminum price was down 14% so far in 2H22, vs. 1H21, good to its costs. Well-controlled selling and administrative costs will help to support profitability recovery.
New two-piece can capacity will grow by 54% over the next three years as 5 production lines are expected to be added. Most of them already have demand lined up.


CPMC Holdings (906 HK): Good Time to Re-Visit

China Traditional Chinese Medicine / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asia-cement-china-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3374:1" rel="noopener">Asia Cement China (743 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canvest-environmental-protection-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:100:1" rel="noopener">Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>.
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<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tatsuta-electric-wire-cable-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12509:1" rel="noopener">Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alumina-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:939:1" rel="noopener">Alumina Ltd (AWC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fancl-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15862:1" rel="noopener">Fancl Corp (4921 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mimasu-semiconductor-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5531:1" rel="noopener">Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infocom-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8412:1" rel="noopener">Infocom Corp (4348 JP)</a>, Hollysys.
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK), China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK), Asia Cement China (743 HK), Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK).

Lowest spreads: Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP), Alumina Ltd (AWC AU), Fancl Corp (4921 JP), Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP), Infocom Corp (4348 JP), Hollysys.



Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jul) - China TCM, GA Pack, Huafa, Samson, CPMC, Fancl, Tatsuta, Capitol

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>On the 6th Dec 2023, packaging play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpmc-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10427:1" rel="noopener">CPMC Holdings (906 HK)</a> <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2023/1206/2023120601566.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a pre-conditional Offer from SASAC and the National Council for Social Security Fund of China (NCSSF). </li>
<li>A decent premium (32.1%), presumed rubber-stamped regulatory approvals, and a 50% acceptance condition with 29.7% in the bag - this Offer looked done. Then ORG announced a possible competing proposal.</li>
<li>Nearly four months have elapsed and details on ORG's Offer remain unknown. SASAC/NCSSF chip away at reg approvals. Shares are down 2.6% from its recent peak. That makes sense.</li>
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On the 6th Dec 2023, packaging play CPMC Holdings (906 HK) announced a pre-conditional Offer from SASAC and the National Council for Social Security Fund of China (NCSSF). 
A decent premium (32.1%), presumed rubber-stamped regulatory approvals, and a 50% acceptance condition with 29.7% in the bag - this Offer looked done. Then ORG announced a possible competing proposal.
Nearly four months have elapsed and details on ORG's Offer remain unknown. SASAC/NCSSF chip away at reg approvals. Shares are down 2.6% from its recent peak. That makes sense.


CPMC (906 HK): Shares Retrace As Clock Ticks On ORG's Bid

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<li>We are convinced that both bids for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpmc-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10427:1" rel="noopener">CPMC Holdings (906 HK)</a> will go ahead, as they are progressing well. The downside risk is minimal, in our view.</li>
<li>The strong underlying result justifies a high price for the stock. Excluding distortions from non-recurring items in FY22, earnings have increased by 32.7% in FY23 and 26.8% in 2H23.</li>
<li>The stock now trades on 13.8x and 12.8x PERs for FY24 and FY25, in line with sector average; but below that for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-baosteel-packaging-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25102:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Baosteel Packaging-A (601968 CH)</a>. </li>
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We are convinced that both bids for CPMC Holdings (906 HK) will go ahead, as they are progressing well. The downside risk is minimal, in our view.
The strong underlying result justifies a high price for the stock. Excluding distortions from non-recurring items in FY22, earnings have increased by 32.7% in FY23 and 26.8% in 2H23.
The stock now trades on 13.8x and 12.8x PERs for FY24 and FY25, in line with sector average; but below that for Shanghai Baosteel Packaging-A (601968 CH). 


CPMC Holdings (906 HK): All Eyes on the Bids, but Underlying Still Solid

China

Shanghai Zi Jiang Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets packaging materials.  The Company's products include PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles, caps and labels, aluminum-plated paper and paperboard, casted polypropylene (CPP) films, PE (polyethylene) curtain coating films, plastic anti-theft caps, and other related materials.

Shanghai Zijiang Enterprise Group (600210 CH)

Shenzhen Beauty Star Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes plastic containers and plastic products. It also vacuum coats plastic products and content fills plastic tubes for cosmetics.

Shantou Dongfeng Printing Company Limited designs, manufactures and sells cigarette packet printings and related packaging materials. The Company's main products include cigarette packets used in cigarette brand packaging.

Jiangsu Shuangxing Color Plastic New Materials Company Limited develops, produces and sells plastic packaging materials. The Company's main product are polyester film, aluminized, PVC film, etc.

Jiangsu Shgxg Clr Plstc New Mtrls (002585 CH)

Shenzhen Jinjia Color Printing Group Co., Ltd. mainly designs trademarks, prints and manufactures standard cigarette boxes for cigarette companies. The Company is also engaged in printing other packaging materials.

Shenzhen Jinjia Color Printing Gp (002191 CH)

Huangshan Novel Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets color printed composite packaging products and vacuum aluminum coated products.

Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co. Ltd., manufactures steel products. The Company also provides metal packaging services. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging serves customers and clients internationally.

Shanghai Baosteel Packaging-A (601968 CH)

ORG Technology Co., Ltd. develops, designs, manufactures and sells food and beverages metal packaging products. The Company's main products include food and beverage cans.

Sunrise Group Company Limited is a metal containers manufacturer. The Company produces cans and other metal packaging products.

Zhejiang Great Southeast Company Ltd. manufactures a wide range of plastic packaging products. The Company produces plastic film, plastic bags, and other plastic packaging.

Essel Propack Ltd. manufactures fully collapsible (soft squeeze) laminated tubes, flexible packaging and laminated paper. The Company's products are sold to pharmaceutical, consumer products and food packaging companies. Essel Propack's 100% owned subsidiary, Essel Overseas Ltd., is mainly engaged in export business.

Time Technoplast Limited manufactures and sells technology based polymer products for a wide variety of industries.

Cheng Loong Corp. manufactures, designs and markets paper products.  The Company produces a variety of papers, paper boxes, paper boards, office paper products, facial tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels.  The Company also develops real estate.

Zignago Vetro SpA produces glass bottles for the beverage and food market, cosmetic and perfumes markets. The Company also produces specialty glasses.

PT Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk manufactures industrial paper such as container boards, boxboard, and coated paper for use in the packaging of consumer and industrial goods. The Company's products are sold locally and also exported to other Asian countries, Australia, and the Middle East.

Jai Corporation Ltd. manufactures galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets; and polypropylene and polyethylene fabrics and sacks.

FP CORPORATION manufactures polystyrene and other synthetic resin food containers.  The Company produces a variety of products, including trays, lunch boxes, and other food containers.  FP also wholesales packing materials and machinery.  The Company focuses on recycle and environment friendly products.

FUJI SEAL INTERNATIONAL, INC. manufactures various packaging-related materials and machinery.  The Company's products include cap seals and labels and plastic containers.  Fuji Seal International also develops shrink wrap seals and tack labels.  The Company has production bases in the United States, England, Netherlands, and Thailand.

Cascades Inc. produces paper and packaging products.  The Company manufactures, converts, and markets specialty products, including boxboard, fine papers, tissue paper, and containerboard.  Cascades and its subsidiaries operate in Canada, the United States, France, Sweden, Germany, and Great Britain.

Youlchon Chemical Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures packaging materials such as single and multilayer oriented polypropylene films and corrugated cardboards for use in consumer product labeling and packaging applications.  The Company also produces laminated tubes to pack toothpaste, cosmetics, and adhesives.  In addition, Youlchon manufactures carrier tapes which carry electronic parts.

CPMC Holdings Ltd. manufactures food packaging products.

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CPMC Holdings (906 HK)