Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs and DELs for the F100 and F250 indices during the December 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We see up to seven M&amp;A-related intra-review changes in the run up to the December 2024 review.</li>
<li>Our latest estimates suggest there could be one change for the F250 index during the December 2024 rebalance. We do not currently see any changes for the F100.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs and DELs for the F100 and F250 indices during the December 2024 index rebal event.
We see up to seven M&amp;A-related intra-review changes in the run up to the December 2024 review.
Our latest estimates suggest there could be one change for the F250 index during the December 2024 rebalance. We do not currently see any changes for the F100.


Quiddity Leaderboard F100/F250 Dec 24: Intra-Review Changes Galore; High-Impact Replacement Names

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trend-micro-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13172:1" rel="noopener">Trend Micro Inc (4704 JP)</a> shares rose 14.8% on Friday after Reuters reported that it is exploring a sale after attracting buyout interest. </li>
<li>The interest is unsurprising due to the weak share price. Since ValueAct disclosed a stake on 8 August 2022, the shares are down 0.7% vs the Nikkei 225’s 23.6% increase.</li>
<li>The lack of a controlling shareholder and increased cybersecurity M&amp;A activity support the buyout interest. A privatisation price is likely to be around JPY9,000. Valuation is undemanding at last close.</li>
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Trend Micro Inc (4704 JP) shares rose 14.8% on Friday after Reuters reported that it is exploring a sale after attracting buyout interest. 
The interest is unsurprising due to the weak share price. Since ValueAct disclosed a stake on 8 August 2022, the shares are down 0.7% vs the Nikkei 225’s 23.6% increase.
The lack of a controlling shareholder and increased cybersecurity M&amp;A activity support the buyout interest. A privatisation price is likely to be around JPY9,000. Valuation is undemanding at last close.


Trend Micro (4704 JP): Evaluating the Privatisation Rumours

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for F100 and F250 in the run-up to the September 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>There could be up to three M&amp;A-related intra-review changes in the next few weeks.</li>
<li>Apart from that, there could be two changes for the F100 index and two other changes for the F250 index during the September 2024 review.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for F100 and F250 in the run-up to the September 2024 index rebal event.
There could be up to three M&amp;A-related intra-review changes in the next few weeks.
Apart from that, there could be two changes for the F100 index and two other changes for the F250 index during the September 2024 review.


Quiddity Leaderboard F100/​​​250 Sep 24: High-Impact F250 Potential ADDs Could Outperform the Index

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

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<li>On June 27, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keywords-studios-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23476:1" rel="noopener">Keywords Studios (KWS LN)</a> received an updated cash offer of 2,450p/share from EQT (3.9% lower than initial 2,550p), 66.7% premium, implied EV €2,405 million, 13.2x EV/fwd NTM EBITDA,</li>
<li>22.4x Fwd P/E. The likelihood of a strategic buyer making an offer is low, while the offer from EQT is opportunistic, which will seek to merge Keywords with Virtuos.</li>
<li>The revised lower offer and the small extension to the PUSU deadline do not inspire optimism. Nevertheless, EQT remains a credible bidde. Gross spread stands at 5.9%. Maintain long.</li>
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On June 27, Keywords Studios (KWS LN) received an updated cash offer of 2,450p/share from EQT (3.9% lower than initial 2,550p), 66.7% premium, implied EV €2,405 million, 13.2x EV/fwd NTM EBITDA,
22.4x Fwd P/E. The likelihood of a strategic buyer making an offer is low, while the offer from EQT is opportunistic, which will seek to merge Keywords with Virtuos.
The revised lower offer and the small extension to the PUSU deadline do not inspire optimism. Nevertheless, EQT remains a credible bidde. Gross spread stands at 5.9%. Maintain long.


EQT/Keywords Studios: Lower Revised Offer

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

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Tax-Loss Selling's a subject of interest in Australia. Retail investors will take gains on stocks which run up in price, or get taken over, then look for losses to offset.</li>
<li>Investors are caught out as the Aussie government "approves" <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanwha-ocean-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12531:1" rel="noopener">Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS)</a> buyng <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/austal-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14420:1" rel="noopener">Austal Ltd (ASB AU)</a>. There is evidently a lot more going on in the background. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/west-japan-railway-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12077:1" rel="noopener">West Japan Railway Co (9021 JP)</a> announces a biggish buyback. One could buy dips, but one should probably not chase. For that, suggest this acts as a range trade.</li>
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Tax-Loss Selling's a subject of interest in Australia. Retail investors will take gains on stocks which run up in price, or get taken over, then look for losses to offset.
Investors are caught out as the Aussie government "approves" Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS) buyng Austal Ltd (ASB AU). There is evidently a lot more going on in the background. 

West Japan Railway Co (9021 JP) announces a biggish buyback. One could buy dips, but one should probably not chase. For that, suggest this acts as a range trade.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Aussie Tax-Loss Selling, Austal, West Japan Railway, PICC/PICC P&C

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Darktrace PLC operates as an AI company. The Company develops immune system platform which leverages unsupervised machine learning to detect cyber-threats. Darktrace serves customers worldwide.

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Quiddity Leaderboard F100/F250 Dec 24: Intra-Review Changes Galore; High-Impact Replacement Names

The Top 10 F250 potential ADDs could outperform the F250 index since there are many intra-review addition possibilities and these names are high...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Trend Micro (4704 JP): Evaluating the Privatisation Rumours

The lack of a controlling shareholder and increased cybersecurity M&A activity support the buyout interest. A privatisation price is likely to be...

Arun George

Quiddity Leaderboard F100/250 Sep 24: High-Impact F250 Potential ADDs Could Outperform the Index

The top-ranked F250 potential ADDs would have a large number of days to buy if they got added to F250. There are multiple opportunities for both...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

EQT/Keywords Studios: Lower Revised Offer

On June 27, Keywords received an updated (lower) cash offer of 2,450p/share from EQT, 66.7% premium, implied EV €2,405 million, 13.2x EV/fwd NTM...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Last Week in Event SPACE: Aussie Tax-Loss Selling, Austal, West Japan Railway, PICC/PICC P&C

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

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Quiddity Leaderboard F100/F250 Dec 24: Intra-Review Changes Galore; High-Impact Replacement Names

The Top 10 F250 potential ADDs could outperform the F250 index since there are many intra-review addition possibilities and these names are high...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Trend Micro (4704 JP): Evaluating the Privatisation Rumours

The lack of a controlling shareholder and increased cybersecurity M&A activity support the buyout interest. A privatisation price is likely to be...

Arun George

Quiddity Leaderboard F100/​​​250 Sep 24: High-Impact F250 Potential ADDs Could Outperform the Index

The top-ranked F250 potential ADDs would have a large number of days to buy if they got added to F250. There are multiple opportunities for both...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

EQT/Keywords Studios: Lower Revised Offer

On June 27, Keywords received an updated (lower) cash offer of 2,450p/share from EQT, 66.7% premium, implied EV €2,405 million, 13.2x EV/fwd NTM...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Last Week in Event SPACE: Aussie Tax-Loss Selling, Austal, West Japan Railway, PICC/PICC P&C

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Quiddity Leaderboard F100/250 Sep 24: High-Impact F250 Potential ADDs Could Outperform the Index