IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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Event-Driven

Langham Hospitality Inv Ss / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/langham-hospitality-inv-ss" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:760:1" rel="noopener">Langham Hospitality Inv Ss (1270 HK)</a> received a notice from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/great-eagle-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:758:1" rel="noopener">Great Eagle Holdings (41 HK)</a>, the largest unitholder, that it intends to present a detailed proposal for scheme privatisation.</li>
<li>The privatisation interest is unsurprising, as the unit price has declined by 43% over the last twelve months. A tough 2023 did not help the declining sentiment.</li>
<li>Our methodology for triangulating the potential offer price results in a range of HK$0.63-1.76. Our best guess is an offer of around HK$0.85, a 47% premium to the last close.</li>
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Langham Hospitality Inv Ss (1270 HK) received a notice from Great Eagle Holdings (41 HK), the largest unitholder, that it intends to present a detailed proposal for scheme privatisation.
The privatisation interest is unsurprising, as the unit price has declined by 43% over the last twelve months. A tough 2023 did not help the declining sentiment.
Our methodology for triangulating the potential offer price results in a range of HK$0.63-1.76. Our best guess is an offer of around HK$0.85, a 47% premium to the last close.


Langham Hospitality Investments (1270 HK): Great Eagle (41 HK)’s Possible Scheme Privatisation

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Hong Kong hotel-play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/langham-hospitality-inv-ss" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:760:1" rel="noopener">Langham Hospitality (1270 HK)</a> was spun-off from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/great-eagle-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:758:1" rel="noopener">Great Eagle (41 HK)</a> on the 30 May 2013. Now GE intends to take the company back into the fold. </li>
<li>Covid was devastating to the hospitality sector. As were the 2019 demonstrations. Langham's share price never recovered, and is currently trading at a lifetime low and a P/B of 0.21x.</li>
<li>No price was mentioned in the announcement. Expect a healthy premium to undisturbed, should a firm Offer unfold. But I wouldn't expect a knockout price.</li>
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Hong Kong hotel-play Langham Hospitality (1270 HK) was spun-off from Great Eagle (41 HK) on the 30 May 2013. Now GE intends to take the company back into the fold. 
Covid was devastating to the hospitality sector. As were the 2019 demonstrations. Langham's share price never recovered, and is currently trading at a lifetime low and a P/B of 0.21x.
No price was mentioned in the announcement. Expect a healthy premium to undisturbed, should a firm Offer unfold. But I wouldn't expect a knockout price.


Great Eagle Seeks To Delist Langham Hospitality (1270 HK)

China Vast Industrial Urban Development / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-vast-industrial-urban-development-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3212:1" rel="noopener">China Vast Industrial Urban Development (6166 HK)</a> announced that all the pre-conditions were fulfilled. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-jinmao-holdings-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35:1" rel="noopener">China Jinmao Holdings (817 HK)</a>’s offer is HK$2.40 per share.</li>
<li>The key condition is approval by at least 75% of disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of disinterested shareholders rejection). Shareholders with blocking stakes will be supportive.</li>
<li>The offer is light, but the headcount test is not applicable. At last close and for a year-end payment, the gross and annualised spread is 0.8% and 4.0%, respectively.</li>
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China Vast Industrial Urban Development (6166 HK) announced that all the pre-conditions were fulfilled. China Jinmao Holdings (817 HK)’s offer is HK$2.40 per share.
The key condition is approval by at least 75% of disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of disinterested shareholders rejection). Shareholders with blocking stakes will be supportive.
The offer is light, but the headcount test is not applicable. At last close and for a year-end payment, the gross and annualised spread is 0.8% and 4.0%, respectively.


China VAST: Pre-Condition Fulfilled for the China Jinmao Offer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-vast-industrial-urban-development-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3212:1" rel="noopener">China Vast Industrial Urban Development (6166 HK)</a> announced a pre-conditional privatisation offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-jinmao-holdings-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35:1" rel="noopener">China Jinmao Holdings (817 HK)</a> at HK$2.40 per share, a 30.4% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>Key conditions include approval by at least 75% disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of disinterested shareholders rejection). Shareholders with blocking stakes will be supportive.</li>
<li>The headcount test (if still applicable) is a key challenge as minorities are likely to be unimpressed. We would be buyers up to HK$2.26 per share (implies 75% deal probability).</li>
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China Vast Industrial Urban Development (6166 HK) announced a pre-conditional privatisation offer from China Jinmao Holdings (817 HK) at HK$2.40 per share, a 30.4% premium to the undisturbed price.
Key conditions include approval by at least 75% disinterested shareholders (&lt;10% of disinterested shareholders rejection). Shareholders with blocking stakes will be supportive.
The headcount test (if still applicable) is a key challenge as minorities are likely to be unimpressed. We would be buyers up to HK$2.26 per share (implies 75% deal probability).


China VAST’s Underwhelming Privatisation Bid from China Jinmao

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

Far East Hospitality Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/far-east-hospitality-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19061:1" rel="noopener">Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT SP)</a> is the only hospitality REITs in Singapore with a 100% domestic hospitality exposure and a higher fixed rental component that brings a defensive element during a difficult market environment. 
ICA has announced that Mainland Chinese tourists may seek entry to Singapore by applying for Air Travel Pass without the need of being quarantined if tested COVID-19 negative. Mainland Chinese makes up the largest constituents of tourists in Singapore. 
Despite having a higher fixed rental revenue component compared to the peer, the company has only outperformed the peers by 10% and at 23x PER, it is not too expensive considering the rebound potential.

Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT SP) is the only hospitality REITs in Singapore with a 100% domestic hospitality exposure and a higher fixed rental component that brings a defensive element during a difficult market environment. 
ICA has announced that Mainland Chinese tourists may seek entry to Singapore by applying for Air Travel Pass without the need of being quarantined if tested COVID-19 negative. Mainland Chinese makes up the largest constituents of tourists in Singapore. 
Despite having a higher fixed rental revenue component compared to the peer, the company has only outperformed the peers by 10% and at 23x PER, it is not too expensive considering the rebound potential. 

Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT): Beneficiary of Opening Up

Hong Kong

Dorsett Hospitality International Ltd. develops, owns, and operates mid-scale, upscale, and boutique hotels in Asia. The Company has a strong presence in Hong Kong and Malaysia and is focused on expansion in China and other regions of the Asia Pacific.

Dorsett Hospitality International (2266 HK)

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Dorsett Hospitality International (2266 HK)

Langham Hospitality Investments (1270 HK): Great Eagle (41 HK)’s Possible Scheme Privatisation

Our methodology for triangulating the potential offer price results in a range of HK$0.63-1.76. Our best guess is an offer of around HK$0.85, a 47%...

Arun George

Great Eagle Seeks To Delist Langham Hospitality (1270 HK)

Langham will pop tomorrow upon resumption of trading. I'd be happy chasing this up 20-25%. However, this is not a firm Offer. And one may still...

David Blennerhassett

China VAST: Pre-Condition Fulfilled for the China Jinmao Offer

The headcount test is not applicable, and this is a done deal. At the last close and for a year-end payment, the annualised spread is 4.0%.

Arun George

China VAST’s Underwhelming Privatisation Bid from China Jinmao

The offer price is unattractive to historical multiples and precedent transactions. We would be buyers up to HK$2.26 per share (implies 75% deal...

Arun George

Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT): Beneficiary of Opening Up

ICA announced that Chinese tourists may enter Singapore by applying for Air Travel Pass without being quarantined if tested COVID-19 negative. FEHT...

Henry Soediarko

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