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 September 2023, 8 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$2bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in September was 37%. The average YTD is 35%.</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 September 2023, 8 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$2bn.
The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in September was 37%. The average YTD is 35%.
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, Sept 2023: JMDC, Pact, Takisawa, Golden Eagle Energy, Dic Corp

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<li>Back on the 13 July, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-china-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:888:1" rel="noopener">IMAX China Holding (1970 HK)</a> announced a take-private transaction from its parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5321:1" rel="noopener">IMAX Corp (IMAX US)</a> at HK$10/share. Terms have been declared final.</li>
<li>The price is a 9.65% premium to last close but a 39.47% premium over the closing price on the last full trading day, suggesting apparent news leakage.</li>
<li>The Scheme Doc is out and independent shareholders get to vote on the transaction on the 10th October. This vote could - should - be close. Only for the brave.</li>
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Back on the 13 July, IMAX China Holding (1970 HK) announced a take-private transaction from its parent IMAX Corp (IMAX US) at HK$10/share. Terms have been declared final.
The price is a 9.65% premium to last close but a 39.47% premium over the closing price on the last full trading day, suggesting apparent news leakage.
The Scheme Doc is out and independent shareholders get to vote on the transaction on the 10th October. This vote could - should - be close. Only for the brave.


IMAX China (1970 HK)'s Offer: 10th Oct Shareholder Vote

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<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/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/costa-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22632:1" rel="noopener">Costa Group Holdings (CGC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/symbio-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20292:1" rel="noopener">Symbio Holdings (SYM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mason-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17664:1" rel="noopener">Mason Group Holdings (273 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>. </li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/healius-ltd-6d4d947d-ad32-4aea-b2d8-265f5768b55e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14208:1" rel="noopener">Healius (HLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyo-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1176:1" rel="noopener">Toyo Construction (1890 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yaizu-suisankagaku-industry" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20044:1" rel="noopener">Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry (2812 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/liontown-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20488:1" rel="noopener">Liontown Resources (LTR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/itochu-techno-solutions-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2431:1" rel="noopener">Itochu Techno Solutions (4739 JP)</a>. </li>
</ul>


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 - 111 Inc (YI US), Costa Group Holdings (CGC AU), Eoflow (294090 KS), Symbio Holdings (SYM AU), Mason Group Holdings (273 HK), Origin Energy (ORG AU). 
Lowest spreads - Healius (HLS AU), Toyo Construction (1890 JP), Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry (2812 JP), Liontown Resources (LTR AU), T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), Itochu Techno Solutions (4739 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (11 Sep) - Eoflow, Mason, Liontown, Newcrest, United Malt, OreCorp, MPI

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<li>On the 11 June, broker <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mason-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17664:1" rel="noopener">Mason Group (273 HK)</a> announced a Scheme at HK$0.0338/share, a 20.7% premium to last close. Terms had not been declared final.</li>
<li>The Offeror is Red Emerald. which holds no shares in Mason. Shareholders with 47.55% of shares out have given irrevocables in support of the Scheme. </li>
<li>The Scheme Doc is now out. The EGM/Court Meeting will be held on the 3 Oct with expected payment around the 21 November. Trading wide to terms.</li>
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On the 11 June, broker Mason Group (273 HK) announced a Scheme at HK$0.0338/share, a 20.7% premium to last close. Terms had not been declared final.
The Offeror is Red Emerald. which holds no shares in Mason. Shareholders with 47.55% of shares out have given irrevocables in support of the Scheme. 
The Scheme Doc is now out. The EGM/Court Meeting will be held on the 3 Oct with expected payment around the 21 November. Trading wide to terms.


<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/seiko-pmc-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13752:1" rel="noopener">Seiko Pmc Corp (4963 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/costa-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22632:1" rel="noopener">Costa Group Holdings (CGC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/symbio-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20292:1" rel="noopener">Symbio Holdings (SYM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orecorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8120:1" rel="noopener">Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU)</a>.</li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/healius-ltd-6d4d947d-ad32-4aea-b2d8-265f5768b55e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14208:1" rel="noopener">Healius (HLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyo-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1176:1" rel="noopener">Toyo Construction (1890 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/treasury-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14625:1" rel="noopener">Pacific Current (PAC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allkem-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3572:1" rel="noopener">Allkem Ltd (AKE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/celltrion-healthcare-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23641:1" rel="noopener">Celltrion Healthcare (091990 KS)</a>.</li>
</ul>


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 - Seiko Pmc Corp (4963 JP), 111 Inc (YI US), Costa Group Holdings (CGC AU), Symbio Holdings (SYM AU), Eoflow (294090 KS), Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU).
Lowest spreads - Healius (HLS AU), Toyo Construction (1890 JP), Pacific Current (PAC AU), T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), Allkem Ltd (AKE AU), Celltrion Healthcare (091990 KS).


Merger Arb Mondays (04 Sep) - Eoflow, JSR, Seiko PMC, ENM, NWS, Costa, Symbio, Origin

Hong Kong

Hengdeli Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, retails and wholesales international brand watches in China.

Esprit Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, designs, licenses, sources, wholesales, and retails high quality life-style products under the ESPRIT brand name in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.  The Company also sells Red Earth cosmetics, skin, and body care products and operates Salon Esprit in Asia Pacific.

Bossini International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, retails and distributes garment.

King Fook Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, retails jewelry and trades bullions. The Company also provides securities and commodities broking services as well as wholesales diamond.

Auto Italia Holdings Limited distributes brand-name products including motor vehicles. The Company serves customers in Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, and elsewhere in Asia.

International Housewares Retail Company Limited operates retail houseware retail stores. The Company offers customers a variety of houseware products in Hong Kong, Singapore, West Malaysia, China and Macau.

International Housewares Retail (1373 HK)

Asia Commercial Holdings Limited is principally engaged in high-end watch retailing and its retail sales network set up luxury watch stores and flagship stores to sell international brands of watches to customers. The Company also invests in properties.

Veeko International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and retails branded ladies apparel products.

Mulsanne Group Holding Limited offers omni channel branding and marketing services. The Company offers online advertising, social media campaign, and other services. Mulsanne Group Holding provides its services throughout China.

Sinofortune Financial Holdings Ltd. offers securities brokerage services. The Company mainly provides Hong Kong and foreign securities and futures trading services. Sinofortune Financial Holdings serves customers in Hong Kong.

Verite Co., Ltd. manufactures, sells, and repairs diamond rings, necklaces, pearls, watches, and accessories.  The Company also sells imported jewels.

KONAKA CO., LTD. operates a men's suits store chain based in Yokohama. The Company has its own brand name JOHN PEARSE.  The Company also operates jeans and casual wear store chain named BALBO.

Jubilee Enterprise PCL operates as a diamond jewelry retailer. The Company's products consist of rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

Haruyama Trading Co., Ltd. operates a men's clothing store chain nationwide with Chugoku area as main sales territory.  The Company sells suits, coats, jackets, shirts, and ties.

HIMARAYA Co., Ltd. operates a chain of sporting goods stores based in the Chubu region.  The Company mainly sells ski, snowboard, golf, and camping equipment.

AMA Group Limited acquires, develops, and operates business in the automotive aftercare market. The Company, through its subsidiaries, offers products and services that include the distribution of automotive paints and smash repair consumables, the manufacturing of dynamometers, and the remanufacturing of transmissions.

Art Vivant Co Ltd operates art galleries selling mainly contemporary art printings and selection of popular artists at stores and also at exhibitions. The Company's main products include oil and water color printings, carvings, and glass works.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation owns and operates sporting goods stores in the Western United States.  The Company's products include athletic shoes, apparel, tennis, golf, ski, snowboard, in-line skating, fitness, outdoor and team sports equipment for the competitive and recreational sporting goods customer.

Jiangsu Hongtu High Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets laser audio and video products, computers, networking equipment, cables, communication equipment, and other related products.  The Company also provides system integration services and invests in real estate development.

Jiangsu Hongtu High Technology Co, Ltd. (600122 CH)

Duty Free International Ltd. operates a chain of duty-free retail shops. The Company offers offers international travelers a way to save money on a diverse array of merchandise, from high-end jewellery to premium liquor.

ENM Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, wholesales and retails fashion wear and accessories. The Company also operates recreational club, and invests in securities.

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ENM Holdings (128 HK)

(Mostly) Asia M&A, Sept 2023: JMDC, Pact, Takisawa, Golden Eagle Energy, Dic Corp

For the month of September, 8 new deals were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall deal size of ~US$2bn. The average premium for the new deals...

David Blennerhassett

IMAX China (1970 HK)'s Offer: 10th Oct Shareholder Vote

Trading at a 4.9%/46.5% gross/annualised spread, reflecting the vote risk. If risky, illiquid arbs are your thing, buy here and on any weakness....

David Blennerhassett

Merger Arb Mondays (11 Sep) - Eoflow, Mason, Liontown, Newcrest, United Malt, OreCorp, MPI

This week, the highest gross spreads are 111 (39.7%), Costa (22.8%), Eoflow (18.3%), Symbio (17.3%), Mason (9.0%), Origin Energy (8.1%), JSR...

Arun George

3rd Oct Scheme Vote For Mason (273 HK)

Trading wide at 9%/53.2% gross/annualised spread. Get involved if illiquid arbs are your thing. Terms may still be bumped. I wouldn't bet on it.

David Blennerhassett

Merger Arb Mondays (04 Sep) - Eoflow, JSR, Seiko PMC, ENM, NWS, Costa, Symbio, Origin

This week, the highest gross spreads are Seiko PMC (88.7%), 111 (41.6%), Costa (19.9%), Symbio (19.2%), Eoflow (13.2%), Orecorp (9.5%), ENM (7.4%),...

Arun George

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