Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Melco International Development / Event-Driven

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<li>Reportedly Macau authorities are not satisfied with some concessionaire proposals from gaming firms and require them to increase investment into non-gaming facilities under a concession retendering process</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on some of the gaming plays such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/melco-international-development-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:809:1" rel="noopener">Melco International Development (200 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14210:1" rel="noopener">Genting Bhd (GENT MK)</a> are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos. </li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Reportedly Macau authorities are not satisfied with some concessionaire proposals from gaming firms and require them to increase investment into non-gaming facilities under a concession retendering process
Preceding my comments on some of the gaming plays such as Melco International Development (200 HK) and Genting Bhd (GENT MK) are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos. 
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Macau Plays Need To Up Non-Gaming Game

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across South East Asia.</li>
<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International,</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">Total Access Communication</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14210:1" rel="noopener">Genting Bhd (GENT MK)</a>. </li>
<li>We also look at the recent decision in Indonesia to raise interest rates, which we see as a sensible pre-emptive move, which should be positive for the Indonesian banks </li>
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The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across South East Asia.
The past week saw insights on Astra International,Ace Hardware Indonesia, Total Access Communication, and Genting Bhd (GENT MK). 
We also look at the recent decision in Indonesia to raise interest rates, which we see as a sensible pre-emptive move, which should be positive for the Indonesian banks 


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Astra International, Ace Hardware, and DTAC's Merger

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Casino Business Review LLC

Extensive experience in marketing and development in the Asian gaming market

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>During the current rebidding process for the six Macau concessions, a seventh "surprise guest"filed a bid. Opinion of their chances are mixed at best.</li>
<li>Genting has tended to overreach over time in other markets.</li>
<li>Macau operators already face daunting recovery odds ahead that will impose strains on cash and debt refis at higher rates.</li>
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During the current rebidding process for the six Macau concessions, a seventh "surprise guest"filed a bid. Opinion of their chances are mixed at best.
Genting has tended to overreach over time in other markets.
Macau operators already face daunting recovery odds ahead that will impose strains on cash and debt refis at higher rates.


Genting's Suprise Bid for Macau Casino Not Resonating with Investors Seeing Uncertainties Ahead

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<li>In a surprise move, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14210:1" rel="noopener">Genting Bhd (GENT MK)</a> - or <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-malaysia-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3141:1" rel="noopener">Genting Malaysia (GENM MK)</a> - has joined the six incumbents in bidding for new casino licences in Macau.</li>
<li>The bidding process follows Macau's record low monthly gaming revenue in July after casinos were closed for 12 days in response to a Covid outbreak.</li>
<li>Casinos have re-opened, yet there is little to cheer about as business remains muted. The six winners are expected to be announced by the end of November or early December.</li>
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In a surprise move, Genting Bhd (GENT MK) - or Genting Malaysia (GENM MK) - has joined the six incumbents in bidding for new casino licences in Macau.
The bidding process follows Macau's record low monthly gaming revenue in July after casinos were closed for 12 days in response to a Covid outbreak.
Casinos have re-opened, yet there is little to cheer about as business remains muted. The six winners are expected to be announced by the end of November or early December.


IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>On the ECM front, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tianqi-lithium-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27789:1" rel="noopener">Tianqi Lithium (9696 HK)</a> listed its H Shares, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wcp-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36076:1" rel="noopener">WCP (WCP KS)</a> plans to launch a KRW900 billion (US$692 million) IPO in August. </li>
<li>Event-Driven developments at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-administration-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:970:1" rel="noopener">Link Administration (LNK AU)</a>, DTAC/True, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-singapore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:439:1" rel="noopener">Genting Singapore (GENS SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tassal-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16234:1" rel="noopener">Tassal (TGR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/narhex-life-sciences-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9728:1" rel="noopener">Resapp Health (RAP AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a>.      </li>
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea and Chinese ADRs.
On the ECM front, Tianqi Lithium (9696 HK) listed its H Shares, WCP (WCP KS) plans to launch a KRW900 billion (US$692 million) IPO in August. 
Event-Driven developments at Link Administration (LNK AU), DTAC/True, BYD (1211 HK), Genting Singapore (GENS SP), Tassal (TGR AU), Resapp Health (RAP AU), Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK).      


Weekly Deals Digest (17 Jul): WCP, BYD, Link, Genting Singapore, DTAC/True, AOF, ResApp

Malaysia

Genting Berhad is an investment holding company.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides leisure and hospitality, gaming, and entertainment businesses. Genting also operates plantations, develops and manages property, provides tours and travel related services, manufactures and trades paper, explores oil and gas, and provides money lending services.

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Genting Bhd (GENT MK)

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Howard J Klein

Genting Fancies A Flutter In Macau

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David Blennerhassett

Weekly Deals Digest (17 Jul): WCP, BYD, Link, Genting Singapore, DTAC/True, AOF, ResApp

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (BYD, Genting Singapore, Link Admin, DTAC/True, ResApp, Tassal, Uniti) and ECM (WCP,...

Arun George

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