Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Greatview Aseptic Packaging / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>Back in September 2023, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a> sold its 28.22% stake in <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> to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-xinjufeng-technology-packaging-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36744:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Xinjufeng Technology Packaging (301296 CH)</a> (XJF). </li>
<li>Then in November, XJF requisitioned an EGM to spill the board. At the EGM on the 26th January, <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0126/2024012600865.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not one</a> of XJF's five new proposed appointments were successful.</li>
<li>XJF has now made a pre-conditional (various PRC approvals) v<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0509/2024050901096.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">oluntary general Offer</a> at $2.65/share (best &amp; final), contingent on a 50% acceptance hurdle.  Final/special dividends to be added. </li>
</ul>


Back in September 2023, Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) sold its 28.22% stake in Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK) to Shandong Xinjufeng Technology Packaging (301296 CH) (XJF). 
Then in November, XJF requisitioned an EGM to spill the board. At the EGM on the 26th January, not one of XJF's five new proposed appointments were successful.
XJF has now made a pre-conditional (various PRC approvals) voluntary general Offer at $2.65/share (best &amp; final), contingent on a 50% acceptance hurdle.  Final/special dividends to be added. 


GAPack (468 HK): Mengniu & Bi Weigh Options On Shandong Xinjufeng's VGO

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Arun George

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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>.
</li>
<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.
</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: 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

<ul>
<li>Back on the 27 January 2023, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson (JM SP)</a> entered an agreement with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-xinjufeng-technology-packaging-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36744:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Xinjufeng (301296 CH)</a> (XJF) to sell its 28.22% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">GAPack (468 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>That sale completed in September.  Last week, XJF requisitioned an EGM to consider appointing five new (&amp; friendly) directors, all-but taking control of the board. </li>
<li>CEO and founder Jeff Bi holds 9.65%. The question is: what are his options?</li>
</ul>


Back on the 27 January 2023, Jardine Matheson (JM SP) entered an agreement with Shandong Xinjufeng (301296 CH) (XJF) to sell its 28.22% stake in GAPack (468 HK). 
That sale completed in September.  Last week, XJF requisitioned an EGM to consider appointing five new (&amp; friendly) directors, all-but taking control of the board. 
CEO and founder Jeff Bi holds 9.65%. The question is: what are his options?


GAPack (468 HK): Unpacking XJF's Move To Send The Board Packing

<ul>
<li>Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a> was understood to be exploring the sale of its 28% stake in <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>.</li>
<li>GA Pack announced its full-year results late last month and for the first time since 2012, opted not to pay a final dividend.</li>
<li>Shares are down 20% since that non-dividend announcement. That's convenient.</li>
</ul>


Earlier this year, Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) was understood to be exploring the sale of its 28% stake in Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK).
GA Pack announced its full-year results late last month and for the first time since 2012, opted not to pay a final dividend.
Shares are down 20% since that non-dividend announcement. That's convenient.


CK Infrastructure Holdings / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gulf-energy-development-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26038:1" rel="noopener">Gulf Energy (GULF TB)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intouch-holdings-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17638:1" rel="noopener">Intouch (INTUCH TB)</a> merger is an opportunistic, bullying method designed to have GULF shareholders buy INTUCH and therefore <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advanced-info-service-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:947:1" rel="noopener">AIS (ADVANC TB)</a> at too low a price. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ck-infrastructure-holdings-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:163:1" rel="noopener">CK Infrastructure Holdings (1038 HK)</a>'s interest in a possible London listing coincides with the LSE undergoing a listing regime change.</li>
<li>Management continue to creep their stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhongsheng-group-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10573:1" rel="noopener">Zhongsheng Group (881 HK)</a>, and now hold a shade under 50%. </li>
</ul>


The Gulf Energy (GULF TB)/Intouch (INTUCH TB) merger is an opportunistic, bullying method designed to have GULF shareholders buy INTUCH and therefore AIS (ADVANC TB) at too low a price. 

CK Infrastructure Holdings (1038 HK)'s interest in a possible London listing coincides with the LSE undergoing a listing regime change.
Management continue to creep their stake in Zhongsheng Group (881 HK), and now hold a shade under 50%. 


Last Week in Event SPACE: Gulf Energy/Intouch, CK Infra, Zhongsheng, Thai Beverage, Fraser & Neave

China

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

Zhejiang Jingxing Paper JSC Ltd manufactures and markets paper products including kraft box paper for packaging, corrugated paper, paperboard, and paper boxes.

Anhui Guofeng Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures plastic products.  The Company's products include biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and polyethylene (PE) films, plastic building materials, injection molds, and other plastic products.  Anhui Guofeng also produces evaporimeters.

Shantou Wanshun New Material Group Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells environmentally friendly paper packaging materials. The Company produces and sells aluminum foil, functional films, and other packaging materials. Shantou Wanshun New Material Group markets its products throughout China.

Shantou Wanshun Package Mtrl Stck (300057 CH)

Xiamen Hexing Packaging Printing Co., Ltd manufactures paper packaging products. The Company produces corrugated boxes, corrugated boards, corrugated cartons, and other products. Xiamen Hexing Packaging Printing also provides printing services.

Xiamen Hexing Packaging Printi (002228 CH)

MYS Group Co., Ltd. manufactures cardboard and plastic packaging.

Shanghai Sunglow Packaging Technology Co., Ltd operates as a packaging products manufacturing company. The Company produces and sells gift boxes, paper handbags, cartons, labels, and other products. Shanghai Sunglow Packaging Technology markets its products in China.

Shanghai Luxin Packing Materials Science & Technology Company Limited develops, produces, processes and sells vacuum metallized paper, white cardboard, laminated paper and polypropylene filament for cigarette filters.  The Company's main products are vacuum metallized paper and other environmentally friendly packaging materials.

Shanghai Luxin Packing Materials Science (002565 CH)

Zhuhai Zhongfu Enterprise Co. Ltd. is a beverage packaging manufacturer. The Company mainly develops, manufactures and markets beverage packaging products, including beverage bottles, labels and other related products.

China Sunshine Paper Holdings Co, Ltd. produces and sales white top linerboard, light-coated linerboard, and core board.  The Company offers products that are used to package various consumer products, including food, beverages, and electronics.

The Pack Corporation produces paper products such as paper bags and corrugated cardboard boxes. The Company also manufactures plastic bags.

Uflex Ltd. manufactures flexible and laminated packaging.  The Company's products are used in packaging for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toiletries.

Huhtamaki PPL Limited makes paper products and packages, including a range of cartons and packing systems.  The Company also makes cellulose, polyethylene and plastic films and metal foils.

Nilkamal Limited manufactures and sells plastic furniture and material handling products.  The Company also has a retail chain of home decor stores. Nilkamal Ltd's products include chairs, cabinets, dining tables, trolleys, sofa sets and designer chairs, office chairs, crates, polypropylene corrugated boxes, insulated boxes, ballot units, readymade furnite, furnishings, and accessories.

Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd. manufactures plastic packaging products.  The Company manufactures bottles for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; child-resistant caps; flip-top tablet packs; blow-molded shampoo and medicine packs; and injection-molded pails for lubricants, chemicals, paint, ink, adhesives and bulk drugs.

Myers Industries, Inc. manufactures plastic and rubber products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets.  The Company's products include plastic containers, rubber tire repair products, and custom rubber materials.  Myers is also a wholesale distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies for the tire service and automotive underbody repair industry.

Brodrene Hartmann A/S develops, designs, and produces molded fiber packaging. The Company makes the packaging from recycled papers, and the product line includes packaging for eggs and fruit, as well as for consumer electronics and domestic appliances.  Hartmann also makes liners and core boards. The Company manufactures the products in several countries and markets worldwide.

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.

LOCK&LOCK CO., LTD. produces and sells plastic food storage and outdoor airtight containers.  The Company also produces various materials such as ceramic ware, pot, glass, and other kitchen stuffs.

Samkwang Glass manufactures glass containers and kitchenware. The Company mainly provides glass containers to beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies.  Samkwang Glass also manufactures metal cans for beverages.

Greatview Aseptic Packaging Company Limited is an integrated provider of aseptic packaging and related services. The Company also provides customers with a range of support services with respect to standard roll-fed filling machines, which include training and on-site technical assistance, as well as spare parts.

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