Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings / Event-Driven

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hutchison-telecomm-hong-kong" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:141:1" rel="noopener">Hutchison Telecommunications (215 HK)</a>'s share price is up 33% month to date.</li>
<li>The average volume in June has been 11.9mn shares per day, compared to 3.8mn shares on average over the past year, and 3mn in the past six months. </li>
<li>Of interest, Southbound buying has accelerated in the last two weeks, with a holding of 0.76% of shares out, up from 0.11% at the beginning of the month. </li>
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Hutchison Telecommunications (215 HK)'s share price is up 33% month to date.
The average volume in June has been 11.9mn shares per day, compared to 3.8mn shares on average over the past year, and 3mn in the past six months. 
Of interest, Southbound buying has accelerated in the last two weeks, with a holding of 0.76% of shares out, up from 0.11% at the beginning of the month. 


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<li>For the month of May, 10 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$26bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in May was ~53%.</li>
<li>This compares to the average premium for all deals in 2021 (165 deals), 2020 (158 deals), and 2019 (145 deals) of 33%, 31%, and 31.5% respectively.</li>
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For the month of May, 10 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$26bn.
The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in May was ~53%.
This compares to the average premium for all deals in 2021 (165 deals), 2020 (158 deals), and 2019 (145 deals) of 33%, 31%, and 31.5% respectively.


<ul>
<li>The downside to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-petroleum-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:177:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU)</a> remains, but the reasoned downside is smaller than it was before.</li>
<li>CVC walks, but it doesn't stop <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brambles-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:693:1" rel="noopener">Brambles Ltd (BXB AU)</a> privatisation speculation. </li>
<li>If <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tabcorp-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6837:1" rel="noopener">Tabcorp</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/the-lottery-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35970:1" rel="noopener">The Lottery Corp</a> are seen as low volatility growth properties, then the stability of cashflow puts it into rarified air among "growth bias" which has gotten trashed. </li>
</ul>


The downside to Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU) remains, but the reasoned downside is smaller than it was before.
CVC walks, but it doesn't stop Brambles Ltd (BXB AU) privatisation speculation. 
If Tabcorp and The Lottery Corp are seen as low volatility growth properties, then the stability of cashflow puts it into rarified air among "growth bias" which has gotten trashed. 


Last Week In Event SPACE: Woodside Petroleum, Brambles, Tabcorp, HKBN, Japan

<ul>
<li>There are 41 - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Three news deals this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kintetsu-world-express-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11710:1" rel="noopener">Kintetsu World Express (9375 JP)</a>'s Tender Offer, Woolies tilt for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mydeal-com-au-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30939:1" rel="noopener">MyDeal.com (MYD AU)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mydeal-com-au-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30939:1" rel="noopener"></a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hwa-hong-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6648:1" rel="noopener">Hwa Hong (HWAH SP)</a>'s MBO, &amp; KKR's bid for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kito-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19512:1" rel="noopener">Kito (6409 JP)</a>
</li>
<li>Key updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/virtus-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14776:1" rel="noopener">Virtus Health (VRT AU)</a> &amp;<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/irongate-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30897:1" rel="noopener">Irongate Group (IAP AU)</a> 
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</ul>


There are 41 - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Three news deals this week: Kintetsu World Express (9375 JP)'s Tender Offer, Woolies tilt for MyDeal.com (MYD AU), Hwa Hong (HWAH SP)'s MBO, &amp; KKR's bid for Kito (6409 JP)

Key updates took place for: Virtus Health (VRT AU) &amp;Irongate Group (IAP AU) 



Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: Kinetsu World, Hwa Hong, MyDeal, Kito, Virtus Health, Irongate, HKBN

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<li>
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-18/hong-kong-telco-hkbn-said-to-draw-interest-from-stonepeak-pag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kkr-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27333:1" rel="noopener">KKR &amp; Co Inc (KKR US)</a> and PAG are carrying out due diligence on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN Ltd (1310 HK)</a>, with a view to launching a privatisation bid.</li>
<li>HKBN has a relatively concentrated shareholder register which suggests a requirement for a high takeover premium.</li>
<li>Precedent transactions suggest a privatisation forward EV/EBITDA multiple of at least 10x, implying a minimum offer price of HK$11.80 per share, a 23% premium to the last close. </li>
</ul>



Bloomberg reportedKKR &amp; Co Inc (KKR US) and PAG are carrying out due diligence on HKBN Ltd (1310 HK), with a view to launching a privatisation bid.
HKBN has a relatively concentrated shareholder register which suggests a requirement for a high takeover premium.
Precedent transactions suggest a privatisation forward EV/EBITDA multiple of at least 10x, implying a minimum offer price of HK$11.80 per share, a 23% premium to the last close. 


Hong Kong

APT Satellite Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, maintains, operates, and leases satellite telecommunication systems.

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited is an integrated mobile and fixed-line services telecom operator. The Company operates GSM dual-band and 3G mobile telecom services in Hong Kong and Macau. It also provides fixed-line telecom services for corporate, carrier, and international customers under the licensed "HGC" brand.

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings (215 HK)

Citic Telecom International Holdings Ltd. provides connectivity services to telecommunications operators with a focus on the China and Hong Kong markets. The group owns and operates and independent telecommunication hubs.

PCCW Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications, Internet access, multimedia services and related equipment.  The Company also offers computer, engineering, and other technical services in Hong Kong.  In addition, PCCW invests in and develops system integration and technology-related business, infrastructure and properties in Hong Kong and China.

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides mobile telecommunication and related services and sells mobile telephones and accessories.

HKT Trust and HKT Ltd trade together as a stapled security.  HKT Ltd provides telecommunications services.  The Company's business provides telecommunications products and services including local telephony services, local data and broadband services, international telecommunications services, and other services.

Digital Domain Holdings Limited is a diversified investment holding company. The Company's operating and investment businesses span Hong Kong, the United States, Canada, Mainland China and other countries. Digital Domain Holdings also encompasses businesses such as media entertainment, VFX, co-production of movies, property investment, and trading.

Sunny Side Up Culture Holdings Limited operates funeral business. The Company provides funeral, funeral planning, and cemetery services. Sunny Side Up Culture Holdings also provide movies production, concerts organization, and other entertainment services.

Telecom Digital Holdings Limited is a group of companies engaged in providing interactive mobile data services mainly in Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau.

SEEC Media Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides advertising agency services.

ATN International, Inc. provides telecommunications services to rural, niche, and other under-served markets and geographies.  The Company, through subsidiaries, provides both wireless and wireline connectivity to residential and business customers. ATN International also provides a range of mobile wireless solutions, local exchange services and broadband internet services.

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited operates a telecommunications company, which provides basic phone, Internet and cellular mobile telephony services in Delhi and Mumbai. The Company upgrades the quality of telecom services, expands the telecom network, introduces new services and raises revenue for the telecom development needs of Delhi and Mumbai.

PT Inti Bangun Sejahtera Tbk is is an independent tower company.  The Company engages in leasing space and other broadcast equipment for wireless signal transmission at tower sites under long-term lease agreement with mobile operators and wireless cable television providers.

Thaicom PCL operates satellite communication business. The Company operates and provides satellite transponder services. Thaicom also provides Internet, satellite uplink/downlink, and telephone network services.

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC operates a telecommunications company, which specializes within the South 
Asian region. The Group provides domestic and international telephone coverage, voice mail, fax and 
telex messages, Internet  and e-mail services, and an expanding cellular network.

GO internet S.p.A. is a provider of broadband telecommunications in Italy. The Company offers internet services through the use of wireless technologies and phone services through voice over IP technology.

Vision Inc. provides a variety of telecommunication services, including fixed-line telecom, wireless telecom and wifi services. The company also provides distribution and lease service of office equipments and communications equipments.

KINX INC is the Internet linkage and line adapter service providing firm.  The Company provides IX and Internet Data Center service to the network service providers to reduce the traffic and to contruct Internet infrastructure.  KINX also provides VoIP service.

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. offers telecommunications services. The Company offers local and long distance telephone, digital telephone, high-speed Internet access, and digital television services to individuals and businesses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group Co., Ltd. provides value-added telecommunications services. The company offers Internet access, e-government, Internet data center, and private network and operations services, as well as network security monitoring, city surveillance, toll-shunt, and other value-added network services.

HKBN Ltd., provides telephone voice and data communications services. The Company offers wireless internet service, IDD and IPTV service, local telephony services, and other value-added services.

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