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.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/invocare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9044:1" rel="noopener">Invocare Ltd (IVC AU)</a> disclosed a revised non-binding indicative proposal from TPG at A$13.00 per share, a mere 2.8% above the previously rejected proposal of A$12.65 per share.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tpg-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35361:1" rel="noopener">TPG Inc (TPG US)</a> has secured a five-week exclusive due diligence. The Board intend to unanimously recommend a binding proposal at no less than A$13.00 per share. </li>
<li>The Board’s capitulation for a marginal bump reflects the lack of a Plan B. While, not a knockout bid, the offer is reasonable. The gross spread stands at 4.6%. </li>
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Invocare Ltd (IVC AU) disclosed a revised non-binding indicative proposal from TPG at A$13.00 per share, a mere 2.8% above the previously rejected proposal of A$12.65 per share.

TPG Inc (TPG US) has secured a five-week exclusive due diligence. The Board intend to unanimously recommend a binding proposal at no less than A$13.00 per share. 
The Board’s capitulation for a marginal bump reflects the lack of a Plan B. While, not a knockout bid, the offer is reasonable. The gross spread stands at 4.6%. 


InvoCare (IVC AU): Board Capitulates to TPG’s Small Bump

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>On the 7 March, PE outfit TPG took a 17.8% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/invocare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9044:1" rel="noopener">InvoCare (IVC AU)</a>, Australia's leading funeral services provider, and also pitched a <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/compose/insight/102298/The%20Indicative%20proposal%20is%20subject%20to%20the%20completion%20of%20satisfactory%20due%20diligence,%20and%20FIRB.InvoCare,%20which%20has%20struggled%20to%20generate%20consistent%20profits%20in%20recent%20years,%20is%20mulling%20the%20proposal.%20Pricing%20is%20around%20the%20Covid%20cliff." target="_blank" rel="noopener">A$12.65/share non-binding Offer</a> via a Scheme.</li>
<li>The Indicative proposal was subject to the completion of due diligence. InvoCare rejected the proposal on the 27 March. On the 24 April, TPG <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02657206-2A1445038?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">withdrew its NBIO</a>.</li>
<li>TPG has returned with a revised A$13/share, inclusive of a A$0.60/share fully franked dividend. If the proposal becomes a binding transaction, InvoCare's Board intends to unanimously recommend it.</li>
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On the 7 March, PE outfit TPG took a 17.8% stake in InvoCare (IVC AU), Australia's leading funeral services provider, and also pitched a A$12.65/share non-binding Offer via a Scheme.
The Indicative proposal was subject to the completion of due diligence. InvoCare rejected the proposal on the 27 March. On the 24 April, TPG withdrew its NBIO.
TPG has returned with a revised A$13/share, inclusive of a A$0.60/share fully franked dividend. If the proposal becomes a binding transaction, InvoCare's Board intends to unanimously recommend it.


InvoCare (IVC AU): TPG's Revised $13/Share Non-Binding Offer

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 28th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo, Northern Star Re.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 28th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.5bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo, Northern Star Re.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 28th): BHP, Pilbara, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us 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/estia-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:77:1" rel="noopener">Estia Health (EHE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aag-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:501:1" rel="noopener">Aag Energy Holdings (2686 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-malt-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29116:1" rel="noopener">United Malt Group Ltd (UMG AU)</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>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</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/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/lian-beng-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17636:1" rel="noopener">Lian Beng (LBG SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-fiber-system-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20826:1" rel="noopener">Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN Ltd (1310 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mincor-resources-nl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6731:1" rel="noopener">Mincor Resources NL (MCR AU)</a>.</li>
</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - 111 Inc (YI US), Estia Health (EHE AU), Aag Energy Holdings (2686 HK), United Malt Group Ltd (UMG AU), Origin Energy (ORG AU), Toshiba Corp (6502 JP). 
Lowest spreads - Healius (HLS AU), Liontown Resources (LTR AU), Lian Beng (LBG SP), Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP), HKBN Ltd (1310 HK), Mincor Resources NL (MCR AU).


Merger Arb Mondays (24 Apr) - AAG Energy, Jiangnan, HKBN, Healius, Lian Beng, Toyo

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us 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/alliance-aviation-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20401:1" rel="noopener">Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genesis-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4650:1" rel="noopener">Genesis Minerals (GMD AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/estia-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:77:1" rel="noopener">Estia Health (EHE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aag-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:501:1" rel="noopener">Aag Energy Holdings (2686 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/united-fiber-system-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20826:1" rel="noopener">Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP)</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/norwest-energy-nl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1433:1" rel="noopener">Norwest Energy NL (NWE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mincor-resources-nl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6731:1" rel="noopener">Mincor Resources NL (MCR AU)</a>, GK Goh.</li>
</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - 111 Inc (YI US), Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU), Genesis Minerals (GMD AU), Estia Health (EHE AU), Aag Energy Holdings (2686 HK), Origin Energy (ORG AU). 
Lowest spreads - Healius (HLS AU), Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP), Liontown Resources (LTR AU), Norwest Energy NL (NWE AU), Mincor Resources NL (MCR AU), GK Goh.


Merger Arb Mondays (10 Apr) - Genesis, Estia, Newcrest, Pushpay, Mincor, Golden Energy, Toyo

Australia

G8 Education Limited provides community-focused child care for families to foster their child's development.  The Company also conducts a range of child care services that includes child care centers acquisition, child care centers management, and industry-related project management, services and consultancy.

Propel Funeral Partners Limited provides funeral services. The Company owns and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoria, and related assets, as well as offers funeral, cremation, burial, and mortuary services. Propel Funeral Partners serves individuals and families in Australia and New Zealand.

3P Learning Limited provides educational services. The Company owns and operates a website for students, teachers, and mathematics coordinators with a focus on e-learning of mathematics. 3P Learning serves the kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum worldwide.

Shine Corporate Ltd. is a national law firm. The Firm's areas of practice includes personal injuries law, family law, property law, class actions, wills, probate and residential conveyancing.

Slater & Gordon Limited is a national law firm. The Firm's areas of practice include commercial, family, employment, asbestos-related and personal injury law.

The Star Entertainment Group Limited owns and operates casinos and hotels. The Company offers services and amenities such as gaming facilities, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, exhibition centers. The Star Entertainment Group conducts business in Australia.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides gambling, gaming, wagering, and entertainment services. Tabcorp Holdings serves customers in Australia and in the United Kingdom.

Corporate Travel Management Ltd. offers corporate travel management services. The Company operates on a fee for service model and provides business travel advice and services; bookings; ticketing, and ancillary services; and offers travel data diagnostics and recommendations.

Collins Foods Ltd. operates fast-food restaurants.  The Company operates chains of steak and chicken restaurants in Australia.

Jumbo Interactive Limited develops e-commerce and online retailing technologies. The Company also operates a web site that offers Australian lottery tickets for purchase online as well as distributes a wide range of software products.

Universal Technical Institute Inc., through its Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campuses, provides technical education training. The Schools, through its UTI campuses, offers automotive, collision repair and refinishing, and diesel training. UTI also offers training in motorcycle, marine, and personal watercraft through its Motorcycle and Marine Mechanics Institutes(MMI).

Universal Technical Institute, Inc (UTI US)

Fu Shou Yuan International Group, Ltd. is a death care service provider in China.  The Company operates cemeteries and funeral facilities.

East Buy Holding Limited operates livestreaming platform businesses. The Company provides private label products including agricultural products, food, books, and household goods. East Buy Holding also conducts college education businesses.

Xiamen Unigroup Xue Co., Ltd. offers various educational services. The Company provides after-school tutoring and education consulting. Unigroup Xue also participates in real estate development and investment activities.

Perdoceo Education Corporation provides educational services. The Company offers a variety of bachelor's, associate, and non-degree programs, with a core curricula of information technologies, visual communication and design technologies, business studies, and culinary arts. Perdoceo Education operates in the United States.

China Education Group Holdings Limited offers educational services. The Company provides private universities operating services, education training services, and other services. China Education Group Holdings offers services in Hong Kong.

SISB operates a premium K-12 international school in Thailand, adopted Singapore, UK and IBDP curriculum as a blended student pathway in schools. SISB was established in 2001 with the school license under the Private School Act. Currently, there are 6 international schools with over 4,000 students.

Lung Yen Life Service Corp operates a cemetery and offers funeral and disposition services.

Zhejiang Yasha Decoration Company Ltd. provides decorating services for large-scale infrastructure, high-end luxury hotel and luxury residential property.

China Chunlai Education Group Co., Ltd. provides educational services. The Company offers private higher education services and other services. China Chunlai Education Group provides services in China.

InvoCare Limited owns and operates funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums in Australia. The Company's activities include the provision of funerals, burials and cremations through it's funeral home brands including Blackwell, Guardian, George Hartnett, Le Pine, Purslowe, Simplicity Funerals and White Lady Funerals.

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Invocare Ltd (IVC AU)

InvoCare (IVC AU): Board Capitulates to TPG’s Small Bump

The Board’s capitulation for a marginal bump reflects the lack of a Plan B. While, not a knockout bid, the offer is reasonable. At the last close,...

Arun George

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 28th): BHP, Pilbara, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Merger Arb Mondays (24 Apr) - AAG Energy, Jiangnan, HKBN, Healius, Lian Beng, Toyo

This week, the highest gross spreads are 111 (35.1%), Estia Health (14.5%), AAG Energy (13.5%), United Malt (7.8%), Origin Energy (7.3%), Toshiba...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (10 Apr) - Genesis, Estia, Newcrest, Pushpay, Mincor, Golden Energy, Toyo

This week, the highest gross spreads are 111 (41.3%), Alliance Aviation (32.7%), Genesis (19.3%), Estia (13.2%), AAG (10.8%), Origin (7.3%),...

Arun George

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InvoCare (IVC AU): Board Capitulates to TPG’s Small Bump

The Board’s capitulation for a marginal bump reflects the lack of a Plan B. While, not a knockout bid, the offer is reasonable. At the last close,...

Arun George

InvoCare (IVC AU): TPG's Revised $13/Share Non-Binding Offer

Currently trading at a 5.5%/12% gross/annualised spread, assuming late October completion. Not bad. Even better for those who can take advantage of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 28th): BHP, Pilbara, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Igo

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Bhp, Pilbara Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Macquarie,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Merger Arb Mondays (24 Apr) - AAG Energy, Jiangnan, HKBN, Healius, Lian Beng, Toyo

This week, the highest gross spreads are 111 (35.1%), Estia Health (14.5%), AAG Energy (13.5%), United Malt (7.8%), Origin Energy (7.3%), Toshiba...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (10 Apr) - Genesis, Estia, Newcrest, Pushpay, Mincor, Golden Energy, Toyo

This week, the highest gross spreads are 111 (41.3%), Alliance Aviation (32.7%), Genesis (19.3%), Estia (13.2%), AAG (10.8%), Origin (7.3%),...

Arun George