Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba (6502 JP)</a> investors should look at process and understand the difference between this one and others. Some news is not news, other than telling you the dance has started.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-tractors-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:698:1" rel="noopener">United Tractors (UNTR IJ)</a> is cheap. It appears to be running at 6x 2022 earnings. This is not abnormal for a cyclical at the end of the cycle.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westpac-banking-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:444:1" rel="noopener">Westpac Banking (WBC AU)</a> confirms its interest in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tyro-payments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28393:1" rel="noopener">Tyro Payments (TYR AU)</a>, but still nothing firm.</li>
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Toshiba (6502 JP) investors should look at process and understand the difference between this one and others. Some news is not news, other than telling you the dance has started.

United Tractors (UNTR IJ) is cheap. It appears to be running at 6x 2022 earnings. This is not abnormal for a cyclical at the end of the cycle.

Westpac Banking (WBC AU) confirms its interest in Tyro Payments (TYR AU), but still nothing firm.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, United Tractor, Recruit, Tyro Payments, DTAC/True, Bank Of Kyoto

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-international-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:949:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine International (JAS TB)</a> is looking to sell its 99.8% interest in Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), and 19% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-broadband-internet-infrastructure-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:86:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine Broadband  (JASIF TB)</a> to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advanced-info-service-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:947:1" rel="noopener">Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB)</a>.</li>
<li>The sale required JASIF shareholder approval, but not all resolutions were approved at an EGM this week.</li>
<li>This is a setback. However, the transaction remains on track.</li>
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Jasmine International (JAS TB) is looking to sell its 99.8% interest in Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), and 19% stake in Jasmine Broadband  (JASIF TB) to Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB).
The sale required JASIF shareholder approval, but not all resolutions were approved at an EGM this week.
This is a setback. However, the transaction remains on track.


Jasmine International: Last Minute Wrinkle To Broadband Sale

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<li>Historically, when <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/swire-pacific-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23726:1" rel="noopener">Swire (B) (87 HK)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/swire-pacific-ltd-cl-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10433:1" rel="noopener">Swire (A) (19 HK)</a> gets more than 6% from 3mo Avg VWAP Ratio, there is statistically significant reversion. We are now at 6.8%. </li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sats-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19962:1" rel="noopener">SATS (SATS SP) </a> / WFS transaction appears all stitched up with major shareholder Temasek backing the deal. The acquisition is expected to close in 1Q23, subject to regulatory clearance.   </li>
<li>We had the heads up days (or a week plus) ago, and now it is official. Bain has now launched its Tender Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hitachi-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8561:1" rel="noopener">Hitachi Metals (5486 JP)</a> at ¥2,181/share.</li>
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Historically, when Swire (B) (87 HK) / Swire (A) (19 HK) gets more than 6% from 3mo Avg VWAP Ratio, there is statistically significant reversion. We are now at 6.8%. 
The SATS (SATS SP)  / WFS transaction appears all stitched up with major shareholder Temasek backing the deal. The acquisition is expected to close in 1Q23, subject to regulatory clearance.   
We had the heads up days (or a week plus) ago, and now it is official. Bain has now launched its Tender Offer for Hitachi Metals (5486 JP) at ¥2,181/share.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Swire Pacific, SATS/WFS, Hitachi Metal, Jinke Smart, Porsche

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-international-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:949:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine International (JAS TB)</a>  is in the home straight to sell its 99.8% interest in Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), and 19% stake in  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-broadband-internet-infrastructure-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:86:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF TB)</a>.</li>
<li>With Bt 32.4bn in proceeds coming through the door, JAS would have net cash of ~Bt 24.8bn against a current market cap of ~Bt 24bn.</li>
<li>This sounds like a situation worth a second look. So I look.</li>
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Jasmine International (JAS TB)  is in the home straight to sell its 99.8% interest in Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), and 19% stake in  Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF TB).
With Bt 32.4bn in proceeds coming through the door, JAS would have net cash of ~Bt 24.8bn against a current market cap of ~Bt 24bn.
This sounds like a situation worth a second look. So I look.


Soon-To-Be Cashed-Up Jasmine After Broadband Sale

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-international-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:949:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine International PCL (JAS TB)</a>'s shareholders approved <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advanced-info-service-pcl-ca1a971f-2f70-4565-b1fd-dda5b533acd3" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27653:1" rel="noopener">Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB)</a> acquiring its subsidiary Triple T Broadband, and to buy 19% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-broadband-internet-infrastructure-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:86:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine Broadband (JASIF TB)</a>.</li>
<li>The deal, involving a total outlay of Bt32.4bn, remains subject to approval from JASIF unitholders and NBTC. AIS' current market cap is Bt574bn.</li>
<li>Separately, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">DTAC</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True</a> merger looks set to become a reality as it, ironically, does not require NBTC approval. A merger would create a duopoly and ultimately benefit AIS.</li>
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Jasmine International PCL (JAS TB)'s shareholders approved Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB) acquiring its subsidiary Triple T Broadband, and to buy 19% of Jasmine Broadband (JASIF TB).
The deal, involving a total outlay of Bt32.4bn, remains subject to approval from JASIF unitholders and NBTC. AIS' current market cap is Bt574bn.
Separately, the DTAC / True merger looks set to become a reality as it, ironically, does not require NBTC approval. A merger would create a duopoly and ultimately benefit AIS.


Intouch: AIS' Expanding Broadband And Expected Mobile Duopoly

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Jasmine International Public Company Limited provides telecommunication services including fixed-telephone lines, wireless network, digital network and internet access services. The Company also distributes telecommunication equipment through its own retail chain stores.

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Jasmine International PCL (JAS TB)

Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, United Tractor, Recruit, Tyro Payments, DTAC/True, Bank Of Kyoto

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Jasmine International: Last Minute Wrinkle To Broadband Sale

JAS is selling the family jewels, and plowing the proceeds into business ventures in which they have no experience or competency. This stock...

David Blennerhassett

Last Week in Event SPACE: Swire Pacific, SATS/WFS, Hitachi Metal, Jinke Smart, Porsche

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Soon-To-Be Cashed-Up Jasmine After Broadband Sale

The more you dig into JAS, the less likely this is a great investment. JAS is selling its core assets, and deploying the proceeds into business...

David Blennerhassett

Intouch: AIS' Expanding Broadband And Expected Mobile Duopoly

I'd still be shorting Intouch here and buying Advanced Info. I believe a more reasonable discount to NAV target is >20%.

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