IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

Canvest Environmental Protection Group / Event-Driven

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<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/i-pex-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12587:1" rel="noopener">I-PEX (6640 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lac-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8480:1" rel="noopener">Lac Co Ltd (3857 JP),</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/get-nice-financial-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29667:1" rel="noopener">Get Nice Financial Group Ltd (1469 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nec-networks-system-integr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16396:1" rel="noopener">Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/net-one-systems-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1279:1" rel="noopener">Net One Systems (7518 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/platinum-asset-management" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:914:1" rel="noopener">Platinum Asset Management (PTM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-gaia-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8339:1" rel="noopener">T Gaia Corp (3738 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elematec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2866:1" rel="noopener">Elematec Corp (2715 JP)</a>. </li>
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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: I-PEX (6640 JP), Lac Co Ltd (3857 JP),Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP), Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK), Get Nice Financial Group Ltd (1469 HK). 
Lowest spreads: Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP), Net One Systems (7518 JP), Platinum Asset Management (PTM AU), T Gaia Corp (3738 JP), Elematec Corp (2715 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (11 Nov) - Canvest, Get Nice, I-PEX, LAC, I'rom, Net One, Fuji Soft, NEC Networks

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/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I (3382 JP)</a> selling <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16063:1" rel="noopener">Seven Bank (8410 JP)</a> is obvious. It has been obvious. It is non-core. It's always been non-core. It was made  clear in previous Strategy announcements,</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pccw-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:873:1" rel="noopener">PCCW Ltd (8 HK)</a>'s premium to NAV is unjustified. However reversing the stub has not been going to plan of late, as the NAV premium continues to widen.</li>
<li>Mavcom HAS approved the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malaysia-airports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:117:1" rel="noopener">Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB MK)</a> deal. But still welcomes public consultation. So, approved or not?</li>
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Seven &amp; I (3382 JP) selling Seven Bank (8410 JP) is obvious. It has been obvious. It is non-core. It's always been non-core. It was made  clear in previous Strategy announcements,

PCCW Ltd (8 HK)'s premium to NAV is unjustified. However reversing the stub has not been going to plan of late, as the NAV premium continues to widen.
Mavcom HAS approved the Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB MK) deal. But still welcomes public consultation. So, approved or not?


Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I/Seven Bank, PCCW, Malaysia Airports, I'rom Group

<ul>
<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11686:1" rel="noopener">Fujitec Co Ltd (6406 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/i-pex-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12587:1" rel="noopener">I-PEX (6640 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nec-networks-system-integr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16396:1" rel="noopener">Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/net-one-systems-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1279:1" rel="noopener">Net One Systems (7518 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lac-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8480:1" rel="noopener">Lac Co Ltd (3857 JP)</a>, Get Nice. </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, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments: Swiggy (1255298D IN) aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.
Event-Driven developments: Fujitec Co Ltd (6406 JP), I-PEX (6640 JP), Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP), Net One Systems (7518 JP), Lac Co Ltd (3857 JP), Get Nice. 


Weekly Deals Digest (10 Nov) - Fujitec, I-PEX, NEC Networks, Net One, LAC, Get Nice, Swiggy

Nec Networks & System Integr / Event-Driven

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<li>Oasis has become a substantial shareholder of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nec-networks-system-integr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP)</a>, representing 13.2 million shares or an 8.83% ownership ratio. </li>
<li>Oasis has not commented on its intentions, but its stake signifies two possibilities – the start of an activist campaign to secure a bump or a play on appraisal rights.</li>
<li>A bump while possible is not a certainty. NEC is likely to wait to see to if Oasis increases its stake to a level which threatens its offer. </li>
</ul>


Oasis has become a substantial shareholder of Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP), representing 13.2 million shares or an 8.83% ownership ratio. 
Oasis has not commented on its intentions, but its stake signifies two possibilities – the start of an activist campaign to secure a bump or a play on appraisal rights.
A bump while possible is not a certainty. NEC is likely to wait to see to if Oasis increases its stake to a level which threatens its offer. 


NEC Networks & System (1973 JP): Oasis Stake Could Be a Headache for NEC

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Japanese stocks had a stellar week, with the Nikkei 225 Index advancing 3.8% to close at 39,500, and the broader Topix Index gaining 3.7% to 2,742</li>
<li>The election of President Trump sparked a surge in U.S. equities, but also rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.</li>
<li>Furukawa and Net One were among the top performing stocks this week. MUFG, Recruit, Softbank, Tokyo Electron (and loads more) are slated to report earnings this week</li>
</ul>


Japanese stocks had a stellar week, with the Nikkei 225 Index advancing 3.8% to close at 39,500, and the broader Topix Index gaining 3.7% to 2,742
The election of President Trump sparked a surge in U.S. equities, but also rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.
Furukawa and Net One were among the top performing stocks this week. MUFG, Recruit, Softbank, Tokyo Electron (and loads more) are slated to report earnings this week


Japan

Net One Systems Co., Ltd. designs, installs, maintains and supports computer network systems.  The company also installs computer security related products and integrated audio visual data communication environment system by applying IP (Internet Protocol) technology.  Net One Systems builds virtualized data center environment as well.

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Net One Systems (7518 JP)

Merger Arb Mondays (11 Nov) - Canvest, Get Nice, I-PEX, LAC, I'rom, Net One, Fuji Soft, NEC Networks

This week, the highest gross spreads are I-PEX (47.6%), LAC (29.5%), Seven & I (25.1%), Henlius (17.1%), Get Nice Financial (14.5%), Canvest...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I/Seven Bank, PCCW, Malaysia Airports, I'rom Group

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Weekly Deals Digest (10 Nov) - Fujitec, I-PEX, NEC Networks, Net One, LAC, Get Nice, Swiggy

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Fujitec, I-PEX, NEC Networks, Net One, LAC, Get Nice) and ECM (Swiggy).

Arun George

NEC Networks & System (1973 JP): Oasis Stake Could Be a Headache for NEC

A bump while possible is not a certainty. NEC is likely to wait to see to if Oasis increases its stake to a level which threatens its offer.

Arun George

Japan Weekly | A Stellar Week

Japanese stocks surged this week, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix Index both posting gains, while U.S. equities reacted positively to President...

Mark Chadwick

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Merger Arb Mondays (11 Nov) - Canvest, Get Nice, I-PEX, LAC, I'rom, Net One, Fuji Soft, NEC Networks

This week, the highest gross spreads are I-PEX (47.6%), LAC (29.5%), Seven & I (25.1%), Henlius (17.1%), Get Nice Financial (14.5%), Canvest...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I/Seven Bank, PCCW, Malaysia Airports, I'rom Group

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Weekly Deals Digest (10 Nov) - Fujitec, I-PEX, NEC Networks, Net One, LAC, Get Nice, Swiggy

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Fujitec, I-PEX, NEC Networks, Net One, LAC, Get Nice) and ECM (Swiggy).

Arun George

NEC Networks & System (1973 JP): Oasis Stake Could Be a Headache for NEC

A bump while possible is not a certainty. NEC is likely to wait to see to if Oasis increases its stake to a level which threatens its offer.

Arun George

Japan Weekly | A Stellar Week

​Japanese stocks surged this week, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix Index both posting gains, while U.S. equities reacted positively to President...

Mark Chadwick

Japanese stocks surged this week, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix Index both posting gains, while U.S. equities reacted positively to President...