Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Back on the 4th December, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weiqiao-textile-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3690:1" rel="noopener">Weiqiao Textile Co (2698 HK)</a> <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2023/1204/2023120402335.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a pre-conditional privatisation at HK$3.50 per H-share, a chunky 104.68% premium to last close and around a six-year high</li>
<li>Pre-Conditions - regulatory approval from NDRC, MoC and SAFE - have now been <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0117/2024011700598.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fulfilled</a>. The Composite Doc is expected to be dispatched on or before the 24 January. </li>
<li>This Offer is a Merger by Absorption incorporating a Scheme-like vote. There is no tendering condition. Prudence Investment Management, which has now built a<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0116/2024011600213.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 9.79% stake</a>, will be supportive.</li>
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Back on the 4th December, Weiqiao Textile Co (2698 HK) announced a pre-conditional privatisation at HK$3.50 per H-share, a chunky 104.68% premium to last close and around a six-year high
Pre-Conditions - regulatory approval from NDRC, MoC and SAFE - have now been fulfilled. The Composite Doc is expected to be dispatched on or before the 24 January. 
This Offer is a Merger by Absorption incorporating a Scheme-like vote. There is no tendering condition. Prudence Investment Management, which has now built a 9.79% stake, will be supportive.


Weiqiao Textile (2698 HK): Pre-Cons Done. Payment (Perhaps) Late March

<ul>
<li>After shares were suspended on the 27 November, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weiqiao-textile-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3690:1" rel="noopener">Weiqiao Textile Co (2698 HK)</a> has now announced a pre-conditional privatisation at <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2023/1204/2023120402335.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HK$3.50 per H-share</a>.</li>
<li>This Offer, from its parent, is by way of a Merger by Absorption, which incorporates a Scheme-like vote. There is no tendering condition.
</li>
<li>The Offer Price is a premium to last close is a hefty 104.68%. and around a six-year high. This is done. </li>
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After shares were suspended on the 27 November, Weiqiao Textile Co (2698 HK) has now announced a pre-conditional privatisation at HK$3.50 per H-share.
This Offer, from its parent, is by way of a Merger by Absorption, which incorporates a Scheme-like vote. There is no tendering condition.

The Offer Price is a premium to last close is a hefty 104.68%. and around a six-year high. This is done. 


Weiqiao Textile (2698 HK)’s Pre-Conditional Merger By Absorption

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdin / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>For the month of November 2023, 16 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$13bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in November was 41%. The average YTD is 38% (97 deals).</li>
<li>This compares to the average premium for all deals in 2022 (106 deals), 2021 (165 deals), 2020 (158 deals), and 2019 (145 deals) of 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.</li>
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For the month of November 2023, 16 new deals (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$13bn.
The average premium for the new deals announced (or first discussed) in November was 41%. The average YTD is 38% (97 deals).
This compares to the average premium for all deals in 2022 (106 deals), 2021 (165 deals), 2020 (158 deals), and 2019 (145 deals) of 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.


(Mostly) Asia M&A, Nov 2023: Taisho Pharma, CIMC Vehicle, CMIC, Japan Best Rescue, Shidax

Haitong International Securities Group / Event-Driven

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<li>When <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haitong-international-securities-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13153:1" rel="noopener">Haitong International Securities Group (665 HK)</a> was suspended on the 27 September, a punchy premium was expected if controlling shareholder <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haitong-securities-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:166:1" rel="noopener">Haitong Securities Co (600837 CH)</a> was launching an Offer. </li>
<li>And that is what we got: a <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2023/1006/2023100601477.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$1.52/share Offer</a>, by way of a Scheme, and a 114% premium to last close. Terms have been declared final.</li>
<li>This is a pre-conditional Offer, requiring approvals from approvals from Shanghai SASAC, CSRC, NDRC, and the Shanghai branch of the PBOC. </li>
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When Haitong International Securities Group (665 HK) was suspended on the 27 September, a punchy premium was expected if controlling shareholder Haitong Securities Co (600837 CH) was launching an Offer. 
And that is what we got: a $1.52/share Offer, by way of a Scheme, and a 114% premium to last close. Terms have been declared final.
This is a pre-conditional Offer, requiring approvals from approvals from Shanghai SASAC, CSRC, NDRC, and the Shanghai branch of the PBOC. 


Haitong Int'l Securities (665 HK): A 114% Offer Premium Should Do The Trick

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<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/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</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/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR Corp (4185 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orecorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8120:1" rel="noopener">Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU)</a>, Lithium Power.</li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/azure-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16538:1" rel="noopener">Azure Minerals (AZS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pact-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:692:1" rel="noopener">Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chindata-group-holdings-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29274:1" rel="noopener">Chindata Group (CD US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tietto-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28006:1" rel="noopener">Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, Allkem. </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 - 111 Inc (YI US), Eoflow (294090 KS), Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US), Origin Energy (ORG AU), JSR Corp (4185 JP), Orecorp Ltd (ORR AU), Lithium Power.
Lowest spreads - Azure Minerals (AZS AU), Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU), Chindata Group (CD US), Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU), T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), Allkem. 


Merger Arb Mondays (06 Nov) - Haitong Intl, NWS, Poly Culture, Eoflow, Origin, Azure, Tietto

China

Simei Media Co. Ltd. operates as a media enterprise. The Company provides consumer research, brand management, national media planning and agency, advertising creative design, entertainment marketing, public relations and promotional activities, interactive marketing, and other marketing communication s services.

Huawen Media Investment Corporation invests in media and culture industries. It also trades building materials, undertakes highway construction projects, and distributes and sells natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The Company also constructs pipeline distribution systems, and provides related services.

Tangel Publishing Co Ltd plans, designs, produces and publishes juvenile books. The Company publishes juvenile literature in 3 categories, including the academic supplementary materials, English language learning materials and children's literature. The Company also engages in publishing periodicals.

Spearhead Integrated Marketing Communication Co. Ltd. offers integrated marketing plans and corporate image development services. The Company operates in China.

GuangZhou JinYi Media Corporation offers movie screening services. The Company provides movie tickets sales, film information consultation, advertising, and other related services. GuangZhou JinYi Media also offers catering services. GuangZhou JinYi Media operates in China.

Northern United Publishing & Media (Group) Co., Ltd. publishes books, distributes magazines, and prints commercial receipts. The Company produces kid books such as coloring books and reading books, bibliographic, and teen age book. The Company uses single paper-base media.

Northern United Publishing&Md(Grp) (601999 CH)

Shaanxi Broadcast & TV Network Intermediary Co., Ltd operates a cable TV network and acts as an advertising agency for several local TV and satellite channels.

Shaanxi Brdcst&Tv Ntwk Intmdr Grp (600831 CH)

Songliao Automobile Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets vans and auto body parts. The Company sells its products in northeastern China.

Zhejiang Talent Television & Film Co., Ltd. partakes in the investment, production, promotion, and distribution of both Chinese domestic and imported films.

DuZhe Publishing & Media Company Limited is a book publisher.

ZENRIN CO., LTD. produces and markets residential maps and supplies car navigation systems.  The Company has a base in Europe and a data production base in the US for car navigation systems.

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk is the largest integrated media company in Southeast Asia. The Company has 3 main businesses 1) 4 free-to-air TV stations with a dominant audience share of 40% 2) The largest content production house producing up to 20,000 hours annually while managing the largest talent agency with almost 400 talents 3) Digital businesses: the largest social media presence in Indonesia through Youtube (100 million subscribers), Facebook and TikTok. 3 online portals, okezone.com, sindonews.com and inews.id with more than 24 million unique visitors daily. RCTI+, the largest entertainment super app in Indonesia with AVOD business model.

Gakken Holdings Co.,Ltd. publishes educational books and magazines.  The Company is expanding into non-publishing areas such as educational materials, toys, and stationeries.  Gakken also operates cram schools and provides sales financing service.

ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. offers Internet marketing solutions through affiliate program management services.  The Company also provides SEM (Search Engine Marketing) and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) services.  ValueCommerce also provides consulting services.

Vector Inc. operates sales promotion businesses including press release support, market research, and Social Networking Service marketing.

DEN Networks Ltd. is a cable television company. The Company distributes analog and digital cable television services across India.

TOM Group Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides online media, internet, and telecom value-added service, sells advertising of print media and outdoor media, markets sports sponsorship and promotional events, and publishes magazines and books.

The E.W. Scripps Company has interests in television stations, newspapers and digital products and services.

Jagran Prakashan Limited publishes a daily newspaper. The Company publishes and distributes the "Dainik Jagran".

Huanxi Media Group Limited is engaged in the media and entertainment related businesses which include development and investment in films and television drama series as well as operation of streaming platform.

Poly Culture Group Corp Ltd is a culture and art enterprise in China. The Company provides performance and large-scale activities, organization and planning, creative design production, theatre management and construction consultation, cultural relics collections, artwork business and auction, cinema circuit and cinema investment operations in China.

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Poly Culture Group Corp H (3636 HK)

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