Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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Dongzheng Automotive Finance / Event-Driven

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<li>On the 19 May, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a> acquired <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-zhengtong-auto-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17001:1" rel="noopener">China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)</a>'s 71.04% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-dongzheng-automotive-finance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27984:1" rel="noopener">Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)</a> at a judicial auction. </li>
<li>Reportedly SAIC was the only bidder. The price paid appears to be at the minimum bid price of HK$1.294/share. </li>
<li>The acquisition will trigger an unconditional Offer for the H shares.  SAIC and ZhengTong have announced the outcome of the auction. But still no word from Dongzheng.</li>
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On the 19 May, SAIC Motor (600104 CH) acquired China Zhengtong Auto Services Hldg (1728 HK)'s 71.04% stake in Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK) at a judicial auction. 
Reportedly SAIC was the only bidder. The price paid appears to be at the minimum bid price of HK$1.294/share. 
The acquisition will trigger an unconditional Offer for the H shares.  SAIC and ZhengTong have announced the outcome of the auction. But still no word from Dongzheng.


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<li>SOUTHBOUND was again a net buyer, for HK$10.9bn this week, on smallish two-way volumes. Banks were a big buy.</li>
<li>The more I watch, the more I think the last few months have had serious national team buying of banks and energy, perhaps ahead of shareholder return policy changes.</li>
<li>But valuations are acceptable. Flows are good. Policy changes are afoot. SOUTHBOUND may continue to see inflows - national team and otherwise.</li>
</ul>


SOUTHBOUND was again a net buyer, for HK$10.9bn this week, on smallish two-way volumes. Banks were a big buy.
The more I watch, the more I think the last few months have had serious national team buying of banks and energy, perhaps ahead of shareholder return policy changes.
But valuations are acceptable. Flows are good. Policy changes are afoot. SOUTHBOUND may continue to see inflows - national team and otherwise.


HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 5 Jul 2024); SOE Bank and SOE Petro-Energy Flows Dominate

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<ul><li>Chinese suppliers of both auto hardware and software are following their carmaking clients overseas, particularly focusing on Europe and North America, a new report showed.</li><li>The suppliers have several motivations, such as being more responsive to their Chinese clients with assembly plants abroad, reducing shipping costs, avoiding tariffs and localizing their operations, according to industry data compiled by Cyzone research center and a subsidiary of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co. Ltd.</li><li>The report looked at 70 “outstanding” Chinese auto parts and software suppliers that were expanding overseas as of June.</li></ul>

Chinese suppliers of both auto hardware and software are following their carmaking clients overseas, particularly focusing on Europe and North America, a new report showed.The suppliers have several motivations, such as being more responsive to their Chinese clients with assembly plants abroad, reducing shipping costs, avoiding tariffs and localizing their operations, according to industry data compiled by Cyzone research center and a subsidiary of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co. Ltd.The report looked at 70 “outstanding” Chinese auto parts and software suppliers that were expanding overseas as of June.

Most of China’s Top Auto Suppliers Are Expanding Into Europe, Report Shows 

<ul><li>China has slammed the European Commission for requiring Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) and battery makers to provide additional information for its anti-subsidy probe as beyond what is required, saying that its requirements “undermine fair competition” and “disregard” World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.</li><li>“The types, scope and amount of information that the European Commission has asked from Chinese companies are unprecedented, far exceeding the needs of the anti-subsidy investigation,” said He Yadong, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), at a Thursday media briefing.</li><li>The information requested included detailed battery components and formulation, as well as the production costs of EVs, purchase information for all EV parts and raw materials, sales channels and pricing methods, and information on customers in Europe, He said.</li></ul>

China has slammed the European Commission for requiring Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) and battery makers to provide additional information for its anti-subsidy probe as beyond what is required, saying that its requirements “undermine fair competition” and “disregard” World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.“The types, scope and amount of information that the European Commission has asked from Chinese companies are unprecedented, far exceeding the needs of the anti-subsidy investigation,” said He Yadong, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), at a Thursday media briefing.The information requested included detailed battery components and formulation, as well as the production costs of EVs, purchase information for all EV parts and raw materials, sales channels and pricing methods, and information on customers in Europe, He said.

China Slams EU’s EV Anti-Subsidy Probe as ‘Disregarding’ WTO Rules 

China

Great Wall Motor Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells pick-up trucks and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) in China under branded names. The Company also researches and develops, and manufactures principal automotive parts and components for use in the assembly of pick-up trucks and SUVs.

BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd. operates as a passenger car manufacturer. The Company engages in research, development, and marketing of new energy vehicles and power battery system. BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology conducts businesses in China.

BAIC BluePark New Energy Techn (600733 CH)

Guangzhou Automobile Group Company, Ltd. manufactures, sells, and services automobiles. The Company is also involved in automobile parts and components, and auto finance and related services for both overseas and domestic markets.

Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited develops, manufactures, and markets mini cars, mini sedans, full size sedans, and engines.

Chongqing Changan Automobile Company (200625 CH)

NIO Inc. manufactures and sells automobiles. The Company offers electric vehicles and parts, as well as provides battery charging services. NIO serves customers worldwide.

Li Auto Inc. manufactures automobiles. The Company designs, develops, and sells smart new energy electric sport utility vehicles. Li Auto conducts businesses in China.

FAW Jiefang Group Co., Ltd, through joint ventures, manufactures and markets cars and auto parts.  The Company produces automobiles, transmission systems, and engines.  FAW Car also provides auto repair and customizing services.

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets bus and truck chassis, gear boxes, other auto parts, and business automobiles.

BAIC Motor Corporation Limited designs, researches, develops, manufactures and sells a variety of passenger vehicles in China.

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited, through joint ventures, designs, manufactures, and markets diesel engines, light trucks, automobiles, castings, and related spare parts.

PT Astra International Tbk assembles and distributes automobiles, motorcycles, and their related spare parts.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also operates in the mining, development of plantations, financial and information technology.

NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. manufactures and distributes automobiles and related parts. It also provides financing services. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of products under various brands. The Company manufactures in Japan, the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and many other countries.

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited operates as a passenger vehicles manufacturing company. The Company provides passenger vehicles development, manufacturing, sales, and other services. Geely Automobile Holdings also exports passenger vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Company manufactures, sells, and exports passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. The Company also sells various auto parts and operates auto repair service centers throughout South Korea. Hyundai Motor provides financial services through its subsidiaries.

Kia Corporation manufactures, sells, and exports passenger cars, mini-buses, trucks and commercial vehicles. The Company also manufactures auto-parts and tools using hybrid electric and fuel cell technology. Kia markets its products worldwide.

Tata Motors Limited manufactures cars and commercial automotive vehicles in India. The Company designs, manufactures and sells heavy commercial, medium commercial and small commercial vehicles including trucks, tankers, vans, buses, ambulances and minibuses. Tata also manufactures small cars and sports utility vehicles.

Suzuki Motor Corporation manufactures automobiles, motorcycles, and their related parts. The Company has production facilities in USA, Japan, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Hungary.

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. designs, manufactures and distributes motorcycles. The Company's products also include motorcycle parts and accessories.

Bajaj Auto Limited manufactures and distributes motorized two-wheeled and three-wheeled scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.

Subaru Corp manufactures passenger cars, buses, motor vehicle parts, and industrial machinery.  The Company also produces aircraft parts and supplies it to defense agency and Boeing Co.  The Company sells its passenger cars under the Subaru brand name.

SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd., through joint ventures, manufactures and markets automobiles and related parts and accessories.

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