Analyst

Steve

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Samsonite is similar to another HK-listed company that I have written extensively about, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/l-occitane-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6772:1" rel="noopener">L'Occitane (973 HK)</a>, in that they are both western brands selling globally but somehow listed on HKSE.   </li>
<li>The company announced a share buyback program this morning.  The company targets to repurchase up to USD200m, which is around 4.3% of the total shares outstanding.</li>
<li>With the announcement of the share buyback plan, it offers an attractive entry point for the stock, as I like the fundamentals of the company and the valuation is cheap. </li>
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Samsonite is similar to another HK-listed company that I have written extensively about, L'Occitane (973 HK), in that they are both western brands selling globally but somehow listed on HKSE.   
The company announced a share buyback program this morning.  The company targets to repurchase up to USD200m, which is around 4.3% of the total shares outstanding.
With the announcement of the share buyback plan, it offers an attractive entry point for the stock, as I like the fundamentals of the company and the valuation is cheap. 


Samsonite (1910 HK):  Time To Revisit After >20% Pullback + Just Announced Share Buyback

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>The company reported 2Q24 results below market expectations, with net sales down 1.7% YoY (+1.6% in constant currency) given softened consumer demand in China and North America, and increased competition in India.</li><li>The GPM remained high at 60.0%, supported by channel and product mix optimization, Adjusted net profit declined by 3.4% YoY.</li><li>The company has lowered its 2024E revenue guidance while maintaining its margin expectation. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The company reported 2Q24 results below market expectations, with net sales down 1.7% YoY (+1.6% in constant currency) given softened consumer demand in China and North America, and increased competition in India.The GPM remained high at 60.0%, supported by channel and product mix optimization, Adjusted net profit declined by 3.4% YoY.The company has lowered its 2024E revenue guidance while maintaining its margin expectation. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Samsonite (1910 HK) - 2Q24 Results Slowed by Soft Demand, Guidance Revised Downward

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<ul><li>Samsonite is a global luggage leader with three major brands: Samsonite, Tumi, and American Tourister</li><li>Despite challenges during COVID, Samsonite has successfully executed a turnaround by closing stores and improving sales and margins</li><li>The stock is undervalued in Hong Kong, with plans for a secondary US or European listing in the near future, potentially offering a 100% upside opportunity.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Samsonite is a global luggage leader with three major brands: Samsonite, Tumi, and American TouristerDespite challenges during COVID, Samsonite has successfully executed a turnaround by closing stores and improving sales and marginsThe stock is undervalued in Hong Kong, with plans for a secondary US or European listing in the near future, potentially offering a 100% upside opportunity.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Rome Capital's Alex Feng and Jason Quan making the case for Samsonite $1910.HK

Global Mobility/Transport, Equity Long-Short

Mohshin Aziz

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<li>Bloomberg reported that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsonite-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12790:1" rel="noopener">Samsonite (1910 HK)</a> is considering several options, including going private, and there are several suitors including from buyout firms  </li>
<li>Share price has surged by 14% in the morning session. Stock is still very cheap, at 10.5x PE, 7.5x EV/EBITDA with an impressive ROE of 30%</li>
<li>Our quick take values Samsonite at HKD34/share, based on its forecasted +1 year earnings multiplied to its average long-term PE of 15.5x </li>
</ul>


Bloomberg reported that Samsonite (1910 HK) is considering several options, including going private, and there are several suitors including from buyout firms  
Share price has surged by 14% in the morning session. Stock is still very cheap, at 10.5x PE, 7.5x EV/EBITDA with an impressive ROE of 30%
Our quick take values Samsonite at HKD34/share, based on its forecasted +1 year earnings multiplied to its average long-term PE of 15.5x 


Samsonite (1910 HK) Takeover Interest: Hold on to These Shares

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lawson-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1040:1" rel="noopener">Lawson Inc (2651 JP)</a>'s Tender Offer is still too cheap. It is also a somewhat non-transparent and unfair process. And it does not adhere to the METI Fair M&amp;A Guidelines.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsonite-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12790:1" rel="noopener">Samsonite (1910 HK)</a>'s pursuit of a dual listing (primary or secondary?) appears to be put the buyout on the backburner. For now.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/socionext-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36351:1" rel="noopener">Socionext (6526 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zozo-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18379:1" rel="noopener">ZOZO Inc (3092 JP)</a> have a large part of the Max Real World Float to displace. Neither of those two names are outlandishly expensive.</li>
</ul>



Lawson Inc (2651 JP)'s Tender Offer is still too cheap. It is also a somewhat non-transparent and unfair process. And it does not adhere to the METI Fair M&amp;A Guidelines.

Samsonite (1910 HK)'s pursuit of a dual listing (primary or secondary?) appears to be put the buyout on the backburner. For now.

Socionext (6526 JP) and ZOZO Inc (3092 JP) have a large part of the Max Real World Float to displace. Neither of those two names are outlandishly expensive.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Lawson, Samsonite, Socionext, ZOZO

United States

Samsonite International SA designs, manufactures, and distributes luggage. The Company's products include suitcases, garment bags, casual bags, business cases, clothing, shoes, and accessories. Samsonite also licenses their trademarks for use on products such as travel accessories, leather goods, handbags, clothing, and furniture.

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