Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>After tyre component manufacturer <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> was suspended recently pursuant to the Takeovers Code, an Offer seemed more likely, not another Partial Offer. </li>
<li>On cue, Liu Jinlan, chairman and executive director, plus concert parties (collectively holding 37.03%), have<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0924/2024092401001.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> tabled a voluntary conditional Offer</a> (50% acceptance hurdle). But the price? A surprising zero-premium HK$1.30/share</li>
<li>However, this Offer is a pre-emptive strike against former employee Yue Zhao, who holds 9.24%; and was recently appointed ED and vice-chairman of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shougang-concord-century-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5500:1" rel="noopener">Shougang Concord (103 HK)</a>, Xingda's major competitor.</li>
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After tyre component manufacturer Xingda International (1899 HK) was suspended recently pursuant to the Takeovers Code, an Offer seemed more likely, not another Partial Offer. 
On cue, Liu Jinlan, chairman and executive director, plus concert parties (collectively holding 37.03%), have tabled a voluntary conditional Offer (50% acceptance hurdle). But the price? A surprising zero-premium HK$1.30/share
However, this Offer is a pre-emptive strike against former employee Yue Zhao, who holds 9.24%; and was recently appointed ED and vice-chairman of Shougang Concord (103 HK), Xingda's major competitor.


Xingda (1899 HK)'s HK$1.30/Share Offer - Say What?

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> has disclosed a voluntary conditional offer from Mr Liu Jinlan (Chairman) at HK$1.30 per share, which aligns with the last close price. </li>
<li>The offer is conditional on the offeror and concert parties representing more than 50% of voting rights. The offeror and concert parties represent 37.03% of voting rights.  </li>
<li>The offer is a reaction to Mr Zhao Yue's “hostile” emergence as a substantial shareholder. It is unattractive and will require a bump to satisfy the minimum acceptance condition.   </li>
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Xingda International (1899 HK) has disclosed a voluntary conditional offer from Mr Liu Jinlan (Chairman) at HK$1.30 per share, which aligns with the last close price. 
The offer is conditional on the offeror and concert parties representing more than 50% of voting rights. The offeror and concert parties represent 37.03% of voting rights.  
The offer is a reaction to Mr Zhao Yue's “hostile” emergence as a substantial shareholder. It is unattractive and will require a bump to satisfy the minimum acceptance condition.   


Xingda (1899 HK): No Premium Voluntary Conditional Offer to Ward off a Hostile Holder

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> entered a trading halt pending the release of an announcement under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. </li>
<li>Significant changes in substantial shareholders have occurred since the previous partial offer closed on 10 March 2023, which could be the catalyst for an offer. </li>
<li>Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be around HK$1.60-1.70 per share. </li>
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Xingda International (1899 HK) entered a trading halt pending the release of an announcement under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. 
Significant changes in substantial shareholders have occurred since the previous partial offer closed on 10 March 2023, which could be the catalyst for an offer. 
Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be around HK$1.60-1.70 per share. 


Xingda (1899 HK): Management to Reload with a Partial Offer?

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<li>Back on the 7th December, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a> announced a partial Offer from a consortium comprising management (known as the Five parties) at HK$1.88/share, a 24.5% premium to undisturbed. </li>
<li>Pre-Conditions were satisfied on the 15 December and the Composite Document was dispatched last night.</li>
<li>The first close is the 24 February. Payment under the Offer is expected to be the 21 March.</li>
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Back on the 7th December, Xingda International (1899 HK) announced a partial Offer from a consortium comprising management (known as the Five parties) at HK$1.88/share, a 24.5% premium to undisturbed. 
Pre-Conditions were satisfied on the 15 December and the Composite Document was dispatched last night.
The first close is the 24 February. Payment under the Offer is expected to be the 21 March.


Xingda Int’l (1899 HK): Partial MBO Open For Tendering

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xingda-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17836:1" rel="noopener">Xingda International (1899 HK)</a>’s partial offer from a management-controlled offeror at HK$1.88 per share is now open. The IFA opines it to be fair and reasonable.</li>
<li>The partial offer is conditional on the offeror/concert parties, which have a 45.60% stake, hitting 50.01% voting rights and approval by the requisite majority of shareholders on the acceptance form.</li>
<li>The 4.41% minimum acceptance is not onerous. Based on a proration of 8.88% and at the last close price of HK$1.59 per share, the breakeven price is HK$1.56 per share.</li>
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Xingda International (1899 HK)’s partial offer from a management-controlled offeror at HK$1.88 per share is now open. The IFA opines it to be fair and reasonable.
The partial offer is conditional on the offeror/concert parties, which have a 45.60% stake, hitting 50.01% voting rights and approval by the requisite majority of shareholders on the acceptance form.
The 4.41% minimum acceptance is not onerous. Based on a proration of 8.88% and at the last close price of HK$1.59 per share, the breakeven price is HK$1.56 per share.


Xingda (1899 HK): HK$1.88 Partial Offer Now Open

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Shougang Concord Century Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures steel cords, and processes and trades copper and brass products. The Company also develops and invests in properties.

Shougang Concord Century Holdings Ltd (103 HK)

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Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be...

Arun George

Xingda Int’l (1899 HK): Partial MBO Open For Tendering

Expect pro-ration to be higher than the minimum 10.9% - ex FIL. This partial is likely a precursor to a more significant future event. Buy around...

David Blennerhassett

Xingda (1899 HK): HK$1.88 Partial Offer Now Open

The 4.41% minimum acceptance is not onerous. Based on a proration of 8.88% and at the current share price of HK$1.59 per share, the breakeven price...

Arun George

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Xingda (1899 HK)'s HK$1.30/Share Offer - Say What?

I'd be picking up shares here. You have a HK$1.30/share floor. I think Liu may bid higher. Then it's a question whether Zhao tips in his hand.

David Blennerhassett

Xingda (1899 HK): No Premium Voluntary Conditional Offer to Ward off a Hostile Holder

The offer is a reaction to Mr Zhao Yue's “hostile” emergence as a substantial shareholder. It is unattractive and will require a bump to satisfy...

Arun George

Xingda (1899 HK): Management to Reload with a Partial Offer?

Management is likely reloading a partial offer to exercise statutory control and bypass the 2% creeper rule. The partial offer price could be...

Arun George

Xingda Int’l (1899 HK): Partial MBO Open For Tendering

Expect pro-ration to be higher than the minimum 10.9% - ex FIL. This partial is likely a precursor to a more significant future event. Buy around...

David Blennerhassett

Xingda (1899 HK): HK$1.88 Partial Offer Now Open

The 4.41% minimum acceptance is not onerous. Based on a proration of 8.88% and at the current share price of HK$1.59 per share, the breakeven price...

Arun George