IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">Total Access Communication (DTAC TB)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)</a> shares declined as <a href="https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/tech/1016819" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports suggest</a> that NBTC’s subcommittees voted 3:1 AGAINST the merger. True said the reports <a href="https://classic.set.or.th/set/pdfnews.do?newsId=16584462215240&amp;sequence=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">are false</a>.</li>
<li>An earlier press conference by CP Group and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telenor-asa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22258:1" rel="noopener">Telenor ASA (TEL NO)</a> reiterated that the NBTC could only prescribe remedial measures. A court ruling on 16 June supports this view.</li>
<li>NBTC will allegedly review the subcommittees’ findings on 26-27 July. We think this development results in the NBTC prescribing harsher remedial conditions to the merger rather than blocking it. </li>
</ul>



Total Access Communication (DTAC TB) and True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB) shares declined as reports suggest that NBTC’s subcommittees voted 3:1 AGAINST the merger. True said the reports are false.
An earlier press conference by CP Group and Telenor ASA (TEL NO) reiterated that the NBTC could only prescribe remedial measures. A court ruling on 16 June supports this view.
NBTC will allegedly review the subcommittees’ findings on 26-27 July. We think this development results in the NBTC prescribing harsher remedial conditions to the merger rather than blocking it. 


DTAC/True Merger: Shares Decline on Noise About NBTC Subcommittees Voting Decision

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>Bridgetown Holdings, a SPAC backed by Peter Thiel and Richard Li, is considering a potential merger with Singapore’s virtual telco Circles.Life (merger valuation could range US$1.5 billion to US$2.5 billion). </li>
<li>All in all, the valuation range of the proposed M&amp;A merger of Bridgetown Holdings and Circles.Life needs to be reduced substantially, in order to generate more interest in this deal. </li>
<li>Otherwise, there is likely to be weak demand for this merger deal. In addition, the market environment for SPAC related M&amp;A deals have deteriorated significantly in the past 6-12 months.</li>
</ul>


Bridgetown Holdings, a SPAC backed by Peter Thiel and Richard Li, is considering a potential merger with Singapore’s virtual telco Circles.Life (merger valuation could range US$1.5 billion to US$2.5 billion). 
All in all, the valuation range of the proposed M&amp;A merger of Bridgetown Holdings and Circles.Life needs to be reduced substantially, in order to generate more interest in this deal. 
Otherwise, there is likely to be weak demand for this merger deal. In addition, the market environment for SPAC related M&amp;A deals have deteriorated significantly in the past 6-12 months.


Bridgetown Holdings Considering a Potential Merger with Circles.Life

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Emperador (Emp) is looking to raise up to US$750m via a secondary listing in Singapore.</li>
<li>Emp is the Philippines’ largest liquor company and the world’s largest brandy producer. Its products are sold in over 100 countries.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the company's past performance.</li>
</ul>


Emperador (Emp) is looking to raise up to US$750m via a secondary listing in Singapore.
Emp is the Philippines’ largest liquor company and the world’s largest brandy producer. Its products are sold in over 100 countries.
In this note, we look at the company's past performance.


Emperador Secondary Listing - Driven by Whisky, Supported by Brandy

Total Access Communication / Event-Driven

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<li>Press reports (<a href="https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40016835" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and <a href="https://www.thaipbsworld.com/court-rejects-petition-to-delay-merger-of-dtac-and-true/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>) suggest that Administrative Court has ruled out the request to suspend the DTAC/True merger and that the regulation which repeals NBTC’s veto rights is lawful.</li>
<li>This development suggests that the NBTC will apply remedial conditions rather than block the merger. The timeline for the satisfaction of VTO conditions is from late June to early August. </li>
<li>With the Court ruling increasing the probability of a successful merger, it is attractive to buy the current share price ratio of 9.698x vs the implied swap ratio of 10.221x.</li>
</ul>


Press reports (here and here) suggest that Administrative Court has ruled out the request to suspend the DTAC/True merger and that the regulation which repeals NBTC’s veto rights is lawful.
This development suggests that the NBTC will apply remedial conditions rather than block the merger. The timeline for the satisfaction of VTO conditions is from late June to early August. 
With the Court ruling increasing the probability of a successful merger, it is attractive to buy the current share price ratio of 9.698x vs the implied swap ratio of 10.221x.


DTAC/True Merger: Administrative Court Ruling a Positive

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<li>Various recent media reports have indicated that Singtel aims to sell 2-4% of its stake in Bharti Airtel. Singtel has officially dismissed the reports as media speculation.</li>
<li>There have been subsequent reports in the Indian media about the founder, Sunil Mittal, looking to raise around US$2bn in debt, to finance an increase in his stake in Airtel.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the possible deal and its implications.</li>
</ul>


Various recent media reports have indicated that Singtel aims to sell 2-4% of its stake in Bharti Airtel. Singtel has officially dismissed the reports as media speculation.
There have been subsequent reports in the Indian media about the founder, Sunil Mittal, looking to raise around US$2bn in debt, to finance an increase in his stake in Airtel.
In this note, we talk about the possible deal and its implications.


Bharti Singtel Possible Selldown/Holdco Trade - Singtel Appears to Be Ready for Cashing in US$1-2bn

Singapore

NetLink NBN Trust designs, builds, owns, and operates fiber network infrastructures. The Company offers fiber network resources, including ducts, manholes, and cables. NetLink NBN Trust also focuses on leasing telecommunication infrastructures to telecommunication service providers. NetLink NBN Trust serves customers in Singapore.designs, builds, owns, and operates fiber network infrastructures. The Company offers fiber network resources, including ducts, manholes, and cables. NetLink NBN Trust also focuses on leasing telecommunication infrastructures to telecommunication service providers. NetLink NBN Trust serves customers in Singapore.

Digilife Technologies Limited Limited offers mobile telecommunication solutions. The Company provides a portfolio of voice, data and computing services along with VoIP technology. S 121 Ltd supports access from mobile devices through either mobile broadband (3G/4G) or WiFi.

Polaris Limited provides a wide range of telecommunications services. The Company's services services range from prepaid communication services to wholesale voice traffic.

Edition Ltd offers software and content for cellular telephones.  The Company offers software that allows for customized ring tones, personal voice mailbox, mobile karaoke, and other services.

Singapore Telecommunications Limited wireless telecommunication services. The Company offers diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV,  and digital solutions. Singapore Telecommunications serves customers worldwide.

Sea Limited offers information technology services. The Company provides online personal computer and mobile digital content, e-commerce, and payment platforms. Sea serves customers worldwide.

PT XL Axiata Tbk provides a wide range of mobile telecommunications services in Indonesia.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company provides telecommunications services through its subsidiaries.  The Company offers integrated, full service telecommunications products and services in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas.  Shenandoah Telecommunications also holds paging and other radio telecommunications licenses.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN US)

OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY provides cellular and car phone services in Okinawa Prefecture.  The Company also sells cellular phones and accessories.

Orange Belgium offers mobile telephone services in Belgium through a GSM network, as well as fixed-line services for international calls. The Company offers services such as pre-paid calling cards, text messaging, mobile office access for business customers, and games.

Sistema PJSC FC is a publicly-listed investment company incorporated in Russia. The Company owns a diverse set of public and private companies which it holds in two distinct portfolios: Core assets and Developing assets.

PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk, through a subsidiary, builds telecommunications towers. The Company constructs, operates, and rents the towers to mobile telecommunications services providers.

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd has been licensed by the Government of India to create and maintain telephone services in the states of Maharashtra and Goa. The Group utilizes broadband wired and wireless systems to supply broadband, data and Internet services, which encompass interactive video and multimedia feeds, and web based applications.

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) (TTLS IN)

PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk provides telecommunication services and general trading.

Sonaecom, SGPS, S.A. offers telecommunications services.  The Company offers mobile and fixed-line telephone and Internet access services.  Sonaecom also offers systems integration and consulting services.

Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a global systems for mobile communications (GSM) mobile telephone network operator in Israel.  The Company, offers voice mail, voice messaging, information services, and data and fax transmission services.

StarHub Ltd. is a fully-integrated info-communication company offering a full range of information, communications, and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets in Singapore. The Company provides mobile network and multi-channel cable TV services, including high definition and on-demand services, as well as high-speed residential broadband services.

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DTAC/True Merger: Shares Decline on Noise About NBTC Subcommittees Voting Decision

We think this development results in the NBTC prescribing harsher conditions to the merger rather than blocking it. Due to high volatility on...

Arun George

Bridgetown Holdings Considering a Potential Merger with Circles.Life

All in all, the valuation range of the proposed M&A merger of Bridgetown Holdings and Circles.Life needs to be reduced substantially, in order to...

Douglas Kim

Emperador Secondary Listing - Driven by Whisky, Supported by Brandy

Emperador (Emp) is looking to raise up to US$750m via a secondary listing in Singapore. In this note, we look at the company's past performance.

Sumeet Singh

DTAC/True Merger: Administrative Court Ruling a Positive

With the Court ruling increasing the probability of a successful merger, it is attractive to buy the current share price ratio of 9.698x vs the...

Arun George

Bharti Singtel Possible Selldown/Holdco Trade - Singtel Appears to Be Ready for Cashing in US$1-2bn

Various recent media reports have indicated that Singtel aims to sell 2-4% of its stake in Bharti Airtel. In this note, we talk about the possible...

Sumeet Singh

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