Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>On the 27 April, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinda-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:475:1" rel="noopener">Vinda (3331 HK)</a> <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2023/0427/2023042700007.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> its controlling shareholder Essity (ESSITYB SS) would commence a strategic review of its 51.59% ownership. See <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/compose/insight/115530/Essity%20Mulls%20Holding%20In%20Vinda%20(3331%20HK).%20Read%20more:%20https:/skr.ma/nexgL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Essity Mulls Holding In Vinda (3331 HK). </a>
</li>
<li>That shook a variety of suitors out of the woodwork (so to speak) including (reportedly) Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest hardwood pulp producer, Bain Capital, CVC Capital, and DCP Capital.</li>
<li>The latest (alleged) interested party is the Tanoto family, currently holding a 7.03% stake, having first cleared 5% on the 26 September. </li>
</ul>


On the 27 April, Vinda (3331 HK) announced its controlling shareholder Essity (ESSITYB SS) would commence a strategic review of its 51.59% ownership. See Essity Mulls Holding In Vinda (3331 HK). 

That shook a variety of suitors out of the woodwork (so to speak) including (reportedly) Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest hardwood pulp producer, Bain Capital, CVC Capital, and DCP Capital.
The latest (alleged) interested party is the Tanoto family, currently holding a 7.03% stake, having first cleared 5% on the 26 September. 


Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

Quantitative Analysis

<ul>
<li>During 1Q2024, the 200 largest weighted companies in the GEM index reported average EPS growth of +8.7%y/y, down slightly from the +10.1% reported during 4Q2023.</li>
<li>Only 47% of companies delivered positive EPS surprises, and only 44% delivered positive Sales surprises, a sharp correction from the positive trend witnessed during 2023.</li>
<li>Historically, there has been a significant difference in relative share price performance between the largest positive versus negative surprise generators, for 3 months after the reporting date.</li>
</ul>


During 1Q2024, the 200 largest weighted companies in the GEM index reported average EPS growth of +8.7%y/y, down slightly from the +10.1% reported during 4Q2023.
Only 47% of companies delivered positive EPS surprises, and only 44% delivered positive Sales surprises, a sharp correction from the positive trend witnessed during 2023.
Historically, there has been a significant difference in relative share price performance between the largest positive versus negative surprise generators, for 3 months after the reporting date.


Global Emerging Markets: Reporting Season Summary, 1Q2024

Equity Bottom-Up

Hengan International Group / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hengan-international-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29:1" rel="noopener">Hengan International Group (1044 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinda-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:475:1" rel="noopener">Vinda International (3331 HK)</a> are both market leaders in China's personal care industry.</li>
<li>Hengan's operations have greater exposure to sanitary napkins and diapers; whereas tissues account for 83% of Vinda's revenue. Both companies have been impacted by an increase in wood pulp prices.</li>
<li>Hengan is trading cheap; but Vinda's bottom line is forecast to return to its glory days. Plus rumours of a possible takeover of Vinda continue to do the rounds. </li>
</ul>



Hengan International Group (1044 HK) and Vinda International (3331 HK) are both market leaders in China's personal care industry.
Hengan's operations have greater exposure to sanitary napkins and diapers; whereas tissues account for 83% of Vinda's revenue. Both companies have been impacted by an increase in wood pulp prices.
Hengan is trading cheap; but Vinda's bottom line is forecast to return to its glory days. Plus rumours of a possible takeover of Vinda continue to do the rounds. 


Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.In this Insight:<ol><li><a href='/entities/nameson-holdings-ltd' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Nameson Holdings</a></li><li><a href='/entities/sunny-optical-technology-group' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Sunny Optical Technology Group</a></li><li><a href='/entities/genting-bhd' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Genting Bhd</a></li><li><a href='/entities/shui-on-land-ltd' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Shui On Land</a></li><li><a href='/entities/health-and-happiness-h-h-int' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Health And Happiness (H&H)</a></li></ol>and more...

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.In this Insight:Nameson HoldingsSunny Optical Technology GroupGenting BhdShui On LandHealth And Happiness (H&H)and more...

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We assess Suzano's ESG as "Strong", in line with the "Strong" scores for all three pillars. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is "Strong".

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).  We assess Suzano's ESG as "Strong", in line with the "Strong" scores for all three pillars. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is "Strong". 

Brazil

Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. produces and sells bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp and printing and writing paper. The Company owns and operates forest plantations in the States of Bahia and Espirito Santo.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Suzano Papel E Celulose Sa (SUZB5 BZ)

Vinda (3331 HK): Tanoto Sees The Wood

I would still tilt outright long in Hengan; or hedge with Vinda; although that has been a shocking trade in recent years.

David Blennerhassett

Global Emerging Markets: Reporting Season Summary, 1Q2024

In this quarterly insight, we analyse recent GEM reporting trends by looking at Sales and EPS growth, size and percentage of positive surprises,...

Wium Malan, CFA

Hengan/Vinda: Pulp Friction

Of the two, Hengan looks unduly beaten up here. I'd tilt outright long in Hengan; or hedge with Vinda (although that's been an awful trade in...

David Blennerhassett

Weekly Wrap - 21 Jul 2023

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and...

Lucror Analytics

Suzano - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We assess Suzano's ESG as "Strong",...

Lucror Analytics

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)