Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Event-Driven

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<li>There could be 2 changes to the ASX100 and ASX200 prior to the March rebalance due to the acquisitions of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ausnet-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10293:1" rel="noopener">Ausnet Services (AST AU)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a>. </li>
<li>There will also be the large <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group (BHP AU)</a> upweight and funding trade following unification, and possibly the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/afterpay-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26940:1" rel="noopener">Afterpay Touch (APT AU)</a> acquisition by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/square-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23755:1" rel="noopener">Square Inc (SQ US)</a>. </li>
<li>Then there will be more changes to the ASX200 and ASX300 at the March rebalance. There could be a lot of new listings included in the ASX300.</li>
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There could be 2 changes to the ASX100 and ASX200 prior to the March rebalance due to the acquisitions of Ausnet Services (AST AU) and Sydney Airport (SYD AU). 
There will also be the large BHP Group (BHP AU) upweight and funding trade following unification, and possibly the Afterpay Touch (APT AU) acquisition by Square Inc (SQ US). 
Then there will be more changes to the ASX200 and ASX300 at the March rebalance. There could be a lot of new listings included in the ASX300.


ASX100/​200/300 Index Rebalance Preview (March 2022): A Lot Happening From Now to March

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

China Logistics Property Holdings / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>China's AML (Anti-Monopoly Law) Authority approval, the key SPA condition to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-logistics-property-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22799:1" rel="noopener">China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK)</a> transaction, has now been satisfied.  </li>
<li>A number of conditions to the SPA remain outstanding, almost all of which can be waived by the Offeror (<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29043:1" rel="noopener">JD.com Inc. (9618 HK)</a>).</li>
<li>Trading tight to terms with possible payment in early February.</li>
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China's AML (Anti-Monopoly Law) Authority approval, the key SPA condition to the China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK) transaction, has now been satisfied.  
A number of conditions to the SPA remain outstanding, almost all of which can be waived by the Offeror (JD.com Inc. (9618 HK)).
Trading tight to terms with possible payment in early February.


CLPH (1589 HK): MGO Imminent As Anti-Monopoly Approval Satisfied

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<li>There are currently 45 - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Three new deals this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/western-areas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15497:1" rel="noopener">Western Areas (WSA AU)</a>'s Offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/igo-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:462:1" rel="noopener">IGO (IGO AU)</a>; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bardoc-gold-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4833:1" rel="noopener">Bardoc Gold (BDC AU)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/st-barbara-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3764:1" rel="noopener">St Barbara Ltd (SBM AU)</a> merger; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinythai-public-co-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14107:1" rel="noopener">Vinythai (VNT TB)</a>'s delisting Offer. </li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-administration-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:970:1" rel="noopener">Link Administration Holdings (LNK AU)</a>'s Offer from Dye &amp; Durham, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a>; and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/katakura-industries-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2007:1" rel="noopener">Katakura Industries (3001 JP)</a>.</li>
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There are currently 45 - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Three new deals this week: Western Areas (WSA AU)'s Offer from IGO (IGO AU); Bardoc Gold (BDC AU) / St Barbara Ltd (SBM AU) merger; Vinythai (VNT TB)'s delisting Offer. 
Keys updates took place for: Link Administration Holdings (LNK AU)'s Offer from Dye &amp; Durham, Sydney Airport (SYD AU); and Katakura Industries (3001 JP).


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: IGO/Western Areas, Bardoc/St Barbara, Vinythai

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<li>FIRB condition is now satisfied for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a>'s proposed Scheme.</li>
<li>The Scheme Booklet is <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02468649-2A1347065?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">out</a>. The Scheme Meeting will be held on the 3 February. The independent Expert says the Offer is fair and reasonable. </li>
<li>Assuming shareholders approve the Scheme, the expected implementation date is the 9 March. Currently trading tight to terms. </li>
</ul>


FIRB condition is now satisfied for Sydney Airport (SYD AU)'s proposed Scheme.
The Scheme Booklet is out. The Scheme Meeting will be held on the 3 February. The independent Expert says the Offer is fair and reasonable. 
Assuming shareholders approve the Scheme, the expected implementation date is the 9 March. Currently trading tight to terms. 


Sydney Airport (SYD AU): FIRB Done. Now For The Vote

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Global Equity Research Ltd

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<li>The independent expert (IE) considers the offer to be fair and reasonable. We think that IE’s valuation approach is sound.  </li>
<li>The key condition is the scheme approval by shareholders. The scheme meeting is scheduled for 11 am on 3 February 2022 and the implementation date is 9 March 2022. </li>
<li>We continue to think that offer is attractive. At last close prices, the gross spread is 2.1% and the annualised spread to the implementation date is 9.9%. </li>
</ul>


The independent expert (IE) considers the offer to be fair and reasonable. We think that IE’s valuation approach is sound.  
The key condition is the scheme approval by shareholders. The scheme meeting is scheduled for 11 am on 3 February 2022 and the implementation date is 9 March 2022. 
We continue to think that offer is attractive. At last close prices, the gross spread is 2.1% and the annualised spread to the implementation date is 9.9%. 


Sydney Airport Scheme Meeting on 3 Feb 2022, IE Opinion

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Sydney Airport operates the Sydney, Australia airport. The Company develops and maintains the airport infrastructure and leases terminal space to airlines and retailers.

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Sydney Airport (SYD AU)

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