Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

Vitesco Technologies Group / Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs/DELs for the DAX index and the MDAX index in the run up to the March 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>The official index changes for the March 2024 review could be announced after the close of 5th March 2024.</li>
<li>I currently do not see any changes for the DAX index but there could be one change for the MDAX index.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs/DELs for the DAX index and the MDAX index in the run up to the March 2024 index rebal event.
The official index changes for the March 2024 review could be announced after the close of 5th March 2024.
I currently do not see any changes for the DAX index but there could be one change for the MDAX index.


Quiddity Leaderboard DAX/MDAX Mar 24: M&A Candidates Morphosys and Vitesco Could Face Index Flows

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs/DELs for the DAX index and the MDAX index in the run up to the March 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>There are currently no changes expected for the DAX changes but <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/deutsche-lufthansa-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21667:1" rel="noopener">Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA GR)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fresenius-medical-care-ag-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21622:1" rel="noopener">Fresenius Medical Care &amp; (FME GR)</a> are quite close to becoming ADDs.</li>
<li>For the MDAX index, there could an intra-review change in January 2024 and then one more change in the March 2024 index rebal event.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs/DELs for the DAX index and the MDAX index in the run up to the March 2024 index rebal event.
There are currently no changes expected for the DAX changes but Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA GR) and Fresenius Medical Care &amp; (FME GR) are quite close to becoming ADDs.
For the MDAX index, there could an intra-review change in January 2024 and then one more change in the March 2024 index rebal event.


Quiddity Leaderboard DAX/MDAX Mar 24: Lufthansa, Zalando, Telefonica, Befesa

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

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<li>A holistic view of the three different documents here suggests the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/denso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18703:1" rel="noopener">Denso Corp (6902 JP)</a> buyback, indeed, "It was a trap".</li>
<li>3D Investment Partners raised its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sapporo-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14085:1" rel="noopener">Sapporo Holdings (2501 JP)</a>,  suggesting the activist investor is optimistic about successfully advancing their proposals.</li>
<li>A firm merger proposal is expected for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</a> in the next couple of weeks. Time to buy.</li>
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A holistic view of the three different documents here suggests the Denso Corp (6902 JP) buyback, indeed, "It was a trap".
3D Investment Partners raised its stake in Sapporo Holdings (2501 JP),  suggesting the activist investor is optimistic about successfully advancing their proposals.
A firm merger proposal is expected for Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US) in the next couple of weeks. Time to buy.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Denso, Sapporo, Hollysys, PCCW, Origin Energy

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

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<li>On 27 November, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schaeffler-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21712:1" rel="noopener">Schaeffler (SHA GR)</a> increased the cash consideration for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vitesco-technologies-group-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36684:1" rel="noopener">Vitesco Technologies Group (VTSC GR)</a> by 3.3% to €94.00/share, an implied equity value of €3,762 million, implied EV of €3,416 million.</li>
<li>Although this may not include a takeover premium, and optically the multiple seems low at 3.4x EV/Fwd NTM EBITDA, I update my TP to €94. </li>
<li>A higher counteroffer or another sweetening seems unlikely. I believe it should not be difficult for Schaeffler to achieve 75% acceptances, thus the deal will likely go through.</li>
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On 27 November, Schaeffler (SHA GR) increased the cash consideration for Vitesco Technologies Group (VTSC GR) by 3.3% to €94.00/share, an implied equity value of €3,762 million, implied EV of €3,416 million.
Although this may not include a takeover premium, and optically the multiple seems low at 3.4x EV/Fwd NTM EBITDA, I update my TP to €94. 
A higher counteroffer or another sweetening seems unlikely. I believe it should not be difficult for Schaeffler to achieve 75% acceptances, thus the deal will likely go through.


Schaeffler/Vitesco: Sweetened Offer Considered Low by the Board

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for the DAX, MDAX, and SDAX Indices in the December 2023 Rebalance.</li>
<li>I do not see any changes for the DAX index in December 2023 but <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/deutsche-lufthansa-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21667:1" rel="noopener">Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA GR)</a> is not very far away from triggering a change.</li>
<li>Separately, I see two changes for the MDAX index and two changes for the SDAX index.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for the DAX, MDAX, and SDAX Indices in the December 2023 Rebalance.
I do not see any changes for the DAX index in December 2023 but Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA GR) is not very far away from triggering a change.
Separately, I see two changes for the MDAX index and two changes for the SDAX index.


Quiddity Leaderboard DAX Dec 23: Aroundtown, Siltronic, ProSiebenSat.1, and Duerr

Germany

Vitesco Technologies Group Aktiengesellschaft operates as a supplier of drive technologies and electrification solutions for sustainable mobility. The Company product range includes electrification solutions such as electrified drivetrain systems, battery management and thermal management solutions, as well as electronic control units, sensors and actuators.

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Quiddity Leaderboard DAX/MDAX Mar 24: M&A Candidates Morphosys and Vitesco Could Face Index Flows

I expect Vitesco Technologies Group (VTSC GR) to trigger the fast exit rule and get deleted from the MDAX index and MorphoSys AG (MOR GR) could get...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard DAX/MDAX Mar 24: Lufthansa, Zalando, Telefonica, Befesa

I expect Telefonica Deutschland to be deleted from the MDAX index in January 2024 once the Tender Offer results are confirmed. If this happens,...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Last Week in Event SPACE: Denso, Sapporo, Hollysys, PCCW, Origin Energy

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Schaeffler/Vitesco: Sweetened Offer Considered Low by the Board

Schaeffler increases the cash offer for Vitesco Technologies Group to €94/share, which although not generous at 3.4x EV/ NTM EBITDA, makes the...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Quiddity Leaderboard DAX Dec 23: Aroundtown, Siltronic, ProSiebenSat.1, and Duerr

Aroundtown (AT1 GR) and Siltronic AG (WAF GR) could move from SDAX to MDAX while ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (PSM GR) and Duerr AG (DUE GR) could move...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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Quiddity Leaderboard DAX/MDAX Mar 24: M&A Candidates Morphosys and Vitesco Could Face Index Flows

I expect Vitesco Technologies Group (VTSC GR) to trigger the fast exit rule and get deleted from the MDAX index and MorphoSys AG (MOR GR) could get...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard DAX/MDAX Mar 24: Lufthansa, Zalando, Telefonica, Befesa

I expect Telefonica Deutschland to be deleted from the MDAX index in January 2024 once the Tender Offer results are confirmed. If this happens,...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Last Week in Event SPACE: Denso, Sapporo, Hollysys, PCCW, Origin Energy

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Schaeffler/Vitesco: Sweetened Offer Considered Low by the Board

​Schaeffler increases the cash offer for Vitesco Technologies Group to €94/share, which although not generous at 3.4x EV/ NTM EBITDA, makes the...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Quiddity Leaderboard DAX Dec 23: Aroundtown, Siltronic, ProSiebenSat.1, and Duerr

Aroundtown (AT1 GR) and Siltronic AG (WAF GR) could move from SDAX to MDAX while ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (PSM GR) and Duerr AG (DUE GR) could move...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Schaeffler increases the cash offer for Vitesco Technologies Group to €94/share, which although not generous at 3.4x EV/ NTM EBITDA, makes the...