Daily Brief Financials: Apollo Global Management , Hotel Property Investments, Bombay Stock Exchange, Aoyama Zaisan Networks Co Lt, Epr Properties and more

• The S&P 500 index tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.
• The rankings used for the December 2024 index rebal event will be based on yesterday’s (4th December 2024) opening prices. Announcement date will be 
• Inside we take a final look at the potential ADDs and DELs leading the rankings for the upcoming review. 

• Declaring its Offer unconditional was always a possibility as Hotel Property Investments (HPI AU) board continues to reject terms. The alternative was a likely deal fail.
• Charter Halls currently has 31.37%, including 6.66% via the acceptance facility.  That facility has now closed following this unconditional statement. 
• It will be challenging for Charter Hall to clear 50% without board support. But IF they get 50%+, expect the board to change their mind and recommend shareholders accept terms.

• Implementation of SEBI’s new F&O circular to remove weekly option contracts, is expected to significantly impact BSE’s market share in derivatives. 
• The new F&O circular is anticipated to considerably affect BSE’s topline and bottom line. Management believes the initiatives will ultimately enhance market efficiency and benefit investors. 
• With removal of weekly contracts, it is expected that volumes will increase in existing contracts, which will benefit more to BSE vs NSE. 

• By driving double-digit sales and OP growth at both Wealth Consulting and Real Estate Solutions during Q1-3 FY12/24, the company continues to demonstrate positive earnings momentum as well as its ability to ride the powerful trend in Japan’s aging demographics.
• Management continues to show improvement in capital allocation by announcing an earnings- accretive acquisition of the Chester Group, a domestic inheritance specialist firm, together with a 5.12% share buyback program.
• This approach to reinvesting capital into the growth of the business together with the buyback shows an effort to offset dilution, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value and financial strength.

• Investors are cautious about EPR Properties due to concerns about the movie theater industry’s impact on its financial performance
• EPR has a diversified portfolio, strong lease metrics, and potential for growth in other leisure sectors
• Despite short-term industry challenges, EPR Properties offers long-term value and potential for growth with solid underlying property fundamentals and a track record of success

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