IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

Arun has over 15 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology start-ups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group and Clear Capital. He has a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a CFA charterholder.

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

ESR Group (1821 HK): Consortium’s Scheme Cash/Scrip Privatisation Offer

Weekly Deals Digest (08 Dec) - ESR, HKBN, Lifestyle China, Seven & I, De Grey, SG Fleet, Kioxia

Merger Arb Mondays (16 Dec) - ESR, CPMC, Fosun Tourism, Seven & I, Fuji Soft, NEC Networks

ESR Group (1821 HK): Starwood Capital and SSW Partners Gauging a Privatisation Bid

ESR Group (1821 HK): Consortium’s Expansion Talks Suggest Progress

ESR Group (1821 HK): A Rumoured Offer Price Surfaces

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983:1" rel="noopener">ESR Group (1821 HK)</a> provided a positive update on the indicative proposal. The update notes that the consortium has expanded from three to six, representing 39.91% of outstanding shares.</li>
<li>The addition of new consortium members is a positive. While the recent market rally is not a dealbreaker, it should give the consortium renewed impetus to launch an acceptable offer.   </li>
<li>The downside to a deal break is low as ESR’s valuation is undemanding, which is supported by the potential earnings recovery in a more benign interest rate environment.</li>
</ul>



ESR Group (1821 HK) provided a positive update on the indicative proposal. The update notes that the consortium has expanded from three to six, representing 39.91% of outstanding shares.
The addition of new consortium members is a positive. While the recent market rally is not a dealbreaker, it should give the consortium renewed impetus to launch an acceptable offer.   
The downside to a deal break is low as ESR’s valuation is undemanding, which is supported by the potential earnings recovery in a more benign interest rate environment.


Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (405 HK)

ESR Group (1821 HK): Inching Closer to a Binding Proposal