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Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

Haitong Securities Co Ltd (H) / Event-Driven

Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. is a securities firm which acts as a broker, dealer for securities. The Company also provides investment advisory, placing and underwriting, nominee and custodian services.

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<li>The gross spreads of large HK merger arb situations have increased since 18 October. The widening spread is due to the unfortunate fallout from the China TCM deal break. </li>
<li>We assess the widening spreads of HK's merger arb situations on several factors. Deal risk of the HK merger arb situations is evaluated by allocating 15 points across each factor.</li>
<li>In descending order, the companies with the lowest deal risk are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haitong-securities-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haitong Securities Co Ltd (H) (6837 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpmc-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CPMC Holdings (906 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a>, and Canvest.</li>
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The gross spreads of large HK merger arb situations have increased since 18 October. The widening spread is due to the unfortunate fallout from the China TCM deal break. 
We assess the widening spreads of HK's merger arb situations on several factors. Deal risk of the HK merger arb situations is evaluated by allocating 15 points across each factor.
In descending order, the companies with the lowest deal risk are Haitong Securities Co Ltd (H) (6837 HK), CPMC Holdings (906 HK), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK), Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK), and Canvest.


HK Merger Arb: Evaluating the Post China TCM Widening Spreads

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<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-capital-grand-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18241:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Capital Grand (1329 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canvest-environmental-protection-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:100:1" rel="noopener">Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>. 
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<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/platinum-asset-management" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:914:1" rel="noopener">Platinum Asset Management (PTM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/silverlake-axis-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14150:1" rel="noopener">Silverlake Axis (SILV SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nec-networks-system-integr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16396:1" rel="noopener">Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-gaia-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8339:1" rel="noopener">T Gaia Corp (3738 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elematec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2866:1" rel="noopener">Elematec Corp (2715 JP)</a>. </li>
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP), Beijing Capital Grand (1329 HK), Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK), Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK). 

Lowest spreads: Platinum Asset Management (PTM AU), Silverlake Axis (SILV SP), Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP), T Gaia Corp (3738 JP), Elematec Corp (2715 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (04 Nov) - Haitong, Canvest, Capital Grand, Capitol, Fuji Soft, NESIC, Elematec

Equity Capital Markets

Bundl Technologies Private Limited provides food ordering and delivery services. The Company operates a fleet of delivery personnel who pick up orders from restaurants and deliver it to customers. Bundl Technologies serves customers in India.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a>, a hyperlocal commerce platform, aims to raise up to US$1.35 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/swiggy-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:163915" rel="noopener">Swiggy IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/swiggy-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:164347" rel="noopener">Swiggy IPO: The Bear Case</a>. 
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<li>Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range of Rs371-390 per share is unattractive. Therefore, we would pass on the IPO.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN), a hyperlocal commerce platform, aims to raise up to US$1.35 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.
We previously discussed the IPO in Swiggy IPO: The Bull Case and Swiggy IPO: The Bear Case. 

Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range of Rs371-390 per share is unattractive. Therefore, we would pass on the IPO.


FUJI SOFT INCORPORATED is an independent software developer, specializing in communications and machine control software, business application software for bank and insurance companies, and operating system software.  Fuji Soft also installs, manages, and maintains computer systems.  The Company develops and sells word processing packaged software and also provides internet service.

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elematec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2866:1" rel="noopener">Elematec Corp (2715 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nec-networks-system-integr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16396:1" rel="noopener">Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitol-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14504:1" rel="noopener">Capitol Health (CAJ AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-capital-grand-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18241:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Capital Grand (1329 HK)</a>.  </li>
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments: Swiggy (1255298D IN) aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.
Event-Driven developments: Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP), Elematec Corp (2715 JP), Nec Networks &amp; System Integr (1973 JP), Capitol Health (CAJ AU), Beijing Capital Grand (1329 HK).  


Weekly Deals Digest (03 Nov) - Fuji Soft, Elematec, NEC Networks, Capitol, Capital Grand, Swiggy

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a>, a hyperlocal commerce platform, aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/swiggy-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:163915" rel="noopener">Swiggy IPO: The Bull Case</a>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on food delivery and Instamart's lagging Zomato on key metrics, ongoing losses, and cash burn.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN), a hyperlocal commerce platform, aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion through an IPO at a price range of Rs371-390.
In Swiggy IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on food delivery and Instamart's lagging Zomato on key metrics, ongoing losses, and cash burn.


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.

Arun George
IPOs and Catalysts/Events
• Global Equity Research Ltd

HK Merger Arb: Evaluating the Post China TCM Widening Spreads

The gross spreads of large HK merger arb situations have increased since 18 October, the China TCM deal break date. We assess the spreads of HK's...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (04 Nov) - Haitong, Canvest, Capital Grand, Capitol, Fuji Soft, NESIC, Elematec

This week, the highest gross spreads are Seven & I (28.8%), Capital Grand (18.1%), Henlius (13.1%), Canvest (12.4%), GA Pack (10.0%), Shinko...

Arun George

Swiggy IPO: Valuation Insights

Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range of Rs371-390 per share is unattractive. Therefore, we would pass on the IPO.

Arun George

Weekly Deals Digest (03 Nov) - Fuji Soft, Elematec, NEC Networks, Capitol, Capital Grand, Swiggy

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Fuji Soft, Elematec, NEC Networks & System, Capitol, Beijing Capital Grand ) and ECM...

Arun George

Swiggy IPO: The Bear Case

Swiggy aims to raise up to US$1.4 billion. The bear case rests on food delivery and Instamart's lagging Zomato on key metrics, ongoing losses, and...

Arun George