Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Genscript Biotech Corp is biotech service company. The Company provides life science services and products and pre-clinical drug development services.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanwha-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10619:1" rel="noopener">Hanwha Corporation (000880 KS)</a> is "expensive" on my monitor. But that doesn't paint the whole picture. And what's up with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genscript-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21041:1" rel="noopener">Genscript Biotech (1548 HK)</a>'s deconsolidation of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/legend-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28963:1" rel="noopener">Legend Biotech (LEGN US)</a>?</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on Hanwha and Genscript Biotech/Legend Biotech are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Hanwha Corporation (000880 KS) is "expensive" on my monitor. But that doesn't paint the whole picture. And what's up with Genscript Biotech (1548 HK)'s deconsolidation of Legend Biotech (LEGN US)?
Preceding my comments on Hanwha and Genscript Biotech/Legend Biotech are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Hanwha Corp; Genscript Biotech/Legend Biotech

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy G / Event-Driven

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy provides renewable energy services. The Company operates photovoltaic power and wind power businesses. Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy also involves in energy storage, micro-grid network, electricity sales, geothermal power generation, regional energy systems, and other new energy fields.

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<li>In March 2022, in what was viewed as a bail out, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-new-energy-g" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6927:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK)</a> issued shares, equivalent to 43.45% on a diluted basis, to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-holdings-gro" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10356:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed 412 HK)</a>
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<li>Shandong Hi-Speed was not obliged to launch a mandatory offer after securing a whitewash waiver. Two hand half years later, Shandong Hi-Speed still holds 43.45%. </li>
<li>SDHS New Energy is now suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code. Shandong Hi-Speed is also suspended. Expect a take-private bid from Shandong Hi-Speed.</li>
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In March 2022, in what was viewed as a bail out, Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK) issued shares, equivalent to 43.45% on a diluted basis, to Shandong Hi-Speed 412 HK)

Shandong Hi-Speed was not obliged to launch a mandatory offer after securing a whitewash waiver. Two hand half years later, Shandong Hi-Speed still holds 43.45%. 
SDHS New Energy is now suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code. Shandong Hi-Speed is also suspended. Expect a take-private bid from Shandong Hi-Speed.


Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK): Expect A Delisting Offer

Avarga Limited operates as an investment holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, focuses on paper manufacturing, power generation, and building materials distribution. Avarga also recycles corrugated cartons, newspapers, magazines, office waste, and any other printed paper material. Avarga serves customers worldwide.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avarga-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13105:1" rel="noopener">Avarga (AVARGA SP)</a>'s executive chairman Tong Kooi Ong has acquired a 20.17% stake from major shareholder Lim Eng Hock, lifting Tong's holding to 53.01%, triggering a <a href="https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/Maybank_Unconditional_Mandatory%20General_Offer.ashx?App=Announcement&amp;FileID=824785" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unconditional mandatory general offer</a>.</li>
<li>Tong is offering A$0.25/share to minorities of the Singaporean-based paper manufacturing and building materials distributor, a 22% premium to undisturbed.  The Offer price is final. 
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<li>Super straightforward deal. And will trade tight, or at (possibly even through) terms. Tong's intention is to delist Avarga. 
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Avarga (AVARGA SP)'s executive chairman Tong Kooi Ong has acquired a 20.17% stake from major shareholder Lim Eng Hock, lifting Tong's holding to 53.01%, triggering a unconditional mandatory general offer.
Tong is offering A$0.25/share to minorities of the Singaporean-based paper manufacturing and building materials distributor, a 22% premium to undisturbed.  The Offer price is final. 

Super straightforward deal. And will trade tight, or at (possibly even through) terms. Tong's intention is to delist Avarga. 



Avarga (SGX:U09): Tong's Unconditional MGO

Equity Bottom-Up

China Merchants China Direct Investments / Equity Bottom-Up

China Merchants China Direct Investments Limited is a close-ended investment company. It invests principally in unlisted enterprises in China. It also invests in hi-tech projects, including initial public offerings and/or pre-listing placements and any shares listed in Hong Kong.

China Merchants China Direct Investments (133 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-merchants-china-direct-investments" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6862:1" rel="noopener">China Merchants China Direct Investments (133 HK)</a> (CMCDI) has (belatedly) published notices of two extraordinary general meetings, both of which will take place on 29 November 2024. </li>
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<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/1108/2024110800011.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One</a> is for the renewal of the investment management agreement (IMA) for another three years, to be held at 10am. </li>
<li>The <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/1108/2024110800021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second EGM</a>, requisitioned by Argyle Street Management, to be held at 11am, calls for a one-year IMA term limit, and the removal of Elizabeth Kan as an executive director. </li>
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China Merchants China Direct Investments (133 HK) (CMCDI) has (belatedly) published notices of two extraordinary general meetings, both of which will take place on 29 November 2024. 

One is for the renewal of the investment management agreement (IMA) for another three years, to be held at 10am. 
The second EGM, requisitioned by Argyle Street Management, to be held at 11am, calls for a one-year IMA term limit, and the removal of Elizabeth Kan as an executive director. 


Silk Logistics Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides port logistics, warehousing, and distribution services for FMCG, retail, light industrial, food, and dairy sectors. Silk Logistics Holdings serves customers in Australia.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/silk-logistics-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35733:1" rel="noopener">Silk Logistics (SLH AU)</a> has entered into an <a href="https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20241111/pdf/06b7hq5s2wlhcj.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Offer</a> by way of a Scheme with  Dubai-based DP World, Australia's biggest ports operator.</li>
<li>DP World is offering A$2.14/share (less any dividends), a 45.6% premium to last close. The Offer has the backing of Silk's board, and co-founders (holding ~46% of the shares out).</li>
<li>In addition to a Scheme vote, the Offer is subject to FIRB. Expected implementation is 3Q25. This should complete earlier.  This looks done.</li>
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Silk Logistics (SLH AU) has entered into an Offer by way of a Scheme with  Dubai-based DP World, Australia's biggest ports operator.
DP World is offering A$2.14/share (less any dividends), a 45.6% premium to last close. The Offer has the backing of Silk's board, and co-founders (holding ~46% of the shares out).
In addition to a Scheme vote, the Offer is subject to FIRB. Expected implementation is 3Q25. This should complete earlier.  This looks done.


HK Type 4 license through Ballingal Investment Advisors Ltd. 

I'm a highly experienced sell-side analyst with in excess of 22 years of covering Asia Pacific equities, the past 19 years immersed in event strategies encompassing M&A risk arbitrage, directional long/short, stub trades and restructuring.  

My background also includes accountancy (liquidation/bankruptcy/receivership) earlier in my career and as a chief financial officer of a global commodity company based in the US and Mexico.

David Blennerhassett
Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events
• Quiddity Advisors

StubWorld: Hanwha Corp; Genscript Biotech/Legend Biotech

Hanwha Corp appears attractive here. The pushback is that HC is thinly traded. And Genscript’s deconsolidation has minimal impact on financials...

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Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK): Expect A Delisting Offer

If an Offer, I'll defer to the average Offer premium of ~37% in HK over the past five. That backs out a possible price of HK$2.30/share, or ~13.5x...

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Avarga (SGX:U09): Tong's Unconditional MGO

If you can buy at the open - do so. But this will trade tight to, or perhaps even through, terms. Plus Avarga is illiquid.

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CMCDI (133 HK)'s EGM Double-Header

If shareholders want exposure to CMB and iFlytek, they can buy directly, as opposed to a heavily discounted illiquid name. CMCDI's large NAV...

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Silk Logistics (SLH AU): DP World Offer

Trading tight, assuming 3Q25 payment. IF applying, say, a roughly standardized four month off-ramp to completion, annualised is 10.6%. If illiquid...

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