Nagacorp operates the only casino in Cambodia through a monopoly license until 2045. It has several competitive advantages over casinos in Macau and other markets, including much lower operating costs due to lower wages and taxes in Cambodia. While the casino is currently closed due to COVID, the document argues that Nagacorp is undervalued given its long-term license, expected reopening in October, and potential for growth through a planned expansion. The analyst provides earnings estimates and price targets suggesting significant upside for the stock as business recovers over the next few years.
The Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) and the audit and consulting company Kreston Ukraine present the “Ukraine venture capital and private equity markets 2020” annual review, which also includes data for 8 months of 2021.
According to the results of 2020, Ukrainian technology companies and their investors closed 188 deals with investors worth USD 533.5 million. About 50% of the deals are small grants (25 and 50 thousand USD) from the Ukrainian Startup Fund. For 2020—2021, it has invested USD 5.3 million in Ukrainian projects.
Just three years ago, Ukraine did not have a single unicorn among its startups. Nowadays, as many as five of them — Gitlab, Grammarly, Bitfury, People.ai, and Ring — raised USD 1.3 bln funding and dominate the global market.
In this review, we analysed the key market trends, such as “investment focus on software projects”, “increase of foreign investors in the Ukrainian market”, “growing quality of Ukrainian startups and their interest in smart money” for the first time. The key drivers and barriers to market development were identified — the respondents noted that despite the imperfect regulatory framework, the country still has enough private capital to promote the sector.
Generally, all market players are unanimous in their outlooks and are quite optimistic about further market development. According to 81% venture and 67% private equity investors surveyed, all quantitative indicators are likely to grow, and high-tech industries traditionally represent the most promising ones.
Ukrainian investors primarily point to the experience and qualification of the team (according to 94% venture and 17% private equity investors surveyed) and the market potential of the business idea (according to 82% venture and 83% private equity investors surveyed), among the key factors for investment decisions. On the other hand, when choosing an investor, startups consider their industry expertise, investment terms, and ‘smart money’ they can get.
The study results show that Ukrainian companies offer attractive, relevant, and globally competitive solutions and demonstrate sustainability and adaptability in COVID-19. Ukraine is gradually transforming from a talent and idea exporter into a big international venture capital market player.
Kreston Ukraine, together with Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA), AVentures, and ISE Corporate Accelerator, is pleased to present the results of the annual Ukraine Deal Review 2021, also covering 3 months of 2022.
In 2021, Ukrainian startups attracted venture capital investments worth USD 779.6 million, 46% more than in 2020. Like in a previous period, Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) accounted for about half of the deals (47%). Investments attributed to private equity reached 82.8 million USD, and these are only agreements with the disclosed amount.
In 2021, six new players joined the Ukrainian venture capital market. GEEK Ventures, SID Venture Partners, ZAS Ventures, ANCHOR, and PAWA offer Ukrainian startups financing of around USD 0.5 million, along with their experience and expertise. World-renowned companies also did not ignore Ukraine last year: 19 of them opened their R&D centers, offices, and engineering hubs in Ukraine.
In the first quarter of 2022, the development of private technology investment markets did not halt despite the large-scale Russian aggression. In January–March 2022, 11 venture capital deals of USD 11.5 mln, 3 private equity deals of USD 4 mln, and 8 exits of USD 135 mln already took place. International companies went on establishing new R&D centers and offices in Ukraine. In addition, global technology companies, EU countries, and Ukrainian IT communities have offered Ukrainian startups several support programs.
The Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) and the audit and consulting company Kreston Ukraine present the “Ukraine venture capital and private equity markets 2020” annual review, which also includes data for 8 months of 2021.
According to the results of 2020, Ukrainian technology companies and their investors closed 188 deals with investors worth USD 533.5 million. About 50% of the deals are small grants (25 and 50 thousand USD) from the Ukrainian Startup Fund. For 2020—2021, it has invested USD 5.3 million in Ukrainian projects.
Just three years ago, Ukraine did not have a single unicorn among its startups. Nowadays, as many as five of them — Gitlab, Grammarly, Bitfury, People.ai, and Ring — raised USD 1.3 bln funding and dominate the global market.
In this review, we analysed the key market trends, such as “investment focus on software projects”, “increase of foreign investors in the Ukrainian market”, “growing quality of Ukrainian startups and their interest in smart money” for the first time. The key drivers and barriers to market development were identified — the respondents noted that despite the imperfect regulatory framework, the country still has enough private capital to promote the sector.
Generally, all market players are unanimous in their outlooks and are quite optimistic about further market development. According to 81% venture and 67% private equity investors surveyed, all quantitative indicators are likely to grow, and high-tech industries traditionally represent the most promising ones.
Ukrainian investors primarily point to the experience and qualification of the team (according to 94% venture and 17% private equity investors surveyed) and the market potential of the business idea (according to 82% venture and 83% private equity investors surveyed), among the key factors for investment decisions. On the other hand, when choosing an investor, startups consider their industry expertise, investment terms, and ‘smart money’ they can get.
The study results show that Ukrainian companies offer attractive, relevant, and globally competitive solutions and demonstrate sustainability and adaptability in COVID-19. Ukraine is gradually transforming from a talent and idea exporter into a big international venture capital market player.
Kreston Ukraine, together with Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA), AVentures, and ISE Corporate Accelerator, is pleased to present the results of the annual Ukraine Deal Review 2021, also covering 3 months of 2022.
In 2021, Ukrainian startups attracted venture capital investments worth USD 779.6 million, 46% more than in 2020. Like in a previous period, Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) accounted for about half of the deals (47%). Investments attributed to private equity reached 82.8 million USD, and these are only agreements with the disclosed amount.
In 2021, six new players joined the Ukrainian venture capital market. GEEK Ventures, SID Venture Partners, ZAS Ventures, ANCHOR, and PAWA offer Ukrainian startups financing of around USD 0.5 million, along with their experience and expertise. World-renowned companies also did not ignore Ukraine last year: 19 of them opened their R&D centers, offices, and engineering hubs in Ukraine.
In the first quarter of 2022, the development of private technology investment markets did not halt despite the large-scale Russian aggression. In January–March 2022, 11 venture capital deals of USD 11.5 mln, 3 private equity deals of USD 4 mln, and 8 exits of USD 135 mln already took place. International companies went on establishing new R&D centers and offices in Ukraine. In addition, global technology companies, EU countries, and Ukrainian IT communities have offered Ukrainian startups several support programs.
The DealBook is our annual overview of the Ukrainian tech investment industry. This edition comprehensively covers the full year 2021 and the first deals of 2022
China Exit or Co-Investment Opportunities for German PE InvestorsL.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K.'s Karin von Kienlin recently presented at BVK on a study conducted by L.E.K. Munich and Shanghai. They wished to:
- Understand developments in Chinese equity investments in both the domestic China / pan-Asian market and cross-border investments between China and Germany / Europe
- Identify trends in likely future investment behavior and its drivers
- Defining success factors both for Chinese and German investors / corporates as to how to benefit from the potential opportunities of cross-border investments and cooperation
Learn more in the presentation here.
BCG’s 2018 global challengers—100 rapidly globalizing companies from emerging markets—are getting ahead of the competition by using digital technologies.
EY India Attractiveness Survey 2015 – Reasons to Invest in India & Key Factor...EY
With leading 32% of the investors ranking India as the most attractive market this year, India has emerged as No. 1 FDI destination in the world during the first half of 2015. Download the India Attractive Survey to know more.
How should nonprofit leaders adjust to the new reality of operating under COVID-19? This detailed checklist can help you understand the actions needed to protect team health, improve financial resilience, and continue executing on your mission with clarity and impact.
EY's European Banking Barometer – 2015 identifies the views of 226 senior European bankers across 11 markets regarding their views of the macro-economic outlook and the impact they think it will have on the banking industry in 2015.
For further information visit: www.ey.com/ebb
A.T. Kearney 2017 State of Logistics Report: Accelerating into UncertaintyKearney
2017 could be a pivotal year for logistics. Demand patterns are shifting, technological advances are altering industry economics, and new competitors are challenging old business models. This year could bring significant moves that reshape individual sectors and even the industry as a whole. Major business combinations, large-scale shifts in distribution flows, deep capacity cuts, massive infrastructure investments–anything is possible. Here are the ten key takeaways from the 2017 State of Logistics report, as well as the four potential scenarios for the future of logistics.
Since last year ended on such a strong note, many of us were optimistic about the prospects for Q1. Though not as strong as the fourth quarter of 2014, the first quarter of 2015 kicked off on a positive note, with 23 technology companies raising US$6.1billion* in proceeds from their IPOs. That’s the second highest first quarter proceeds in the past five years and impressive given the increased US market volatility and consistent with the high pre-IPO valuations we’ve seen recently. Granted, if you look at the year over year comparison, offerings were down 12% and proceeds declined 11%. And sequentially, the number of technology IPOs declined 32% while proceeds fell by 19%. Still, it’s a promising start for 2015. Learn more at www.pwc.com/globaltechipo
*Deal size greater than US$40 million
Summary: Even in a time of high biopharma valuations, adopting an activist mentality adds rigor to capital allocation and strategic decision-making, improving not just returns to shareholders but long-term value creation. Therefore, biopharma management teams and boards of directors should proactively assess the “fitness” of their capital allocation strategies and their alignment with operational performance goals by taking an outsider’s view of the business even when times are good — and before a material stumble provides a compelling reason for an outsider to act. For more on this topic, go to http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Industries/Life-Sciences/EY-vital-signs-how-fit-is-your-capital-allocation-strategy.
A step-by-step overview of a typical cybersecurity attack—and how companies c...McKinsey & Company
A typical cybersecurity breach has a predictable pattern of incident and response. Here's a step-by-step overview of what would happen in a typical attack—not just to prove the effectiveness of the company’s security capabilities but also to familiarize individuals with potential threats so they might recognize them when they encounter deviations from the norm.
This infographic is from the related article, "Hit or myth? Understanding the true costs and impact of cybersecurity programs," on McKinsey.com:
http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/hit-or-myth-understanding-the-true-costs-and-impact-of-cybersecurity-programs
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The value of digitally influenced spending in emerging markets will approach $4 trillion by 2022, amounting to about 50% of all retail spending in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. But the dynamics will vary widely between markets, requiring B2C companies to “de-average” their offerings in order to succeed.
Investors Book 2021 - catalog for investors and startups that will allow them to connect in a reliable, efficient way to make ‘perfect match’.
The Investors Book 2021 was created by the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) supported by the USAID through its Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine (USAID CEP) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
The DealBook is our annual overview of the Ukrainian tech investment industry. This edition comprehensively covers the full year 2021 and the first deals of 2022
China Exit or Co-Investment Opportunities for German PE InvestorsL.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K.'s Karin von Kienlin recently presented at BVK on a study conducted by L.E.K. Munich and Shanghai. They wished to:
- Understand developments in Chinese equity investments in both the domestic China / pan-Asian market and cross-border investments between China and Germany / Europe
- Identify trends in likely future investment behavior and its drivers
- Defining success factors both for Chinese and German investors / corporates as to how to benefit from the potential opportunities of cross-border investments and cooperation
Learn more in the presentation here.
BCG’s 2018 global challengers—100 rapidly globalizing companies from emerging markets—are getting ahead of the competition by using digital technologies.
EY India Attractiveness Survey 2015 – Reasons to Invest in India & Key Factor...EY
With leading 32% of the investors ranking India as the most attractive market this year, India has emerged as No. 1 FDI destination in the world during the first half of 2015. Download the India Attractive Survey to know more.
How should nonprofit leaders adjust to the new reality of operating under COVID-19? This detailed checklist can help you understand the actions needed to protect team health, improve financial resilience, and continue executing on your mission with clarity and impact.
EY's European Banking Barometer – 2015 identifies the views of 226 senior European bankers across 11 markets regarding their views of the macro-economic outlook and the impact they think it will have on the banking industry in 2015.
For further information visit: www.ey.com/ebb
A.T. Kearney 2017 State of Logistics Report: Accelerating into UncertaintyKearney
2017 could be a pivotal year for logistics. Demand patterns are shifting, technological advances are altering industry economics, and new competitors are challenging old business models. This year could bring significant moves that reshape individual sectors and even the industry as a whole. Major business combinations, large-scale shifts in distribution flows, deep capacity cuts, massive infrastructure investments–anything is possible. Here are the ten key takeaways from the 2017 State of Logistics report, as well as the four potential scenarios for the future of logistics.
Since last year ended on such a strong note, many of us were optimistic about the prospects for Q1. Though not as strong as the fourth quarter of 2014, the first quarter of 2015 kicked off on a positive note, with 23 technology companies raising US$6.1billion* in proceeds from their IPOs. That’s the second highest first quarter proceeds in the past five years and impressive given the increased US market volatility and consistent with the high pre-IPO valuations we’ve seen recently. Granted, if you look at the year over year comparison, offerings were down 12% and proceeds declined 11%. And sequentially, the number of technology IPOs declined 32% while proceeds fell by 19%. Still, it’s a promising start for 2015. Learn more at www.pwc.com/globaltechipo
*Deal size greater than US$40 million
Summary: Even in a time of high biopharma valuations, adopting an activist mentality adds rigor to capital allocation and strategic decision-making, improving not just returns to shareholders but long-term value creation. Therefore, biopharma management teams and boards of directors should proactively assess the “fitness” of their capital allocation strategies and their alignment with operational performance goals by taking an outsider’s view of the business even when times are good — and before a material stumble provides a compelling reason for an outsider to act. For more on this topic, go to http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Industries/Life-Sciences/EY-vital-signs-how-fit-is-your-capital-allocation-strategy.
A step-by-step overview of a typical cybersecurity attack—and how companies c...McKinsey & Company
A typical cybersecurity breach has a predictable pattern of incident and response. Here's a step-by-step overview of what would happen in a typical attack—not just to prove the effectiveness of the company’s security capabilities but also to familiarize individuals with potential threats so they might recognize them when they encounter deviations from the norm.
This infographic is from the related article, "Hit or myth? Understanding the true costs and impact of cybersecurity programs," on McKinsey.com:
http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/hit-or-myth-understanding-the-true-costs-and-impact-of-cybersecurity-programs
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Check out @Tracxn's #curated latest #startup activity in #Tech rebrand.ly/o6rgsl7
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The value of digitally influenced spending in emerging markets will approach $4 trillion by 2022, amounting to about 50% of all retail spending in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. But the dynamics will vary widely between markets, requiring B2C companies to “de-average” their offerings in order to succeed.
Investors Book 2021 - catalog for investors and startups that will allow them to connect in a reliable, efficient way to make ‘perfect match’.
The Investors Book 2021 was created by the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) supported by the USAID through its Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine (USAID CEP) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Northcourt H1 2019 Nigerian Real Estate Market Review reportAyo Ibaru
Security has grown as a critical selector tool in the residential market. Secure gated communities are priced higher than estates perceived to be less so. Investment thinking in property is shifting. Some expect the new administration to devalue the currency with the uncertainty around this delaying property purchasing decisions. Some investors are opting to buy assets out of the country.
Many are looking to sell local assets. On this backdrop is the migration of young and middle-aged professionals to Western economies, a fact not lost on the balance sheets of local agents. The residential real market is gradually picking up. Tenants pushed for better deals with Landlords making little or no reductions. Mini flats, 1 and 2 Bed flats remain favourites.
Vacancy rates in Port Harcourt have moved - but only slightly when compared with EoY 2018. Old GRA, GRA Phases 1, 2 and 3 recorded vacancy rates of 7%, 9%, 9% and 15% respectively. Abuja’s Apo and Gwarimpa are 14% and 2% vacant. Ikoyi and Victoria Island in Lagos state are respectively 41 and 23% vacant.
400,000m2 of Grade-A office space is expected in 2019. Coworking continues to grow as business owners are unable to meet up to the dollar rents obligations for Grade A office space. Nigeria’s commercial real estate market is going green. Most ongoing prime office developments - or those that have been delivered in recent years are a testament to the fact that green buildings have come to stay. The US government acquired about 50,000m2 of land in Eko Atlantic City for the Consulate’s new head office. A 21-storey smart office tower is being constructed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state at an approximate cost of ₦19Bn, funded via a PPP. Upon completion, it is expected to house leading oil services firms.
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Emperor Entertainment Hotel (296 HK): A Weighted CoinBrian Grosso
I believe Emperor Entertainment Hotel is a weighted coin. If we focus on how insiders have actually behaved, they’ve treated investors well. The market concerns seem overblown. That discount has been compounded recently by the bear market in China and Hong Kong, and Macau gaming stocks have declined more than the indices. Even if Macau gaming activity declines and Emperor’s assets underperform competitors, unless insiders behave unfairly, it’s hard to find downside in the stock and the upside is multiples of the current price.
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1. NagaCorp 3918 HK
The casino operator in Cambodia Nagacorp is a disruptor in the Asian casino market, especially
Macau. The share price is under pressure trading close to its lowest level in March 2020 and -
50% from the top during late 2019 only because the casino is currently closed. Would you like
to go back to March 2020 and buy high-quality assets at bargain prices? Then, this is your
opportunity!
I agree that a casino is a commodity business, however, Nagacorp has competitive advantages
that make it unique:
1. Monopoly license: Nagacorp operates a casino in Phnom Penh with a long-term license that
expires in 2065 and a monopoly within a 200km radius of Phnom Penh that expires in 2045,
with no limits on the amount of gaming space, tables or type of games. Macau has a
limitation on the number of tables and requires a periodic license renewal.
2. Low-cost player: A casino is a labor-intensive business. Wages, building costs, services… the
running cost is much lower in Cambodia. This offers a better value for money than the other
places, e.g., a croupier earns $3.500/month in Macau while the same dealer earns $400-
$500/month in Cambodia.
3. Low-tax country: Macau pays 35% of GGR (Gross Gaming Revenues) + 2-3% variable as
public development and social related contributions. Singapore 5% of VIP Market GGR and
15% of Mass Market. Philippines 17% VIP and 27% Mass and Vietnam 15% VIP and 35%
Mass. On the contrary, Nagacorp only pays 4% VIP and 7% Mass. Moreover, casinos in
Cambodia are exempt from corporate tax rate, while they pay 12% in Macao, 17% in
Singapore, 30% in Philippines and 20% in Vietnam. The low-tax and low-cost on the country
allow outsized returns on invested capital (i.e. 30% ROE)
4. Location: Cambodia is located in southeast Asia and is bordered by Thailand, Laos and
Vietnam. NagaWorld is in the capital, close to the main airport. The population within a one-
hour flight of Phnom Penh is over 165 million. Main Chinese cities are < three-hour flight.
5. Excellent business relation with Junkets: There are two big markets. Mass Market, mostly
driven by tourism and expat, while VIP market, (72% of Gross Gaming Revenue in 2019) is
propelled by “casino junkets”. Junkets are more than travel agents for high rollers. They
provide funding (hard for Chinese to get money out of China), arrange private games (rent
rooms from Nagacorp and share its profits) and other services. Due to Nagacorp’s
competitive advantage from gaming tax and low-cost country, it can pay higher commissions
(1.8% effective VIP commission rate vs 1.2% in Macau - Macao commission is restricted to
regulation) while maintaining the highest margins. (2019 numbers: Nagacorp 32.6% EBIT
Margin, Sands China 25.8% margin, Wynn Macau 17.8% margin)
6. Growth: Nagacorp first opened in 1995 a casino-vessel on the Mekong river. In 2003,
Nagacorp built NagaWorld replacing its maritime vessel with a luxury resort (Naga1) that
has recently been refurbished. In 2017, Nagacorp opened Naga2, which added 900 hotel
rooms to the 700 rooms in Naga 1 and more than doubled the number of gambling tables
to 500. Since the opening, Nagacorp VIP business increased 450% in three years as 4 of the
5 biggest Macao junkets signed with them. Due to the success, Nagacorp is building Naga3
(scheduled to late 2025) which will more than double the current number of gaming tables,
retail space and gross floor area.
7. Corporate governance: Nagacorp’s controlling shareholder, the founder Dr. Chen, owns
67% of the company. Nagacorp’s Chairman is Timothy Patrick and he was a Special Agent of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) for almost 25 years. He brought the AML (Anti
2. money laundering) from Las Vegas. Moreover, Nagacorp pays 60% of its annual profit as a
dividend. Since the IPO (2006), $1.5bn were handed out in dividends out of $2.3bn profits
(compared to $3.9bn of current market cap).
8. Risks:
a. Regulatory risk: Low. 70-year-old Dr. Chen has a very good relationship with
Cambodian government and his son is involved too. Nagacorp is the highest labor
provider. In 2018, it represented 23% of local GDP tourism and 1.3% of Cambodia’s
GDP. In 2019, Nagacorp extended its monopolistic license from 2035 to 2045 and
during 2020 Cambodia leased 75 hectare-land near Angkor Wat in Siem Reap (major
Cambodia’s tourism draw) where Nagacorp expects to build a water theme park,
two hotels with a total of 700 5-star rooms, a boating canal system, China Town and
an indoor interactive Hi-Tech Theme Park. (UNESCO has delayed this project
because it does not fit their standards and it is only at 500 meters of the restricted
zone. Nagacorp is seeking some changes in order to go ahead with the project).
Finally, the government of Cambodia draw a draft that will be effective in 2022 and
reaffirmed the monopolistic license by law and a new casino tax-regulation that
ensures Nagacorp low-tax competitive advantage.
b. Country risk: Medium. After a long period of war, the king of Cambodia was
restored. Since then, Cambodia has experienced political stability through a
multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Prime Minister Hun
Sen is in charge since 1996 and has consecutively won the elections every five years
(the last being in 2018). Cambodia has raised by >7% CAGR last 25 years being the
sixth highest growing-country in the world thanks to Chinese support (the Belt and
Road Initiative). Cambodia is indeed heavily influenced by China.
c. Company risk: Low. The debt markets were closed for Nagacorp until 2018 when
they issued a bond of $300M 9.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 in order to provide
credit to its VIP Market segment. Last year they issued $350M 7.95% Senior Notes
Due 2024 and they issued additional $200M 2024 maturity at 6.625% a few weeks
ago. I think this reduction in the debt cost implies a lower WACC and a higher
valuation multiple. (Historically, Nagacorp has traded at 8-10x EBITDA vs 15-18x
Macao peers)
d. COVID: Temporary. Cambodia is ranked the second most vaccinated nation among
ASEAN after Singapore. About 99% of Phnom Penh’s adult population is fully
vaccinated being one of the most vaccinated capital in the world. The government
expects to have more than 80% of the people vaccinated before the end of the year.
High vaccination rates are working with new daily infected cases declined to 400 vs
peak of 1130 cases in June 2021. The feedback I’ve got is that government is
planning to reopen the schools by mid/end of September and the Casino will open
during October. It is fair to say that Covid is pressing the business as the casino is
closed since last 2nd
March 2021. In 2020 they were closed for more than 3 months
but Nagacorp reported $102M profit, $45M of FCF and paid 92% of the profit as a
dividend. The VIP market was down 52% because the flights were restricted and
taking into account that their customers 50% from China and the remaining 50%
from Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand, while the Mass segment held on better due
to the expat (people that own business in Cambodia and are regular players). Note
that local people are not allowed to enter in the casino by law.
e. Capital increase: Low Nagacorp has a healthy balance sheet (0.8x 2020 EBITDA and
0.3x taking 2019 EBITDA). Naga 3 project is demand-driven and they might delay or
3. downsize the project. The project will be financed 50% from Nagacorp cashflow and
50% by the controlling shareholder that will sell his stake to Nagacorp through a
capital increase at 12 HKD (>20% premium on the announcement day and 64% at
today’s prices). Dr. Chen will increase his stake from 66% to 74% by late 2025. On
top of that, Dr. Chen has bought $79M on the secondary market during 2020 and
an extra $10M over the last week which supports our theory that a capital increase
is not needed. Naga3 is a big project, but the largest part of the capex needed
($3.5bn the whole project, $1.75bn Nagacorp stake) can be funded from internal
cashflow from 2022 to 2025 (they can reduce the payout for a couple of years) and
they now have access to cheap debt. Before Covid, Nagacorp expected to grow 10%
its topline and 8% its COGS from 2019 to 2025 generating $1.85bn of excess FCF
showing that they would fund their part only using internal cashflow while paying
60% of their profits as a dividend.
9. Internal estimates: We expect Nagacorp achieving 2019 revenue on 2H 2023. Nagacorp is
trading at less than 9x 2023 PE and less than 7x 2023 EV/EBITDA (assuming -5% EBITDA
growth compared to 2019 and -21% profit growth -new tax regulation effect-, which I agree
is conservative, especially taking as a reference how Nagacorp behaved on 2009 slowdown).
I forecast 60%-80% upside by the end of 2023 and >400% upside by the end of 2027 (28%
CAGR) when I expect Naga3 fully operating.
Nagacorp is a unique business well protected by a monopolistic license until 2045 that benefits
from the Asia growing and gambling structural trend. The company operates in a low-cost and
low-tax country that allows them to attract gamblers and generate outsized returns on invested
capital. The company is trading at Covid lows despite the debt market considers it safer and low-
risky.
Gabriel Castro, CFA