An Analysis of Depository Receipts

Description
the overview of depository receipts, different types of depository receipts, depository issuance process, pricing of depository receipts and benefits of depository receipts to issuer and investor

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Agenda

Overview of depository receipts Overview of two way fungibility Issuance and cancellation Pricing of issues

Depository receipts – the Indian experience
Depository receipts – final word

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What is a Depository Receipt…?
A Depositary Receipt is a negotiable security that represents an ownership interest in securities of a foreign issuer typically trading outside its home market.

While depositary receipt programs can be structured in a variety of ways, there are two basic options:
American Depositary Receipt (ADR)
Give Non-U.S. companies access to the US capital markets, and

Global Depositary Receipt (GDR)
Provide exposure to the global markets (except U.S.) outside the issuer’s home market and the institutional investor market in the U.S. LSE is most frequently utilized by GDR issuers. Other exchanges which list GDRs include Luxembourg, Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), or the Singapore Stock Exchange.

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Levels of DR
Issuer

Existing Shares Only (Non-Capital Raising Transactions)

Selling New Shares
(Capital Raising Transactions)

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Traded

Level I ADR

Level I GDR
Unlisted

Level III ADR
U.S. Listed

Level II ADR
U.S. Listed Internationally Listed

Level III GDR
Internationally Listed

Level II GDR

Reg S Type Depositary Receipts - GDR can be traded from any kind of investor to any kind of investor.
Pairing Type - combination of the Reg S type GDR and a Rule 144A ADR. Rule 144A ADR - privately placed through Qualified Institutional Buyers in the U.S.
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Types of Depository Receipts
Types of DRs

Sponsored DRs

Unsponsored DRs

Issued by one depository appointed by the company under a Deposit Agreement or service contract
May be issued in different levels (level I, II or III) Company bears all expenses New capital may also be raised under this option

Set up at the request of 3rd party without any formal agreement with company
Issued by one or more depositories in response to market demand 3rd party pays all set up and maintenance expenses No new capital is raised

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Agenda

Overview of depository receipts Overview of two way fungibility Issuance and cancellation Pricing of issues

Depository receipts – the Indian experience
Depository receipts – final word

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What is a two way fungibility…?
Two Way Fungibility – Depository Receipts can be converted into underlying shares and Underlying shares can be converted into Depository Receipts

Before – Investors could only cancel DRs and avail of the underlying shares or
take back the proceeds by selling the underlying shares After - Investors can purchase shares from the Indian stock market, through a registered broker and submit them for conversion into Depository Receipts Advantage - Increases the available float in the international markets for investors.

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Details of reissuances
Take into consideration sectoral cap restrictions and available headroom Headroom - Head Room = Number of ADRs / GDRs originally issued minus number of GDRs / ADRs outstanding further adjusted for ADRs / GDRs redeemed into underlying shares and registered in the name of non-resident investor(s). Further at any time the company can reissue only upto the original issued number of DRs Who can make reissuances ? Company with an existing DR programme Company listed in India

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Agenda

Overview of depository receipts Overview of two way fungibility Issuance and cancellation Pricing of issues

Depository receipts – the Indian experience
Depository receipts – final word

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DR Issuance Process
1 Investor contacts broker and requests the purchase of shares of a DR issuer company. If existing DRs of that company are not available, the issuance process begins. 2 To issue new DRs, the broker contacts a local broker in the issuer’s home market. 3 The local broker purchases ordinary shares on an exchange in the local market. 4 Ordinary shares are deposited with a local custodian. 5 The local custodian instructs the depositary to issue DRs that represent the shares received. 6

Investor

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1

DR Broker

2

Local Broker
3

Local Stock Market
4

6 The depositary issues DRs
7 The broker delivers DRs to the investor or credits the investor’s account. 5

Depository

Local Custodian
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DR Cancellation Process
1 The investor instructs the broker to cancel DRs. 2 The broker delivers the DRs to the depositary for cancellation. 3 The depositary cancels the DRs and instructs the local custodian to release and deliver the underlying shares to the seller’s broker in the issuer’s home market. 4 The local custodian delivers the underlying ordinary shares as instructed to the local broker. The local broker safekeeps the ordinary shares or delivers them to or on behalf of the new investor.

Investor
1

DR Broker
2

Depository
3

Local Custodian
4

Local Broker
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Agenda

Overview of depository receipts Overview of two way fungibility Issuance and cancellation Pricing of issues

Depository receipts – the Indian experience
Depository receipts – final word

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Pricing of DRs
ADR/GDR prices based on underlying local shares Prices calculated based on DR ratio DR ratio indicates the number of shares underlying a DR DR ratio in general kept at a level to insure a listing value of more then $10 per ADR

Once ADR/GDR is listed, its prices are determined by demand and supply
Addition of new DRs and cancellation of old DRs adds to liquidity Arbitrage opportunities ensure efficient pricing

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Sterlite industries

Patni computers
ADR Stock

ADR Stock

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Pricing of DRs… continued
Tata motors

ADR Stock

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Agenda

Overview of depository receipts Overview of two way fungibility Issuance and cancellation Pricing of DRs

Depository receipts – the Indian experience
Depository receipts – final word

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Top 15 Indian GDRs

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Top 15 Indian ADRs

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Agenda

Overview of depository receipts Overview of two way fungibility Issuance and cancellation Pricing of DRs

Depository receipts – the Indian experience
Depository receipts – final word

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Benefits of two way fungibility – To issuer

Ability to increase the number of outstanding depository receipts to the original amount

Increased liquidity in the international investor market due to more number of depository receipts available

Increased stock price of the depository receipts due to increase in demand

More flexibility in acquiring companies overseas, as the stock component can be increased in a cash and stock deal, thereby saving precious foreign exchange

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Benefits of two way fungibility – To investor

Non residents can avail of the tax benefits under Section 115 AC of the Income Tax Act 1961 which is applicable to non resident investors in ADRs / GDRs offered against issue of fresh underlying shares

Higher float available on the DR stock and hence better liquidity.

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Benefits of Depository Receipts To Issuer

Offer a new avenue for raising equity capital outside the issuer’s home market

Broaden and diversify a company’s investor base Enhance a company’s visibility, status and profile internationally among institutional investors Develop and/or increase research coverage outside the home market

Get an international valuation as the Company is valued alongside its peer group

Facilitate M&A activity through use as acquisition currency

Expand opportunity to increase local share price as a result of global demand/trading

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Benefits of Depository Receipts To Investors

Facilitate diversification into securities of foreign issuers

Represent a way to provide international exposure for institutional investors (mutual funds, pension funds) despite restrictions against investing in certain countries or in foreign investment instruments

Easier to purchase and to hold than the issuer’s underlying ordinary shares

Trade easily and conveniently in US dollars and settle through established clearinghouses

Create accessibility of price, trading information and research

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