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SmartStop Self Storage REIT / Equity Capital Markets

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is a self-storage REIT company. The Company focuses on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of self-storage properties. SmartStop Self Storage REIT serves clients in the United States and Canada.

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<li>According to our sources, the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed -- our sources stated around 5x. </li>
<li>Self-Storage was Monday's second best performing sub-sector (+1.8%) as the overall REIT sector (+0.7%) slightly outperformed the broader market.</li>
<li>While the "typical" IPO investor may not be "enthused", the timing for this type of deal "may" be ideal for yield-chasers.</li>
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According to our sources, the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed -- our sources stated around 5x. 
Self-Storage was Monday's second best performing sub-sector (+1.8%) as the overall REIT sector (+0.7%) slightly outperformed the broader market.
While the "typical" IPO investor may not be "enthused", the timing for this type of deal "may" be ideal for yield-chasers.


SmartStop Self Storage (SMA): IPO for Yield Chasers, Traditional Players on the Sidelines

Chagee Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of tea drinks products and services. Chagee Holdings serves customers worldwide.

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<li>As of December 31, 2024, their network comprised 6,440 teahouses, including 6,284 located in China.</li>
<li>Their net revenues increased by 844% to RMB4,640.2 million in 2023 from RMB491.7 million in 2022. </li>
<li>We anticipate this company to set terms (share size, price range) and debut in the second half of April.</li>
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As of December 31, 2024, their network comprised 6,440 teahouses, including 6,284 located in China.
Their net revenues increased by 844% to RMB4,640.2 million in 2023 from RMB491.7 million in 2022. 
We anticipate this company to set terms (share size, price range) and debut in the second half of April.


Chagee Holdings Limited (CHA): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of China's Premium Tea Brand

CoreWeave, Inc. provides software solutions and cloud services. The Company offers cloud infrastructure platform that manages the complexity of engineering, assembling, running, and monitoring state-of-the-art infrastructure at a massive scale to deliver high performance and efficiency to AI workloads. CoreWeave serves customers worldwide.

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<li>CoreWeave priced a down-sized transaction of 37.5mm shares at $40.00 ($7 Below the Original $47-$55 range) and opened at $39.00 for a loss of 2.5% at first trade</li>
<li>According to our underwriter sources, the deal finished multiple-times oversubscribed with the top three accounts getting 50% of the deal and the top 15 accounts taking down 90% of the transaction.</li>
<li>This IPO in particular was a difficult deal to value for IPO investors based upon being a "first mover" in the AI space.</li>
</ul>


CoreWeave priced a down-sized transaction of 37.5mm shares at $40.00 ($7 Below the Original $47-$55 range) and opened at $39.00 for a loss of 2.5% at first trade
According to our underwriter sources, the deal finished multiple-times oversubscribed with the top three accounts getting 50% of the deal and the top 15 accounts taking down 90% of the transaction.
This IPO in particular was a difficult deal to value for IPO investors based upon being a "first mover" in the AI space.


CoreWeave Inc (CRWV): IPO Opens Below Issue, Closes Flat in Debut Session

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<li>The company is primarily a "growth by acquisition" story but does have a bullish outlook based upon strong occupancy and improving metrics.</li>
<li>The underwriters have reserved up to 10% of the shares in this offering through a directed share program.</li>
<li>This IPO “may” be more attractive for investors that “covet yield” versus traditional IPO players.</li>
</ul>


The company is primarily a "growth by acquisition" story but does have a bullish outlook based upon strong occupancy and improving metrics.
The underwriters have reserved up to 10% of the shares in this offering through a directed share program.
This IPO “may” be more attractive for investors that “covet yield” versus traditional IPO players.


SmartStop Self Storage (SMA): CEO Confident in Bottoming Self-Storage Market Ahead of IPO

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<li>According to sources, the deal is being reworked with significant share size reduction and a downwardly-revised price.</li>
<li>Ultimately, a smaller size transaction with a more attractive valuation will make this IPO easier to digest. </li>
<li>We lack conviction in this IPO at this time and believe that investors looking to have a long-term position in the company may be better suited as an aftermarket participant. </li>
</ul>


According to sources, the deal is being reworked with significant share size reduction and a downwardly-revised price.
Ultimately, a smaller size transaction with a more attractive valuation will make this IPO easier to digest. 
We lack conviction in this IPO at this time and believe that investors looking to have a long-term position in the company may be better suited as an aftermarket participant. 


CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV): IPO Terms Being Reworked at Eleventh Hour; Caution Needed

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Coverage of US IPOs & Placements

SmartStop Self Storage (SMA): IPO for Yield Chasers, Traditional Players on the Sidelines

Deal is oversubscribed 5x, self-storage is a sector that does not typically excite IPO investors. The timing of the deal may be ideal for yield...

IPO Boutique

Chagee Holdings Limited (CHA): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of China's Premium Tea Brand

A company with a large network of teahouses in China saw a significant increase in net revenues in 2023 and is expected to debut in April 2025.

IPO Boutique

CoreWeave Inc (CRWV): IPO Opens Below Issue, Closes Flat in Debut Session

CoreWeave's IPO priced lower than expected, opening at a loss of 2.5% with top accounts dominating the transaction, reflecting challenges in...

IPO Boutique

SmartStop Self Storage (SMA): CEO Confident in Bottoming Self-Storage Market Ahead of IPO

Company with growth by acquisition strategy has strong occupancy and improving metrics, IPO may appeal to yield-seeking investors with directed...

IPO Boutique

CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV): IPO Terms Being Reworked at Eleventh Hour; Caution Needed

The IPO deal is being reworked with a smaller share size and lower price, in an attempt to. make it more attractive for investors.

IPO Boutique

SmartStop Self Storage (SMA): IPO for Yield Chasers, Traditional Players on the Sidelines

​Deal is oversubscribed 5x, self-storage is a sector that does not typically excite IPO investors. The timing of the deal may be ideal for yield...

IPO Boutique

Chagee Holdings Limited (CHA): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of China's Premium Tea Brand

​A company with a large network of teahouses in China saw a significant increase in net revenues in 2023 and is expected to debut in April 2025.

IPO Boutique

CoreWeave Inc (CRWV): IPO Opens Below Issue, Closes Flat in Debut Session

​CoreWeave's IPO priced lower than expected, opening at a loss of 2.5% with top accounts dominating the transaction, reflecting challenges in...

IPO Boutique

SmartStop Self Storage (SMA): CEO Confident in Bottoming Self-Storage Market Ahead of IPO

​Company with growth by acquisition strategy has strong occupancy and improving metrics, IPO may appeal to yield-seeking investors with directed...

IPO Boutique

CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV): IPO Terms Being Reworked at Eleventh Hour; Caution Needed

​The IPO deal is being reworked with a smaller share size and lower price, in an attempt to. make it more attractive for investors.

IPO Boutique

Deal is oversubscribed 5x, self-storage is a sector that does not typically excite IPO investors. The timing of the deal may be ideal for yield...

A company with a large network of teahouses in China saw a significant increase in net revenues in 2023 and is expected to debut in April 2025.

CoreWeave's IPO priced lower than expected, opening at a loss of 2.5% with top accounts dominating the transaction, reflecting challenges in...

Company with growth by acquisition strategy has strong occupancy and improving metrics, IPO may appeal to yield-seeking investors with directed...

The IPO deal is being reworked with a smaller share size and lower price, in an attempt to. make it more attractive for investors.