Analyst

Steve Zhou, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a> announced a set of in-line 4Q23 operating data.  </li>
<li>In addition, the company has filed a registration statement with the U.S. SEC on January 4 for a proposed listing of Amer Sports on the New York Stock Exchange. </li>
<li>Anta currently trades at a forward PE of 17x based on estimated 2024 earnings, compared to a historical forward PE of 24x since 2017.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) announced a set of in-line 4Q23 operating data.  
In addition, the company has filed a registration statement with the U.S. SEC on January 4 for a proposed listing of Amer Sports on the New York Stock Exchange. 
Anta currently trades at a forward PE of 17x based on estimated 2024 earnings, compared to a historical forward PE of 24x since 2017.


Anta Sports (2020 HK):  In-Line 4Q23 Operational Update + Submission Of Amer Sports Listing On NYSE

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<li>Giant Biogene was listed in Hong Kong IPO in 2022. It has done well since and is now trading 45% above its IPO price, but its still cheap.</li>
<li>GB is a leader in the bioactive ingredient-based professional skin treatment product industry in China.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the company’s past performance and future prospects.</li>
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Giant Biogene was listed in Hong Kong IPO in 2022. It has done well since and is now trading 45% above its IPO price, but its still cheap.
GB is a leader in the bioactive ingredient-based professional skin treatment product industry in China.
In this note, we will talk about the company’s past performance and future prospects.


2024 High Conviction - Giant Biogene - Growth Rate Keeps Moving Higher

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 12th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Tencent, Nongfu Spring, China Shenhua, Petrochina, New Oriental.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 12th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Tencent, Nongfu Spring, China Shenhua, Petrochina, New Oriental.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Tencent, Nongfu Spring, China Shenhua, Petrochina, New Oriental

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a> is the second largest China sportswear company at 20% market share in 2022.</li>
<li>The thesis for Anta lies in Anta's above-industry earnings growth for the next 3 years, low market expectations on China sportswear sector, and flexible multi-brand strategy.</li>
<li>Anta trades at a forward PE of 17x based on estimated 2024 earnings, with around 15-20% expected net profit growth in 2024-2026.</li>
</ul>



Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) is the second largest China sportswear company at 20% market share in 2022.
The thesis for Anta lies in Anta's above-industry earnings growth for the next 3 years, low market expectations on China sportswear sector, and flexible multi-brand strategy.
Anta trades at a forward PE of 17x based on estimated 2024 earnings, with around 15-20% expected net profit growth in 2024-2026.


2024 High Conviction:  Anta Sports (2020 HK)

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a> achieved a decent 3Q23 with sales performance of major brands outperformed. With a low comparison base, 4Q23 sales will be even more impressive. </li>
<li>Indications are that sales for the Golden Week are satisfactory and "double-11" sales are optimistic. The acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE will further add to its product portfolio.</li>
<li>Amer's IPO is another catalyst and reports are that this has been filed in the US. Anta Sports' stake may be valued at US$4bn, almost 12% of its market cap.</li>
</ul>



Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) achieved a decent 3Q23 with sales performance of major brands outperformed. With a low comparison base, 4Q23 sales will be even more impressive. 
Indications are that sales for the Golden Week are satisfactory and "double-11" sales are optimistic. The acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE will further add to its product portfolio.
Amer's IPO is another catalyst and reports are that this has been filed in the US. Anta Sports' stake may be valued at US$4bn, almost 12% of its market cap.


Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)

Anta Sports (2020 HK): In-Line 4Q23 Operational Update + Submission Of Amer Sports Listing On NYSE

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Steve Zhou, CFA

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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 12th and highlight short interest changes in Tencent, Nongfu Spring,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

2024 High Conviction: Anta Sports (2020 HK)

Anta Sports (2020 HK) is the second largest sportswear company in China. Its above-industry earnings growth, low market expectations, and multi...

Steve Zhou, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Anta Sports (2020 HK): In-Line 4Q23 Operational Update + Submission Of Amer Sports Listing On NYSE

​Anta Sports (2020 HK) reports a set of in-line 4Q23 operational data. In addition, the company has filed for Amer Sports listing on NYSE.

Steve Zhou, CFA

2024 High Conviction - Giant Biogene - Growth Rate Keeps Moving Higher

Giant Biogene was listed in Hong Kong IPO in 2022. It has done well since and is now trading 45% above its IPO price, but its still cheap.

Sumeet Singh

HK Short Interest Weekly: Tencent, Nongfu Spring, China Shenhua, Petrochina, New Oriental

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 12th and highlight short interest changes in Tencent, Nongfu Spring,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

2024 High Conviction: Anta Sports (2020 HK)

​Anta Sports (2020 HK) is the second largest sportswear company in China. Its above-industry earnings growth, low market expectations, and multi...

Steve Zhou, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

​Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK) reports a set of in-line 4Q23 operational data. In addition, the company has filed for Amer Sports listing on NYSE.

Anta Sports (2020 HK) is the second largest sportswear company in China. Its above-industry earnings growth, low market expectations, and multi...

Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...