APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC 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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zjld-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36734:1" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. </li>
<li>ZJLD is a Chinese liquor company primarily producing baijiu. As per F&amp;S, the firm was the fourth largest privately-owned baijiu company in terms of FY21 sales.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the firm’s PHIP updates.</li>
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ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. 
ZJLD is a Chinese liquor company primarily producing baijiu. As per F&amp;S, the firm was the fourth largest privately-owned baijiu company in terms of FY21 sales.
In this note, we look at the firm’s PHIP updates.


ZJLD Group Pre-IPO PHIP Updates - Benefited from Higher ASPs, Although Inventory Build up a Concern

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zjld-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36734:1" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>ZJLD is a Chinese liquor company primarily producing baijiu. As per F&amp;S, the firm was the fourth largest privately-owned baijiu company in terms of FY21 sales.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
ZJLD is a Chinese liquor company primarily producing baijiu. As per F&amp;S, the firm was the fourth largest privately-owned baijiu company in terms of FY21 sales.
In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


ZJLD Group Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Small Fish in a Big Pond. Drunk on Inventory Buildup

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zjld-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36734:1" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO</li>
<li>ZJLD is a Chinese liquor company primarily producing baijiu. As per F&amp;S, the firm was the fourth largest privately-owned baijiu company in terms of FY21 sales.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO
ZJLD is a Chinese liquor company primarily producing baijiu. As per F&amp;S, the firm was the fourth largest privately-owned baijiu company in terms of FY21 sales.
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


ZJLD Group Pre-IPO - The Positives - Larger Network Led to Sales Growth. Poised for Market Tailwind

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Chinese government will continue to boost the slowing domestic economy by supporting consumption. The A-share consumer staples sector, which is less volatile than discretionary, will be benefited.</li>
<li>We see attractive stories for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanxi-xinghuacun-fen-wine-factory-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9288:1" rel="noopener">Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine (600809 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15577:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring (603288 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/inner-mongolia-yili-indus-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3220:1" rel="noopener">Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial (600887 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fu-jian-anjoy-foods-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30110:1" rel="noopener">Fu Jian Anjoy Foods (603345 CH)</a>.  </li>
<li>While they are trading on high-end of peer multiples, their earnings quality, leadership status and product premiumisation provide good justifications for valuation. Also, all of them have solid financial position.  </li>
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Chinese government will continue to boost the slowing domestic economy by supporting consumption. The A-share consumer staples sector, which is less volatile than discretionary, will be benefited.
We see attractive stories for Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine (600809 CH), Foshan Haitian Flavouring (603288 CH), Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial (600887 CH) and Fu Jian Anjoy Foods (603345 CH).  
While they are trading on high-end of peer multiples, their earnings quality, leadership status and product premiumisation provide good justifications for valuation. Also, all of them have solid financial position.  


China A-Share Consumer Staples: An Analysis of the Opportunities Ahead

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Inside is a recap of movements in the last week relating to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange -Shanghai and Shenzhen Northbound Connect facilities, broken down by company and industry</li>
<li>Overall, net inflow over the past week was ~US$0.7bn, split between Shanghai (US$0.3bn) and Shenzhen (US$0.4bn).</li>
<li>The largest inflows were into <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gree-electric-appliances-inc-of-zhuhai" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7622:1" rel="noopener">Gree Electric Appliances (000651 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-techn-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24404:1" rel="noopener">CATL (300750 CH)</a>. The largest outflows were in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/industrial-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19515:1" rel="noopener">Industrial Bank (601166 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-merchants-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:714:1" rel="noopener">China Merchants Bank (600036 CH)</a>.</li>
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Inside is a recap of movements in the last week relating to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange -Shanghai and Shenzhen Northbound Connect facilities, broken down by company and industry
Overall, net inflow over the past week was ~US$0.7bn, split between Shanghai (US$0.3bn) and Shenzhen (US$0.4bn).
The largest inflows were into Gree Electric Appliances (000651 CH) and CATL (300750 CH). The largest outflows were in Industrial Bank (601166 CH) and China Merchants Bank (600036 CH).


Shanghai/​​​​​​​​​​​Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 September 2022)

China

Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited produces and distributes beer products.  The Company markets its products throughout China and around the world under the Tsingtao Beer brand name.

Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited is a company principally engaged in the brewing and distribution of beer. The Company produces, imports, markets, distributes over 50 brands including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Hoegaarden, Cass, and Harbin. The principal markets include China, South Korea, India and Vietnam.

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co., Ltd. produces and markets distilled spirits and wine.

Anhui Yingjia Distillery Co., Ltd. develops, produces and sells liquor products. The Company operates in China.

Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery JSC Ltd. operates as a wine company. The Company produces and distributes wine, liquor, and other related products.

Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery JS (603369 CH)

Beijing Yanjing Brewery Co., Ltd. operates in the brewery industry.  The Company's products include beer, spring water, beer raw materials, feeds, yeast, and other related products.

Beijing Yanjing Brewery Co, Ltd. (000729 CH)

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells spirits products worldwide. The Company also produces glass products, manages hotels, and invests in the real estate business.

Chongqing Brewery Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets beer products.  The Company also produces medical preparations and capsules.

Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co., Ltd. produces white spirits, breeds and raises pigs, as well as manufactures feeds.

Shede Spirits Co., Ltd. manufactures liquor products. The Company produces high end liquor, low end liquor, mid end liquor, and other products. Shede Spirits markets its products throughout China.

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited is an alcoholic beverage retailer.

Brown-Forman Corporation manufactures, bottles, imports, exports, and markets a wide variety of alcoholic beverage brands. The Company's products include branded whiskey, vodka, wines, tequila, bourbon, and gin.

United Spirits Ltd. manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages. The Company provides a variety of alcohols and spirits, including whiskey, brandy, and rum. United Spirits also manufactures indian-made foreign liquor brands. United Spirits serves customers worldwide.

Molson Coors Brewing Company operates as a brewing company. The Company brews and produces beer. Molson Coors Brewing serves customers worldwide.

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd manufacture and sells beverages and food products worldwide. The company is a part of Suntory Holdings ltd.

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. produces beer and other beverages including non-alcoholic drinks. The Company sells its products in Japan and overseas.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages such as energy drinks, bottled water, tea, ready-to-drink coffee, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks.

Coca Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (COKE US)

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited produces beer, soft drinks, food products, whisky, and pharmaceuticals.  The Company sells its products in Japan and overseas.

Heineken Holding NV, through its subsidiary produces and distributes beverages internationally.  The Company produces beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks under various brand names. Heineken operates through numerous subsidiaries and associated companies worldwide.

Coca-Cola HBC AG is one of the bottlers in the Coca-Cola system, operating plants in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Company produces, sells, and distributes a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages, including sparkling, juice, water, sport, energy, tea, and coffee.

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Company Ltd. manufactures spirits. The Company's products include white spirits, top-graded gifts liquor, and liquor for daily consumption.

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Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery A (002304 CH)

ZJLD Group Pre-IPO PHIP Updates - Benefited from Higher ASPs, Although Inventory Build up a Concern

ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we look at the firm’s PHIP updates.

Clarence Chu

ZJLD Group Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Small Fish in a Big Pond. Drunk on Inventory Buildup

ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects...

Clarence Chu

ZJLD Group Pre-IPO - The Positives - Larger Network Led to Sales Growth. Poised for Market Tailwind

ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the...

Clarence Chu

Shanghai/Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 September 2022)

Overall, net inflow over the past week in the HK -Shanghai-Shenzhen Northbound Connect facilities was ~US$0.7bn, split between Shanghai (+US$0.3bn)...

David Blennerhassett

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ZJLD Group Pre-IPO PHIP Updates - Benefited from Higher ASPs, Although Inventory Build up a Concern

ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we look at the firm’s PHIP updates.

Clarence Chu

ZJLD Group Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Small Fish in a Big Pond. Drunk on Inventory Buildup

ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects...

Clarence Chu

ZJLD Group Pre-IPO - The Positives - Larger Network Led to Sales Growth. Poised for Market Tailwind

ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) is looking to raise up to US$400m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the...

Clarence Chu

China A-Share Consumer Staples: An Analysis of the Opportunities Ahead

China's A-share consumer staples are set to benefit from the government's policy to encourage domestic consumption. Their necessity nature also...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shanghai/​​​​​​​​​​​Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 September 2022)

Overall, net inflow over the past week in the HK -Shanghai-Shenzhen Northbound Connect facilities was ~US$0.7bn, split between Shanghai (+US$0.3bn)...

David Blennerhassett

Shanghai/Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 September 2022)