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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vng-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26716:1" rel="noopener">VNG (VinaGame) (VNG US)</a>, Vietnam’s leading internet platform, aims to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO.</li>
<li>VNG is Vietnam’s leading homegrown digital ecosystem, as per the company, with diverse product offerings across games, communications and media, fintech and other opportunities</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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VNG (VinaGame) (VNG US), Vietnam’s leading internet platform, aims to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO.
VNG is Vietnam’s leading homegrown digital ecosystem, as per the company, with diverse product offerings across games, communications and media, fintech and other opportunities
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


VNG Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Vietnam’s Mini-Tencent

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vng-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26716:1" rel="noopener">Vng (VNG US)</a>, Vietnam’s leading internet platform, aims to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO.</li>
<li>VNG is Vietnam’s leading homegrown digital ecosystem, as per the company, with diverse product offerings across games, communications and media, fintech and other opportunities</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Vng (VNG US), Vietnam’s leading internet platform, aims to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO.
VNG is Vietnam’s leading homegrown digital ecosystem, as per the company, with diverse product offerings across games, communications and media, fintech and other opportunities
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


VNG Pre-IPO - The Positives - Vietnam's Mini-Tencent

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Mirae Asset Securities

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Leading full-service brokerage firm in Vietnam. 

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>As a member of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, the PV Gas Company was founded in 1990, with the mission of extracting, shipping, processing, storing, and selling gas and gas products.</li><li>The company was listed on HOSE in May 2012. PVGAS is the main supplier of dry gas to Vietnam's power facilities and fertilizer factories.</li><li>GAS will pay a FY23 cash dividend of 20% and stock dividend of 20%, increasing the outstanding shares to 2.29bn and marking the first time GAS has raised its charter capital since being listed. </li></ul><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

As a member of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, the PV Gas Company was founded in 1990, with the mission of extracting, shipping, processing, storing, and selling gas and gas products.The company was listed on HOSE in May 2012. PVGAS is the main supplier of dry gas to Vietnam's power facilities and fertilizer factories.GAS will pay a FY23 cash dividend of 20% and stock dividend of 20%, increasing the outstanding shares to 2.29bn and marking the first time GAS has raised its charter capital since being listed. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Stock Recommendations (Vietnam Market)_August 2023

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Equity Bottom-Up

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Consolidated Q1 2023 sales of VND13,918 bn (USD592 mn, -7.6% QoQ; +0.3% YoY) is a mixture of lower domestic sales and stronger overseas sales.</li><li>Export sales have returned to positive growth after experiencing negative growth in 2022.</li><li>Profit margin narrowed due to high dairy raw materials costs and the surge of SG&amp;A expenses.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Consolidated Q1 2023 sales of VND13,918 bn (USD592 mn, -7.6% QoQ; +0.3% YoY) is a mixture of lower domestic sales and stronger overseas sales.Export sales have returned to positive growth after experiencing negative growth in 2022.Profit margin narrowed due to high dairy raw materials costs and the surge of SG&amp;A expenses.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

VNM - Lower Input Costs Are Expected to Take Effect in 2023

<ul><li>In 1Q23, Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (VNM) recorded consolidated net revenue of VND13,918bn (+0.3% YoY), completing 22% of its annual guidance.</li><li>While powdered and drinking milk products faced stiff competition, yogurt and condensed milk products continued to achieve high revenue growth in 1Q23.</li><li>Consolidated gross margin remained at the lowest level of 38.8% since 2Q15 (same as 4Q22, 1Q22: 40.5%).</li></ul><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

In 1Q23, Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (VNM) recorded consolidated net revenue of VND13,918bn (+0.3% YoY), completing 22% of its annual guidance.While powdered and drinking milk products faced stiff competition, yogurt and condensed milk products continued to achieve high revenue growth in 1Q23.Consolidated gross margin remained at the lowest level of 38.8% since 2Q15 (same as 4Q22, 1Q22: 40.5%).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (VNM VN Equity/Buy) - Update - Gross margin to improve in 2H23

Vietnam

Masan Group Corp. is a diversified private sector group. The Company's principal lines of business include food and beverage, consumer-agri, financial services and natural resources.

KIDO Group Corp produces baked goods and candy. The Company produces cookies, crackers, pies, cakes, and bread, along with chocolate and other candy.

Vinh Hoan Corporation is a seafood trading and processing company. The Company's main products are 
catfish and basa fish fillets, raw catfish as processing materials and value-added products from
seafood.

Dabaco Corporation manufactures and trades cattle food, veterinary medicine, insecticides, and other agricultural and handicraft products. The Company also offers business in real estate and construction.

Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company processes and produces sugar. The Company trades fertilizers, electricity, and agricultural materials. Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa also constructs industrial park infrastructure and civil works. Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa serves customers in Vietnam.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Agricultural Joint Stock Company engages in agricultural business in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The company engages in the plantation and processing the products from rubber trees, oil palm, and sugar cane. It is also involved in breeding and trading dairy cows and cows for meat. The company was formerly known as Hoang Anh Gia Lai Rubber Joint Stock Company. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Pleiku, Vietnam.

Vinacaf� Bien Hoa JSC manufactures, markets, and sells food products in Vietnam and internationally. Its products include ground coffee, instant coffee, and cereals. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Dong Nai, Vietnam.

Sao Ta Foods JSC processes food.  The Company processes and markets fish and shrimp.

Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation produces and distributes alcoholic beverages. The Company offers beer, spirits, soda, and other products. Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage serves clients in Vietnam.

Hai Ha Confectionery JSC manufactures confectionery.

China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes quality dairy products in China. The principal products are liquid milk products, ice cream, and other dairy products, such as milk powder. The Company markets its products under its primary MENGNIU core brand.

Want Want China Holdings Limited manufactures and trades rice crackers, snack food, beverages, and packing materials.  The Company also manufactures wheat, flour, and raw materials for the manufacture of snack foods.  Most of the company's production facilities are located in China and Taiwan.

PPB Group Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company operations include grains trading, flour and animal feed milling industry as well as downstream activities including livestock farming, food processing and consumer products distribution with primary focus in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India and Europe.

Dali Foods Group Company Ltd. is a snack food and beverage company. The Company is actively expanding its products offering and distributes its products through retailers.

IOI Corporation Berhad cultivates and processes oil palm and rubber.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in property development and investment, provides landscape services, and sells ornamental plants and turfing grass. IOI Corporation also manufactures industrial and medical gases, and provides building, engineering, and construction services.

CJ CheilJedang Corp. manufactures processed food products.  The Company's products include refined sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), condiment, wheat powder, flour, cooking oil, processed meats, and animal feed.  CJ CheilJedang also manufactures pharmaceutical and household products.

Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery foods for retail and foodservice customers. The Company offers fresh packaged and frozen bakery products, as well as pastries, doughnuts, and bakery snack products. Flowers Foods serves customers in the State of Georgia.

Universal Robina Corporation manufactures, markets, and distributes branded consumer foods. The Company's products include hogs and poultry farming, animal feeds, corn products, and animal health products.

YAMAZAKI BAKING CO., LTD. produces baking foods including bread, pastry, and cake.  The Company operates nationwide sales network.  YAMAZAKI BAKING also operates franchised cafeterias and convenience stores.

Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad is an investment holding company.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, markets and sells powdered milk and drinks, liquid milk and juices, instant coffee, and instant noodles. Nestle also manufactures and provides packaging for culinary and chocolate-based food products and trades flavoring ingredients.

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC produces dairy foods. The Company produces milk, condensed milk, milk powder, yoghurt, ice cream and cheese. Vietnam Dairy Products also produces cookies, coffee and tea and bottled water.

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Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (VNM VN)

VNG Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Vietnam’s Mini-Tencent

VNG (VinaGame) (VNG US), Vietnam’s leading internet platform, aims to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so...

Sumeet Singh

VNG Pre-IPO - The Positives - Vietnam's Mini-Tencent

Vng (VNG US), Vietnam’s leading internet platform, aims to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO. In this note we talk about the positive aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

Stock Recommendations (Vietnam Market)_August 2023

As a member of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, the PV Gas Company was founded in 1990, with the mission of extracting, shipping,...

Mirae Asset Securities

VNM - Lower Input Costs Are Expected to Take Effect in 2023

Consolidated Q1 2023 sales of VND13,918 bn (USD592 mn, -7.6% QoQ; +0.3% YoY) is a mixture of lower domestic sales and stronger overseas sales.

Rong Viet Securities

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (VNM VN Equity/Buy) - Update - Gross margin to improve in 2H23

In 1Q23, Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (VNM) recorded consolidated net revenue of VND13,918bn (+0.3% YoY), completing 22% of its annual guidance.

Mirae Asset Securities

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