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

Tata Technologies / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23700:1" rel="noopener">Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN)</a> (TT) raised around US$370m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Tata Technologies is a global engineering services company offering product development and digital solutions, including turnkey solutions, to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their tier 1 suppliers.</li>
<li>In our previous note, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuation. In this note, we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
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Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN) (TT) raised around US$370m in its India IPO.
Tata Technologies is a global engineering services company offering product development and digital solutions, including turnkey solutions, to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their tier 1 suppliers.
In our previous note, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuation. In this note, we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


Tata Technologies IPO Trading - Will Be a Good Listing Owing to over Enthusiasm

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

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<li>It was announced that founder of Socar Lee Jae-Woong purchased 336,000 additional shares of Socar. This signals a potential M&amp;A fight for Socar between Lee Jae-Woong/related parties and Lotte Rental.</li>
<li>Founder Lee Jae-Woong and related parties currently own 37.8% stake in Socar versus Lotte Rental which has 32.9% stake.   </li>
<li>Socar is currently trading at more attractive valuations and we like the company's aggressive strategy to raise profitability. </li>
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It was announced that founder of Socar Lee Jae-Woong purchased 336,000 additional shares of Socar. This signals a potential M&amp;A fight for Socar between Lee Jae-Woong/related parties and Lotte Rental.
Founder Lee Jae-Woong and related parties currently own 37.8% stake in Socar versus Lotte Rental which has 32.9% stake.   
Socar is currently trading at more attractive valuations and we like the company's aggressive strategy to raise profitability. 


A Potential Fight for Management Rights of Socar Between Lee Jae-Woong and Lotte Rental

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.</li>
<li>The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.</li>
<li>Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 3 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.</li>
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An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.
The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.
Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 3 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.


ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Indonesia's election race is about to begin with the Presidential candidates announcing running mates on 26th October and with campaigns that could boost consumer demand. </li>
<li>The Indonesian economy should see GDP growth above 5% in 2023 and 2024, with inflation already under control at 2.28% in September. FDI remains positive although may slow before elections. </li>
<li>We explore the prospects for different sectors with a positive view on banks, retail, consumer staples, property, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International</a> as a market proxy, with some opportunities in tech.</li>
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Indonesia's election race is about to begin with the Presidential candidates announcing running mates on 26th October and with campaigns that could boost consumer demand. 
The Indonesian economy should see GDP growth above 5% in 2023 and 2024, with inflation already under control at 2.28% in September. FDI remains positive although may slow before elections. 
We explore the prospects for different sectors with a positive view on banks, retail, consumer staples, property, and Astra International as a market proxy, with some opportunities in tech.


Indonesian Strategy - Election Race Hots Up Amidst Profits Recovery

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/calb-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35985:1" rel="noopener">CALB Group (3931 HK)</a> raised around US$1.2bn in its Hong Kong IPO in Oct 2022. The lockup on its pre-IPO shareholders will expire tomorrow.</li>
<li>CALB undertakes design, R&amp;D, production and sales of EV batteries and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) products in China.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.</li>
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CALB Group (3931 HK) raised around US$1.2bn in its Hong Kong IPO in Oct 2022. The lockup on its pre-IPO shareholders will expire tomorrow.
CALB undertakes design, R&amp;D, production and sales of EV batteries and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) products in China.
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.


CALB IPO Lock-Up - US$2.6bn Lockup Release but Mostly SOE Owned

South Korea

Hyundai Motor Company manufactures, sells, and exports passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. The Company also sells various auto parts and operates auto repair service centers throughout South Korea. Hyundai Motor provides financial services through its subsidiaries.

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Hyundai Motor (005387 KS)

Tata Technologies IPO Trading - Will Be a Good Listing Owing to over Enthusiasm

Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN) (TT) raised around US$370m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and trading updates.

Sumeet Singh

A Potential Fight for Management Rights of Socar Between Lee Jae-Woong and Lotte Rental

Founder of Socar, Lee Jae-Woong, buys more shares, hinting at a potential M&A battle with Lotte Rental for control of the company.

Douglas Kim

Screening for GEMs: November 2023

This insight provides an overview of our, machine learning-driven, proprietary GEM screening model, based on a Multifactor model, a Deep Neural...

Wium Malan, CFA

Indonesian Strategy - Election Race Hots Up Amidst Profits Recovery

We explore the prospects across different sectors in Indonesia with a positive view on banks, retail, consumer staples, property, and Astra...

Angus Mackintosh

CALB IPO Lock-Up - US$2.6bn Lockup Release but Mostly SOE Owned

CALB Group (3931 HK) raised around US$1.2bn in its Hong Kong IPO in Oct 2022. The lockup on its pre-IPO shareholders will expire tomorrow.

Sumeet Singh

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Tata Technologies IPO Trading - Will Be a Good Listing Owing to over Enthusiasm

Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN) (TT) raised around US$370m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and trading updates.

Sumeet Singh

A Potential Fight for Management Rights of Socar Between Lee Jae-Woong and Lotte Rental

​Founder of Socar, Lee Jae-Woong, buys more shares, hinting at a potential M&A battle with Lotte Rental for control of the company.

Douglas Kim

Screening for GEMs: November 2023

This insight provides an overview of our, machine learning-driven, proprietary GEM screening model, based on a Multifactor model, a Deep Neural...

Wium Malan, CFA

Indonesian Strategy - Election Race Hots Up Amidst Profits Recovery

We explore the prospects across different sectors in Indonesia with a positive view on banks, retail, consumer staples, property, and Astra...

Angus Mackintosh

CALB IPO Lock-Up - US$2.6bn Lockup Release but Mostly SOE Owned

CALB Group (3931 HK) raised around US$1.2bn in its Hong Kong IPO in Oct 2022. The lockup on its pre-IPO shareholders will expire tomorrow.

Sumeet Singh

Founder of Socar, Lee Jae-Woong, buys more shares, hinting at a potential M&A battle with Lotte Rental for control of the company.