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/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top.</li>
<li>Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and provided our thoughts on valuations in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top.
Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and provided our thoughts on valuations in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Zeekr IPO Trading - Not as Cheap as It Looks but Float Is Tiny

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>BEKE US: April existing home sales on track of recovery, while new home lukewarm, and high tier cities policy easing bodes well for Beike.(+)</li>
<li>LI US : LI L6 sales momentum accelerates during May Day holiday.(/)</li>
<li>NIO US/ LI US / 1211 HK :  New energy vehicle sales growth rebounded in the fourth week of April 2024, with Nio, LI and Zeekr regaining market shares （/////）</li>
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BEKE US: April existing home sales on track of recovery, while new home lukewarm, and high tier cities policy easing bodes well for Beike.(+)
LI US : LI L6 sales momentum accelerates during May Day holiday.(/)
NIO US/ LI US / 1211 HK :  New energy vehicle sales growth rebounded in the fourth week of April 2024, with Nio, LI and Zeekr regaining market shares （/////）


[Blue Lotus Daily]:BEKE US/NIO US/LI US/1211 HK/1801 HK/1810 HK

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium EV brand by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>, aims to raise around US$370m in its US listing.</li>
<li>Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the updates from its recent filings and have a relook at valuations.</li>
</ul>



ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely Auto (175 HK), aims to raise around US$370m in its US listing.
Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the updates from its recent filings and have a relook at valuations.


Zeekr IPO - Missed Targets and Related Party Deals - We Would Stick to the Bottom-End

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium Chinese BEV manufacturer and a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>, has launched an IPO to raise up to US$368 million.  </li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zeekr-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:117508" rel="noopener">ZEEKR IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zeekr-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:117721" rel="noopener">ZEEKR IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zeekr-ipo-latest-updates-as-the-ipo-process-restarts" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:136469" rel="noopener">ZEEKR IPO: Latest Updates as the IPO Process Restarts</a>. </li>
<li>The IPO price range values ZEEKR at a material discount to peers' multiples. We would be inclined to participate in the IPO. </li>
</ul>



ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium Chinese BEV manufacturer and a subsidiary of Geely Auto (175 HK), has launched an IPO to raise up to US$368 million.  
We previously discussed the IPO in ZEEKR IPO: The Bull Case, ZEEKR IPO: The Bear Case and ZEEKR IPO: Latest Updates as the IPO Process Restarts. 
The IPO price range values ZEEKR at a material discount to peers' multiples. We would be inclined to participate in the IPO. 


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<li>9926 HK/1801 HK/BGNE US/9995 HK: Stablization of insulin NDRL price suspected major changes in medical insurance policies(///////)</li>
<li>LI US/1810 HK/1211 HK/NIO US/XPEV US: In the 16th week of 2024, the growth rate of new energy vehicles slowed down, LI showed negative growth, AITO rebounded, Xiaomi fell back（/////////）</li>
<li>1810 HK/XPEV US/NIO US/LI US: Takeaways from Xiaomi Investor Conference (+/-/-/-)</li>
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9926 HK/1801 HK/BGNE US/9995 HK: Stablization of insulin NDRL price suspected major changes in medical insurance policies(///////)
LI US/1810 HK/1211 HK/NIO US/XPEV US: In the 16th week of 2024, the growth rate of new energy vehicles slowed down, LI showed negative growth, AITO rebounded, Xiaomi fell back（/////////）
1810 HK/XPEV US/NIO US/LI US: Takeaways from Xiaomi Investor Conference (+/-/-/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily]:9926HK/1801HK/BGNE US/9995HK/LI US/1810HK/1211HK/NIO US/XPEVUS/300274SZ/ 300750SZ

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NIO Inc. manufactures and sells automobiles. The Company offers electric vehicles and parts, as well as provides battery charging services. NIO serves customers worldwide.

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Zeekr IPO Trading - Not as Cheap as It Looks but Float Is Tiny

ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top. In this...

Sumeet Singh

[Blue Lotus Daily]:BEKE US/NIO US/LI US/1211 HK/1801 HK/1810 HK

April existing home sales show signs of recovery.High tier cities easing policies.LI sales accelerate during 5.1 holiday.Nio, LI,and Zeekr see...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

ZEEKR (ZK US) IPO: Valuation Insights

The IPO price range values ZEEKR at a material discount to peers' multiples. We would be inclined to participate in the IPO.

Arun George

[Blue Lotus Daily]:9926HK/1801HK/BGNE US/9995HK/LI US/1810HK/1211HK/NIO US/XPEVUS/300274SZ/ 300750SZ

Stablization of insulin NDRL price suspected major changes. New energy exports were generally weak in March, with new energy vehicles thriving....

Blue Lotus Research Institute

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Zeekr IPO Trading - Not as Cheap as It Looks but Float Is Tiny

ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top. In this...

Sumeet Singh

[Blue Lotus Daily]:BEKE US/NIO US/LI US/1211 HK/1801 HK/1810 HK

​April existing home sales show signs of recovery.High tier cities easing policies.LI sales accelerate during 5.1 holiday.Nio, LI,and Zeekr see...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Zeekr IPO - Missed Targets and Related Party Deals - We Would Stick to the Bottom-End

ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely Auto (175 HK), aims to raise around US$370m in its US listing. In this note, we look at the recent...

Sumeet Singh

ZEEKR (ZK US) IPO: Valuation Insights

The IPO price range values ZEEKR at a material discount to peers' multiples. We would be inclined to participate in the IPO.

Arun George

[Blue Lotus Daily]:9926HK/1801HK/BGNE US/9995HK/LI US/1810HK/1211HK/NIO US/XPEVUS/300274SZ/ 300750SZ

Stablization of insulin NDRL price suspected major changes. New energy exports were generally weak in March, with new energy vehicles thriving....

Blue Lotus Research Institute

April existing home sales show signs of recovery.High tier cities easing policies.LI sales accelerate during 5.1 holiday.Nio, LI,and Zeekr see...