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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (1700674D IN)</a>, the largest Indian player in electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W), will launch a US$660 million IPO at a lower US$4.5 billion valuation (vs. the previous US$7-8bn target). </li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ola-electric-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:123749" rel="noopener">Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ola-electric-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:123960" rel="noopener">Ola Electric IPO: The Bear Case</a>. In this note, we examine the latest updates in the RHP. </li>
<li>The investment case rests on rising market share in a growing market, rapid growth aided by product diversification, path to profitability supported by lower losses and declining cash burn.</li>
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Ola Electric (1700674D IN), the largest Indian player in electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W), will launch a US$660 million IPO at a lower US$4.5 billion valuation (vs. the previous US$7-8bn target). 
We previously discussed the IPO in Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case and Ola Electric IPO: The Bear Case. In this note, we examine the latest updates in the RHP. 
The investment case rests on rising market share in a growing market, rapid growth aided by product diversification, path to profitability supported by lower losses and declining cash burn.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (1700674D IN)</a>, the largest Indian electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W) player, is seeking US$660 million from a primary raise along with a secondary raise at a US$7-8 billion valuation.</li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ola-electric-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:123749" rel="noopener">Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case</a></strong></em>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on high R&amp;D capitalization, ongoing losses, high attrition, declining contract liabilities, cash burn and deteriorating balance sheet. </li>
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Ola Electric (1700674D IN), the largest Indian electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W) player, is seeking US$660 million from a primary raise along with a secondary raise at a US$7-8 billion valuation.
In Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on high R&amp;D capitalization, ongoing losses, high attrition, declining contract liabilities, cash burn and deteriorating balance sheet. 


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (1700674D IN)</a>, the largest Indian electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W) player, is seeking US$660 million from a primary raise along with a secondary raise at a US$7-8 billion valuation. </li>
<li>Ola is the best-selling E2W brand in India in terms of monthly E2W registrations on the VAHAN Portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on rising market share in a growing market, a rapid growth phase, increasing gross margin and a favourable cash conversion cycle.   </li>
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Ola Electric (1700674D IN), the largest Indian electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W) player, is seeking US$660 million from a primary raise along with a secondary raise at a US$7-8 billion valuation. 
Ola is the best-selling E2W brand in India in terms of monthly E2W registrations on the VAHAN Portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The bull case rests on rising market share in a growing market, a rapid growth phase, increasing gross margin and a favourable cash conversion cycle.   


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Andrei Zakharov

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<li>Luyuan Group, a pioneer in the e-bike industry in China, set terms for an upcoming IPO. The company offers ~106.7M shares at the expected price range of HK$6.00 to HK$8.00.</li>
<li>The IPO price range implies a market cap of roughly HK$3B at the midpoint. Cornerstone investors have agreed to subscribe and purchase ~71% of the Offer Shares.</li>
<li>Shares will begin trading on the HKSE next week. I believe the IPO will be priced at the low end of the range as e-bikes sales have slowed in Asia. </li>
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Luyuan Group, a pioneer in the e-bike industry in China, set terms for an upcoming IPO. The company offers ~106.7M shares at the expected price range of HK$6.00 to HK$8.00.
The IPO price range implies a market cap of roughly HK$3B at the midpoint. Cornerstone investors have agreed to subscribe and purchase ~71% of the Offer Shares.
Shares will begin trading on the HKSE next week. I believe the IPO will be priced at the low end of the range as e-bikes sales have slowed in Asia. 


Luyuan Group IPO: Likely To Be Priced At The Low-End Of Range As E-Bikes Sales Have Slowed in Asia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/luyuan-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39871:1" rel="noopener">Luyuan Group (LUYUAN HK)</a>, a founder-led company and a pioneer in the e-bike industry in China, is looking to raise capital via the upcoming Hong Kong IPO. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/luyuan-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39871:1" rel="noopener">Luyuan Group (LUYUAN HK)</a> is an extremely ambitious manufacturer of electric bicycles and electric motorcycles in China. ”Luyuan” is a trusted and well-known brand in Asia and worldwide.</li>
<li>I like profitable growth at scale and believe Luyuan Group IPO would be attractive to investors, given the company’s 40% y/y revenue growth and valuable brand.</li>
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Luyuan Group (LUYUAN HK), a founder-led company and a pioneer in the e-bike industry in China, is looking to raise capital via the upcoming Hong Kong IPO. 

Luyuan Group (LUYUAN HK) is an extremely ambitious manufacturer of electric bicycles and electric motorcycles in China. ”Luyuan” is a trusted and well-known brand in Asia and worldwide.
I like profitable growth at scale and believe Luyuan Group IPO would be attractive to investors, given the company’s 40% y/y revenue growth and valuable brand.


Luyuan Group IPO Preview: An Ambitious Manufacturer of Electric Bicycles Based in China

China

Niu Technologies designs, manufactures, and distributes e-mobility solutions. The Company offers smart electric two-wheeled vehicles. Niu Technologies markets its products worldwide.

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Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case

The bull case rests on rising market share in a growing market, a rapid growth phase, increasing gross margin and a favourable cash conversion cycle.

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I believe Luyuan Group IPO would be attractive to investors, given the company’s 40% y/y revenue growth, valuable brand, and efficient sales and...

Andrei Zakharov

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