Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Evergreen Marine, TSMC, Elite Material, Mitac, Bizlink.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.2bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Evergreen Marine, TSMC, Elite Material, Mitac, Bizlink.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th): Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Evergreen Marine

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated holding worth USD993.3bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,219mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite Material, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Yang Ming Marine, Quanta Computer, Asia Vital Components.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated holding worth USD993.3bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,219mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite Material, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Yang Ming Marine, Quanta Computer, Asia Vital Components.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 20th): Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite Material

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hon Hai reported 1Q24 revenue that fell 9% YoY, however the company reiterated its guidance for significant growth in 2024E and said growth now looks stronger than guided in March.</li>
<li>Hon Hai's cloud (including servers) business didn't grow as much as guided due to material shortages; but AI server revenue up 200% YoY and significant growth is guided for 2024E.</li>
<li>The traditional server market is rebounding, to grow double digits in 2024E. Hon Hai expects to take market share in 2024. Structural Long but near-term gains could be limited.</li>
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Hon Hai reported 1Q24 revenue that fell 9% YoY, however the company reiterated its guidance for significant growth in 2024E and said growth now looks stronger than guided in March.
Hon Hai's cloud (including servers) business didn't grow as much as guided due to material shortages; but AI server revenue up 200% YoY and significant growth is guided for 2024E.
The traditional server market is rebounding, to grow double digits in 2024E. Hon Hai expects to take market share in 2024. Structural Long but near-term gains could be limited.


Hon Hai: Traditional Server Market Now Adding to AI Growth; Expects Market Share Gains in 2024E

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Post-China supply chain reevaluation in ASEAN offers strategic shifts and growth opportunities for businesses.</li><li>Peak season does not improve 3Q24 memory spot pricing, with overall market trends remaining stable.</li><li>Generative AI market set to reach $1.5T by 2030, with Taiwan leading in hardware development; software &amp; services also show promising future growth.</li></ul>

Post-China supply chain reevaluation in ASEAN offers strategic shifts and growth opportunities for businesses.Peak season does not improve 3Q24 memory spot pricing, with overall market trends remaining stable.Generative AI market set to reach $1.5T by 2030, with Taiwan leading in hardware development; software &amp; services also show promising future growth.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (03-Sep-2024): Supply chain shifts in ASEAN post China

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<li>Hon Hai's 4Q23 profit beat consensus and management has become more bullish on 2024E revenue thanks to demand for AI servers.</li>
<li>Guided 40% YoY growth expected for AI servers; Separately, Hon Hai reportedly could have won a major AI server order from HP Enterprise according to Digitimes.</li>
<li>Hon Hai shares are finally moving; We see room for continued upside based on re-rating of the company's valuation. Positive news flow potential through Nvidia's GTC conference next week.</li>
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Hon Hai's 4Q23 profit beat consensus and management has become more bullish on 2024E revenue thanks to demand for AI servers.
Guided 40% YoY growth expected for AI servers; Separately, Hon Hai reportedly could have won a major AI server order from HP Enterprise according to Digitimes.
Hon Hai shares are finally moving; We see room for continued upside based on re-rating of the company's valuation. Positive news flow potential through Nvidia's GTC conference next week.


Hon Hai: Beat & Raise; Further Valuation Upside; AI Server Product Announcements Next Week

Taiwan

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. provides electronic manufacturing services for computers, communications, and consumer electronic products.  The Company's business operations include desktop and notebook PC assembly, connector production, cable assembly, PCB assembly, handset manufacturing, networking equipment, and other consumer electronic devices manufacturing.

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Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317 TT)

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th): Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Evergreen Marine

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 20th): Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite Material

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (03-Sep-2024): Supply chain shifts in ASEAN post China

Colley Hwang discusses ASEAN expansion post-China, Peak season does not boost 3Q24 memory spot pricing, while Generative AI market expected to...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Hon Hai: Beat & Raise; Further Valuation Upside; AI Server Product Announcements Next Week

Hon Hai's delivers strong 4Q23 profit and bullish outlook on 2024 revenue driven by demand for AI servers. Potential major order from HP...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th): Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Evergreen Marine

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yang Ming Marine, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 20th): Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite Material

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Alchip Technologies, TSMC, Asia Optical, Elite...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hon Hai: Traditional Server Market Now Adding to AI Growth; Expects Market Share Gains in 2024E

​Hon Hai anticipates significant growth in 2024E, especially in AI server market despite material shortages. Traditional server market rebounding,...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (03-Sep-2024): Supply chain shifts in ASEAN post China

Colley Hwang discusses ASEAN expansion post-China, Peak season does not boost 3Q24 memory spot pricing, while Generative AI market expected to...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Hon Hai: Beat & Raise; Further Valuation Upside; AI Server Product Announcements Next Week

​Hon Hai's delivers strong 4Q23 profit and bullish outlook on 2024 revenue driven by demand for AI servers. Potential major order from HP...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Hon Hai anticipates significant growth in 2024E, especially in AI server market despite material shortages. Traditional server market rebounding,...

Hon Hai's delivers strong 4Q23 profit and bullish outlook on 2024 revenue driven by demand for AI servers. Potential major order from HP...