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.

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Cainiao Smart Logistics Network / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cainiao-smart-logistics-network-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36859:1" rel="noopener">Cainiao Smart Logistics</a> ,  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a>’s logistics linked arm, is planning to raise at least US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>Cainiao is the largest provider of cross-border e-commerce logistics services globally and a leader in China logistics services, according to CIC.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Cainiao Smart Logistics ,  Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)’s logistics linked arm, is planning to raise at least US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO.
Cainiao is the largest provider of cross-border e-commerce logistics services globally and a leader in China logistics services, according to CIC.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Cainiao Pre-IPO - The Postivies - Evolving into a Global Player, Decent Revenue Growth

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

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<li>On 27 September, Maeil Business Daily reported that SK Square signed an MOU with Qoo10 to pursue a joint management of 11st. </li>
<li>It appears that Alibaba may have been reviewing this deal but it is no longer interested in pursuing 11st.</li>
<li>A deal between Qoo10 and 11st could occur, but this is not certain, which means some of the cash proceeds to FI would need to be burdened by SK Square.</li>
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On 27 September, Maeil Business Daily reported that SK Square signed an MOU with Qoo10 to pursue a joint management of 11st. 
It appears that Alibaba may have been reviewing this deal but it is no longer interested in pursuing 11st.
A deal between Qoo10 and 11st could occur, but this is not certain, which means some of the cash proceeds to FI would need to be burdened by SK Square.


SK Square: M&A of 11st - Alibaba Out and Qoo10 In?

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba (ADR) (BABA US)</a>'s logistics arm, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cainiao-smart-logistics-network-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36859:1" rel="noopener">Cainiao Smart Logistics (1437124D HK)</a>, filed for an IPO with HKEX yesterday, aiming to raise $1bn to $2bn.</li>
<li>Although efficient, Cainiao may face business challenges, as the majority of logistics costs and revenues stem from services outsourced to logistics partners.</li>
<li>Despite the proposed IPO, we believe that Cainiao will always operate in the shadow of Alibaba's primary e-commerce business.</li>
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Alibaba (ADR) (BABA US)'s logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics (1437124D HK), filed for an IPO with HKEX yesterday, aiming to raise $1bn to $2bn.
Although efficient, Cainiao may face business challenges, as the majority of logistics costs and revenues stem from services outsourced to logistics partners.
Despite the proposed IPO, we believe that Cainiao will always operate in the shadow of Alibaba's primary e-commerce business.


Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: Lacks Viability as a Standalone Business

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC IPOs & Placements

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/4paradigm" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34465:1" rel="noopener">4Paradigm (6682 HK)</a> raised around US$131m in its Hong Kong IPO. </li>
<li>4P is a platform-centric AI enterprise solutions provider. It was the largest player by revenue in the platform-centric decision-making AI market in China in 2022, as per CIC. </li>
<li>We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
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4Paradigm (6682 HK) raised around US$131m in its Hong Kong IPO. 
4P is a platform-centric AI enterprise solutions provider. It was the largest player by revenue in the platform-centric decision-making AI market in China in 2022, as per CIC. 
We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


4Paradigm IPO Trading - Low Insti Subscription and Small Float

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/onewo-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36204:1" rel="noopener">Onewo (2602 HK)</a> (OST) had raised around US$730m in its Hong Kong IPO in Sep 2022. Its one-year lockup is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>OST is a property management service provider in China, primarily owned by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-vanke-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18368:1" rel="noopener">China Vanke (H) (2202 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.</li>
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Onewo (2602 HK) (OST) had raised around US$730m in its Hong Kong IPO in Sep 2022. Its one-year lockup is set to expire soon.
OST is a property management service provider in China, primarily owned by China Vanke (H) (2202 HK).
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.


Onewo IPO Lock-Up - US$1bn+ Lockup Release, Parent Could Still Sell

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Cainiao Pre-IPO - The Postivies - Evolving into a Global Player, Decent Revenue Growth

Cainiao Smart Logistics , Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)’s logistics linked arm, is planning to raise at least US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO.

Sumeet Singh

SK Square: M&A of 11st - Alibaba Out and Qoo10 In?

On 27 September, Maeil Business Daily reported that SK Square signed an MOU with Qoo10 to pursue a joint management of 11st.

Douglas Kim

Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: Lacks Viability as a Standalone Business

Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics, files for IPO to raise $1-2bn, but may face challenges due to reliance on outsourced services....

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

4Paradigm IPO Trading - Low Insti Subscription and Small Float

4Paradigm (6682 HK) raised around US$131m in its Hong Kong IPO. We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we...

Ethan Aw

Onewo IPO Lock-Up - US$1bn+ Lockup Release, Parent Could Still Sell

Onewo (2602 HK) (OST) had raised around US$730m in its Hong Kong IPO in Sep 2022. Its one-year lockup is set to expire soon.

Sumeet Singh

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Cainiao Pre-IPO - The Postivies - Evolving into a Global Player, Decent Revenue Growth

Cainiao Smart Logistics , Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)’s logistics linked arm, is planning to raise at least US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO.

Sumeet Singh

SK Square: M&A of 11st - Alibaba Out and Qoo10 In?

On 27 September, Maeil Business Daily reported that SK Square signed an MOU with Qoo10 to pursue a joint management of 11st.

Douglas Kim

Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: Lacks Viability as a Standalone Business

​Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics, files for IPO to raise $1-2bn, but may face challenges due to reliance on outsourced services....

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

4Paradigm IPO Trading - Low Insti Subscription and Small Float

4Paradigm (6682 HK) raised around US$131m in its Hong Kong IPO. We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we...

Ethan Aw

Onewo IPO Lock-Up - US$1bn+ Lockup Release, Parent Could Still Sell

Onewo (2602 HK) (OST) had raised around US$730m in its Hong Kong IPO in Sep 2022. Its one-year lockup is set to expire soon.

Sumeet Singh

Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics, files for IPO to raise $1-2bn, but may face challenges due to reliance on outsourced services....