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

LG Energy Solution / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>2021 marked our sixth year covering Equity Capital Markets (ECM) in Asia Pacific. </li>
<li>Most markets were in top gear on the ECM front and we ended the year covering the highest number of IPOs and the second highest number of placements since inception.</li>
<li>For those not familiar with our coverage, we aim to cover all IPOs and placements with a minimum deal size of US$100m across Asia-Pacific, including China ADRs.</li>
</ul>


2021 marked our sixth year covering Equity Capital Markets (ECM) in Asia Pacific. 
Most markets were in top gear on the ECM front and we ended the year covering the highest number of IPOs and the second highest number of placements since inception.
For those not familiar with our coverage, we aim to cover all IPOs and placements with a minimum deal size of US$100m across Asia-Pacific, including China ADRs.


Aequitas 2021 IPOs and Placements Performance Review - Busiest Year on Record

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Angelalign Technology  / Equity Bottom-Up

The IPO of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/angelalign-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31480:1" rel="noopener">Angelalign Technology (6699 HK)</a> was obviously very successful, with the share price hitting an all-time high of HK$490/share in June 2021. However, in the following months, Angelalign’s share price continued to fall and was closed at HK$318.8/share on Oct. 25, down about 35%. On the other hand, Angelalign released it 2021 interim report. The revenue in 2021/1H was RMB571 million, up 85.0% YoY, and the net profit was RMB95.7 million, up 55.8% YoY, indicating good growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed some points about the business and the concerns that worth investors’ attention.

The IPO of Angelalign Technology (6699 HK) was obviously very successful, with the share price hitting an all-time high of HK$490/share in June 2021. However, in the following months, Angelalign’s share price continued to fall and was closed at HK$318.8/share on Oct. 25, down about 35%. On the other hand, Angelalign released it 2021 interim report. The revenue in 2021/1H was RMB571 million, up 85.0% YoY, and the net profit was RMB95.7 million, up 55.8% YoY, indicating good growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed some points about the business and the concerns that worth investors’ attention.

Angelalign Technology (6699.HK) - Some Points Worth the Attention

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

China’s largest domestic dental brace manufacturer, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/angelalign-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31480:1" rel="noopener">Angelalign Technology (6699 HK)</a>  shares surged to HKD 490 within one month from their issue price of HKD 173 (debuted in HKEX in June). Since then, shares are facing tough time and corrected more than 30%. In-line H1 results, lack of any near-term catalyst, and stagnant market share are looming on the share price. Shares are trading at a P/E of 76x 2023E EPS, which is higher than its nearest competitor Align Technology’s 36x. Although clear aligner market in China is huge and underpenetrated, we believe players have no pricing power as products offered have little or no differentiation and competition is rising. We expect Angelalign’s EPS will have a CAGR of 30% during 2020–2023, slower than 58% CAGR reported during 2018–2020, dragged by margin contraction due to faster growth in Lower ASP product line (Comfos) at the cost of higher ASP product line (Angelalign Pro) and introduction of lower margin scanner business. This does not justify the superior valuation. Angelalign needs to penetrate deeper in lower tiered cities and pursue its outside China initiatives to justify its premium valuation.

China’s largest domestic dental brace manufacturer, Angelalign Technology (6699 HK)  shares surged to HKD 490 within one month from their issue price of HKD 173 (debuted in HKEX in June). Since then, shares are facing tough time and corrected more than 30%. In-line H1 results, lack of any near-term catalyst, and stagnant market share are looming on the share price. Shares are trading at a P/E of 76x 2023E EPS, which is higher than its nearest competitor Align Technology’s 36x. Although clear aligner market in China is huge and underpenetrated, we believe players have no pricing power as products offered have little or no differentiation and competition is rising. We expect Angelalign’s EPS will have a CAGR of 30% during 2020–2023, slower than 58% CAGR reported during 2018–2020, dragged by margin contraction due to faster growth in Lower ASP product line (Comfos) at the cost of higher ASP product line (Angelalign Pro) and introduction of lower margin scanner business. This does not justify the superior valuation. Angelalign needs to penetrate deeper in lower tiered cities and pursue its outside China initiatives to justify its premium valuation.

Angelalign Technology (6699 HK): Pricey Valuation Is Clouding the Upside Potential

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Industry viewpoints:<ul>
<li>The recent centralized procurement on spring coil in Hebei province could be a warning to the relevant enterprises.</li>
<li>The NHSA pointed out that it will explore feasible ways to include dental items into the payment scope of commercial insurance.</li>
<li>We expect to see AI deeply integrated into the new drug development process and revolutionize the industry in the future.</li>
</ul>Company news:News about the updated progress on new drugs and cooperation agreement of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cspc-pharmaceutical-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:229:1" rel="noopener">CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/everest-medicines-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29224:1" rel="noopener">Everest Medicines (1952 HK)</a>. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share increased 3.74%, while CSI 300 decreased 0.37% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Industry viewpoints:
The recent centralized procurement on spring coil in Hebei province could be a warning to the relevant enterprises.
The NHSA pointed out that it will explore feasible ways to include dental items into the payment scope of commercial insurance.
We expect to see AI deeply integrated into the new drug development process and revolutionize the industry in the future.
Company news:News about the updated progress on new drugs and cooperation agreement of Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK), CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK) and Everest Medicines (1952 HK). Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share increased 3.74%, while CSI 300 decreased 0.37% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

China Healthcare Weekly (Sep.24) - VBP on Neuro-Intervention, Payment System Changes, AI in Drug R&D

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Event-Driven

Hang Seng Indexes Company (HSIL) reviews the constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) on a half yearly basis in March and September with data cut-off dates as of the end of December and June. The review announcement for the September 2021 review should be made on 13 August and will be effective after the close of trading on 3 September.Although there are almost no assets indexed to the HSCI, the index forms the basis of stocks that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect. Stocks that are included in the HSCI and subsequently included in the Stock Connect program get inflows from mainland investors.We see 28 potential inclusions to the HSCI at the rebalance and 15 potential deletions, plus another 7 close deletions. Only 10 of the potential deletions will be removed from Southbound Stock Connect buy list since the other deletions are either not a part of Stock Connect currently or have listed A-shares.The inclusions to the HSCI outperformed the deletions at the March rebalance from review cut-off to announcement of the changes before giving by some of the gains to implementation and then some more for the 1 month post the implementation of the changes.

Hang Seng Indexes Company (HSIL) reviews the constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) on a half yearly basis in March and September with data cut-off dates as of the end of December and June. The review announcement for the September 2021 review should be made on 13 August and will be effective after the close of trading on 3 September.Although there are almost no assets indexed to the HSCI, the index forms the basis of stocks that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect. Stocks that are included in the HSCI and subsequently included in the Stock Connect program get inflows from mainland investors.We see 28 potential inclusions to the HSCI at the rebalance and 15 potential deletions, plus another 7 close deletions. Only 10 of the potential deletions will be removed from Southbound Stock Connect buy list since the other deletions are either not a part of Stock Connect currently or have listed A-shares.The inclusions to the HSCI outperformed the deletions at the March rebalance from review cut-off to announcement of the changes before giving by some of the gains to implementation and then some more for the 1 month post the implementation of the changes.

HSCI Index Rebalance & Stock Connect: Expected Changes in September

China

Microport Scientific Corp. manufactures interventional and minimally invasive devices for keyhole surgery. The Company's products are used to treat vascular diseases and is developing devices to treat diabetes and orthopedic diseases.

Shinva Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets medical instruments and equipment.  The Company's products include sterilization equipment, radiation diagnosis and radiotherapy equipment, chemical indication products, and medical environmental protection equipment.

Shanghai Tofflon Science and Technology Company Limited develops, designs, produces and markets pharmaceutical freeze dryer and related systems. The Company's main products include in-place sterilisation, in-place lyophilization cleaners, laboratory freeze dryers, production freeze dryers, liquid nitrogen freeze dryers and freeze drying systems and equipments.

Double Medical Technology Inc. operates as an orthopedic devices manufacturing company. The Company produces and sells physical therapy equipment, orthopedic surgical instruments, injection puncture, and other products. Double Medical Technology markets its products throughout China.

Lifetech Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures and markets minimally invasive interventional medical devices for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases and disorders.  The Company produces congenital heart defect occluders, vena cava filters, stent grafts, balloon catheters, and vascular plugs.

Edan Instruments Inc develops, produces and sells medical electronic equipments.  The Company's main products are fetal dopplers, electrocardiographs, fetal monitors and ultrasound scanners.

Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1992. The company's line of business includes manufacturing of medical diagnostic tests.  Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech serves customers around the world.

Zhende Medical Co., Ltd. manufactures medical products. The Company researches, develops, produces, and sells medical dressings, pressure treatment and fixation, modern wound care, surgical infection management, and other products. Zhende Medical markets its products worldwide.

Sinocare Inc. develops, manufactures, sells biosensor technology real-time detection products. The Company's main products include rapid trace blood glucose testers, and supporting blood glucose testing strips.

Blue Sail Medical Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells PVC gloves and other plastic products. The company also engages in the sale of  nitrile gloves, latex gloves,  paper pulp molding products, and a range of medical equipments.

Genertec Universal Medical Group Company Limited provides healthcare services. The Company offers medical financing, hospital investment and management, digitization, and clinical department upgrade advisory services. Genertec Universal Medical Group serves customers in Hong Kong.

Artivion Inc.(Artivion) is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic disease. The company's major products include:aortic stents, stent grafts, prosthetic heart valves, cyropreserved cardiac and vascular allografts, and surgical sealants.

MANI, INC. manufactures medical goods and equipment.  The Company's products include threads and needles for surgeries, surgical knives for eye surgeries, and dental instruments and equipment.

AtriCure, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells surgical devices designed to create precise lesions in soft tissues.  The Company's bipolar ablation system is used by cardiothoracic surgeons as a standard treatment alternative to create lesions in heart tissue to block the abnormal electrical impulses that cause atrial fibrillation.

Pegavision Corp is a result of a joint venture by Pegatron Corp and Kinsus Corp. The Company manufactures and sells soft contact lenses and other ophthalmic medical devices. Pegavision operates in Taiwan.

FUKUDA DENSHI CO., LTD. manufactures and wholesales electronic equipment for medical use.  The Company's products include electrocardiograph, phonocardiogram, ultrasonic diagnosis systems, physical condition monitoring systems, pacemakers, and respirators.

NIPRO CORPORATION manufactures medical products.  The Company's products include artificial dialysis and blood transfusion equipment, hypodermic syringes, and glass products for medical use.

Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad manufactures and sells rubber products. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also manufactures and trades latex examination gloves as well as fabricates and installs machinery.

Arjo AB develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for elderly and disabled patients. The Company offers medical beds, flusher disinfectors, prevention pumps, hygiene lifts, and shower systems. Arjo markets its products worldwide.

Silk Road Medical, Inc. produces and distributes surgical equipment. The Company offers develops and manufactures less-invasive medical devices intended to improve the treatment of carotid artery disease through proprietary transcarotid therapies. Silk Road Medical serves medical sector in the United States.

Angelalign Technology Inc. produces and sells medical devices. The Company manufactures and sells Invisible orthodontic without brackets aligner and other products. Angelalign Technology markets its products throughout China.

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Angelalign Technology (6699 HK)

Aequitas 2021 IPOs and Placements Performance Review - Busiest Year on Record

2021 marked our sixth year of Asia ECM coverage. Most markets were in top gear on the ECM front and we ended the year covering the highest number...

Sumeet Singh