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 latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 14th.  The release of report is delayed due to Hong Kong trading holiday.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short increases in Galaxy Entertainment, JD as well as short covers in Alibaba, Baidu.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 14th.  The release of report is delayed due to Hong Kong trading holiday.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short increases in Galaxy Entertainment, JD as well as short covers in Alibaba, Baidu.


HK Short Interest: Galaxy Entertainment, JD.com, Alibaba, Baidu

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Rebooting / Cover Story: Shanghai’s rocky road to rebooting.</li><li>Covid-19 / Beijing starts mass Covid testing as it imposes lockdowns.</li><li>Corruption / Graft probes ensnare college buddies who were top bankers.</li></ul>

Rebooting / Cover Story: Shanghai’s rocky road to rebooting.Covid-19 / Beijing starts mass Covid testing as it imposes lockdowns.Corruption / Graft probes ensnare college buddies who were top bankers.

CX Daily: Shanghai’s Rocky Road to Rebooting

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Equity Capital Markets

Zhihu Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhihu-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32185:1" rel="noopener">Zhihu Technology (ZH US)</a> raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. </li>
<li>Unlike all the prior dual primary/secondary listings which have been done via offering either only primary or a mix of primary+secondary shares, Zhihu’s offering will consist of only secondary shares.</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
</ul>



Zhihu Technology (ZH US) raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. 
Unlike all the prior dual primary/secondary listings which have been done via offering either only primary or a mix of primary+secondary shares, Zhihu’s offering will consist of only secondary shares.
In this note, we'll talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


Zhihu HK Secondary Listing Trading - Delivered the Correction but Still Set for the Worst Debut Yet

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to curb teenage addiction to online gaming.</li>
<li>Online platforms that offer films and TV dramas, variety shows, livestreaming arenas or short video services are prohibited from livestreaming video games that are not approved by related authorities</li>
<li>The NRTA described the move as its latest reaction to growing public concern over “issues such as chaotic online livestreaming and gaming addiction among teenagers</li>
</ul>


The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to curb teenage addiction to online gaming.
Online platforms that offer films and TV dramas, variety shows, livestreaming arenas or short video services are prohibited from livestreaming video games that are not approved by related authorities
The NRTA described the move as its latest reaction to growing public concern over “issues such as chaotic online livestreaming and gaming addiction among teenagers


China Bans Online Platforms From Livestreaming Unapproved Games

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.

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhihu-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32185:1" rel="noopener">Zhihu Technology (ZH US)</a> has launched an HKEx dual-primary listing to raise $150-200 million. The H Shares will be priced on 14 April and listed on 22 April.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zhihu-dual-primary-listing-a-question-of-judgment" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:68266" rel="noopener">Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: A Question of Judgment</a>, we stated that while a loss-making tech name is not everybody's cup of tea, Zhihu has resilient performance and an undemanding valuation.  </li>
<li>In this note, we will look at Zhihu’s potential HK-ADS premium/(discount). Zhihu pricing its H-shares at a discount of 3-4% to its ADSs will be reasonable, in our view.</li>
</ul>



Zhihu Technology (ZH US) has launched an HKEx dual-primary listing to raise $150-200 million. The H Shares will be priced on 14 April and listed on 22 April.
In Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: A Question of Judgment, we stated that while a loss-making tech name is not everybody's cup of tea, Zhihu has resilient performance and an undemanding valuation.  
In this note, we will look at Zhihu’s potential HK-ADS premium/(discount). Zhihu pricing its H-shares at a discount of 3-4% to its ADSs will be reasonable, in our view.


Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: HK-ADS Premium/​​​(Discount) Views

China

Baidu, Inc. operates an Internet search engine. The Company offers algorithmic search, enterprise search, news, MP3, and image searches, voice assistance, online storage, and navigation services. Baidu serves clients globally.

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HK Short Interest: Galaxy Entertainment, JD.com, Alibaba, Baidu

We highlight week on week short increases in Galaxy Entertainment, JD as well as short covers in Alibaba, Baidu based on the latest HK SFC short...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CX Daily: Shanghai’s Rocky Road to Rebooting

Rebooting / Cover Story: Shanghai’s rocky road to rebooting. Covid-19 / Beijing starts mass Covid testing as it imposes lockdowns.

Caixin Global

Zhihu HK Secondary Listing Trading - Delivered the Correction but Still Set for the Worst Debut Yet

Zhihu Technology (ZH US) raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. In this note we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

China Bans Online Platforms From Livestreaming Unapproved Games

The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to...

Caixin Global

Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: HK-ADS Premium/(Discount) Views

In this note, we will look at Zhihu’s potential HK-ADS premium/(discount). Zhihu pricing its H-shares at a discount of 3-4% to its ADSs will be...

Arun George

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HK Short Interest: Galaxy Entertainment, JD.com, Alibaba, Baidu

We highlight week on week short increases in Galaxy Entertainment, JD as well as short covers in Alibaba, Baidu based on the latest HK SFC short...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CX Daily: Shanghai’s Rocky Road to Rebooting

Rebooting / Cover Story: Shanghai’s rocky road to rebooting. Covid-19 / Beijing starts mass Covid testing as it imposes lockdowns.

Caixin Global

Zhihu HK Secondary Listing Trading - Delivered the Correction but Still Set for the Worst Debut Yet

Zhihu Technology (ZH US) raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. In this note we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

China Bans Online Platforms From Livestreaming Unapproved Games

The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to...

Caixin Global

Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: HK-ADS Premium/​​​(Discount) Views

In this note, we will look at Zhihu’s potential HK-ADS premium/(discount). Zhihu pricing its H-shares at a discount of 3-4% to its ADSs will be...

Arun George

Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: HK-ADS Premium/(Discount) Views