APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC 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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ask-automotive" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39866:1" rel="noopener">Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>ASK Automotive (ASKA) is the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking (AB) systems for 2Ws in India, in terms of FY23 production volume for OEMs and the branded IAM.</li>
<li>As per CRISIL, it had an approximate 50% market share in said market. The IPO is expected to consist of 100% secondary shares, with promoters trimming their stakes.</li>
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Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. 
ASK Automotive (ASKA) is the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking (AB) systems for 2Ws in India, in terms of FY23 production volume for OEMs and the branded IAM.
As per CRISIL, it had an approximate 50% market share in said market. The IPO is expected to consist of 100% secondary shares, with promoters trimming their stakes.


ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Our earnings coverage continues for the second edition and is expected to continue for one more week.</li>
<li>At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far (Bullish / Bearish) and would be happy to engage on any of them.</li>
<li>We also highlight the earnings of some of the global companies that have significant operations or growth in India.</li>
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Our earnings coverage continues for the second edition and is expected to continue for one more week.
At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far (Bullish / Bearish) and would be happy to engage on any of them.
We also highlight the earnings of some of the global companies that have significant operations or growth in India.


[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next two weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.</li>
<li>We focus on reported earnings, performance against expectations, and the top three highlights that we believe are important from earnings calls for each company that is usually under coverage.</li>
<li>Besides the Bullish/Bearish names, we draw attention to the ones that are highlighted as interesting and would be pleased to engage in discussions about any of them.</li>
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Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next two weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.
We focus on reported earnings, performance against expectations, and the top three highlights that we believe are important from earnings calls for each company that is usually under coverage.
Besides the Bullish/Bearish names, we draw attention to the ones that are highlighted as interesting and would be pleased to engage in discussions about any of them.


[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Wipro: Wipro’s (WPRO) revenue regressed with the third successive quarter of sequential decline</li><li>Factors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco), (2) broad-based impact across verticals (two-thirds of the business posted sequential decline), and (3) disconnect between bookings and revenue growth (USD 3.5bn large deal wins yet annual revenue run-rate lower by USD 0.8bn in three quarters)</li><li>This was exacerbated by a weak guide for Q3 (-3.5% to -1.5% QoQ CC) due to the higher-than-usual impact of furloughs</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Wipro: Wipro’s (WPRO) revenue regressed with the third successive quarter of sequential declineFactors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco), (2) broad-based impact across verticals (two-thirds of the business posted sequential decline), and (3) disconnect between bookings and revenue growth (USD 3.5bn large deal wins yet annual revenue run-rate lower by USD 0.8bn in three quarters)This was exacerbated by a weak guide for Q3 (-3.5% to -1.5% QoQ CC) due to the higher-than-usual impact of furloughsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Wipro, LTIMindtree, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, Can Fin Homes

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>Bajaj reported a good set of results. Revenue stood in line, while EBITDA and PAT registered a slight beat against our estimate.</li><li>Revenue at Rs 10,777 Cr (up 6%/5% YoY/QoQ) stood largely in line with our estimate.</li><li>EBITDA grew by 21%/9% YoY/QoQ at Rs 2,133 Cr and came in line with consensus but stood ahead of our estimate by 2%. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Bajaj reported a good set of results. Revenue stood in line, while EBITDA and PAT registered a slight beat against our estimate.Revenue at Rs 10,777 Cr (up 6%/5% YoY/QoQ) stood largely in line with our estimate.EBITDA grew by 21%/9% YoY/QoQ at Rs 2,133 Cr and came in line with consensus but stood ahead of our estimate by 2%. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Bajaj Auto - Robust Q2, Multiple Growth Levers Ahead

India

Bajaj Auto Limited manufactures and distributes motorized two-wheeled and three-wheeled scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.

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Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)

ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. ASK Automotive (ASKA) manufactures brake-shoe and...

Clarence Chu

[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

Deviating from our usual format due to earnings season, this is a long but must-read for anyone who is keen to track the earnings of Indian...

Pranav Bhavsar

HSIE Results Daily: Wipro, LTIMindtree, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, Can Fin Homes

Factors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco)

HDFC Securities

Bajaj Auto - Robust Q2, Multiple Growth Levers Ahead

Bajaj reported a good set of results. Revenue stood in line, while EBITDA and PAT registered a slight beat against our estimate. Revenue at Rs...

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ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. ASK Automotive (ASKA) manufactures brake-shoe and...

Clarence Chu

[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

​Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

Deviating from our usual format due to earnings season, this is a long but must-read for anyone who is keen to track the earnings of Indian...

Pranav Bhavsar

HSIE Results Daily: Wipro, LTIMindtree, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, Can Fin Homes

Factors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco)

HDFC Securities

Bajaj Auto - Robust Q2, Multiple Growth Levers Ahead

Bajaj reported a good set of results. Revenue stood in line, while EBITDA and PAT registered a slight beat against our estimate. Revenue at Rs...

Axis Direct

Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...