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 ASX Stocks as of Mar 14th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.5bn.</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 Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Mar 14th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.5bn.
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 Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

Indian Equities. Global Metals and Mining

Rahul Jain

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hindustan Copper (HCP IN) India’s only pure-play copper miner – could see earnings surge &gt;60% if current price buoyancy sustains.</li>
<li>Copper rally appears drive by fundamentals with several large miners such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/freeport-mcmoran-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12491:1" rel="noopener">Freeport Mcmoran (FCX US)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anglo-american-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21798:1" rel="noopener">Anglo American (AAL LN)</a> guiding declines.</li>
<li>Mining costs are largely location-specific and track inflation trends, supporting significant topline buoyancy.</li>
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Hindustan Copper (HCP IN) India’s only pure-play copper miner – could see earnings surge &gt;60% if current price buoyancy sustains.
Copper rally appears drive by fundamentals with several large miners such as Freeport Mcmoran (FCX US)BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU) and Anglo American (AAL LN) guiding declines.
Mining costs are largely location-specific and track inflation trends, supporting significant topline buoyancy.


Copper Up 26% YoY, Now at All-Time Highs – Key Drivers

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

Commodities

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<li>After analyzing their annual results, presentations, and conference call transcripts, we summarize the supply mine-by-mine and market commentary gathered from twelve major listed copper producers (40% of global production).</li>
<li>Copper supply growth is expected to be 3% YoY 2025e, resulting in a deficit of 250,000 tons (&gt;1 million tons in 2029), while inventories currently cover a week's global demand. </li>
<li>With the cost curve at the last decile around $4.5$/lb, the copper price is supported greatly despite the system's high inventories. </li>
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After analyzing their annual results, presentations, and conference call transcripts, we summarize the supply mine-by-mine and market commentary gathered from twelve major listed copper producers (40% of global production).
Copper supply growth is expected to be 3% YoY 2025e, resulting in a deficit of 250,000 tons (&gt;1 million tons in 2029), while inventories currently cover a week's global demand. 
With the cost curve at the last decile around $4.5$/lb, the copper price is supported greatly despite the system's high inventories. 


Post Results FY24: Mine-By-Mine Plan Production + Commentary on Copper From Global Listed Companies

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.

Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rio-tinto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1" rel="noopener">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a> shareholders will vote on Palliser’s AGM resolution to conduct an independent review on whether the potential unification is in the best interests of shareholders. </li>
<li>Palliser and the Board’s arguments for and against unification focus on five factors: tax costs, post-unification share price, lack of scrip M&amp;A, wastage of franking credits, and shareholder support.</li>
<li>A Grant Thornton report supports unification. The board's case is strong primarily on tax costs, while Palliser's case is strong on post-unification share price, M&amp;A, and franking credits.</li>
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Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) shareholders will vote on Palliser’s AGM resolution to conduct an independent review on whether the potential unification is in the best interests of shareholders. 
Palliser and the Board’s arguments for and against unification focus on five factors: tax costs, post-unification share price, lack of scrip M&amp;A, wastage of franking credits, and shareholder support.
A Grant Thornton report supports unification. The board's case is strong primarily on tax costs, while Palliser's case is strong on post-unification share price, M&amp;A, and franking credits.


Rio Tinto (RIO LN/RIO AU): Thinking About Unification

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Mar 7th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.7bn.</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 BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Mar 7th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.7bn.
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 BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 7th): BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac

Australia

BHP Group Limited operates as a mining company.  The Companyengages in the exploration, development, production and processing of iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper. BHP Group serves customers worldwide.

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Copper Up 26% YoY, Now at All-Time Highs – Key Drivers

Hindustan Copper could see earnings surge over 60% with sustained copper price buoyancy, driven by fundamental factors and mining cost dynamics.

Rahul Jain

Post Results FY24: Mine-By-Mine Plan Production + Commentary on Copper From Global Listed Companies

We compile mine production plans for 12 major copper producers, which account for more than 40% of the refined copper produced. We also analyze the...

Sameer Taneja

Rio Tinto (RIO LN/RIO AU): Thinking About Unification

A Grant Thornton report supports unification. The board's case is strong primarily on tax costs, while Palliser's case is strong on post...

Arun George

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 7th): BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Lottery, Telstra, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Copper Up 26% YoY, Now at All-Time Highs – Key Drivers

​Hindustan Copper could see earnings surge over 60% with sustained copper price buoyancy, driven by fundamental factors and mining cost dynamics.

Rahul Jain

Post Results FY24: Mine-By-Mine Plan Production + Commentary on Copper From Global Listed Companies

We compile mine production plans for 12 major copper producers, which account for more than 40% of the refined copper produced. We also analyze the...

Sameer Taneja

Rio Tinto (RIO LN/RIO AU): Thinking About Unification

A Grant Thornton report supports unification. The board's case is strong primarily on tax costs, while Palliser's case is strong on post...

Arun George

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 7th): BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Woodside Energy, Westpac.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hindustan Copper could see earnings surge over 60% with sustained copper price buoyancy, driven by fundamental factors and mining cost dynamics.