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 May 24th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.5bn.</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 Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 24th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.5bn.
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 Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd-3d29a5a1-abbf-485d-86d8-c7106582b240" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5424:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group Ltd (BHP US)</a> Faces Setback in Copper Ambitions After Failed Anglo-American Takeover Attempt</li>
<li>China Considers Record Fine and Suspension for PwC Over <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-evergrande-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:479:1" rel="noopener">Evergrande (3333 HK)</a> Audits</li>
<li>Elon Musk Agrees to Testify in SEC Probe of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/twitter-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:667:1" rel="noopener">Twitter Inc (TWTR US)</a> Acquisition</li>
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BHP Group Ltd (BHP US) Faces Setback in Copper Ambitions After Failed Anglo-American Takeover Attempt
China Considers Record Fine and Suspension for PwC Over Evergrande (3333 HK) Audits
Elon Musk Agrees to Testify in SEC Probe of Twitter Inc (TWTR US) Acquisition


#8 Business Buzz: BHP's Setback, China Fine on PwC, Tesla's FSD in China, Slower US GDP, Twitter

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<li>Wells Fargo Strengthens Investment Bank with JPMorgan Veteran Fernando Rivas</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in $ 17 Billion Deal</li>
<li>Biden Administration Expands Clean Energy Tax Credits Beyond Wind and Solar</li>
</ul>


Wells Fargo Strengthens Investment Bank with JPMorgan Veteran Fernando Rivas
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in $ 17 Billion Deal
Biden Administration Expands Clean Energy Tax Credits Beyond Wind and Solar


#7Business Buzz: WellsFargo Expands Investment Arm, ConocoPhillips $17 Bn Deal, VinFast US Plant

Quantitative Equity Analyst, DMA

Charlotte van Tiddens, CFA

Quantitative Equity Analyst

Technology-First Company

DMA is a technology-first company that provides an end-to-end SaaS solution to institutional investors. DMA enables regulated entities like asset managers, wealth managers, investment managers and financial advisors to connect their front and back office, break silos and reduce headcount.

Event-Driven

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<li>Over the weekend, the FT reported that Anglo was urged by top shareholders to extend talks with BHP over its proposed merger. </li>
<li>BHP’s third unsolicited non-binding offer was rejected last Wednesday. The merger exchange ratio was raised by 9% to 0.886, an increase of 24.8% on the initial offer ratio.</li>
<li>Anglo left the door open for talks, extending the PUSU deadline for BHP to make a firm offer by 1 week to this Wednesday (29 May).</li>
</ul>


Over the weekend, the FT reported that Anglo was urged by top shareholders to extend talks with BHP over its proposed merger. 
BHP’s third unsolicited non-binding offer was rejected last Wednesday. The merger exchange ratio was raised by 9% to 0.886, an increase of 24.8% on the initial offer ratio.
Anglo left the door open for talks, extending the PUSU deadline for BHP to make a firm offer by 1 week to this Wednesday (29 May).


BHP Anglo Bid: Market Pricing Restructuring, No BHP Deal, PUSU Deadline on Wednesday

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

<ul>
<li>Murakami-San now owns far more in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsui-matsushima-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13569:1" rel="noopener">Mitsui Matsushima (1518 JP)</a> than he can easily get out of other than by corporate action. Murakami-san is not a dumb guy. He knows this.</li>
<li>The unique investigative shareholder register confirms what has been long rumoured about a certain shareholder activist in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/l-occitane-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6772:1" rel="noopener">L'Occitane (973 HK)</a>. It is also informative for what isn't present.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prosus-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28104:1" rel="noopener">Prosus (PRX NA)</a>'s discount to NAV and implied stub widened after Fabricio Bloisi's CEO appointment the previous week. But the sell-down of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> to buy-back Prosus will continue.</li>
</ul>


Murakami-San now owns far more in Mitsui Matsushima (1518 JP) than he can easily get out of other than by corporate action. Murakami-san is not a dumb guy. He knows this.
The unique investigative shareholder register confirms what has been long rumoured about a certain shareholder activist in L'Occitane (973 HK). It is also informative for what isn't present.

Prosus (PRX NA)'s discount to NAV and implied stub widened after Fabricio Bloisi's CEO appointment the previous week. But the sell-down of Tencent (700 HK) to buy-back Prosus will continue.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Mitsui Matsushima, L'Occitane, Prosus/Tencent, EOFlow

Australia

BHP Billiton Limited is an international resources company.  The Company's principal business lines are mineral exploration and production, including coal, iron ore, gold, titanium, ferroalloys, nickel and copper concentrate, as well as petroleum exploration, production, and refining.  Dually-listed company with BLT LN.

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BHP Group Ltd (BHP US)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

#8 Business Buzz: BHP's Setback, China Fine on PwC, Tesla's FSD in China, Slower US GDP, Twitter

BHP Group Ltd faces setback in copper ambitions after failed takeover attempt; China considers record fine for PwC over Evergrande audits; Elon...

Nimish Maheshwari

#7Business Buzz: WellsFargo Expands Investment Arm, ConocoPhillips $17 Bn Deal, VinFast US Plant

Wells Fargo hires JPMorgan veteran, ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil for $17 bn, Biden expands clean energy tax credits.

Nimish Maheshwari

BHP Anglo Bid: Market Pricing Restructuring, No BHP Deal, PUSU Deadline on Wednesday

The market is likely pricing an Anglo restructuring as the risk of a potential deal with BHP falling over appears to be high. Anglo is trading 10%...

DMA

Last Week in Event SPACE: Mitsui Matsushima, L'Occitane, Prosus/Tencent, EOFlow

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

#8 Business Buzz: BHP's Setback, China Fine on PwC, Tesla's FSD in China, Slower US GDP, Twitter

​BHP Group Ltd faces setback in copper ambitions after failed takeover attempt; China considers record fine for PwC over Evergrande audits; Elon...

Nimish Maheshwari

#7Business Buzz: WellsFargo Expands Investment Arm, ConocoPhillips $17 Bn Deal, VinFast US Plant

​Wells Fargo hires JPMorgan veteran, ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil for $17 bn, Biden expands clean energy tax credits.

Nimish Maheshwari

BHP Anglo Bid: Market Pricing Restructuring, No BHP Deal, PUSU Deadline on Wednesday

The market is likely pricing an Anglo restructuring as the risk of a potential deal with BHP falling over appears to be high. Anglo is trading 10%...

DMA

Last Week in Event SPACE: Mitsui Matsushima, L'Occitane, Prosus/Tencent, EOFlow

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

BHP Group Ltd faces setback in copper ambitions after failed takeover attempt; China considers record fine for PwC over Evergrande audits; Elon...

Wells Fargo hires JPMorgan veteran, ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil for $17 bn, Biden expands clean energy tax credits.