Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

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Kuaishou Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Kuaishou’s 3Q2021 revenues grew 33.4% YoY to RMB20.5bn (vs consensus RMB20bn) while operating losses for the quarter widened to 36.1% of revenues vs 9.0% in 3Q2020.</li>
<li>Live streaming revenues for the quarter decreased 3.0% YoY to RMB7.7bn, however, it has increased 7.4% sequentially after seeing QoQ declines over the last 6 quarters.</li>
<li>Online marketing services reported another quarter of strong growth with revenues increasing 76.5% YoY to RMB11.0bn. However, we have observed that the growth is decelerating.</li>
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Kuaishou’s 3Q2021 revenues grew 33.4% YoY to RMB20.5bn (vs consensus RMB20bn) while operating losses for the quarter widened to 36.1% of revenues vs 9.0% in 3Q2020.
Live streaming revenues for the quarter decreased 3.0% YoY to RMB7.7bn, however, it has increased 7.4% sequentially after seeing QoQ declines over the last 6 quarters.
Online marketing services reported another quarter of strong growth with revenues increasing 76.5% YoY to RMB11.0bn. However, we have observed that the growth is decelerating.


Kuaishou 3Q2021: ARPPU and User Growth Point to Recovery in Live Streaming Earnings

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cloud-village-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33412:1" rel="noopener">Cloud Village (CLV HK)</a> has announced the terms for its IPO where it plans to issue 16m shares at an indicative IPO price range of HK$190-220 per share.</li>
<li>At the midpoint of HK$205 per share, the company will raise net proceeds of HK$3.1bn (approx. US$406m) at a market capitalisation of HK$42.6bn and post-money EV of HK$34.5bn</li>
<li>Cornerstone investors have agreed to subscribe for approx. US$350m worth of IPO shares which accounts for about 83.15% of the total no. of shares offered at the IPO (excl. over-allotment).</li>
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Cloud Village (CLV HK) has announced the terms for its IPO where it plans to issue 16m shares at an indicative IPO price range of HK$190-220 per share.
At the midpoint of HK$205 per share, the company will raise net proceeds of HK$3.1bn (approx. US$406m) at a market capitalisation of HK$42.6bn and post-money EV of HK$34.5bn
Cornerstone investors have agreed to subscribe for approx. US$350m worth of IPO shares which accounts for about 83.15% of the total no. of shares offered at the IPO (excl. over-allotment).


Cloud Village IPO: Peer Comparison and Valuation

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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cloud-village-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33412:1" rel="noopener">Cloud Village (CLV HK)</a> is the second-largest online music platform after <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-music-entertainment" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27255:1" rel="noopener">Tencent Music (TME US)</a> in China. It has launched its IPO to raise $400 million at the IPO mid-point.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/cloud-village-netease-music-ipo-not-yet-a-sound-investment" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:61441" rel="noopener">Cloud Village (NetEase Music) IPO: Not yet a Sound Investment</a>, we stated that the 9M21 update is underwhelming with slowing growth and a marginal decline in losses. </li>
<li>Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price is unattractive. We would give the IPO a pass. </li>
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Cloud Village (CLV HK) is the second-largest online music platform after Tencent Music (TME US) in China. It has launched its IPO to raise $400 million at the IPO mid-point.
In Cloud Village (NetEase Music) IPO: Not yet a Sound Investment, we stated that the 9M21 update is underwhelming with slowing growth and a marginal decline in losses. 
Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price is unattractive. We would give the IPO a pass. 


Cloud Village (NetEase Music) IPO: Valuation Insights

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.

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<li>Weibo plans to raise around US$500-700m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. </li>
<li>The company won listing approval and filed its PHIP on last week and will look to launch its secondary offering soon.</li>
<li>In this note, we’ll take a look at the deal and talk about the impact of the raising.</li>
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Weibo plans to raise around US$500-700m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. 
The company won listing approval and filed its PHIP on last week and will look to launch its secondary offering soon.
In this note, we’ll take a look at the deal and talk about the impact of the raising.


Weibo Secondary Listing - Needs to Come at a Discount

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bilibili-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26793:1" rel="noopener">Bilibili Inc (BILI US)</a> reported 3Q2021 results which saw revenues increase 61.4% YoY to RMB5.2bn while operating losses for the quarter increased to 36.1% of revenues vs 33.6% in 3Q2020. </li>
<li>Mobile games revenue declined YoY for the first time in 2Q2021, however, the segment has resumed growth with a 9.1% YoY increase in third quarter.</li>
<li>Except for mobile games, the other three segments saw strong growth in top line with advertising revenues growing more than 100% during the quarter</li>
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Bilibili Inc (BILI US) reported 3Q2021 results which saw revenues increase 61.4% YoY to RMB5.2bn while operating losses for the quarter increased to 36.1% of revenues vs 33.6% in 3Q2020. 
Mobile games revenue declined YoY for the first time in 2Q2021, however, the segment has resumed growth with a 9.1% YoY increase in third quarter.
Except for mobile games, the other three segments saw strong growth in top line with advertising revenues growing more than 100% during the quarter


Bilibili: Mobile Games Resumes Growth; Losses Widening in 3Q Is in Line with Peers

China

Bilibili Inc. provides online entertainment services. The Company offers a platform that covers a wide array of genres and media formats, including videos, live broadcasting, mobile games, animation, and comics. Bilibili serves customers in China.

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Kuaishou 3Q2021: ARPPU and User Growth Point to Recovery in Live Streaming Earnings

After seeing continued decline in live streaming revenues, paying users and ARPPU have started recovering in 3Q2021. User acquisition and focus on...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Cloud Village IPO: Peer Comparison and Valuation

Cloud Village plans to raise net proceeds of around US$400m and our analysis shows that the company's IPO is priced on the expensive side and is...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Cloud Village (NetEase Music) IPO: Valuation Insights

Cloud Village has launched its IPO to raise $400 million at the IPO mid-point. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price is unattractive....

Arun George

Weibo Secondary Listing - Needs to Come at a Discount

Weibo plans to raise around US$500-700m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal and its impact.

Sumeet Singh

Bilibili: Mobile Games Resumes Growth; Losses Widening in 3Q Is in Line with Peers

Bilibili's operating losses widened during 3Q2021. We have observed that Huya's profit margins declined during the quarter while Douyu's paying...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

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