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.

Equity Capital Markets

Broad General Holding / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/broad-general-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39963:1" rel="noopener">Broad General Holding (BG HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The bookrunners on the deal are Deutsche Bank and Everbright Securities.</li>
<li>Broad General Holding is a private investment fund manager with a focus on serving high network individuals (HNWIs).</li>
<li>As per F&amp;S, the firm was the second largest private investment fund manager in China focused on serving HNWIs in terms of total AUM as of Dec 22.</li>
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Broad General Holding (BG HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The bookrunners on the deal are Deutsche Bank and Everbright Securities.
Broad General Holding is a private investment fund manager with a focus on serving high network individuals (HNWIs).
As per F&amp;S, the firm was the second largest private investment fund manager in China focused on serving HNWIs in terms of total AUM as of Dec 22.


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.

ADICON Holdings Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adicon-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33786:1" rel="noopener">ADICON Holdings Limited (ADI HK)</a> is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$400 million, according to press reports.</li>
<li>Adicon is the third largest independent clinical laboratories (ICL) service provider in China, with an 8.6% market share of the non-COVID-19 testing market in 2021, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan.</li>
<li>The key elements of the bull case rest on the growing non-COVID-19 testing addressable market, improving market sentiment, strong non-COVID-19 testing growth, stable EBITDA margin and cash generation. </li>
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ADICON Holdings Limited (ADI HK) is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$400 million, according to press reports.
Adicon is the third largest independent clinical laboratories (ICL) service provider in China, with an 8.6% market share of the non-COVID-19 testing market in 2021, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan.
The key elements of the bull case rest on the growing non-COVID-19 testing addressable market, improving market sentiment, strong non-COVID-19 testing growth, stable EBITDA margin and cash generation. 


Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Indegene Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indegene-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36629:1" rel="noopener">Indegene Limited (1864095D IN)</a>, a healthtech firm focused on life sciences commercialization is looking to raise INR32B through an IPO, comprises of fresh issue and an offer for sale.  </li>
<li>The IPO funds will be used to repay debt, fund capex, pay for one of the company’s past acquisitions, and pursue any future inorganic growth.</li>
<li>Amid a large and growing underpenetrated addressable market, Indegene is poised for long-term profitable growth by leveraging on its marquee clientele, long-standing client relationship, and comprehensive offering.  </li>
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Indegene Limited (1864095D IN), a healthtech firm focused on life sciences commercialization is looking to raise INR32B through an IPO, comprises of fresh issue and an offer for sale.  
The IPO funds will be used to repay debt, fund capex, pay for one of the company’s past acquisitions, and pursue any future inorganic growth.
Amid a large and growing underpenetrated addressable market, Indegene is poised for long-term profitable growth by leveraging on its marquee clientele, long-standing client relationship, and comprehensive offering.  


Indegene Limited (1864095D IN) Pre-IPO: Enough Head Room For Long-Term Profitable Growth

Event-Driven

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<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21-vianet-group-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8489:1" rel="noopener">21Vianet Group (VNET US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alliance-aviation-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20401:1" rel="noopener">Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-fiber-system-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20826:1" rel="noopener">Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyo-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1176:1" rel="noopener">Toyo Construction (1890 JP)</a>.    </li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihara-science-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9870:1" rel="noopener">Ihara Science (5999 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tyro-payments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28393:1" rel="noopener">Tyro Payments (TYR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boustead-projects-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26785:1" rel="noopener">Boustead Projects (BOCJ SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nissin-electric-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18567:1" rel="noopener">Nissin Electric (6641 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techno-associe-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3893:1" rel="noopener">Techno Associe (8249 JP)</a>. </li>
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - 21Vianet Group (VNET US), Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU), 111 Inc (YI US), Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP), Origin Energy (ORG AU), Toyo Construction (1890 JP).    
Lowest spreads - Ihara Science (5999 JP), Tyro Payments (TYR AU), Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU), Boustead Projects (BOCJ SP), Nissin Electric (6641 JP), Techno Associe (8249 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (27 Feb) - Jiangnan, Origin Energy, Pushpay, Nitro, Norwest, Halcyon, Boustead

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<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21-vianet-group-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8489:1" rel="noopener">21Vianet Group (VNET US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alliance-aviation-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20401:1" rel="noopener">Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-fiber-system-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20826:1" rel="noopener">Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genesis-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4650:1" rel="noopener">Genesis Minerals (GMD AU)</a>. </li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boustead-projects-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26785:1" rel="noopener">Boustead Projects (BOCJ SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihara-science-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9870:1" rel="noopener">Ihara Science (5999 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tyro-payments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28393:1" rel="noopener">Tyro Payments (TYR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/essential-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9645:1" rel="noopener">Essential Metals (ESS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/warrego-energy-ltd-082ab214-f4bb-4224-b321-8977486cd661" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7808:1" rel="noopener">Warrego Energy (WGO AU)</a>. </li>
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations covered by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - 21Vianet Group (VNET US), Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU), Origin Energy (ORG AU), 111 Inc (YI US), Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP), Genesis Minerals (GMD AU). 
Lowest spreads - Boustead Projects (BOCJ SP), Ihara Science (5999 JP), Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU), Tyro Payments (TYR AU), Essential Metals (ESS AU), Warrego Energy (WGO AU). 


Merger Arb Mondays (20 Feb) - AAG Energy, Yashili, Toyo, Nitro, Origin Energy, Newcrest, O2Micro

United States

Northern Trust Corporation is a financial holding company that provides investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, and affluent individuals. Northern Trust's banking operations are its primary operations.

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is an automated global electronic market maker and broker specializing in routing orders and executing and processing trades in securities, futures, and foreign exchange instruments.

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. offers technology, brokerage and investment advisory services through business relationships with all types of financial advisors. Through proprietary technology, custody and clearing platforms, the Company offers access to financial products and services that enable them to provide financial advice and brokerage services to retail investors.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. operates a marketplace for the trading of standardized, listed options on equity securities. The Company is recognized for its role in the trading of options on individual equities, market indexes and exchange-traded funds, their suite of products, their markets and their hybrid trading model.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. operates as an investment bank. The Company offers mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, capital markets, strategic consulting, and financial advisory services. Houlihan Lokey serves customers worldwide.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. builds and operates electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities/ETFs and money markets. The company serves institutional, wholesale and retail clients in 62 countries including large global asset managers, insurance companies, central banks, financial advisory firms, proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, banks and dealers.

Evercore Partners Inc. is an investment banking boutique. The firm provides advisory services to multinational corporations on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and other corporate transactions. Evercore also manages private equity funds for institutional investors.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. provides financial services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities through its subsidiary investment firms. The Company operates throughout the United States, Canada and overseas.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (d.b.a. Franklin Templeton Investments) provides investment advisory services to mutual fund, retirement, institutional/separate accounts and high net worth investors. The Company manages various asset classes including global equity, global institutional and municipal fixed income, money funds, alternative investments, and hedge funds.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a global diversified financial services company focusing on investment banking and capital markets, asset management and direct investing. The Company offers a full range of investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management products and services.

Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. offers securities services. The Company provides securities brokerage, asset management, securities investment, share transfer agency, and capital intermediary services. Haitong Securities focuses on  online brokerage, wealth management, and institutional investors.

Haitong Securities Co Ltd (A) (600837 CH)

Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. provides financial company. The Company provides securities brokerage services, research consulting services, investment banking and direct investment services, fixed-income services and asset management services.

Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd. is a holding company. Its main businesses include brokerage, margin financing, domestic and overseas issuance, financial and M&A advisory, primary listings, corporate financial, securities underwriting and placements, etc. The company also holds the leading position in the derivatives business.

Japan Exchange Group Inc is the holding company created through the merger of Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc and Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. The group provides and operates a marketplace for the trading of equities, futures, and options. The Group manages the trading, as well as administers listed stocks and registered members.

China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. provides securities services. The Company offers securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities underwriting, and other services. China Merchants Securities also operates investment management.

China Merchants Securities Co Ltd (A) (600999 CH)

GF Securities Co Ltd. is a securities firm. The Company offers investment banking services including equity and bond underwriting, mergers and acquisitions consulting, financial consulting, brokerage services, and asset management services.

Amundi SA provides investment management services. The Company offers savings, financial instruments, equity trading, credit activities, and investment solutions. Amundi serves customers worldwide.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. operates as an investment management firm. The Company focuses on property development, renewable energy, infrastructure, insurance, and private equity. Brookfield Asset Management serves customers worldwide.

Guotai Junan Securities Co.,Ltd. provides financial services. The Company offers corporate finance, fixed income securities, asset management, risk management, and other services. Guotai Junan Securities Company serves clients throughout China.

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd. provides securities services. The Company offers securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities investment fund agency, securities asset management, and other services. Shenwan Hongyuan Group provides services in China.

The Carlyle Group Inc. operates as a global investment firm. The Company manages investment vehicles that invests across four segments which includes corporate private equity, real assets, global credit, and investment solutions. Carlyle Group serves clients worldwide.

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Merger Arb Mondays (27 Feb) - Jiangnan, Origin Energy, Pushpay, Nitro, Norwest, Halcyon, Boustead

This week, the highest gross spreads are VNET (98.5%), Alliance Aviation (36.1%), 111 (30.7%), Golden Energy (13.0%), Origin Energy (10.1%), Toyo...

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Merger Arb Mondays (20 Feb) - AAG Energy, Yashili, Toyo, Nitro, Origin Energy, Newcrest, O2Micro

This week, the highest gross spreads are VNET (81.0%), Alliance Aviation (36.5%), Origin (28.6%), 111 (22.4%), Golden Energy (19.3%), Genesis...

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