Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Macroeconomics

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<li>Some recent US data has been stronger than expected especially on the inflation front.</li>
<li>Japanese domestic economy confirmed to be  in recession as we expected</li>
<li>Both markets remain buoyant – the question is for how long?</li>
</ul>


Some recent US data has been stronger than expected especially on the inflation front.
Japanese domestic economy confirmed to be  in recession as we expected
Both markets remain buoyant – the question is for how long?


Strong US and Weak Japanese Data Shifts Interest Rate Expectations – Implications for Stock Markets?

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

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

Metals Acquisition  / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/metals-acquisition-corp-206b4b4c-e422-4777-bb84-419017ffff10" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39082:1" rel="noopener">Metals Acquisition (MTAL US)</a> is looking to raise up to A$300m (US$197m) through its ASX secondary listing.  </li>
<li>The proceeds will be used to repay Glencore’s deferred consideration facility for the MTAL’s acquisition of its CSA copper mine, amongst other uses.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
</ul>



Metals Acquisition (MTAL US) is looking to raise up to A$300m (US$197m) through its ASX secondary listing.  
The proceeds will be used to repay Glencore’s deferred consideration facility for the MTAL’s acquisition of its CSA copper mine, amongst other uses.
In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Metals Acquisition Ltd Secondary Listing - Too Much to Pay for a Single Asset

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>Risk-Reward now skewed towards reward in the Hong Kong market.</li>
<li>Barbell strategy with both high-beta and lower volatility dividend stocks.</li>
<li>Some initial ideas included to add or start a portfolio  incorporating HK stocks.</li>
</ul>


Risk-Reward now skewed towards reward in the Hong Kong market.
Barbell strategy with both high-beta and lower volatility dividend stocks.
Some initial ideas included to add or start a portfolio  incorporating HK stocks.


2024 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of Japan into Hong Kong - Part 3

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

<ul><li>Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter.</li><li>This 250,000 barrel per day development is the biggest refinery addition in the US, helping to meet society's ongoing demand for transportation fuels.</li><li>In addition, ExxonMobil acquired drilling rights in Arkansas to enter the crucial mineral mining industry.</li></ul>

Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter.This 250,000 barrel per day development is the biggest refinery addition in the US, helping to meet society's ongoing demand for transportation fuels.In addition, ExxonMobil acquired drilling rights in Arkansas to enter the crucial mineral mining industry.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Acquisition Of Drilling Rights In Arkansas & Other Drivers

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/scg-chemicals-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39791:1" rel="noopener">SCG Chemicals (SCGC TB)</a> (SCGC) is looking to raise around US$1bn in its upcoming Thailand IPO.</li>
<li>SCG Chemicals, a part of the SCC group, is an integrated chemicals player in ASEAN, involved primarily in manufacturing, marketing and selling a diversified range of petrochemical products.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



SCG Chemicals (SCGC TB) (SCGC) is looking to raise around US$1bn in its upcoming Thailand IPO.
SCG Chemicals, a part of the SCC group, is an integrated chemicals player in ASEAN, involved primarily in manufacturing, marketing and selling a diversified range of petrochemical products.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


SCG Chemicals Pre-IPO -The Negatives - Recent Performance Has Been Weak

United States

Exxon Mobil Corporation operates petroleum and petrochemicals businesses on a worldwide basis.  The Company's operations include exploration and production of oil and gas, electric power generation, and coal and minerals operations. Exxon Mobil also manufactures and markets fuels, lubricants, and chemicals.

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Strong US and Weak Japanese Data Shifts Interest Rate Expectations – Implications for Stock Markets?

US data stronger than expected, Japanese economy in recession as predicted, markets remain buoyant but uncertainty looms.

Rikki Malik

Metals Acquisition Ltd Secondary Listing - Too Much to Pay for a Single Asset

Metals Acquisition (MTAL US) is looking to raise up to A$300m (US$197m) through its ASX secondary listing. In this note, we talk about the deal...

Ethan Aw

2024 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of Japan into Hong Kong - Part 3

The Hong Kong market offers a favorable risk-reward ratio, suggesting a barbell strategy with high-beta and low volatility dividend stocks could...

Rikki Malik

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Acquisition Of Drilling Rights In Arkansas & Other Drivers

Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter. This 250,000 barrel per day...

Baptista Research

SCG Chemicals Pre-IPO -The Negatives - Recent Performance Has Been Weak

SCG Chemicals (SCGC TB) (SCGC) is looking to raise around US$1bn in its upcoming Thailand IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive...

Sumeet Singh

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Strong US and Weak Japanese Data Shifts Interest Rate Expectations – Implications for Stock Markets?

​US data stronger than expected, Japanese economy in recession as predicted, markets remain buoyant but uncertainty looms.

Rikki Malik

Metals Acquisition Ltd Secondary Listing - Too Much to Pay for a Single Asset

Metals Acquisition (MTAL US) is looking to raise up to A$300m (US$197m) through its ASX secondary listing. In this note, we talk about the deal...

Ethan Aw

2024 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of Japan into Hong Kong - Part 3

​The Hong Kong market offers a favorable risk-reward ratio, suggesting a barbell strategy with high-beta and low volatility dividend stocks could...

Rikki Malik

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Acquisition Of Drilling Rights In Arkansas & Other Drivers

Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter. This 250,000 barrel per day...

Baptista Research

SCG Chemicals Pre-IPO -The Negatives - Recent Performance Has Been Weak

SCG Chemicals (SCGC TB) (SCGC) is looking to raise around US$1bn in its upcoming Thailand IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive...

Sumeet Singh

US data stronger than expected, Japanese economy in recession as predicted, markets remain buoyant but uncertainty looms.

The Hong Kong market offers a favorable risk-reward ratio, suggesting a barbell strategy with high-beta and low volatility dividend stocks could...