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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cirrus-aircraft" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39858:1" rel="noopener">Cirrus Aircraft (0153126D US)</a> seeks to raise up to US$197m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>Cirrus Aircraft designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium aircrafts. Its two aircraft product lines, the SR2X Series and the Vision Jet, are currently certified and validated in over 60 countries.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance and PHIP updates. In this note, we undertake a quick peer comparison and share our thoughts on valuation.</li>
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Cirrus Aircraft (0153126D US) seeks to raise up to US$197m in its Hong Kong IPO.
Cirrus Aircraft designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium aircrafts. Its two aircraft product lines, the SR2X Series and the Vision Jet, are currently certified and validated in over 60 countries.
In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance and PHIP updates. In this note, we undertake a quick peer comparison and share our thoughts on valuation.


Cirrus Aircraft IPO - Fundamentally Sound but Parent Still Under Sanction

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

Hygon Information Technology C / Event-Driven

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<li>The changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sse-science-and-technology-innovation-board-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29279:1" rel="noopener">SSE STAR50 (STAR50 INDEX)</a> and STAR100 Index were announced post market close on Friday.</li>
<li>The coming week is a full one with capping cutoffs, review cutoffs, announcements and implementations apart from futures expiries.</li>
<li>With China open after Lunar New Year, the National Team is back pouring money into ETFs with the largest inflows to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-shenzhen-csi-300-inde" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22906:1" rel="noopener">CSI 300</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/csi-smallcap-500-index-shang" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35347:1" rel="noopener">CSI 500</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chinext-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25483:1" rel="noopener">ChiNext</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sse-science-and-technology-innovation-board-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29279:1" rel="noopener">STAR50</a> indices.</li>
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The changes for the SSE STAR50 (STAR50 INDEX) and STAR100 Index were announced post market close on Friday.
The coming week is a full one with capping cutoffs, review cutoffs, announcements and implementations apart from futures expiries.
With China open after Lunar New Year, the National Team is back pouring money into ETFs with the largest inflows to the CSI 300, CSI 500, ChiNext and STAR50 indices.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSCEI, HSCI, HSTECH, HSIII, STTF, Top50, Div+, FXI, FnGuide

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<li>There are 25 adds and 29 deletes for the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) at the March rebalance to take the number of index constituents down to 514.</li>
<li>We expect 21 of the 25 HSCI inclusions to be added to Stock Connect while we expect 27 of the 29 HSCI deletions to be removed from Southbound Stock Connect.</li>
<li>Since the start of the year, shares held though Southbound Connect have increased on 22 of the 29 HSCI deletions and there could be some unwinding in the weeks ahead.</li>
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There are 25 adds and 29 deletes for the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) at the March rebalance to take the number of index constituents down to 514.
We expect 21 of the 25 HSCI inclusions to be added to Stock Connect while we expect 27 of the 29 HSCI deletions to be removed from Southbound Stock Connect.
Since the start of the year, shares held though Southbound Connect have increased on 22 of the 29 HSCI deletions and there could be some unwinding in the weeks ahead.


HSCI Index Rebalance: 25 Adds, 29 Deletes & Changes to Southbound Stock Connect

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.

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk PT / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>As 2022 comes to an end, we revisit our IPO calls over the last 12-months and how these stocks have performed to assess the effectiveness of our calls.</li>
<li>We made explicit buy/sell calls on 12 IPOs during this period with a hit-rate of 83.3% with Grab, GoTo, Cloud Music, SenseTime and Leapmotor IPOs making the highest returns.</li>
<li>We also wrote on several other IPOs during this period, however, those IPOs have not received approval yet.</li>
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As 2022 comes to an end, we revisit our IPO calls over the last 12-months and how these stocks have performed to assess the effectiveness of our calls.
We made explicit buy/sell calls on 12 IPOs during this period with a hit-rate of 83.3% with Grab, GoTo, Cloud Music, SenseTime and Leapmotor IPOs making the highest returns.
We also wrote on several other IPOs during this period, however, those IPOs have not received approval yet.


Clarence Chu

Lygend Resources & Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lygend-resources-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36493:1" rel="noopener">Lygend Resources &amp; Technology (2245 HK)</a> raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>Lygend Resources &amp; Technology (Lygend) is a nickel trading and production firm with a portfolio covering multiple areas across the nickel industry value chain.</li>
<li>In this note we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Lygend Resources &amp; Technology (2245 HK) raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO.
Lygend Resources &amp; Technology (Lygend) is a nickel trading and production firm with a portfolio covering multiple areas across the nickel industry value chain.
In this note we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Lygend Resources & Technology IPO Trading - Tepid Subscription but Potential Upside Remains

Italy

OVS SpA is an Italian fashion retailer. The Company creates, develops, and markets clothing for men, women, and children.

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA is a clothing and accessories company offering shoes, handbags, belts, luggage, ties, scarves, and watches.

Safilo Group SpA designs, manufactures and distributes prescription frames, sunglasses and sports eyewear under licensing agreements for luxury and premium brands as well as under its own brands.  The Group is present in the international market through exclusive distributors and subsidiaries in primary markets.

Tod's S.p.A. manufactures and retails men's, women's, and sports shoes.  The Company's signature shoe is a loafer with rubber spikes on the sole and heel. Brand names include Tod's, Hogan, and Fay.  The Company operates owned and franchised stores in Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

Geox SpA manufactures and retails shoes.  The Company designs and produces shoes and operates the Geox retail shops.

Piaggio & C. S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of two-wheeler motor vehicles and commercial vehicles in Europe and internationally. The Company offers two-wheelers, including scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles, as well as three and four-wheeler light transport sector vehicles, as wells as related accessories and spare parts under various brands.

Technogym S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and sells fitness equipment. The Company offers cardiovascular and padding products, exercise balls, weights and weights racks, multi-functional machines, aerobic, and sports equipment. Technogym distributes products worldwide.

MFE-MediaForEurope N.V. is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates television broadcasting, television production, signal broadcasting management, and music production businesses, as well as television stations. MFE-MediaForEurope serves customers in Europe.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. is a publisher and printer in Italy.  The Company's publications include books, magazines, newspapers, advertising, business information, graphics, direct marketing and on-line information services.  Mondadori also retails books.  The Company generates most of its business in Italy.

RAI Way S.p.A. provides broadcasting services. The Company offers services including network planning, design and implementation of distribution and broadcasting networks, and testing and putting the service into operation. RAI Way provides services throughout Italy.

Shanghai Yaoji Playing Card Company Limited designs, produces and sells various types of playing cards.

Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets a variety of fitness equipment for institutional club as well as home use.  The Company's products include treadmills, ellipticals, air rowers, recumbents, uprights, and steppers. Johnson Health Tech has distributors worldwide.

Guangdong Alpha Animation and Culture Co., Limited manufactures, supplies and markets a wide range of animated comics, cartoons and related toys.

YONEX CO., LTD. produces and sells sporting goods.  The Company's main products include goods and equipment for badminton, golf, tennis, and softball.  Yonex also produces sportswear and sports shoes.

Beneteau SA designs, manufactures and sells sailboats and motorboats.  The Company's products are used for recreational and racing purposes.

ME Group International PLC manufactures, sells, and operates automated instant-service equipment. The Company offers coin-operated automatic photobooths, photographic development, and printing equipment, as well as operates copiers, express print services, and children's rides.

Banbao Co., Ltd. is a toy manufacturer.  The Company sells a variety of toys at multiple retailers.

Alexander Marine Co., Ltd. manufactures yachts. The Company produces megayachts, motoryachts, and other equipment. Alexander Marine also provides repairing and maintenance services.

Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Company Limited develops, manufactures, sells pianos and provides related services. The Company's main products include upright pianos, grand pianos, and digital pianos.

Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group (002678 CH)

Heiwa Corporation develops, produces, and sells pachinko machines.  The Company produces pachinko peripheral equipment and provides engineering service as well. Heiwa also sells pachisuro slot machines and operates pachinko parlors and golf courses.

Ferretti S.P.A. manufactures and markets powerboats and yachts. The Company designs fly bridge motor yachts, open cruisers, sport fisherman motor yachts, lobster boats, mega-yachts, and fiberglass maxi yachts. Ferretti serves customers globally.

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Ferretti SpA (9638 HK)

Cirrus Aircraft IPO - Fundamentally Sound but Parent Still Under Sanction

Cirrus Aircraft (0153126D US) seeks to raise up to US$197m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we undertake a quick peer comparison and share our...

Ethan Aw

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSCEI, HSCI, HSTECH, HSIII, STTF, Top50, Div+, FXI, FnGuide

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

HSCI Index Rebalance: 25 Adds, 29 Deletes & Changes to Southbound Stock Connect

There are 25 adds and 29 deletes for the HSCI in March. 21 stocks will be added to Stock Connect while 27 will be deleted. Positions via the...

Brian Freitas

Our IPO Calls for 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, we revisit our IPO calls for 2022 and assess the performance of these calls which had a hit rate of 83.3%. Some of the...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Lygend Resources & Technology IPO Trading - Tepid Subscription but Potential Upside Remains

Lygend Resources & Technology (2245 HK) raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Clarence Chu

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