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

Fortescue Metals / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>An undisclosed shareholder is looking to raise US$1.25bn (A$1.91bn) from selling some stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fortescue-metals-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41:1" rel="noopener">Fortescue Metals (FMG AU)</a>.</li>
<li>The deal is a large one to digest at 13 days of the stock’s three month ADV. The selling shareholder will be locked up for 45 days.</li>
<li>In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and comment on deal dynamics.</li>
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An undisclosed shareholder is looking to raise US$1.25bn (A$1.91bn) from selling some stake in Fortescue Metals (FMG AU).
The deal is a large one to digest at 13 days of the stock’s three month ADV. The selling shareholder will be locked up for 45 days.
In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and comment on deal dynamics.


Fortescue Placement - Discount Appears Attractive, but Momentum Has Been Very Weak

Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day, Money of Mine

Money of Mine

Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day

An ex-underground miner, an ex-investment banker, and an ex-equity research guy breaking down the mining news of the day. It's a bit of entertainment, information, and occasionally some alpha.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Fortescue Metals Group experienced a significant block trade worth $1.1 billion, leading to a 6% discount in their stock price</li>
<li>Potential sellers include Hunan Iron and Steel Group, Vallon Holdings, and Capital Group, with speculation on the reasons behind the sale</li>
<li>The geopolitical situation in Niger, with ongoing conflicts involving French, US, and Russian forces against Islamist militants, is a topic of interest and discussion among the group</li>
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Fortescue Metals Group experienced a significant block trade worth $1.1 billion, leading to a 6% discount in their stock price
Potential sellers include Hunan Iron and Steel Group, Vallon Holdings, and Capital Group, with speculation on the reasons behind the sale
The geopolitical situation in Niger, with ongoing conflicts involving French, US, and Russian forces against Islamist militants, is a topic of interest and discussion among the group

This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Mr. Kerr's focus on resources in Australia and surprises in the industry, including BHP Anglo's moves and Liontown's share value drop</li><li>Corporate governance issues with Andrew Forrest and Fortescue, including concessions on hydrogen targets</li><li>Challenges in the hydrogen and lithium sectors, such as BP's Australian renewable energy hub proposal and Rio Tinto's large investment</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Mr. Kerr's focus on resources in Australia and surprises in the industry, including BHP Anglo's moves and Liontown's share value dropCorporate governance issues with Andrew Forrest and Fortescue, including concessions on hydrogen targetsChallenges in the hydrogen and lithium sectors, such as BP's Australian renewable energy hub proposal and Rio Tinto's large investmentThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Biggest Mining stories of 2024 – AFR’s Peter Ker

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 13th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD21.8bn.</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 Pilbara Minerals, Xero, Apa, Coles, Wisetech Global.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 13th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD21.8bn.
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 Pilbara Minerals, Xero, Apa, Coles, Wisetech Global.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 13th): Pilbara Minerals, Xero, Apa, Coles, Wisetech Global

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

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<li>In the world of 8-10% dividend-yielding commodities, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fortescue-metals-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41:1" rel="noopener">Fortescue Metals (FMG AU)</a> almost makes the cut. We would wait for a better entry point here despite iron ore strength.</li>
<li>We are also mindful of the risks associated with capex in the green energy space to achieve zero emissions and ramp costs with the recent production increase.</li>
<li>We believe numbers are at par, trading at 9.6x PE on the current spot price (130 USD/ton) with a 7% dividend yield ( assuming a 65% payout ratio). </li>
</ul>


In the world of 8-10% dividend-yielding commodities, Fortescue Metals (FMG AU) almost makes the cut. We would wait for a better entry point here despite iron ore strength.
We are also mindful of the risks associated with capex in the green energy space to achieve zero emissions and ramp costs with the recent production increase.
We believe numbers are at par, trading at 9.6x PE on the current spot price (130 USD/ton) with a 7% dividend yield ( assuming a 65% payout ratio). 


Fortescue Metals (FMG AU): 8% Yield At Spot Price With Risks, Wait For Better Entry Point

Australia

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. explores for and produces iron ore. The Company conducts business worldwide.

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Fortescue Metals (FMG AU)

Fortescue Placement - Discount Appears Attractive, but Momentum Has Been Very Weak

An undisclosed shareholder is looking to raise US$1.25bn (A$1.91bn) from selling some stake in Fortescue Metals (FMG AU).

Clarence Chu

Who’s Dumping FMG Stock?

Discussion on uranium geopolitics and potential site visits, analyst interests in gold, oil, and gas, Fortescue block trade, speculation on sellers...

Money of Mine

Biggest Mining stories of 2024 – AFR’s Peter Ker

Mr. Kerr focuses on resources, BHP Anglo makes surprising move in 2024, battery metal slump impacts Lion Town and Nickel West, Minray and Andrew...

Money of Mine

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 13th): Pilbara Minerals, Xero, Apa, Coles, Wisetech Global

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Xero, Apa, Coles, Wisetech Global.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Fortescue Metals (FMG AU): 8% Yield At Spot Price With Risks, Wait For Better Entry Point

Trading at 9.6x PE on the current spot price (130 USD/ton) with a 7% dividend yield ( assuming a 65% payout ratio), we would like Fortescue incase...

Sameer Taneja

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