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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 143 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 111.6% as of May 12th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 0.4ppt week on week, led by real estate, financials, utilities and offset by consumer staples, consumer discretionary, energy.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for CCB, BoC, China Shenhua, Yankuang Energy, CHina Life.</li>
</ul>


We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 143 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 111.6% as of May 12th.
The average A-H premium changed by 0.4ppt week on week, led by real estate, financials, utilities and offset by consumer staples, consumer discretionary, energy.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for CCB, BoC, China Shenhua, Yankuang Energy, CHina Life.


A-H Premium Weekly (May 12th): CCB, BoC, China Shenhua, Yankuang Energy, CHina Life

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Equity Bottom-Up

Guangzhou Automobile Group / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>GAC’s 1Q23 net profit was 15% below our prior expectation, largely due to its alltime low gross margin.</li><li>We are still of the view that GAC is a defensive player in a volatile market.</li><li>We suggest investors to keep an eye on its Hyper GT’s sales momentum, as Aion’s upmarket could be key to its margins and valuation.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

GAC’s 1Q23 net profit was 15% below our prior expectation, largely due to its alltime low gross margin.We are still of the view that GAC is a defensive player in a volatile market.We suggest investors to keep an eye on its Hyper GT’s sales momentum, as Aion’s upmarket could be key to its margins and valuation.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

GAC Group (2238 HK) – 1Q23 earnings miss on gross margin

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Major Chinese manufacturers’ new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales were all over the map in March, with companies that recently released budget-friendly cars outperforming their rivals amid a raging price war across the industry.</li><li>Last month, NEV sales of BYD Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Li Auto Inc. and Nio Inc. grew 97.5%, 89.8%, 88.7% and 3.9% year-on-year, respectively, according to company statements.</li><li>The NEV category mainly covers pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.</li></ul>

Major Chinese manufacturers’ new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales were all over the map in March, with companies that recently released budget-friendly cars outperforming their rivals amid a raging price war across the industry.Last month, NEV sales of BYD Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Li Auto Inc. and Nio Inc. grew 97.5%, 89.8%, 88.7% and 3.9% year-on-year, respectively, according to company statements.The NEV category mainly covers pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

China’s NEV Sales Are Both Surging and Sinking, Depending on the Company

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>Diplomacy /Cover Story: China emerges as powerbroker on global diplomatic stage</li>
<li>France /: France and U.S. are allies with different voices, French ambassador to China says</li>
<li>Yi Gang /: China calls for ‘fair burden sharing’ to address poor countries’ sovereign debt issues</li>
</ul>


Diplomacy /Cover Story: China emerges as powerbroker on global diplomatic stage
France /: France and U.S. are allies with different voices, French ambassador to China says
Yi Gang /: China calls for ‘fair burden sharing’ to address poor countries’ sovereign debt issues


CX Daily: China Emerges As Powerbroker On Global Diplomatic Stage

<ul>
<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 143 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 112.5% as of Apr 14th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by -4.9ppt week on week, led by consumer discretionary, health care, financials.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Remegen, CREC, Yankuang Energy, CRRC, GWM, CICC.</li>
</ul>


We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 143 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 112.5% as of Apr 14th.
The average A-H premium changed by -4.9ppt week on week, led by consumer discretionary, health care, financials.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Remegen, CREC, Yankuang Energy, CRRC, GWM, CICC.


A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 14th): Remegen, CREC, Yankuang Energy, CRRC, GWM, CICC

China

Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited develops, manufactures, and markets mini cars, mini sedans, full size sedans, and engines.

Chongqing Changan Automobile Company (200625 CH)

Lifan Industry (Group) Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells motorcycles, cars and gasoline engines. The Company's major products include motorcycles, motorcycle engines, passenger cars, passenger car engines, gasoline engines and other terminal products such as generator sets, water pumps and lawn mowers.

Jiangling Motors Corp. Ltd. manufactures and sells vehicles and related components.  The Company's main products include JMC series trucks and pickups, and Transit series commercial buses.

BAIC Motor Corporation Limited designs, researches, develops, manufactures and sells a variety of passenger vehicles in China.

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited, through joint ventures, designs, manufactures, and markets diesel engines, light trucks, automobiles, castings, and related spare parts.

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells automotive products, provides consulting, automotive testing and evaluation services. The Company's main products include dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, and sanitation trucks.

China Automotive Engg Rsrch Inst (601965 CH)

Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets automobiles and parts. The Company produces light trucks, medium trucks, heavy trucks, passenger cars, and engine parts. Beiqi Foton Motor also conducts automotive wholesale businesses domestically and internationally.

China Jialing Industrial Co., Ltd. Group manufactures and sells motorcycles and related engines.

China Jialing Industrial Co Ltd (Group) (600877 CH)

Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets diesel engines, light trucks, castings, and related spare parts.

Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets cars, gasoline engines, internal combustion engines, and other automobile parts.

Tianjin Faw Xiali Automobile Co, Ltd. (000927 CH)

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION develops and manufactures passenger cars and its related parts.  The Company has production facilities in Japan, the US, and Thailand.  Mitsubishi Motors Corp provides vehicle-related financing and leasing service through its subsidiary.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells motorcycles.  The Company's products include heavyweight touring, custom, and performance motorcycles, as well as a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, and general merchandise.  Harley-Davidson also provides motorcycle floor planning and parts and accessories financing to its North American and European dealers.

Yadea Group is a leading electric two wheeler brand in China. The company produces electric bikes and scooters.

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS manufactures cars and automobile parts under license from Fiat.  The Group also imports Alfa Romeo and Fiat cars for domestic market and provides financing services.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes minibuses and sedans in the People's Republic of China.  The Company also manufactures and trades automotive components.

China Motor Corporation manufactures and markets trucks, vans, cars, and related parts and accessories.  The Company also has joint venture operations with Mitsubishi.

Sanyang Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets automobiles, motorcycles, and parts. The Company also provides related technical and consulting services.

Thor Industries, Inc. produces and sells a wide range of recreation vehicles.  The Company markets its products through independent dealers located throughout the United States and Canada.  Thor's products are sold under the Airstream Classic, Dutchmen, Skamper, Infinity, Four Winds, Citation, Signature, and other names.

Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells motor vehicles and parts. The Company produces automobiles and trucks in a joint venture with Nissan Motor Company and operates dealerships throughout Taiwan.

Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures and sells automobiles, trucks, auto parts, and its accessories.  The Company operates its business worldwide.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Company, Ltd. manufactures, sells, and services automobiles. The Company is also involved in automobile parts and components, and auto finance and related services for both overseas and domestic markets.

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Guangzhou Automobile Group (2238 HK)

A-H Premium Weekly (May 12th): CCB, BoC, China Shenhua, Yankuang Energy, CHina Life

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for CCB, BoC, China Shenhua, Yankuang Energy, CHina Life.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

GAC Group (2238 HK) – 1Q23 earnings miss on gross margin

GAC’s 1Q23 net profit was 15% below our prior expectation, largely due to its alltime low gross margin. We are still of the view that GAC is a...

CMB International

China’s NEV Sales Are Both Surging and Sinking, Depending on the Company

Major Chinese manufacturers’ new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales were all over the map in March, with companies that recently released budget-friendly...

Caixin Global

CX Daily: China Emerges As Powerbroker On Global Diplomatic Stage

Diplomacy / Cover Story: China emerges as powerbroker on global diplomatic stage France / France and U.S. are allies with different voices, French...

Caixin Global

A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 14th): Remegen, CREC, Yankuang Energy, CRRC, GWM, CICC

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Remegen, CREC, Yankuang Energy, CRRC, GWM, CICC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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