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 analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 28th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.9bn.</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 Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 28th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.9bn.
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 Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 28th): Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Apr 12th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.7bn.</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 HMM, LG Electronics .</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Apr 12th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.7bn.
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 HMM, LG Electronics .


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 12th): HMM, LG Electronics

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we discuss the recent Korean stock portfolio allocation changes by the NPS.</li>
<li>The data suggests that NPS has been increasing its holdings into more defensive sectors such as insurance, convenience stores, and industrials. </li>
<li>On the other hand, it has been decreasing capital allocation in consumer discretionary related stocks.</li>
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In this insight, we discuss the recent Korean stock portfolio allocation changes by the NPS.
The data suggests that NPS has been increasing its holdings into more defensive sectors such as insurance, convenience stores, and industrials. 
On the other hand, it has been decreasing capital allocation in consumer discretionary related stocks.


NPS: Increasing Capital Allocation to More Defensive Stocks in Korea

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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zjld-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36734:1" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK)</a> priced its IPO at HK$10.82 per share to raise net proceeds of HK$5.0 billion (US$636 million). The shares will start trading tomorrow.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zjld-group-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99438" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zjld-group-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99455" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zjld-group-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:100252" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>We expect a muted debut as A Share baijiu peers have derated since the release of the prospectus. The shares remain attractive at the IPO price. </li>
</ul>



ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) priced its IPO at HK$10.82 per share to raise net proceeds of HK$5.0 billion (US$636 million). The shares will start trading tomorrow.
We previously discussed the IPO in ZJLD Group IPO: The Bull Case, ZJLD Group IPO: The Bear Case and ZJLD Group IPO: Valuation Insights. 
We expect a muted debut as A Share baijiu peers have derated since the release of the prospectus. The shares remain attractive at the IPO price. 


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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zjld-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36734:1" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK)</a> has launched its HKEx listing at HK$10.78-12.98 per share to raise up to US$811 million. Books are open from 17 to 20 April.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zjld-group-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99438" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zjld-group-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99455" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zjld-group-ipo-valuation-first-look" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99966" rel="noopener">ZJLD Group IPO: Valuation First Look</a>. </li>
<li>Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is attractive. Therefore, we would participate in the IPO. </li>
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ZJLD Group (ZJLD HK) has launched its HKEx listing at HK$10.78-12.98 per share to raise up to US$811 million. Books are open from 17 to 20 April.
We previously discussed the IPO in ZJLD Group IPO: The Bull Case, ZJLD Group IPO: The Bear Case and ZJLD Group IPO: Valuation First Look. 
Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is attractive. Therefore, we would participate in the IPO. 


South Korea

Hite Jinro Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing Soju, vodka-like distilled Korean liquor. The Company also produces and sells other alcoholic beverages, such as wine, whiskey, and ginseng liquors as well as non-alcoholic beverages including mineral water and soft drinks. In addition, Jinro also provides information processing and financial services as well as construction services.

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Hite Jinro (000080 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 28th): Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 12th): HMM, LG Electronics

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week. We estimate the short interests were USD6.7bn and highlighted short interest changes in...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

NPS: Increasing Capital Allocation to More Defensive Stocks in Korea

In this insight, we discuss the recent Korean stock portfolio allocation changes by the NPS. The data suggests that NPS has been increasing its...

Douglas Kim

ZJLD Group IPO: Trading Debut

We expect a muted debut as A Share baijiu peers have derated since the release of the prospectus. The shares remain attractive at the IPO price.

Arun George

ZJLD Group IPO: Valuation Insights

Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range of HK$10.78-12.98 per share is attractive. Therefore, we would participate in the IPO.

Arun George

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