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

SBFC Finance Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbfc-finance-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36713:1" rel="noopener">SBFC Finance Limited (SBFC IN) </a>raised around US$131m in its India IPO, after the deal was priced at INR57/share. Its six-month lockup will expire on 12th Feb 2024. </li>
<li>SBFC Finance is a systematically important, non-deposit taking non-banking finance company (NBFC-ND-SI), offering secured MSME Loans and Loans against Gold.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.</li>
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SBFC Finance Limited (SBFC IN) raised around US$131m in its India IPO, after the deal was priced at INR57/share. Its six-month lockup will expire on 12th Feb 2024. 
SBFC Finance is a systematically important, non-deposit taking non-banking finance company (NBFC-ND-SI), offering secured MSME Loans and Loans against Gold.
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.


SBFC Finance Lockup Expiry - Time to Cash in on Some Hefty Profits

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee income</li><li>Deposit growth (+13% YoY) clocked in on the back of a higher share of retail deposits (LCR at 123%, Q2FY24: 118%)</li><li>However, CASA fell 85bps QoQ to 38.5%, showcasing system-wide pressure on low-cost deposits</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>

IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee incomeDeposit growth (+13% YoY) clocked in on the back of a higher share of retail deposits (LCR at 123%, Q2FY24: 118%)However, CASA fell 85bps QoQ to 38.5%, showcasing system-wide pressure on low-cost depositsContent 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.

HSIE Results Daily: IndusInd Bank, ICICI Prudential Life

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, 100, and 200 Indices in the June 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>As things stand, there could be one index change for the SENSEX index. </li>
<li>There could be four ADDs/DELs for the BSE 100 index and four ADDs/DELs for the BSE 200 index.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, 100, and 200 Indices in the June 2024 index rebal event.
As things stand, there could be one index change for the SENSEX index. 
There could be four ADDs/DELs for the BSE 100 index and four ADDs/DELs for the BSE 200 index.


Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Jun 24: Wipro SENSEX Deletion Possible

India BFSI - Long-Short - Equity Research Analyst

Raj S, CA, CFA

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True Art of Valuation

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<li>IRDAI has released an exposure draft proposing a substantial  reduction in surrender charges on Non-Par Guaranteed Life Insurance Products</li>
<li>The move aims to the remove penalizing surrender charges prevalent on Traditional Savings products with guaranteed RoI; this is the latest of moves aimed to improve policyholder protection</li>
<li>All life insurers are negatively impacted  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-life-insurance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25899:1" rel="noopener">SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd (SBILIFE IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-standard-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26004:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Life Insurance (HDFCLIFE IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">Life Insurance of India (LICI IN)</a> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener"></a>
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IRDAI has released an exposure draft proposing a substantial  reduction in surrender charges on Non-Par Guaranteed Life Insurance Products
The move aims to the remove penalizing surrender charges prevalent on Traditional Savings products with guaranteed RoI; this is the latest of moves aimed to improve policyholder protection
All life insurers are negatively impacted  SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd (SBILIFE IN)HDFC Life Insurance (HDFCLIFE IN)ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)Life Insurance of India (LICI IN) 



India Life Insurers: IRDAI Proposes Higher Surrender Values (SBILIFE IN/ HDFCLIFE IN/ IPRU IN/ LICI)

Equity Bottom-Up

Life Insurance  of India / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">Life Insurance of India (LICI IN)</a> reported its 1H24 earnings which are a continuation of the poor performance of the largest life insurer in India.</li>
<li>Total sales were down -10% (individual sales – flat y-o-y); VNB margins falling; outlook not positive. Not positive shifts in product mix or distribution trends.</li>
<li>We value LIC at 0.5x FY25e P/EV, implying a -15% downside from the current price, reflecting poor sales growth, loss of market-share and its failure to turn-around the business model.</li>
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Life Insurance of India (LICI IN) reported its 1H24 earnings which are a continuation of the poor performance of the largest life insurer in India.
Total sales were down -10% (individual sales – flat y-o-y); VNB margins falling; outlook not positive. Not positive shifts in product mix or distribution trends.
We value LIC at 0.5x FY25e P/EV, implying a -15% downside from the current price, reflecting poor sales growth, loss of market-share and its failure to turn-around the business model.


Life Insurance of India (LICI IN) 2Q24 Review: Poor Performance; No Signs of Turnaround. Sell.

India

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited of India provides life insurance services. The Company offers claim processing, electronic insurance accounts, and other services. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance conducts its business in India.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)

SBFC Finance Lockup Expiry - Time to Cash in on Some Hefty Profits

SBFC Finance Limited (SBFC IN) raised around US$131m in its India IPO, after the deal was priced at INR57/share. Its six-month lockup will expire...

Ethan Aw

HSIE Results Daily: IndusInd Bank, ICICI Prudential Life

IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee income

HDFC Securities

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Jun 24: Wipro SENSEX Deletion Possible

Wipro could be deleted from the SENSEX index in June 2024 and Coal India could become the replacement. There could be around three days of volume...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

India Life Insurers: IRDAI Proposes Higher Surrender Values (SBILIFE IN/ HDFCLIFE IN/ IPRU IN/ LICI)

Indian Life Insurance Regulatory update: Proposed removal of penal surrender charges on traditional guaranteed-return savings products; negatively...

Raj S, CA, CFA

Life Insurance of India (LICI IN) 2Q24 Review: Poor Performance; No Signs of Turnaround. Sell.

LIC’s 2Q24 earnings show a continuation of the poor performance of the largest life insurer in India. We expect further de-rating given the lack of...

Raj S, CA, CFA

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SBFC Finance Lockup Expiry - Time to Cash in on Some Hefty Profits

SBFC Finance Limited (SBFC IN) raised around US$131m in its India IPO, after the deal was priced at INR57/share. Its six-month lockup will expire...

Ethan Aw

HSIE Results Daily: IndusInd Bank, ICICI Prudential Life

IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee income

HDFC Securities

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Jun 24: Wipro SENSEX Deletion Possible

Wipro could be deleted from the SENSEX index in June 2024 and Coal India could become the replacement. There could be around three days of volume...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

India Life Insurers: IRDAI Proposes Higher Surrender Values (SBILIFE IN/ HDFCLIFE IN/ IPRU IN/ LICI)

Indian Life Insurance Regulatory update: Proposed removal of penal surrender charges on traditional guaranteed-return savings products; negatively...

Raj S, CA, CFA

Life Insurance of India (LICI IN) 2Q24 Review: Poor Performance; No Signs of Turnaround. Sell.

LIC’s 2Q24 earnings show a continuation of the poor performance of the largest life insurer in India. We expect further de-rating given the lack of...

Raj S, CA, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Jun 24: Wipro SENSEX Deletion Possible