Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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

Kotak Mahindra Bank / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>CPPIB aims to raise around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:126:1" rel="noopener">Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)</a>. </li>
<li>This is not the first time that CPPIB will be selling down some of its stake, the previous deal held up well.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
</ul>


CPPIB aims to raise around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN). 
This is not the first time that CPPIB will be selling down some of its stake, the previous deal held up well.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Kotak Placement - Has Sold Before, Stock Has Run-Up Recently but It Has Still Underperformed

Five Star Business Finance / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/five-star-business-finance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35238:1" rel="noopener">Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN)</a> raised around US$190m in its India IPO in Nov 2022.</li>
<li>Five-Star Business is a non-banking financial company (NBFC-ND-SI) that provides secured business loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.</li>
</ul>



Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN) raised around US$190m in its India IPO in Nov 2022.
Five-Star Business is a non-banking financial company (NBFC-ND-SI) that provides secured business loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.


Five Star IPO Lock-Up - Over US$1.3bn Lockup Release with Less than US$1m ADV

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes and a sharp dip in equity yields</li><li>We are encouraged by the management’s focus on improving its derivatives market share and diversifying revenue streams</li><li>We draw comfort from ISEC’s renewed focus on building digital prowess, albeit, given its high dependence on cash ADTVs (56% of retail broking mix), we reiterate our core thesis on the cyclicality in its revenues</li><li>We trim our EPS estimates by 2/3% for FY24E/25E to factor in weak momentum in cash ADTVs and higher staff costs, maintain ADD with a lower target price of INR600 (14x Mar-25E EPS, rolling forward multiple adjustment from 15x to 14x).</li></ul>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.

ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes and a sharp dip in equity yieldsWe are encouraged by the management’s focus on improving its derivatives market share and diversifying revenue streamsWe draw comfort from ISEC’s renewed focus on building digital prowess, albeit, given its high dependence on cash ADTVs (56% of retail broking mix), we reiterate our core thesis on the cyclicality in its revenuesWe trim our EPS estimates by 2/3% for FY24E/25E to factor in weak momentum in cash ADTVs and higher staff costs, maintain ADD with a lower target price of INR600 (14x Mar-25E EPS, rolling forward multiple adjustment from 15x to 14x).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.

HSIE Results Daily - ICICI Securities, Mastek

<ul><li>ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes and a sharp dip in equity yields</li><li>We are encouraged by the management’s focus on improving its derivatives market share and diversifying revenue streams</li><li>We draw comfort from ISEC’s renewed focus on building digital prowess, albeit, given its high dependence on cash ADTVs (56% of retail broking mix), we reiterate our core thesis on the cyclicality in its revenues</li></ul>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.

ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes and a sharp dip in equity yieldsWe are encouraged by the management’s focus on improving its derivatives market share and diversifying revenue streamsWe draw comfort from ISEC’s renewed focus on building digital prowess, albeit, given its high dependence on cash ADTVs (56% of retail broking mix), we reiterate our core thesis on the cyclicality in its revenuesContent 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 - CICI Securities, Mastek

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Bringing stability in Revenues – ISEC has sharpened its focus on (1) Wealth management franchise with a thrust on improving share of recurring assets/revenues, (2) Derivatives segment, (3) Insurance with focus on both life insurance and general and health insurance, and (4) adding Personal Loans to the existing Loan disbursements, with the aim to reduce its dependence on the broking business, thereby bringing more stability to the revenues.</li><li>While near-term headwinds on broking income persists, we expect distribution income to support overall revenue growth.</li><li>Focus remains on improving the market share in the Derivatives segment – With its focused efforts towards improving market share in the Derivatives segment, ISEC is witnessing gradual improvement and good traction across operational metrics in the same.</li></ul>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.

Bringing stability in Revenues – ISEC has sharpened its focus on (1) Wealth management franchise with a thrust on improving share of recurring assets/revenues, (2) Derivatives segment, (3) Insurance with focus on both life insurance and general and health insurance, and (4) adding Personal Loans to the existing Loan disbursements, with the aim to reduce its dependence on the broking business, thereby bringing more stability to the revenues.While near-term headwinds on broking income persists, we expect distribution income to support overall revenue growth.Focus remains on improving the market share in the Derivatives segment – With its focused efforts towards improving market share in the Derivatives segment, ISEC is witnessing gradual improvement and good traction across operational metrics in the same.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.

ICICI Securities - Focus on Market Share Improvement

India

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) offers financial services. The Company provides transmission of securities, dematerialisation, processing delivery, account opening, receipt instructions, holding, pledging, educational initiatives, settlements, and depository services to investors. CDSL serves customers in India.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited is a global, diversified financial services group. The Company offers services that include securities, commodities, investment banking and venture capital.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFS IN)

Tata Investment Corporation Limited invests in land, stocks and debentures.  The Company has been granted a mandate allowing it to takeover the management and control of companies.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited is an independent and de-mutualized exchange.  The Exchange has permanent recognition from the Government of India for facilitating online trading, clearing, and settlement operations for commodity futures markets across the country.

Crisil Ltd. operates a credit rating agency in India. The Company specializes in the areas of risk identification, classification and assessment, across a broad spectrum of industries.

Capri Global Capital Ltd is an Indian Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC-NDSI). The Company is focused on the priority sector in the SME lending space; it provides loans for purchase of machinery and equipment, and working capital. In wholesale lending, it offers specialized solutions to Indian corporates to grow their businesses with initial funding, mezzanine financing et cetera.

IIFL Holdings Limited is a financial services company and is engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the businesses of  non-banking finance, housing finance, wealth management, asset management, institutional & retail brokerage and investment banking. The Company is also a distributor of insurance and other financial products.

Bombay Stock Exchange Limited provides market for trading in equity, debt instruments, derivatives, and mutual funds. The Company offers services including risk management, clearing, settlement, market data services, and education. Bombay Stock Exchange serves customers in India. ... More

UTI Asset Management Company Limited operates as an investment management firm. The Company offers asset management, research analysis, portfolio construction, financial planning, and advisory services to group of individual and institutional investors. UTI Asset Management serves clients in India.

Bengal & Assam Company Ltd. is an investment company.  The Company derives its revenues from dividend income it receives from companies in which it holds investments; interest income; and rental income.

China Cinda Asset Management Company Ltd. provides asset management services. The Company invests, disposes, and manages non-performing assets and equity. China Cinda Asset Management also provides consulting, investment, financial, and risk management services to individuals and businesses.

Samsung Securities Co.,Ltd. provides personalized asset management services. The Company provides brokerage, investment trust, underwriting services, and other services. Samsung Securities also provides cyber trading, mutual funds, asset backed securities issuing, municipal bonds trading services.

StoneX Group Inc. is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, and investors to the global markets ecosystem through digital platforms, end-to-end clearing, and execution services. StoneX Group operates worldwide.

Virtu Financial, Inc. is a technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the global financial markets. The Company posts two-sided quotes in equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, options, futures, fixed income, and other securities on various exchanges, markets, and liquidity pools around the world.

Guoco Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, develops, invests in, and manages properties as well as provides stock, commodity and bullion broking, insurance, and fund management services.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. provides investment management services. The Company offers investment strategies spanning various market capitalization segments, region, and investing styles. Artisan Partners Asset Management serves customers worldwide.

Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM US)

Pacific Securities Co., Ltd. provides securities brokerage, custodian, underwriting, trading and investment consulting services.

AnXin Trust Co., Ltd-A is a non-banking financial firm.  The Company's businesses include trust deposit, trust loan, securities trading, financing lease, securities underwriting, and other financial services. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also invests in real estate development.

Mirae Asset Securities Co.,Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services. The Company offers fixed income securities brokerage, securities dealing, equity underwriting, and other services. Mirae Asset Securities also deals with mergers and acquisitions, foreign currency, and financial derivatives.

HUB24 Limited is a financial services company.  The Company focuses on the delivery of a platform which supports investors.  The platform is a next-generation service with state-of-the-art portfolio management, transaction, and reporting solutions for licensees, financial advisers, accountants, stockbrokers, and institutions.

ICICI Securities Limited provides investment services. The Company provides corporate and investment banking, securities, wealth management, retail brokerage, initial public offerings, and advisory services. ICICI Securities serves customers in India.

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ICICI Securities Ltd (ISEC IN)

Kotak Placement - Has Sold Before, Stock Has Run-Up Recently but It Has Still Underperformed

CPPIB aims to raise around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN). The previous selldown by CPPIB held up well.

Sumeet Singh

Five Star IPO Lock-Up - Over US$1.3bn Lockup Release with Less than US$1m ADV

Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN) raised around US$190m in its India IPO in Nov 2022. Its US$1.3bn worth IPO lockup expiry is coming up soon.

Sumeet Singh

HSIE Results Daily - ICICI Securities, Mastek

ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily - CICI Securities, Mastek

ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes...

HDFC Securities

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Kotak Placement - Has Sold Before, Stock Has Run-Up Recently but It Has Still Underperformed

CPPIB aims to raise around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN). The previous selldown by CPPIB held up well.

Sumeet Singh

Five Star IPO Lock-Up - Over US$1.3bn Lockup Release with Less than US$1m ADV

Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN) raised around US$190m in its India IPO in Nov 2022. Its US$1.3bn worth IPO lockup expiry is coming up soon.

Sumeet Singh

HSIE Results Daily - ICICI Securities, Mastek

ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily - CICI Securities, Mastek

ICICI Securities: ISEC printed a 5% QoQ de-growth in retail broking revenue on a weak base (Q3FY23: -20% YoY), on the back of muted cash volumes...

HDFC Securities

ICICI Securities - Focus on Market Share Improvement

While near-term headwinds on broking income persists, we expect distribution income to support overall revenue growth. Focus remains on improving...

Axis Direct