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 Bursa stocks as of Sep 19th. The aggregated short interest is USD377m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry, Telekom Malaysia.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Sep 19th. The aggregated short interest is USD377m.
We tabulate league tables 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 CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry, Telekom Malaysia.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Sep 19th): CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry, Telekom Malaysia

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Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added into portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 294% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 57%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added into portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 294% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 57%


<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 22nd. The aggregated short interest is USD408m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 YTL Power International, Public Bank, WCE, UEM Sunrise, Kossan Rubber Industries.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 22nd. The aggregated short interest is USD408m.
We tabulate league tables 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 YTL Power International, Public Bank, WCE, UEM Sunrise, Kossan Rubber Industries.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 22nd): YTL Power International, Public Bank, WCE, UEM Sunrise

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-dusit-medical-services-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:875:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB)</a> posted 4% rise in revenue from hospital operations in 2Q25 as international and Thai patients revenue reported growth of 6% and 3% YoY, respectively.</li>
<li>EBITDA grew 7% YoY to THB 6.1B on higher revenue and better cost management, while net profit rose 5% YoY to THB 3.5B on lower interest cost. Margins expanded.</li>
<li>BDMS has delivered an overall stable financial performance with inpatient revenue growth and stable EBITDA margin. Near term upside potential remains.</li>
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Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB) posted 4% rise in revenue from hospital operations in 2Q25 as international and Thai patients revenue reported growth of 6% and 3% YoY, respectively.
EBITDA grew 7% YoY to THB 6.1B on higher revenue and better cost management, while net profit rose 5% YoY to THB 3.5B on lower interest cost. Margins expanded.
BDMS has delivered an overall stable financial performance with inpatient revenue growth and stable EBITDA margin. Near term upside potential remains.


Bangkok Dusit (BDMS TB): Revenue Rise in 2Q25; Margins Expand; Stable Outlook To Bring in Returns

Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bumrungrad-hospital-pub-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:883:1" rel="noopener">Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB)</a> reported lower hospital revenue, down by 4% YoY to THB 6,104M in 2Q25 (down 5% in 1H25 to THB 12,125M).</li>
<li>Revenue contribution from international patients stayed at 64% with price competition impacting negatively amid volumes growth from markets like Middle east.</li>
<li>Maintaining stable margins with cost control would be key for the company amid revenue softness.</li>
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Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB) reported lower hospital revenue, down by 4% YoY to THB 6,104M in 2Q25 (down 5% in 1H25 to THB 12,125M).
Revenue contribution from international patients stayed at 64% with price competition impacting negatively amid volumes growth from markets like Middle east.
Maintaining stable margins with cost control would be key for the company amid revenue softness.


Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): International Sale Still Not Out of Woods, Margin Improve Sequentially

Malaysia

IHH Healthcare Bhd provides healthcare services. The Company operates hospitals as well as medical centers, clinics and ancillary healthcare businesses across multiple countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, The Peoples Republic of China, India, Hong Kong,  Macedonia, the Netherlands and Brunei.

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IHH Healthcare (IHH MK)

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Sep 19th): CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry, Telekom Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 52

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 22nd): YTL Power International, Public Bank, WCE, UEM Sunrise

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in YTL Power International, Public Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bangkok Dusit (BDMS TB): Revenue Rise in 2Q25; Margins Expand; Stable Outlook To Bring in Returns

Bangkok Dusit Medical sees 4% revenue rise in 2Q25, mainly driven by international patients revenue, while EBITDA and net profit margin expanded...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): International Sale Still Not Out of Woods, Margin Improve Sequentially

Bumrungrad Hospital reported lower hospital revenue and significant margin expansion in 2Q25. Maintaining stable margins with cost control would...

Tina Banerjee

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Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Sep 19th): CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry, Telekom Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in CIMB, Gamuda, Sime Darby, VS Industry,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 52

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 22nd): YTL Power International, Public Bank, WCE, UEM Sunrise

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in YTL Power International, Public Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bangkok Dusit (BDMS TB): Revenue Rise in 2Q25; Margins Expand; Stable Outlook To Bring in Returns

​Bangkok Dusit Medical sees 4% revenue rise in 2Q25, mainly driven by international patients revenue, while EBITDA and net profit margin expanded...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): International Sale Still Not Out of Woods, Margin Improve Sequentially

​Bumrungrad Hospital reported lower hospital revenue and significant margin expansion in 2Q25. Maintaining stable margins with cost control would...

Tina Banerjee

Bangkok Dusit Medical sees 4% revenue rise in 2Q25, mainly driven by international patients revenue, while EBITDA and net profit margin expanded...

Bumrungrad Hospital reported lower hospital revenue and significant margin expansion in 2Q25. Maintaining stable margins with cost control would...