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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiei-kankyo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36539:1" rel="noopener">Daiei Kankyo (9336 JP)</a> (DK), a waste management company, aims to raise around US$280m in its Japan IPO.</li>
<li>Daiei Kankyo is involved in the waste management and related businesses in Japan. The core of its operations consists of its waste management and recycling business.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company's past performance.</li>
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Daiei Kankyo (9336 JP) (DK), a waste management company, aims to raise around US$280m in its Japan IPO.
Daiei Kankyo is involved in the waste management and related businesses in Japan. The core of its operations consists of its waste management and recycling business.
In this note, we talk about the company's past performance.


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/soho-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4123:1" rel="noopener">Soho China (410 HK)</a>'s Pan Shiyi is resigning to focus on "philanthropic pursuits". That sounds like "donations", which can be sourced from the Pans selling their stake in SOHO.</li>
<li>In the Nikkei 225 Annual Review, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nidec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7245:1" rel="noopener">Nidec (6594 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/smc-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20866:1" rel="noopener">SMC (6273 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hoya-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8990:1" rel="noopener">Hoya (7741 JP)</a> are IN. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/unitika-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7669:1" rel="noopener">Unitika (3103 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maruha-nichiro-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20640:1" rel="noopener">Maruha (1333 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oki-electric-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2181:1" rel="noopener">Oki Electric (6703 JP)</a> are OUT.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/volkswagen-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21738:1" rel="noopener">Volkswagen (VOW GR)</a> confirms its intention to float a portion of its Porsche sports-car brand within weeks, in what is expected to be one of Germany’s largest-ever public debuts.</li>
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Soho China (410 HK)'s Pan Shiyi is resigning to focus on "philanthropic pursuits". That sounds like "donations", which can be sourced from the Pans selling their stake in SOHO.
In the Nikkei 225 Annual Review, Nidec (6594 JP), SMC (6273 JP), Hoya (7741 JP) are IN. Unitika (3103 JP), Maruha (1333 JP), and Oki Electric (6703 JP) are OUT.

Volkswagen (VOW GR) confirms its intention to float a portion of its Porsche sports-car brand within weeks, in what is expected to be one of Germany’s largest-ever public debuts.


Last Week in Event SPACE: SOHO China, Nikkei 225 Review, SK Chemicals, SingTel, Porsche, Tyro

Travis Lundy

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<li>The Sep 2022 Nikkei 225 Annual Review has been announced. This was discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nikkei-225-review-results-nidec-smc-hoya-in" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:80187" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 Review Results: Nidec, SMC, Hoya IN</a>. </li>
<li>That means we can make early predictions for the March 2023 rebalance to be announced in six months. One way turnover would be about 1.4%. </li>
<li>The top three adds are Oriental Land, Renesas, and JAL. The top 3 sells would be Toyobo, Toho Zinc, and Nippon Sheet Glass. There are some dark horses here too.</li>
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The Sep 2022 Nikkei 225 Annual Review has been announced. This was discussed in Nikkei 225 Review Results: Nidec, SMC, Hoya IN. 
That means we can make early predictions for the March 2023 rebalance to be announced in six months. One way turnover would be about 1.4%. 
The top three adds are Oriental Land, Renesas, and JAL. The top 3 sells would be Toyobo, Toho Zinc, and Nippon Sheet Glass. There are some dark horses here too.


Nikkei 225 March 2023 Review Quiddity Leaderboard

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Momentum has favored Japan Airlines' share price vs ANA Holdings this year and we expect this outperformance to continue in the short term (next 3-6 months).</li>
<li>So our pair trade involves going long Japan Airlines (9201 JP) and going short on Ana Holdings (9202 JP). </li>
<li>Four major reasons why we like Japan Airlines vs ANA Holdings include: a) better valuations, b) higher EBITDA margins, c) stronger leverage ratios, and d) higher proportion of overseas business.</li>
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Momentum has favored Japan Airlines' share price vs ANA Holdings this year and we expect this outperformance to continue in the short term (next 3-6 months).
So our pair trade involves going long Japan Airlines (9201 JP) and going short on Ana Holdings (9202 JP). 
Four major reasons why we like Japan Airlines vs ANA Holdings include: a) better valuations, b) higher EBITDA margins, c) stronger leverage ratios, and d) higher proportion of overseas business.


Japan Transport: Japan Airlines (Long) Vs ANA Holdings (Short)

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.

Alliance Aviation Services / Event-Driven

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<li>The ACCC has raised concerns about <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qantas-airways-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:677:1" rel="noopener">Qantas Airways (QAN AU)</a> proposed acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alliance-aviation-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20401:1" rel="noopener">Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU)</a>. The ACCC’s final decision is on 17 November.</li>
<li>Qantas knew a lengthy ACCC approval process was highly likely and committed to an additional special dividend in the SID to reflect this risk. </li>
<li>Qantas has its work cut out to address the ACCC concerns. Nevertheless, due to the selloff, the current price offers almost a free option on Qantas securing ACCC approval.</li>
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The ACCC has raised concerns about Qantas Airways (QAN AU) proposed acquisition of Alliance Aviation Services (AQZ AU). The ACCC’s final decision is on 17 November.
Qantas knew a lengthy ACCC approval process was highly likely and committed to an additional special dividend in the SID to reflect this risk. 
Qantas has its work cut out to address the ACCC concerns. Nevertheless, due to the selloff, the current price offers almost a free option on Qantas securing ACCC approval.


Alliance Aviation – Selloff Provides Optionality on ACCC Approval

Japan

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. provides air transportation services. The Company offers a variety of scheduled  flights and unscheduled flights throughout the world as well as offers air courier services. Japan Airlines also provides tickets, resort hotels, and travel agencies services.

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Japan Airlines (9201 JP)

Daiei Kankyo Pre-IPO - Steady, at Best

Daiei Kankyo (9336 JP) (DK), a waste management company, aims to raise around US$280m in its Japan IPO. In this note, we look at the company's past...

Sumeet Singh

Last Week in Event SPACE: SOHO China, Nikkei 225 Review, SK Chemicals, SingTel, Porsche, Tyro

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Nikkei 225 March 2023 Review Quiddity Leaderboard

The Nikkei 225 Annual Review is announced. That means we can try to predict the March 2023 review. 3 auto adds 3 auto deletes are likely. Sep23 is...

Travis Lundy

Japan Transport: Japan Airlines (Long) Vs ANA Holdings (Short)

Four major reasons why we like Japan Airlines vs ANA Holdings include: a) better valuations, b) higher EBITDA margins, c) stronger leverage ratios,...

Douglas Kim

Alliance Aviation – Selloff Provides Optionality on ACCC Approval

Qantas has its work cut out to address the ACCC concerns. Nevertheless, due to the selloff, the current price offers almost a free option on Qantas...

Arun George

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