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 analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of June 9th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We estimate the outflows to be USD 345 million and highlight flows for Tencent, China Mobile, CCB.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of June 9th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We estimate the outflows to be USD 345 million and highlight flows for Tencent, China Mobile, CCB.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Jun 9th): Tencent, China Mobile, CCB

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The weak share price performance of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haier-smart-home-co-ltd-b3ef445f-0f54-4586-8c58-9073de98d60e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31105:1" rel="noopener">Haier Smart Home Co Ltd (6690 HK)</a> is unwarranted given the healthy earnings trend, solid net cash position and undemanding valuations.</li>
<li>The 15.9% 1Q23 recurring earnings growth showed its low correlation with the property market while demonstrated the achievement in cost control and rising premium product contribution.</li>
<li>It is set to benefit from government's push for higher penetration of household appliances in rural areas. Meanwhile, recent Rmb depreciation may bring exchange gain for 1H23.</li>
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The weak share price performance of Haier Smart Home Co Ltd (6690 HK) is unwarranted given the healthy earnings trend, solid net cash position and undemanding valuations.
The 15.9% 1Q23 recurring earnings growth showed its low correlation with the property market while demonstrated the achievement in cost control and rising premium product contribution.
It is set to benefit from government's push for higher penetration of household appliances in rural areas. Meanwhile, recent Rmb depreciation may bring exchange gain for 1H23.


Haier Smart Home (6690 HK): Value Emerging

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>1Q23 was a slight beat, mostly due to rocketed sales growth in the EU.</li><li>Even with no FY23E guidance provided, we do think rapid growth in the EU will stay, sales growth in the US shall improve, together with the tailwinds in margins (e.g. cheaper input costs and freight rate, better discounts).</li><li>We still have a BUY rating with TP of HK$ 9.92, based on 11x FY23E P/E, vs 5 years average of 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.

1Q23 was a slight beat, mostly due to rocketed sales growth in the EU.Even with no FY23E guidance provided, we do think rapid growth in the EU will stay, sales growth in the US shall improve, together with the tailwinds in margins (e.g. cheaper input costs and freight rate, better discounts).We still have a BUY rating with TP of HK$ 9.92, based on 11x FY23E P/E, vs 5 years average of 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.

JS Global Lifestyle (1691 HK) – 1Q23 results beat and gradual recovery is likely

<ul>
<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 21st.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for China Mobile, Anta Sports Products, Semiconductor Manufacturing International, Meituan, Wuxi Biologics, Petrochina, Tencent, China Construction Bank, Sensetime.</li>
</ul>


We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 21st.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for China Mobile, Anta Sports Products, Semiconductor Manufacturing International, Meituan, Wuxi Biologics, Petrochina, Tencent, China Construction Bank, Sensetime.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Apr 21st): China Mobile, Anta, SMIC, Tencent, CCB, Sensetime

<ul><li>Both sales growth and margin were under massive pressure in 4Q22, due to pandemic and industry-wide de-stocking.</li><li>Even though management provides no guidance for FY23E, we do agree that there are more tailwinds (e.g. cheaper input costs and freight rate, better discounts) than headwinds (macroeconomic risks and potential tariffs).</li><li>And the long-term growth story is still valid.</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.

Both sales growth and margin were under massive pressure in 4Q22, due to pandemic and industry-wide de-stocking.Even though management provides no guidance for FY23E, we do agree that there are more tailwinds (e.g. cheaper input costs and freight rate, better discounts) than headwinds (macroeconomic risks and potential tariffs).And the long-term growth story is still valid.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.

JS Global Lifestyle (1691 HK) – No FY23E guidance but the risk-reward is there

United States

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. designs, builds, and sells single family homes in the Southeast, Southwest, and South Central regions of the United States.  The Company's homes are designed to appeal to entry-level and first move-up home buyers.

The Lovesac Company retails home furnishing products. The Company offers alternative furniture store, sectionals, bean bags, bean bag chairs, as well as other accessories such as blankets, footsacs, and throw pillows. Lovesac serves customers in the State of Connecticut.

iRobot Corporation manufactures robots that vacuum and wash floors and perform battlefield reconnaissance and bomb disposal. The Company markets its products to consumers through retailers, the United States military, and other government agencies worldwide.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. designs, constructs, and markets single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums in planned residential communities. The Company operates in the states of New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, New York, California, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, and in Poland. Hovnanian also provides mortgages to its homebuyers.

NACCO Industries, Inc. is an operating holding company. The Company's subsidiaries operate in coal mining and marketing, small electric household appliances, commercial products for restaurants, bars and hotels, and specialty retail of kitchenware and gourmet foods.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, markets and designs electric household and specialty house wares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, bars, and hotels. Hamilton Beach Brands Holding serves consumers, commercial, and retail sectors in the United States.

Lifetime Brands, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes household cutlery, kitchenware, cutting boards, and bakeware.  The Company markets its products under its own tradenames and licensed tradenames.  Lifetime Brand's products are distributed through retailers in the United States.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells wooden and upholstered furniture for the retail, contract, and recreational vehicle (RV) furniture markets. The Company's products are sold to furniture dealers, department stores, and RV manufacturers throughout the United States. Flexsteel also sells its products to several national chains that sell on a private label basis.

Universal Electronics Inc. manufactures and markets preprogrammed universal wireless remote controls, wireless keyboards, and gaming controls principally for home video and audio entertainment equipment. The Company sells and licenses its devices and proprietary technologies worldwide to OEM's, private label manufacturers and companies involved in the cable and satellite industries.

Hooker Furniture Corporation manufactures and imports residential furniture, primarily targeted at the upper-medium price range.  The Company's products include home office furniture, entertainment centers, imported occasional furniture, and bedroom and wall systems.  Hooker sells its products to furniture retailers, catalog merchandisers, and national and regional chain stores.

Q TECHNOLOGY (GROUP) Company Limited is a PRC-based camera module manufacturer focusing on mid-to-high end camera module market for Chinese branded smartphone, tablet and PC manufacturers.

Jiangsu Tongrun Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures tool cabinets, steel furniture, other sheet metal products and sheet metal machines.

Miyakoshi Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells audio & visual equipment. Its products include TVs, DVD players, and multimedia players. The Company is also engaged in the wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical equipment products.

Shenzhen New Nanshan Holding Group Co., Ltd manufactures and designs pre-fabricated houses, products include construction sites offices and houses, special houses for energy or mining projects, urban municipal settlement houses, houses for municipal, tourism, sports exhibition and large commercial activities, and houses for military uses.

Whirlpool China Co Ltd manufactures and markets washing machines and microwave ovens.

Hume Industries Bhd produces medium to high-end wooden furniture and focuses on woodworking and finishing of furniture, most of which is exported.

Nagawa Co. Ltd. manufactures, sells, and rents prefabricated offices and stores. The Company builds prefabricated storage sheds. Nagawa also sells construction machinery and construction materials.

Vatti Corporation Ltd. manufactures and markets household appliances. The Company's products include gas stoves, kitchen ventilators and water heater.

ES-CON JAPAN Ltd. plans and organizes apartment construction works in Osaka and Kyoto area.  The Company also provides real estate consulting services for land owners and developers.

Borosil Renewables Limited manufactures glass products. The Company offers industrial, pharmaceutical, and volumetric glassware products. Borosil Renewables offers bottles, burette, pipettes, flasks, condensers, ground joints, extractors, and other related products.

JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited provides household appliances. The Company offers pressure and induction cookers, air fryers, countertop grills, upright and robotic  vacuums, water purifier, ventilator, thermos, and other related products. JS Global Lifestyle serves customers worldwide.

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JS Global Lifestyle (1691 HK)

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Jun 9th): Tencent, China Mobile, CCB

We analyzed the Hong Kong Connect Scheme for last week and highlight flows for Tencent, China Mobile, and China Construction Bank.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Haier Smart Home (6690 HK): Value Emerging

Weak share price is unjustified given healthy earnings, net cash position and undemanding valuations. It will benefit from government's push to...

Osbert Tang, CFA