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 KRX Stocks as of Jul 5th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Hlb (028300 KS), Posco (005490 KS).</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jul 5th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Hlb (028300 KS), Posco (005490 KS).


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 5th): Hlb, Posco

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<li>Around a third of the way though the review period, there could be 4 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX)</a> at the December rebalance.</li>
<li>The impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.6-21 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 2.5-16 days of ADV.</li>
<li>The potential adds have outperformed the potential deletions over the last few months and there could be more to go with short selling banned.</li>
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Around a third of the way though the review period, there could be 4 changes for the Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX) at the December rebalance.
The impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.6-21 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 2.5-16 days of ADV.
The potential adds have outperformed the potential deletions over the last few months and there could be more to go with short selling banned.


KOSPI200 Index Rebalance Preview: 4 Changes Likely in December

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 28th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.9bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 28th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.9bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 28th): Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 21st which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.8bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Enchem.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 21st which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.8bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Enchem.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 21st): Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Enchem

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 7th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 estimate short interest increased by 4.0% WoW and highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 7th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.
We tabulate league table 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 estimate short interest increased by 4.0% WoW and highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 7th): Samsung Electronics

South Korea

Hana Tour Service Inc. wholesales a variety of travel related services.  The Company provides outbound, inbound and domestic travel packages and cooperates with credit card companies and Internet shopping malls to market its services. Hana Tour Service also works as general sales agency (GSA) of overseas cruise and rail passes.

Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. operates casino business.

Ananti Inc. operates as leisure clubs. The Company provides ananti penthouses, ananti coves, ananti clubs, hilton hotels, and other clubs. Ananti offers services throughout South Korea.

Paradise Co., Ltd. is a gaming company that operates casino facilities in South Korea and Kenya.  The Company offers games, such as roulette, black jack, baccarat, and big wheel.  Paradise, through its subsidiaries, operates retail and hotel business.

E-World owns and operates an amusement park.  The Company's services include theme park rides, movie theaters, concerts, and restaurants.

Modetour Network Inc. provides a wide range of travel services. The Company's main services include overseas bookings, package tours, air courier services, and discount airline ticketing services.

SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets various golf balls and other golf related products.  Volvik mainly provides its products to Korea, the U.S., and Japan.

Yong Pyong Resort Co., Ltd. operates recreational resorts.  The resorts feature guest rooms and suits, golf course, ski course, water park, and other water sports facilities.  The Company also engages in real estate business focused on leisure facilities.

Shinsegae Food Co., Ltd. caters company restaurants, schools, and hospitals. The Company also markets and provides various groceries to food companies and restaurants.  Shinsegae Food operates family restaurants as well.

ME2ON Co., Ltd. focuses on game entertainment.  The Company's business engages in video game, arcade game, online game, mobile game, PC game and social casino games.

Berjaya Sports Toto Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries, operates a non-four-digit betting games, leases computerized lottery equipment, manufactures and distributes computerized lottery systems, and develops property.

Cafe De Coral Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates quick service restaurants, fast casual dining, institutional catering and specialty restaurant chains, and food manufacturing business.

DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings Co., Ltd is establish through merger of DOUTOR COFFEE and NIPPON RESTAURANT SYSTEM.  The Company operates a coffee shop and restaurant chain. DOUTOR NICHIRES manages all business operations, from producing and procuring coffee beans to roasting, wholesaling, and retailing.

Biglari Holdings Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, invests in food and insurance companies. Biglari Holdings serves clients in the State of Texas.

Wowprime Corp manages restaurants and provides catering services varying from steaks, Japanese style cuisines to curries and vegetarian foods.

Wonderla Holidays Limited owns and operates two amusement parks in Kochi and Bangalore, India.

The Erawan Group Public Company Limited develops and operates luxurious hotels, office buildings and shopping centers in the heart of Bangkok.

Gourmet Master Co Ltd operates coffee and bakery cafes in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong.

KOSHIDAKA HOLDINGS Co.,LTD. mainly operates karaoke rooms, restaurants with karaoke facility, and circuit training gym exclusively for female called "Curves."

Lion Travel Service Co., Ltd. was founded in 1977. The Company's line of business includes providing services and resources for traveling.

Lotte Tour Development Co., Ltd. provides various tour package service. The Company franchises travel agencies, offers home-based travel businesses, and provides leisure-travel information.  The Company also engages in property development and building management and operates duty-free shop business.

Lotte Tour Development Co, Ltd. (032350 KS)

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Lotte Tour Development Co, Ltd. (032350 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 5th): Hlb, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Hlb(028300 KS), Posco(005490 KS).

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KOSPI200 Index Rebalance Preview: 4 Changes Likely in December

There could be 4 changes for the KOSPI200 in December. The impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.6-21 days of ADV while the impact on...

Brian Freitas

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 28th): Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Lg Electronics, Hyundai Motor.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 21st): Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Enchem

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 7th): Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week. We estimate the short interests were USD 6.1bn last week and highlighted short interest...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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