Telco/Internet specialist

Kirk Boodry

Redex Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this deep dive report, we initiate coverage on Softbank Group with a ¥6,300 target price and Neutral recommendation</li>
<li>We are cautious on global tech and consider that the main risk to the story but a recovery in China sentiment provides some offset</li>
<li>For Q3 results next week, we expect the defensive theme of the last two quarters to continue</li>
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In this deep dive report, we initiate coverage on Softbank Group with a ¥6,300 target price and Neutral recommendation
We are cautious on global tech and consider that the main risk to the story but a recovery in China sentiment provides some offset
For Q3 results next week, we expect the defensive theme of the last two quarters to continue


Softbank Group (Neutral) - Japan’s Global Tech Play: Initiation of Coverage and Q3 Preview

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/hesai-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36743:1" rel="noopener">Hesai Group (HSAI US)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming US IPO.</li>
<li>HSAI is a manufacturer of three-dimensional light detection and ranging (Lidar) solutions. It has shipped over 103,000 Lidar units from 2017 to the end of 2022.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Hesai Group (HSAI US) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming US IPO.
HSAI is a manufacturer of three-dimensional light detection and ranging (Lidar) solutions. It has shipped over 103,000 Lidar units from 2017 to the end of 2022.
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Hesai Group Pre-IPO - The Positives - Has a Lot of Potential

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Taiwan's government has passed new major tax subsidies to support semiconductor firms' R&amp;D and capex spending.</li>
<li>TSMC results will be out this afternoon; Interestingly, TSMC's CEO has been buying shares during October, November, and December.</li>
<li>Hon Hai has begun iPhone 15 trial production, and Zhengzhou is back to 100%.</li>
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Taiwan's government has passed new major tax subsidies to support semiconductor firms' R&amp;D and capex spending.
TSMC results will be out this afternoon; Interestingly, TSMC's CEO has been buying shares during October, November, and December.
Hon Hai has begun iPhone 15 trial production, and Zhengzhou is back to 100%.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Global Optimism for Semi Stocks, Taiwan's New Subsidies, TSMC CEO Buying Stock

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>VinFast Auto ("VinFast") is getting ready to complete its IPO on Nasdaq in January 2023.</li>
<li>We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year. </li>
<li>The fact that the company is trying to hurry up to complete this IPO in early 2023 suggests that there could be some bigger concerns about long-term financing of VinFast.</li>
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VinFast Auto ("VinFast") is getting ready to complete its IPO on Nasdaq in January 2023.
We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year. 
The fact that the company is trying to hurry up to complete this IPO in early 2023 suggests that there could be some bigger concerns about long-term financing of VinFast.


VinFast IPO Preview - Too Big to Fail In Vietnam

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<li>Intel's 3Q22 earnings beat expectations, and the shares reacted positively, rising 10.7%.</li>
<li>The company announced $3bn of cost savings for 2023E and $8-10bn in annual cost savings by 2025E. 2023E earnings guidance will be provided at the company's February Investor Day.</li>
<li>Intel has outperformed TSMC and UMC since our pre-Intel Innovation Conference catalyst piece. Intel could still re-rate further relative to the companies into its next earnings.</li>
</ul>


Intel's 3Q22 earnings beat expectations, and the shares reacted positively, rising 10.7%.
The company announced $3bn of cost savings for 2023E and $8-10bn in annual cost savings by 2025E. 2023E earnings guidance will be provided at the company's February Investor Day.
Intel has outperformed TSMC and UMC since our pre-Intel Innovation Conference catalyst piece. Intel could still re-rate further relative to the companies into its next earnings.


Intel Vs. TSMC/​​​​​UMC Long/​​​​​Short Monitor: Intel Results Drive Share Spike, Still Can Re-Rate

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Mobileye Global Inc. provides software and hardware technologies for automobiles. The Company specializes in development and deployment of driver assistance systems ("ADAS") and autonomous driving technologies and solutions. Mobileye Global serves customers worldwide.

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Softbank Group (Neutral) - Japan’s Global Tech Play: Initiation of Coverage and Q3 Preview

In this deep dive report, we initiate coverage at Neutral with a ¥6,300 target price. We think global tech will struggle but a recovery in China...

Kirk Boodry

Hesai Group Pre-IPO - The Positives - Has a Lot of Potential

Hesai Group (HSAI US), a China based Lidar solutions provider, is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming US IPO. In this note, we will...

Sumeet Singh

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Global Optimism for Semi Stocks, Taiwan's New Subsidies, TSMC CEO Buying Stock

TSMC results will be released this afternoon. Notably, TSMC's CEO has been buying shares over the last three months. Hon Hai begins iPhone 15 trial...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

VinFast IPO Preview - Too Big to Fail In Vietnam

We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year.

Douglas Kim

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Softbank Group (Neutral) - Japan’s Global Tech Play: Initiation of Coverage and Q3 Preview

In this deep dive report, we initiate coverage at Neutral with a ¥6,300 target price. We think global tech will struggle but a recovery in China...

Kirk Boodry

Hesai Group Pre-IPO - The Positives - Has a Lot of Potential

Hesai Group (HSAI US), a China based Lidar solutions provider, is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming US IPO. In this note, we will...

Sumeet Singh

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Global Optimism for Semi Stocks, Taiwan's New Subsidies, TSMC CEO Buying Stock

TSMC results will be released this afternoon. Notably, TSMC's CEO has been buying shares over the last three months. Hon Hai begins iPhone 15 trial...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

VinFast IPO Preview - Too Big to Fail In Vietnam

We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year.

Douglas Kim

Intel Vs. TSMC/​​​​​UMC Long/​​​​​Short Monitor: Intel Results Drive Share Spike, Still Can Re-Rate

Intel has outperformed TSMC and UMC since our pre-Intel Innovation Conference catalyst piece. Intel could still re-rate further relative to the...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Intel Vs. TSMC/UMC Long/Short Monitor: Intel Results Drive Share Spike, Still Can Re-Rate