Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<p>Our objective with India Channel Insight is to share snippets from our channel interactions that are part of our research process. These snippets can potentially be signals for larger themes/ideas emerging out of these interactions.  </p>
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<p>For this insight, we interact with current and prior distributors of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stove-kraft-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31372:1" rel="noopener">Stove Kraft (0490943D IN)</a>; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-electricals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9615:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Electricals (BJE IN)</a>; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crompton-greaves-consumer-electricals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24046:1" rel="noopener">Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals (CROMPTON IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/havells-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9158:1" rel="noopener">Havells India (HAVL IN)</a> </p>
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About India Channel Insight



Our objective with India Channel Insight is to share snippets from our channel interactions that are part of our research process. These snippets can potentially be signals for larger themes/ideas emerging out of these interactions.  


For this insight, we interact with current and prior distributors of Stove Kraft (0490943D IN); Bajaj Electricals (BJE IN); Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals (CROMPTON IN) and Havells India (HAVL IN) 


India Channel Insight | Stovekraft, Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Consumer, Havells

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.

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Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group / Equity Capital Markets

<div><p>MicroPort MedBot (MM), a surgical robot company, aims to raise up to US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO. It is a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/microport-scientific-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4487:1" rel="noopener">Microport Scientific (853 HK)</a> and is backed by Hillhouse and other  mainly domestic investors.</p></div><div><p>MicroPort MedBot (MM) is a surgical robot company which designs, develops and commercializes surgical robots to assist surgeons in performing complex surgical procedures. It is the only company with a product portfolio covering the five major and fast-growing surgical specialties of laparoscopic, orthopedic, panvascular, natural orifice and percutaneous surgical procedures, as per Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S).</p></div><div><p>Its flagship products, Toumai Laparoscopic Surgical Robot, DFVision 3D Electronic Laparoscope and Honghu Orthopedic Surgical Robot, have all been admitted to the NMPA’s Green Path. Toumai and Honghu are at or near the registration approval stage, and DFVision has recently received NMPA approval.</p></div><p>We have looked at the company’s background and products in our earlier note, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/microport-medbot-pre-ipo-robodoc-pre-revenue-has-a-large-competitor-but-a-large-market-as-well" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MicroPort MedBot Pre-IPO - RoboDoc - pre-revenue, has a large competitor but a large market as well</a>. </p><p>In this note, we will talk about the PHIP updates and look at the performance of its largest competitor.</p>

MicroPort MedBot (MM), a surgical robot company, aims to raise up to US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO. It is a subsidiary of Microport Scientific (853 HK) and is backed by Hillhouse and other  mainly domestic investors.MicroPort MedBot (MM) is a surgical robot company which designs, develops and commercializes surgical robots to assist surgeons in performing complex surgical procedures. It is the only company with a product portfolio covering the five major and fast-growing surgical specialties of laparoscopic, orthopedic, panvascular, natural orifice and percutaneous surgical procedures, as per Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S).Its flagship products, Toumai Laparoscopic Surgical Robot, DFVision 3D Electronic Laparoscope and Honghu Orthopedic Surgical Robot, have all been admitted to the NMPA’s Green Path. Toumai and Honghu are at or near the registration approval stage, and DFVision has recently received NMPA approval.We have looked at the company’s background and products in our earlier note, MicroPort MedBot Pre-IPO - RoboDoc - pre-revenue, has a large competitor but a large market as well. In this note, we will talk about the PHIP updates and look at the performance of its largest competitor.

MicroPort MedBot Pre-IPO - RoboDoc - PHIP Updates and a Look at Its Largest Competitor

<div><p>PHC Holdings and its shareholders aim to raise around US$700m, down from US$1.8bn, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO. The company is backed by KKR (48.7% stake pre-listing), Mitsui (21.5%), Life Science Institute (13.4%) and Panasonic (11.5%).</p></div><div><p>PHC is engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of healthcare devices and services. The company has three main segments: Diabetes Management (35% of FY21 revenue); Healthcare Services (37.9% of FY21 revenue); and Diagnosis/Life Science (26.1% of FY21 revenue).</p></div><div><p>We have covered the main aspects of the deal in our earlier notes<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/phc-holdings-pre-ipo-many-companies-rolled-into-one" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> PHC Holdings Pre-IPO - Many companies rolled into one and </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/phc-holdings-pre-ipo-peer-comparison" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> PHC Holdings Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison and</a> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/phc-holdings-pre-ipo-thoughts-on-valuation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PHC Holdings Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation</a>.</p></div><div><p>In this note we will talk about the IPO valuation.</p></div>

PHC Holdings and its shareholders aim to raise around US$700m, down from US$1.8bn, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO. The company is backed by KKR (48.7% stake pre-listing), Mitsui (21.5%), Life Science Institute (13.4%) and Panasonic (11.5%).PHC is engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of healthcare devices and services. The company has three main segments: Diabetes Management (35% of FY21 revenue); Healthcare Services (37.9% of FY21 revenue); and Diagnosis/Life Science (26.1% of FY21 revenue).We have covered the main aspects of the deal in our earlier notes PHC Holdings Pre-IPO - Many companies rolled into one and  PHC Holdings Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison and PHC Holdings Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation.In this note we will talk about the IPO valuation.

PHC Holdings IPO - Should Have Cut the Price, Not Just the Size

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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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.

<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phc-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34198:1" rel="noopener">PHC Holdings (6523 JP)</a> is a leading diversified diagnostic, life sciences and medical device company serving global markets. PHC shareholders include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kkr-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27333:1" rel="noopener">KKR &amp; Co Inc (KKR US)</a> (owns 48.0% of PHC), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsui-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20799:1" rel="noopener">Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd (8031 JP)</a> (21.1%), Life Science Institute (13.2%) and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/panasonic-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:222:1" rel="noopener">Panasonic Corp (6752 JP)</a> (11.3%).</p></div><div><p>At the indicative price of JPY3,700 per share, PHC will have a market cap of JPY452 billion (US$4.1 billion). PHC plans to raise JPY172 billion ($1.57 billion) by offering 5.8 million primary shares (JPY22 billion raise) and 40.7 million secondary shares (JPY150 billion raise). </p></div><div><div>
<p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/phc-holdings-ipo-initiation-sugar-high" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:57915" rel="noopener">PHC Holdings IPO Initiation: Sugar High</a>, we opined that at first glance, PHC offers solid growth, stable and healthy margins along with solid cash generation. However, on an organic basis, the revenue has declined in each of the last two financial years. The strong growth in the recent first quarter was largely due to low comps and an unsustainable revenue boost from COVID-19 related products. We concluded that PHC’s fundamentals are mixed and we are inclined to watch this IPO from the sidelines.</p>
<div class="content-highlight"><p>Our valuation analysis suggests that PHC is fully valued at the indicative price. In combination with the mixed fundamentals, we would pass on the IPO. </p></div>
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PHC Holdings (6523 JP) is a leading diversified diagnostic, life sciences and medical device company serving global markets. PHC shareholders include KKR &amp; Co Inc (KKR US) (owns 48.0% of PHC), Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd (8031 JP) (21.1%), Life Science Institute (13.2%) and Panasonic Corp (6752 JP) (11.3%).At the indicative price of JPY3,700 per share, PHC will have a market cap of JPY452 billion (US$4.1 billion). PHC plans to raise JPY172 billion ($1.57 billion) by offering 5.8 million primary shares (JPY22 billion raise) and 40.7 million secondary shares (JPY150 billion raise). 
In PHC Holdings IPO Initiation: Sugar High, we opined that at first glance, PHC offers solid growth, stable and healthy margins along with solid cash generation. However, on an organic basis, the revenue has declined in each of the last two financial years. The strong growth in the recent first quarter was largely due to low comps and an unsustainable revenue boost from COVID-19 related products. We concluded that PHC’s fundamentals are mixed and we are inclined to watch this IPO from the sidelines.
Our valuation analysis suggests that PHC is fully valued at the indicative price. In combination with the mixed fundamentals, we would pass on the IPO. 


<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phc-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34198:1" rel="noopener">PHC Holdings (6523 JP)</a> is a leading diversified diagnostic, life sciences and medical device company serving global markets. PHC shareholders include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kkr-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27333:1" rel="noopener">KKR &amp; Co Inc (KKR US)</a> (owns 48.0% of PHC), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsui-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20799:1" rel="noopener">Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd (8031 JP)</a> (21.1%), Life Science Institute (13.2%) and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/panasonic-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:222:1" rel="noopener">Panasonic Corp (6752 JP)</a> (11.3%).</p><p>PHC plans to raise JPY172 billion ($1.57 billion) by offering 5.8 million primary shares and 40.7 million secondary shares at an indicative price of JPY3,700 per share. KKR, Mitsui &amp; Co, Life Science Institute, Panasonic and LCA 3 Moonshot are the selling shareholders. Books will open from 28 September to 4 October. The deal will price on 6 October and the shares are due to list on 14 October. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>At first glance, PHC offers solid growth, stable and healthy margins along with solid cash generation. However, on an organic basis, the revenue has declined in each of the last two financial years. The strong growth in the recent first quarter was largely due to low comps and an unsustainable revenue boost from COVID-19 related products. On balance, we think that PHC’s fundamentals are mixed and we are inclined to watch this IPO from the sidelines. </p></div>

PHC Holdings (6523 JP) is a leading diversified diagnostic, life sciences and medical device company serving global markets. PHC shareholders include KKR &amp; Co Inc (KKR US) (owns 48.0% of PHC), Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd (8031 JP) (21.1%), Life Science Institute (13.2%) and Panasonic Corp (6752 JP) (11.3%).PHC plans to raise JPY172 billion ($1.57 billion) by offering 5.8 million primary shares and 40.7 million secondary shares at an indicative price of JPY3,700 per share. KKR, Mitsui &amp; Co, Life Science Institute, Panasonic and LCA 3 Moonshot are the selling shareholders. Books will open from 28 September to 4 October. The deal will price on 6 October and the shares are due to list on 14 October. At first glance, PHC offers solid growth, stable and healthy margins along with solid cash generation. However, on an organic basis, the revenue has declined in each of the last two financial years. The strong growth in the recent first quarter was largely due to low comps and an unsustainable revenue boost from COVID-19 related products. On balance, we think that PHC’s fundamentals are mixed and we are inclined to watch this IPO from the sidelines. 

Japan

Panasonic Corporation manufactures electric and electronic products. The Company produces home appliances, car navigation systems, digital devices, computer peripherals, telecommunications, industrial equipment, and electronic parts. Panasonic has associated companies around the world.

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India Channel Insight | Stovekraft, Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Consumer, Havells

For this insight, we interact with current and prior distributors of Stove Kraft; Bajaj Electricals; Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals and...

Pranav Bhavsar

MicroPort MedBot Pre-IPO - RoboDoc - PHIP Updates and a Look at Its Largest Competitor

MicroPort MedBot, a surgical robot company, aims to raise up to US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO. It is a subsidiary of Microport Scientific (853 HK)...

Sumeet Singh

PHC Holdings IPO - Should Have Cut the Price, Not Just the Size

PHC Holdings and its shareholders aim to raise around US$700m, down from US$1.8bn, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO.

Sumeet Singh

PHC Holdings IPO: Valuation Insights

Our valuation analysis suggests that PHC is fully valued at the indicative price. In combination with the mixed fundamentals, we would pass on the...

Arun George

PHC Holdings IPO Initiation: Sugar High

PHC plans to raise JPY172 billion ($1.57 billion) at an indicative price of JPY3,700 per share. We think that PHC’s fundamentals are mixed and we...

Arun George

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