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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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infratil-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:596:1" rel="noopener">Infratil Ltd (IFT NZ)</a> aims to raise around US$613m (NZ$1bn) via an institutional placement.</li>
<li>Proceeds from the placement will be used to fund IFT’s share of capex for its data center arm, CDC.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
</ul>



Infratil Ltd (IFT NZ) aims to raise around US$613m (NZ$1bn) via an institutional placement.
Proceeds from the placement will be used to fund IFT’s share of capex for its data center arm, CDC.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Infratil Placement - Riding the AI Wave, but Deal Timing Seems Opportunistic

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>There were a few rebalance announcements in the last week and the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sse-science-and-technology-innovation-board-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29279:1" rel="noopener">SSE STAR50 (STAR50 INDEX)</a> and STAR100 Index rebalances were implemented at the close on Friday.</li>
<li>There are a lot of rebalances that will be implemented at the close on the coming Thursday and Friday.</li>
<li>Another big week of inflows for onshore China ETFs with Central Huijin likely behind the big flows to ETFs tracking the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-shenzhen-csi-300-inde" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22906:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Inde (SHSZ300 INDEX)</a>. </li>
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There were a few rebalance announcements in the last week and the SSE STAR50 (STAR50 INDEX) and STAR100 Index rebalances were implemented at the close on Friday.
There are a lot of rebalances that will be implemented at the close on the coming Thursday and Friday.
Another big week of inflows for onshore China ETFs with Central Huijin likely behind the big flows to ETFs tracking the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Inde (SHSZ300 INDEX). 


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, A50, STTF, LowVol30, Value Up

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<li>There is 1 change for the S&amp;P/ASX20 Index, 2 changes for the S&amp;P/ASX100 Index, 4 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX200 INDEX</a> and 14 adds/10 deletes for the S&amp;P/ASX300 Index in March.</li>
<li>The largest impact is expected on the changes to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> while flows are large among changes to the S&amp;P/ASX 20 Index and S&amp;P/ASX 100 Index too.</li>
<li>There has been a steady increase in cumulative excess volume for most stocks but there are a few where there has been a spike recently.</li>
</ul>


There is 1 change for the S&amp;P/ASX20 Index, 2 changes for the S&amp;P/ASX100 Index, 4 changes for the S&amp;P/ASX200 INDEX and 14 adds/10 deletes for the S&amp;P/ASX300 Index in March.
The largest impact is expected on the changes to the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) while flows are large among changes to the S&amp;P/ASX 20 Index and S&amp;P/ASX 100 Index too.
There has been a steady increase in cumulative excess volume for most stocks but there are a few where there has been a spike recently.


S&P/​​​​ASX Index Rebalance (Mar 2024): Changes, Flows, Impact, Shorts & Positioning

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<li>With two days left in the review period, there could be 28 adds/deletes across the S&amp;P/ASX family of indices in March.</li>
<li>There is nearly A$1bn to sell in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/newmont-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40416:1" rel="noopener">Newmont (NEM AU)</a> due to the potential S&amp;P/ASX 20 Index deletion and a large decrease in the number of shares held in Australia.</li>
<li>There could be 2-41 days of ADV to buy in the index inclusions while the impact on the deletions will range between 0.7-24 days of ADV.</li>
</ul>


With two days left in the review period, there could be 28 adds/deletes across the S&amp;P/ASX family of indices in March.
There is nearly A$1bn to sell in Newmont (NEM AU) due to the potential S&amp;P/ASX 20 Index deletion and a large decrease in the number of shares held in Australia.
There could be 2-41 days of ADV to buy in the index inclusions while the impact on the deletions will range between 0.7-24 days of ADV.


S&P/​​​​​​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Newmont Still Has Nearly A$1bn to Sell

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<li>The review period for a global index commenced last week and will run through this week as well.</li>
<li>The announcement of the changes for the LQ45 Index should be announced in the coming week and will be implemented at the close on 31 January.</li>
<li>Huge inflows to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-shenzhen-csi-300-inde" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22906:1" rel="noopener">CSI 300 Index</a> trackers during the week while there was a big outflow from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tracker-fund-of-hong-kong-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29257:1" rel="noopener">Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (2800 HK)</a>. </li>
</ul>


The review period for a global index commenced last week and will run through this week as well.
The announcement of the changes for the LQ45 Index should be announced in the coming week and will be implemented at the close on 31 January.
Huge inflows to CSI 300 Index trackers during the week while there was a big outflow from Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (2800 HK). 


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: ASX, KS200, KQ150, HSIII, STTF, L&F, Costa Group, Japan, Bud APAC

Australia

Emeco Holdings Limited provides commercial equipment rental services. The Company rents earthmoving equipment to the mining industries in Australia and Indonesia.

Coventry Group Limited is involved in the distribution of automotive parts, tools, workshop equipment and associated products, fasteners, bearings, fluid systems and mining and industrial products.  The Company also manufactures and applies bitumen, asphalt and related products along with manufacturing automotive and industrial gaskets.

HGL Ltd is a distributor of branded products into niche markets. The company mainly distributes and markets school uniforms, head wear, fabrics, collector model cars, optical and beauty care products, lighting equipment and copying and printing solutions and consumables. It also designs and distributes a wide range of price ticketing, shelf management and promotional display products.

Boom Logistics Limited is a lifting solutions company that provides integrated services to various industrial markets including resources and commercial construction.  The Company offers mobile, tower and project cranes, maintenance services, engineering services, equipment rental and logistical and transport services.

NRW Holdings Limited provides mining and civil construction services. The Company offers rail formation, bulk earthworks, mine development, road and tunnel construction, topsoil removal, and a range of contract mining services. NRW Holdings serves customers in Australia.

Johns Lyng Group Limited provides non-residential construction services. The Company offers construction, building, and support services, as well as software products, home maintenance, and call center services. Johns Lyng Group serves clients in Australia.

Monadelphous Group Limited provides engineering and construction services to the resources and petrochemical industries. The Company provides mining and processing industry maintenance, mining equipment refurbishment, project management, construction, and airport ground handling services. Monadelphous Group serves customers in Australia.

Austal Limited is an emerging global defence prime contractor. The Group supplies vessel platforms such as the Littoral Combat Ship and the Joint High Speed Vessel to the United States Navy, an extensive range of patrol and auxiliary vessels to defence forces around the world, and installs and maintains military communications, radar and command and control systems.

GWA Group Ltd. manufactures building fittings for households and commercial premises.  The Company designs, manufactures, imports and distributes domestic and commercial bathroom, kitchen and laundry products; manufactures and imports hot water and ducted heating and cooling systems; and designs, manufactures, imports and distributes door hardware and fittings and garage doors and openers.

Service Stream Limited is a specialized fixed, wireless and broadband telecommunications service provider. The Company acquires property, plans, approves, designs, constructs, installs, commissions, and provides ongoing maintenance forwireless communications facilities. The Company also provides installation, construction and maintenance services for the telecom industry.

Okaya & Co., Ltd. trades steel and machinery.  The Company produces ordinary steel, special steel, nonferrous metals, piping, housing facilities, chemical products, machinery, and electric machinery.  Okaya also provides information system services and operates real estate businesses.

Inabata & Co., Ltd. is a trading company specializing in chemicals, electronic materials, synthetic resins, and housing equipment. The Company, affiliated with Sumitomo Chemical, imports foodstuff such as agricultural and marine products as well. Inabata distributes its products globally through a network of sales offices and affiliates.

Minmetals Development Co., Ltd imports and exports metals and minerals. The Company imports rolled steel, ore sand, and steel billets, and exports coke, coal, iron, bolognian stones, and other minerals.  Minmetals Development also provides freight transportation service and manages hotels.

MRC Global Inc. distributes pipe, valves, and fittings. The Company serves the chemical and petrochemical; food processing; gas distribution; gas transmission; oil and gas exploration and production; pharmaceutical; pulp and paper; refining; steel manufacturing; and power generation industries.

TRUSCO NAKAYAMA CORPORATION is a trading firm handling various kinds of industrial machinery and other mechanical tools.  The Company also sells office and housing equipment, and consumer electronics.

MITANI CORPORATION produces and sells building materials including ready-mixed concrete and cement.  The Company provides engineering work for secondary cement products.  Mitani also develops and sells information system equipment, electronic devices, and software.  The Company operates trading business which handles fuels, housing equipment, and chemicals as well.

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Ltd. mines and explores nickel and other metals including cobalt, platinum, and copper.  The Company also offers beauty and cosmetics, media, property investment, property development, and financial investment services.

Jinchuan Group International Resources (2362 HK)

Brighton-Best International Taiwan Inc distributes socket screw products. The company's products include hi-tensile bolts, nuts, washers.

LX International is a commodity trading and mining company.  The Company develops and trades coal, oil, gas, non-ferrous metals, palm oil, and renewable energy. LG International also trades IT related component/equipment, petrochemical and steel product.

INABA DENKI SANGYO CO., LTD. sells electric cables, plumbing products, and electronic equipment.  The Company's products include cables, electric switchboards, lighting equipment, sensors, and ducts.  Inaba Denki Sangyo also provides real estate management and data processing services.

Redox Limited and Australia operates as a global chemical, ingredient, and raw material distributor. The Company offers sweeteners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, minerals, antioxidants, phosphates,  vitamins, hydrocolloids, basic and functional ingredients, acidulants, preservatives, and other ingredients. Redox serves customers worldwide.

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Infratil Placement - Riding the AI Wave, but Deal Timing Seems Opportunistic

Infratil Ltd (IFT NZ) aims to raise around US$613m (NZ$1bn) via an institutional placement. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics and run...

Sumeet Singh

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, A50, STTF, LowVol30, Value Up

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance (Mar 2024): Changes, Flows, Impact, Shorts & Positioning

There are 38 constituent changes across the index family. There are big flows and impacts for a bunch of stocks. Short interest is high on the...

Brian Freitas

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Newmont Still Has Nearly A$1bn to Sell

There could be 28 adds/deletes across the S&P/ASX family of indices in March. Newmont will have around A$1bn to sell. Shorts have been soaring on...

Brian Freitas

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: ASX, KS200, KQ150, HSIII, STTF, L&F, Costa Group, Japan, Bud APAC

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

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Infratil Placement - Riding the AI Wave, but Deal Timing Seems Opportunistic

Infratil Ltd (IFT NZ) aims to raise around US$613m (NZ$1bn) via an institutional placement. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics and run...

Sumeet Singh

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, A50, STTF, LowVol30, Value Up

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

S&P/​​​​ASX Index Rebalance (Mar 2024): Changes, Flows, Impact, Shorts & Positioning

There are 38 constituent changes across the index family. There are big flows and impacts for a bunch of stocks. Short interest is high on the...

Brian Freitas

S&P/​​​​​​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Newmont Still Has Nearly A$1bn to Sell

There could be 28 adds/deletes across the S&P/ASX family of indices in March. Newmont will have around A$1bn to sell. Shorts have been soaring on...

Brian Freitas

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: ASX, KS200, KQ150, HSIII, STTF, L&F, Costa Group, Japan, Bud APAC

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance (Mar 2024): Changes, Flows, Impact, Shorts & Positioning

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Newmont Still Has Nearly A$1bn to Sell