APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC 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>Wuxi Biologics Holdings is looking to raise up to US$513m by selling about 1.3% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23679:1" rel="noopener">Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK). </a>
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<li>This is the company's 16th placement since it listed in June 2017. </li>
<li>In this note, we will discuss deal dynamics, past deal performance, and share the scores on our ECM framework.</li>
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Wuxi Biologics Holdings is looking to raise up to US$513m by selling about 1.3% of Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK). 

This is the company's 16th placement since it listed in June 2017. 
In this note, we will discuss deal dynamics, past deal performance, and share the scores on our ECM framework.


Wuxi Biologics Placement - Lesser Discount than Recent Deals but Still Looks Good

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> is expected to report strong Q4 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Partial operation of Plant 4 will impact profitability, which will be continued through H12023.</li>
<li>The Chairman of the company has been selling shares, causing recent pullback in the stock, which should be considered as an attractive entry point.</li>
<li>The long-term growth story remains intact, with all eyes being on upcoming conference where the company may unfold its capex plan amid stellar order book and industry demand.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) is expected to report strong Q4 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Partial operation of Plant 4 will impact profitability, which will be continued through H12023.
The Chairman of the company has been selling shares, causing recent pullback in the stock, which should be considered as an attractive entry point.
The long-term growth story remains intact, with all eyes being on upcoming conference where the company may unfold its capex plan amid stellar order book and industry demand.


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Near-Term Key Positive Catalysts

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In terms of geography, Japan is still our top pick, primarily due to attractive multiple, favorable Fx, and low leverage. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Australia biotech is another area of interest.</li>
<li>Among our four top picks, Gland Pharma reported year-over-year decline across all parameters during Q2FY23 due to supply woes. Near-term outlook is uncertain.</li>
<li>Apollo Hospitals reported strong quarterly performance, with all operating parameters improving year-over-year. Olympus remained a prime beneficiary of weak yen, while Samsung Biologics’ robust order book entail visibility.</li>
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In terms of geography, Japan is still our top pick, primarily due to attractive multiple, favorable Fx, and low leverage. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Australia biotech is another area of interest.
Among our four top picks, Gland Pharma reported year-over-year decline across all parameters during Q2FY23 due to supply woes. Near-term outlook is uncertain.
Apollo Hospitals reported strong quarterly performance, with all operating parameters improving year-over-year. Olympus remained a prime beneficiary of weak yen, while Samsung Biologics’ robust order book entail visibility.


APAC Healthcare Series (Part 4)- Japan Continues to Be in a Sweet Spot; Top Picks Quarterly Update

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>Samsung C&amp;T had outstanding results that soundly beat consensus estimates in 3Q 2022.</li>
<li>Samsung C&amp;T generated operating profit of 796.8 billion won in 3Q 2022, up 465% YoY and 67.7% higher than the consensus estimates. </li>
<li>The strong growth of sales and operating profit was led by the biologics, construction, fashion, and resort businesses.</li>
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Samsung C&amp;T had outstanding results that soundly beat consensus estimates in 3Q 2022.
Samsung C&amp;T generated operating profit of 796.8 billion won in 3Q 2022, up 465% YoY and 67.7% higher than the consensus estimates. 
The strong growth of sales and operating profit was led by the biologics, construction, fashion, and resort businesses.


Samsung C&T: Soundly Beat Consensus Operating Profit Estimates by 68% in 3Q 2022

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<li>In this insight, we highlight the pricing gap divergence of the major Korean holdcos and opcos amid market carnage.</li>
<li>In general, more holdcos/quasi-holdcos have been outperforming the opcos in the past year, as compared to the previous years as more investors seek value-oriented, deep NAV discount stocks.</li>
<li>We highlight 26 pair trades that involve Korean holdcos and opcos.</li>
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In this insight, we highlight the pricing gap divergence of the major Korean holdcos and opcos amid market carnage.
In general, more holdcos/quasi-holdcos have been outperforming the opcos in the past year, as compared to the previous years as more investors seek value-oriented, deep NAV discount stocks.
We highlight 26 pair trades that involve Korean holdcos and opcos.


Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Spreads Opportunities Amid Market Carnage

South Korea

LegoChem Biosciences, Inc. (LCB) is a researched-based biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and commercializs of medicines.  The Company utilizes chemistry to make biologics more targeted and potent for patients with diseases of highly unmet medical needs.  The Company focuses on therapy within antibiotics, anti-coagulants, oncology, antibody and protein-drug conjugate.

ST Pharm Co., Ltd.  manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients.  The Company is also engaged in new drug custom manufacturing services, fine chemical business, and bio-therapy businesss.

Celltrion Inc. produces and sells biosimilar products and also provides consignm ent processing service for other companies.  The Company's main product is Abata cept which is for arthritis treatment

Alteogen Inc. is a pharmaceutical research company.  The Company researches and develops bio-medicines such as bio-better and bio-similar.

Yuhan Corporation manufactures and markets various pharmaceutical products on its own and through joint ventures with other global pharmaceutical companies. The Company also produces personal care products, dietary supplements, and veterinary medicines.

Macrogen Inc. provides DNA sequencing and genome research services.  The Company also raises and sells transgenic and knockout mice to biotechnology institutes and pharmaceutical companies.  Macrogen develops DNA chips, which are used to improve the diagnosis and treatment of disease as well.

Celltrion Pharm Inc. manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products.  The Company products inclue drugs for for hepatic diseases, digestion, diabetes, cold and fever, anti-inflammatory, and veterinary medical products.  Celltrion also provides pharmaceutical raw materials.

Sam Chun Dang Pharm Co., Ltd. (SCD) develops, manufactures, and markets medicines for human health care.  The Company specializes in producing medical treatment drugs as well as diagnostic drugs.  SCD Pharm's products include antibiotics, respiratory stimulants, pneumonia diagnosis devices, and many others.

Hanmi Pharm. Company Ltd. produces pharmaceutical products, including antibiotics, vitamins, and intestinal tonics.  The Company also provides beverages and processes soft capsules for other pharmaceutical firms.

Hugel, Inc. is a Bio-pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing beauty/cosmetics related products.  The Company's main products include botulinum toxin and fillers.

Divi's Laboratories Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical products which include generic drugs and their intermediates. The Company also undertakes contract research activities for other pharmaceutical companies.

Illumina, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets integrated systems for the large scale analysis of genetic variation and biological function. The Company provides a comprehensive line of products and services that currently serve the sequencing, genotyping and gene expression markets for genomic research centers, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and biotechnology companies.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. focuses on technology solutions and contract research services. The Company offers a broad range of solutions which includes clinical development strategies, therapeutic expertise, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and patient retention services. IQVIA Holdings serves consumer health, biopharma, and medical technology industries globally.

WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. manufactures medical products. The Company produces biological agents, antibodies, biological diagnostic reagents, and other products. WuXi AppTec also provides biological analysis, technical study, and other services.

ICON PLC provides contract clinical research services to the global pharmaceutical industry.  The Company manages clinical studies in addition to providing data management, regulatory, and central laboratory services.  ICON currently operates offices in multiple countries.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides cardiovascular, hematology, oncology, neurology, pediatrics, nephrology, and diagnostic services. Medpace Holdings serves patients worldwide.

Lonza is a global partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets. The company works with healthcare customers to develop, manufacture and commercialize medical treatments and technologies to treat patients against a range of diseases. Founded in the Swiss Alps, Lonza now operates across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania.

Avantor, Inc. manufactures and distributes chemicals, reagents, and laboratory supplies. The Company offers amino acids, silicones, bioreagents, denaturants, gas, solvents, stains, dyes, and minerals. Avantor serves biopharma, healthcare, education and government, advanced technologies, life sciences, and applied materials industries worldwide.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. provides research tools and support services that enable drug discovery and development.  The Company provides the animal research models required in research and development for new drugs, devices, and therapies.  Charles River's customers include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, and academic institutions.

Bio-Techne Corp develops, manufactures and sells biotechnology products and clinical diagnostic controls. The Company specializes in proteins, cytokines, growth factors, immunoassays and small molecules.

Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. manufactures bio-healthcare products. The Company develops, refines, and distributes biopharmaceutical products.

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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)

Wuxi Biologics Placement - Lesser Discount than Recent Deals but Still Looks Good

Wuxi Biologics Holdings is looking to raise up to US$513m by selling about 1.3% of Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK). This is the company's 16th placement...

Ethan Aw