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

Japan Post Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, there were two deals launched this week.</li>
<li>For placements, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-post-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:838:1" rel="noopener">Japan Post Bank (7182 JP)</a>'s planned selldown by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-post-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:359:1" rel="noopener">Japan Post Holdings (6178 JP)</a> came earlier than expected.</li>
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Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.
On the IPO front, there were two deals launched this week.
For placements, Japan Post Bank (7182 JP)'s planned selldown by Japan Post Holdings (6178 JP) came earlier than expected.


ECM Weekly (5th Mar 2023) - Japan Post Bank, Kansai, Vanke, Otsuka, SBI Sumishin, Lu DaoPei, NST, JF

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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SBI Sumishin Net Bank  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34572:1" rel="noopener">SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP)</a>, an online bank in Japan, has revived its listing plans to raise up to US$440 million (vs the 2022 target of US$1 billion). </li>
<li>Founded in 2007, SBI Sumishin Net Bank is owned 50% by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10928:1" rel="noopener">SBI Holdings (8473 JP)</a> and 50% by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-mitsui-trust-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19450:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (8309 JP)</a>.</li>
<li>The investment case rests on market share gains, the rude health of the digital bank segment, the nascent BaaS segment turning profitable and ambitious medium-term goals. </li>
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SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP), an online bank in Japan, has revived its listing plans to raise up to US$440 million (vs the 2022 target of US$1 billion). 
Founded in 2007, SBI Sumishin Net Bank is owned 50% by SBI Holdings (8473 JP) and 50% by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (8309 JP).
The investment case rests on market share gains, the rude health of the digital bank segment, the nascent BaaS segment turning profitable and ambitious medium-term goals. 


SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: The Investment Case

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<li>SBI Sumishin Net Bank (SSNB) is now looking to raise around US$380m in its second listing attempt.</li>
<li>SBI Sumishin Net Bank is a Japanese digital bank set up as a 50-50 joint venture between Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan’s largest trust bank, and SBI Group.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the updates from the latest filings.</li>
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SBI Sumishin Net Bank (SSNB) is now looking to raise around US$380m in its second listing attempt.
SBI Sumishin Net Bank is a Japanese digital bank set up as a 50-50 joint venture between Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan’s largest trust bank, and SBI Group.
In this note, we talk about the updates from the latest filings.


SBI Sumishin Net Bank Pre-IPO - Refiling Updates - Growth Picks Up

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>In February 2022, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10928:1" rel="noopener">SBI Holdings (8473 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-mitsui-trust-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19450:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (8309 JP)</a> announced they would IPO <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34572:1" rel="noopener">SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP)</a> but that got cancelled by Ukraine.</li>
<li>Yesterday, they announced they were going to try again. This time, with a reduced price and reduced aspirations. Given the way banks have performed in the last year... 👀</li>
<li>That changes - completely - the picture of index demand. But it also changes the fundamental picture. </li>
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In February 2022, SBI Holdings (8473 JP) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (8309 JP) announced they would IPO SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP) but that got cancelled by Ukraine.
Yesterday, they announced they were going to try again. This time, with a reduced price and reduced aspirations. Given the way banks have performed in the last year... 👀
That changes - completely - the picture of index demand. But it also changes the fundamental picture. 


SBI Sumishin NetBank (7163 JP) Re-IPO Details, Fundamentals Tearsheet, Likely Index Treatment

Amvis Holdings Inc / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amvis-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31511:1" rel="noopener">Amvis Holdings Inc (7071 JP)</a> (AH)’s founder aims to raise around US$250m via a secondary follow-on offering.</li>
<li>The deal will increase the free-float of the stock and will lead to the stock being transferred to the Prime segment.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
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Amvis Holdings Inc (7071 JP) (AH)’s founder aims to raise around US$250m via a secondary follow-on offering.
The deal will increase the free-float of the stock and will lead to the stock being transferred to the Prime segment.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Amvis Holdings Placement - Has Done Exceptionally Well, Now It's Prime Time

Japan

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. is a holding company. The Group provides a comprehensive financial services including dealing, brokerage, underwriting, and distribution of securities.  Other services are research & systems development, custody service, and asset management. Daiwa has subsidiaries in US, Europe, Asia, and Middle East.

Japan Exchange Group Inc is the holding company created through the merger of Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc and Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. The group provides and operates a marketplace for the trading of equities, futures, and options. The Group manages the trading, as well as administers listed stocks and registered members.

MATSUI SECURITIES CO., LTD. provides online brokerage services through its website.  The Company offers investment news and educational services.

Ichigo Inc. is a value-add real estate company. The Company's three key businesses are Value-Add, in which Ichigo acquires and improves mid-sized, prime location real estate, Asset Management including the Ichigo Office REIT (8975), and Clean Energy, in which Ichigo builds and operates solar power plants  on disused land nationwide.

Monex Group, Inc. is a holding company, which was established through merger between Monex and Nikko Beans. The Company manages its subsidiaries that provides investing services for self-directed investors through Internet and telephone.

OKASAN SECURITIES GROUP INC. is a comprehensive securities firm based in Mie Prefecture.  The Company is active in stock transaction for individual investors.  Okasan Holdings provides financial services such as the dealing, brokerage, underwriting, and distribution of securities.  The Company also provides investment consulting and trust services.

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc. is a comprehensive securities firm. The Company provides financial services such as dealing, distribution, brokerage, underwriting, and distribution of securities and investment trust.

Aizawa Securities Co Ltd is a comprehensive securities firm. The Company provides financial services such as dealing, brokerage, underwriting, and distribution of securities, and investment trust.

JAFCO Co., Ltd. forms venture capital groups to invest primarily in domestic and foreign private companies with high potential for future growth.  The Company also provides management services to the groups, makes loans and offers consultation services to the invested companies.

M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd. is an M&A advisory firm. The Company provides advisory service in M&A due diligence, business strategy, corporate regeneration, capital increase strategy to support owners of small and medium companies with business succession.

ASX Ltd is a demutualized company which operates Australia's primary national stock exchange and equity derivatives market. The ASX operates markets for equities, derivatives, fixed-interest securities and capital-raising for unlisted companies using advanced computer systems for both trading and settlement.

Singapore Exchange Limited owns and operates Singapore's Securities and derivatives exchange and their related clearing houses.  The Company also provides ancillary securities processing and information technology services to participants in the financial sector.

Founder Securities Company Limited's major business includes securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities trading, financial advisory on securities investment and trading activities, proprietary trading, securities asset management, investment fund distribution, margin business, and provide intermediate agency services for Founder Futures Limited.

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. operates an electronic, multi-dealer to client platform for U.S. and European high-grade corporate and emerging markets bond trading.  The Company's technology delivers price discovery and trade execution services to institutional and broker-dealer clients.

China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. provides securities services. The Company offers securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities underwriting, and other services. China Merchants Securities also operates investment management.

China Merchants Securities Co Ltd (A) (600999 CH)

GF Securities Co Ltd. is a securities firm. The Company offers investment banking services including equity and bond underwriting, mergers and acquisitions consulting, financial consulting, brokerage services, and asset management services.

Stifel Financial Corp. is a financial services holding company whose subsidiaries serve individual and institutional clients in the U.S. and Europe. The Company's broker-dealer affiliates provide wealth management, investment banking, independent research, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services.

Invesco, Ltd. provides investment management services. The Company offers equity, fixed income, separate accounts, exchange traded, collective, and balance mutual funds. Invesco serves customers globally.

SEI Investments Company provides global investment solutions and business solutions.  The Company integrates technology, research, information services, financial products, and asset management advice to serve banks, mutual fund and pension plan sponsors, insurance companies, money managers, and individual investors.

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC provides investment management services. The Company offers its services in stock brokerage, pension fund management, financial planning, and asset and wealth management. Hargreaves Lansdown serves investors in the United Kingdom.

SBI Holdings, Inc. manages venture capital fund which mainly invest in Internet related venture companies.  The Company also provides brokerage, investment banking, and financial services.

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SBI Holdings (8473 JP)

ECM Weekly (5th Mar 2023) - Japan Post Bank, Kansai, Vanke, Otsuka, SBI Sumishin, Lu DaoPei, NST, JF

Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.

Sumeet Singh

SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on market share gains, the rude health of the digital bank segment, the nascent BaaS segment turning profitable and...

Arun George

SBI Sumishin Net Bank Pre-IPO - Refiling Updates - Growth Picks Up

SBI Sumishin Net Bank (SSNB) is now looking to raise around US$380m in its second listing attempt. In this note, we talk about the updates from the...

Sumeet Singh

SBI Sumishin NetBank (7163 JP) Re-IPO Details, Fundamentals Tearsheet, Likely Index Treatment

SBI and Sumi Mitsui Trust are going to try again to IPO SBI Sumishin Netbank (7163 JP). This year they have reduced expectations, despite the bank...

Travis Lundy

Amvis Holdings Placement - Has Done Exceptionally Well, Now It's Prime Time

Amvis Holdings Inc (7071 JP) (AH)’s founder aims to raise around US$250m via a secondary follow-on offering. In this note, we will run the deal...

Sumeet Singh

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