Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Algosun Global

Private Capital Markets

UBTech Robotics / Private Capital Markets

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<li>UBTech Robotics is a pioneer in AI and leader in intelligent humanoid robots. The company commercialized robots for consumers with a mission to deliver the affordable robot to each family. </li>
<li>UBTech Robotics has raised ~$940M in equity financing and closed an $820M Series C round in May 2018, the single largest funding ever for AI private company.</li>
<li>We were impressed by healthy growth at scale, diversified business lines, core AI and robotics technologies, and strong partnerships with Tencent, Apple, and Walt Disney. </li>
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UBTech Robotics is a pioneer in AI and leader in intelligent humanoid robots. The company commercialized robots for consumers with a mission to deliver the affordable robot to each family. 
UBTech Robotics has raised ~$940M in equity financing and closed an $820M Series C round in May 2018, the single largest funding ever for AI private company.
We were impressed by healthy growth at scale, diversified business lines, core AI and robotics technologies, and strong partnerships with Tencent, Apple, and Walt Disney. 


UBTech Robotics: China’s Global AI and High-Tech Robotics Unicorn

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

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<ul><li>Number of China public security projects bidding remained weak in 3Q22 at -7% YoY (vs. -4% YoY in 2Q22) as Sep number deteriorated (-9% YoY).</li><li>Meanwhile, the US has broadened the restrictions from targeting specific companies (Entity List) to specific products (semiconductors/ equipment above certain computing threshold). </li><li>Our channel checks suggested that the new rules have limited impact to existing commercial AI applications.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Number of China public security projects bidding remained weak in 3Q22 at -7% YoY (vs. -4% YoY in 2Q22) as Sep number deteriorated (-9% YoY).Meanwhile, the US has broadened the restrictions from targeting specific companies (Entity List) to specific products (semiconductors/ equipment above certain computing threshold). Our channel checks suggested that the new rules have limited impact to existing commercial AI applications.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China AI – Public Security Demand Remained Weak in 3Q22

<ul><li>Reuters reported that the U.S. may publish new regulations next month to broaden curbs on 1) AI chips, 2) chipmaking equipment and 3) products that contain targeted chips exports to China. </li><li>This could cover more U.S. companies and will disallow export of servers containing advanced GPU. </li><li>Under the new rules, China can still design sub-14nm (not sub-3nm) AI chips but the production has to be taken place outside of China. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Reuters reported that the U.S. may publish new regulations next month to broaden curbs on 1) AI chips, 2) chipmaking equipment and 3) products that contain targeted chips exports to China. This could cover more U.S. companies and will disallow export of servers containing advanced GPU. Under the new rules, China can still design sub-14nm (not sub-3nm) AI chips but the production has to be taken place outside of China. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China AI – U.S. May Broaden AI Chips Export Restrictions

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/4paradigm" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34465:1" rel="noopener">4Paradigm (1764934D HK)</a> is a pioneer and leader in enterprise AI. Company offers platform-centric AI solutions to enterprises that can be deployed on a large scale to support decision making.</li>
<li>The company was ranked the largest player in the platform-centric decision-making AI market in China in 2021 and has filed for a HKEx listing for the third-time this month.</li>
<li>4Paradigm’s top line and margins have improved since we last wrote on the company.</li>
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4Paradigm (1764934D HK) is a pioneer and leader in enterprise AI. Company offers platform-centric AI solutions to enterprises that can be deployed on a large scale to support decision making.
The company was ranked the largest player in the platform-centric decision-making AI market in China in 2021 and has filed for a HKEx listing for the third-time this month.
4Paradigm’s top line and margins have improved since we last wrote on the company.


Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of September 9th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight inflows into Tencent, BYD, Sensetime and outflows from Meituan.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of September 9th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight inflows into Tencent, BYD, Sensetime and outflows from Meituan.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Sep 9th): Tencent, BYD, Sensetime, Meituan

China

Kingsoft Corporation Ltd. develops and markets computer software.  The Company develops role-playing computer games and security, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Hundsun Technologies Inc develops application software for security firms, commercial banks, fund management firms, and other industries.  The Company also sells computer hardware and provides system integration services.

Yonyou Network Technology Co., Ltd. develops and markets enterprise-wide business applications software, including financial, web-based, management, and security development software. The Company also offers training programs.

Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, develops and sells enterprise management software, e-commerce application software and middleware software.  The Company also provides internet-based services and setting up e-commerce platforms for enterprises. In addition, Kingdee provides solution consulting and technical support services.

Beijing Venustech Inc. provides a variety of information security products, information security services and information security solutions.  The Company's products and services are intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, real-time monitoring and security management certification training services.

Jiangsu Hoperun Software Company Limited provides software outsourcing services for professional fields. The Company's main products include supply chain management software, intelligent terminal embedded software, and smart grid IT software outsourcing services.

Glodon Company Limited develops application softwares for basic construction industry. The Company's products include construction engineering cost management software and project cost management software. The Company also provides related training and consulting services.

China National Software & Service Co., Ltd designs, develops, and integrates application software used for the taxation, railway telecommunication, military, commercial aviation, and financial industries.  The Company also designs Chinasoft Linux operating system and develops language conversion software to support Chinese, English, and Japanese

Kingnet Network Co. Ltd. is a technology company involved in the development of social, browser, online games and mobile gaming.

YGSOFT Inc. develops financial and management software products for electricity industry. The company also provides computer software and hardware system integration and technology consulting services.

Technology One Limited is an Australian-based company that is engaged in the development, marketing, sales, implementation, support, and distribution of financial management and enterprise software solutions. The Company has operations in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the South Pacific, and Malaysia.

International Games System Co., Ltd. plans, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets software and hardware for arcade games, PC games, and Internet on-line games.

Varonis Systems, Inc. designs and develops data security software solutions. The Company offers data management systems to organize, manage, and protect unstructured and semi-structured data such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, media files, and other business data. Varonis Systems operates worldwide.

Blackbaud, Inc. provides software and related services designed specifically for non-profit organizations. The Company's products and services enable non-profit organizations to increase donations, reduce fundraising costs, improve communication with constituents, manage their finances, and optimize internal operations.

Qualys, Inc. provides information technology security risk and compliance management solutions. The Company offers products for vulnerability management, policy compliance, web application scanning, malware detection, and associated security products. Qualys conducts business in the United States.

CommVault Systems, Inc. provides data management software applications and related services. The Company develops, markets, and sells a suite of data management software applications designed to protect and manage data throughout its lifecycle.

Trend Micro Incorporated develops and markets anti-virus computer software and internet security software.  The Company also sells its products in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Tata Elxsi Limited manufactures computers and workstations besides providing system design, software development and integration services. The Group supplies its products to a number of industries, including the automotive, metals, consumer products, finance, IT & Communications, energy, chemicals, engineering, pharmaceuticals, entertainment and agro industries.

ACI Worldwide, Inc. develops, markets, and supports software products for the global electronics funds transfer market.  The Company's products are used to process transactions involving credit cards, debit cards, smartcards, home banking services, checks, and automated clearing and settlement.

SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. develops and sells entertainment software for home video game consoles including Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series. The Company also publishes books such as informational guide books for its game software, and comic magazines and books.  Additionally, Square Enix sells character goods and stationery items from its software products.

SenseTime Group Inc. offers information technology services. The Company develops artificial intelligence software products, computer vision software products, and other products. SenseTime Group provides its services throughout China.

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Andrei Zakharov

China AI – Public Security Demand Remained Weak in 3Q22

Number of China public security projects bidding remained weak in 3Q22 at -7% YoY (vs. -4% YoY in 2Q22) as Sep number deteriorated (-9% YoY).

CMB International

China AI – U.S. May Broaden AI Chips Export Restrictions

Under the new rules, China can still design sub-14nm (not sub-3nm) AI chips but the production has to be taken place outside of China.

CMB International

4Paradigm IPO: Is Third-Time a Charm?

Enterprise AI company 4Paradigm has filed for a HKEx IPO for the third-time. In this insight, we discuss the latest data points from the prospectus...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Sep 9th): Tencent, BYD, Sensetime, Meituan

We anlayzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows last week and highlight inflows for Tencent, BYD, Sensetime, and outflows from Meituan.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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