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.

Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> raised around US$126m in its Hong Kong IPO in Jan 2024. The lockup on its shareholders will expire soon.</li>
<li>The company provides LiDAR and perception solutions to its customers. As of March 2024, it had design wins for mass production of LiDAR products with 22 automotive OEMs and suppliers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry and possible deal dynamics.</li>
</ul>



Robosense Technology (2498 HK) raised around US$126m in its Hong Kong IPO in Jan 2024. The lockup on its shareholders will expire soon.
The company provides LiDAR and perception solutions to its customers. As of March 2024, it had design wins for mass production of LiDAR products with 22 automotive OEMs and suppliers.
In this note, we talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry and possible deal dynamics.


Robosense IPO Lock-Up Expiry - US$2.8bn Lockup Expiry for 99% of the Stock, CCASS Movement

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Shares of RoboSense Technology, a mass producer of LiDAR products and perception solutions, rose ~86% since IPO and outperformed Hesai Group and Hang Seng Index on a YTD basis.</li>
<li>Founder-Led LiDAR company priced its IPO at HK$43/share and raised ~HK$1B gross proceeds in January. RoboSense shares fell on first day of public trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange.</li>
<li>Today, RoboSense Technology became the most valuable LiDAR company in the world and is now valued at roughly $4.6B. </li>
</ul>


Shares of RoboSense Technology, a mass producer of LiDAR products and perception solutions, rose ~86% since IPO and outperformed Hesai Group and Hang Seng Index on a YTD basis.
Founder-Led LiDAR company priced its IPO at HK$43/share and raised ~HK$1B gross proceeds in January. RoboSense shares fell on first day of public trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Today, RoboSense Technology became the most valuable LiDAR company in the world and is now valued at roughly $4.6B. 


RoboSense Technology: Pre-IPO Investors and Shareholders May Sell Shares As IPO Lock-Up Ends in July

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

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<li>There were only 12 new listings on the Main Board of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-exchanges-clearing" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:490:1" rel="noopener">HKEX (388 HK)</a> in the first quarter of the year. More than half the listings were in March.</li>
<li>Of those stocks, we only see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> having a chance of being added to the HSCI in June and then into Southbound Stock Connect.</li>
<li>There is a big lock-up expiry for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> in July and that should keep the stock under pressure.</li>
</ul>


There were only 12 new listings on the Main Board of the HKEX (388 HK) in the first quarter of the year. More than half the listings were in March.
Of those stocks, we only see Robosense Technology (2498 HK) having a chance of being added to the HSCI in June and then into Southbound Stock Connect.
There is a big lock-up expiry for Robosense Technology (2498 HK) in July and that should keep the stock under pressure.


HSCI Index Rebalance Preview: Robosense (2498 HK) Could Be Added in June

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<li>Baidu, a Chinese multinational technology giant, chose Hesai Group to be the exclusive LiDAR supplier for its robotaxi fleet in China.  </li>
<li>Baidu is uniquely positioned for growth in a self-driving robotaxis and its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go Robotaxi, gains real traction.   </li>
<li>Hesai Group may ship at least 300K LiDARs for Baidu’s sixth generation Apollo RT6 robotaxis that would translate into a revenue of up to $300M.</li>
</ul>


Baidu, a Chinese multinational technology giant, chose Hesai Group to be the exclusive LiDAR supplier for its robotaxi fleet in China.  
Baidu is uniquely positioned for growth in a self-driving robotaxis and its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go Robotaxi, gains real traction.   
Hesai Group may ship at least 300K LiDARs for Baidu’s sixth generation Apollo RT6 robotaxis that would translate into a revenue of up to $300M.


Baidu Teams Up With Hesai Group For Its Robotaxi Platform Yichi 06: A Big Win For Hesai Group

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Baidu announced that the company has seen a rapid uptake in its Robotaxi business on the mainland.</li>
<li>Baidu is at the forefront of the industry globally with its Fully Self Driving taxis available in more than 10 major cities in China.</li>
<li>Baidu's autonomous taxi unit, Apollo Go, has over 100 million kilometers of high-level autonomous safety driving mileage and holds over 5,000 autonomous driving patents.</li>
</ul>


Baidu announced that the company has seen a rapid uptake in its Robotaxi business on the mainland.
Baidu is at the forefront of the industry globally with its Fully Self Driving taxis available in more than 10 major cities in China.
Baidu's autonomous taxi unit, Apollo Go, has over 100 million kilometers of high-level autonomous safety driving mileage and holds over 5,000 autonomous driving patents.


CHINA: Fasten Your Seat Belts! BAIDU Accelerates in the Fast Growing Robotaxi Industry.

China

Beijing Bewinner Communications Co., Ltd. provides telecommunications services to mobile communication users.

Beijing Bewinner Communications Co., (002148 CH)

263 Network Communications Co Ltd provides internet services and modern communication technology.  The Company's products include anti spam e-mail service, telephone conference system, and business messenger software.

Hangzhou Huaxing Chuangye Communication Technology Co., Ltd researches, produces and sells test optimization system.  The Company also provides census, assessments and, optimization services of mobile communication network.

Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group Co., Ltd. provides value-added telecommunications services. The company offers Internet access, e-government, Internet data center, and private network and operations services, as well as network security monitoring, city surveillance, toll-shunt, and other value-added network services.

Hello Group Inc. operates as a mobile-based social networking platform. The Company enables users to establish and expand social relationships based on location and interests. Hello Group operates out of the Peoples Republic of China.

Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Co., Ltd. specializes in entertainment media production. The Company's products include Mandarin films, TV programs and advertisements.

Zhejiang Huace Film & Televisi (300133 CH)

China Communications Services Corporation Limited provides specialized telecommunications support services to telecommunications operators.  The Company offers telecommunications infrastructure services, including design, construction and project supervision and management, business process outsourcing services , and applications, content and other services.

China Communications Services Corp Ltd. (552 HK)

Tongdao Liepin Group operates as a online talent service platform. The Company offers online personal career files, online job search, online recruitment, talent solutions, and other related services. Tongdao Liepin Group also provides talent community network and other services.

China United Network Communications Limited provides a variety of telecommunication services, including GSM and CDMA wireless telecommunication services, international and domestic long distance communication services, data communication and Internet services, as well as paging services.

Crazy Sports Group Limited operates as a digital sports entertainment community operator. The Company provides provide online sports information, sports knowledge payment, event quiz, sports mobile games, online sports lottery tickets purchasing, and other services. Crazy Sports Group offers services in China.

PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk provides telecommunication services and general trading.

Sonaecom, SGPS, S.A. offers telecommunications services.  The Company offers mobile and fixed-line telephone and Internet access services.  Sonaecom also offers systems integration and consulting services.

Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a global systems for mobile communications (GSM) mobile telephone network operator in Israel.  The Company, offers voice mail, voice messaging, information services, and data and fax transmission services.

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides mobile telecommunication and related services and sells mobile telephones and accessories.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company provides telecommunications services through its subsidiaries.  The Company offers integrated, full service telecommunications products and services in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas.  Shenandoah Telecommunications also holds paging and other radio telecommunications licenses.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN US)

Orange Belgium offers mobile telephone services in Belgium through a GSM network, as well as fixed-line services for international calls. The Company offers services such as pre-paid calling cards, text messaging, mobile office access for business customers, and games.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. engages in the provision of cellular communications services. It operates through two segments: Cellcom and Netvision. The Cellcom segment includes Cellcom Israel Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The Netvision segment includes Netvision Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The company offers cellular and landline telephony; roaming, internet, and fax services; text and multimedia messaging services; cellular content and data services; technical support; account information; and direct-to-the-door parcel delivery. It also operates service and sale centers; dedicated centers for hearing impaired; and retail stores. Cellcom Israel was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Netanya, Israel.

OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY provides cellular and car phone services in Okinawa Prefecture.  The Company also sells cellular phones and accessories.

GTL Infrastructure Limited is a shared user infrastructure company. The Company provides passive telecom infrastructure and related network infrastructure for multiple service providers.

Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited is a telecommunications company which offers and provides mobile telephone services and also provides wireless paging, messaging and information services, long distance and Internet services.  The Company operates a CDMA mobile network in the Sydney and Melbourne metropolitan areas and brands its services under the "Orange" name.

RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd provides LiDAR and perception solutions. The Company offers hardware, sensors, and AI perception software. RoboSense Technology applies its products in a wide range of application scenarios, particularly ADAS (advanced driving assistance system) and robotics. RoboSense Technology serves customers in China and North America.

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Robosense Technology (2498 HK)

Robosense IPO Lock-Up Expiry - US$2.8bn Lockup Expiry for 99% of the Stock, CCASS Movement

The pre-IPO shareholders came out of lockup today, leading to a 67% drop in the share price with an accompanying spike in volumes.

Sumeet Singh

RoboSense Technology: Pre-IPO Investors and Shareholders May Sell Shares As IPO Lock-Up Ends in July

I maintain a bearish view on the high-growth name due to high valuation relative to peers and expect the stock will underperform in July and August

Andrei Zakharov

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview: Robosense (2498 HK) Could Be Added in June

Robosense (2498 HK) could be added to the HSCI at the close on 7 June and to Stock Connect from the open 11 June. There is a big lock-up expiry on...

Brian Freitas

Baidu Teams Up With Hesai Group For Its Robotaxi Platform Yichi 06: A Big Win For Hesai Group

In my insight, I discuss recent exclusive partnership between Baidu and Hesai Group, and update LiDAR deliveries estimates for Hesai Group

Andrei Zakharov

CHINA: Fasten Your Seat Belts! BAIDU Accelerates in the Fast Growing Robotaxi Industry.

Baidu is the leader in the Robotaxi industry in China. The company has recently seen a rapid adaptation of its Robotaxi service in Wuhan which is...

David Mudd

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Robosense IPO Lock-Up Expiry - US$2.8bn Lockup Expiry for 99% of the Stock, CCASS Movement

The pre-IPO shareholders came out of lockup today, leading to a 67% drop in the share price with an accompanying spike in volumes.

Sumeet Singh

RoboSense Technology: Pre-IPO Investors and Shareholders May Sell Shares As IPO Lock-Up Ends in July

​I maintain a bearish view on the high-growth name due to high valuation relative to peers and expect the stock will underperform in July and August

Andrei Zakharov

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview: Robosense (2498 HK) Could Be Added in June

Robosense (2498 HK) could be added to the HSCI at the close on 7 June and to Stock Connect from the open 11 June. There is a big lock-up expiry on...

Brian Freitas

Baidu Teams Up With Hesai Group For Its Robotaxi Platform Yichi 06: A Big Win For Hesai Group

In my insight, I discuss recent exclusive partnership between Baidu and Hesai Group, and update LiDAR deliveries estimates for Hesai Group

Andrei Zakharov

CHINA: Fasten Your Seat Belts! BAIDU Accelerates in the Fast Growing Robotaxi Industry.

Baidu is the leader in the Robotaxi industry in China. The company has recently seen a rapid adaptation of its Robotaxi service in Wuhan which is...

David Mudd

I maintain a bearish view on the high-growth name due to high valuation relative to peers and expect the stock will underperform in July and August