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.

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Global Digital Niaga Tbk PT / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) aims to raise up to US$530m in its Indonesian IPO.</li>
<li>BliBli provides e-commerce services across Indonesia to both retail consumers and institutions</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>


PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) aims to raise up to US$530m in its Indonesian IPO.
BliBli provides e-commerce services across Indonesia to both retail consumers and institutions
In this note, we'll talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Online, Offline or Travelling to Nowhere?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-digital-niaga-pt-blibli" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34881:1" rel="noopener"> PT Global Digital Trade (1437710D IJ)</a>  (BliBli) aims to raise up to US$530m in its Indonesian IPO.</li>
<li>BliBli provides e-commerce services across Indonesia to both retail consumers and institutions</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



 PT Global Digital Trade (1437710D IJ)  (BliBli) aims to raise up to US$530m in its Indonesian IPO.
BliBli provides e-commerce services across Indonesia to both retail consumers and institutions
In this note, we'll talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) Pre-IPO - The Positives - Wide Offering, Strong COVID Bounce Back

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Total Access Communication / Event-Driven

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<li>The NBTC Board has confirmed that it will decide on the DTAC/True merger on 20 October as it will receive yet another report from consultants on 14 October. </li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2412378/regulator-set-to-rule-on-telecom-merger-wednesday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangkok Post reported</a> today that NBTC would conclude that it has no authority to consider approving or rejecting the deal but will issue measures to govern it. </li>
<li>The current share price ratio of 8.873x vs implied swap ratio of 10.221x is the lowest since the announcement of the potential VTO. Buy the share price ratio.</li>
</ul>


The NBTC Board has confirmed that it will decide on the DTAC/True merger on 20 October as it will receive yet another report from consultants on 14 October. 
The Bangkok Post reported today that NBTC would conclude that it has no authority to consider approving or rejecting the deal but will issue measures to govern it. 
The current share price ratio of 8.873x vs implied swap ratio of 10.221x is the lowest since the announcement of the potential VTO. Buy the share price ratio.


DTAC/True Merger: NBTC Set to Decide on the Merger on 20 October

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-international-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:949:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine International PCL (JAS TB)</a>'s shareholders approved <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advanced-info-service-pcl-ca1a971f-2f70-4565-b1fd-dda5b533acd3" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27653:1" rel="noopener">Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB)</a> acquiring its subsidiary Triple T Broadband, and to buy 19% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-broadband-internet-infrastructure-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:86:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine Broadband (JASIF TB)</a>.</li>
<li>The deal, involving a total outlay of Bt32.4bn, remains subject to approval from JASIF unitholders and NBTC. AIS' current market cap is Bt574bn.</li>
<li>Separately, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">DTAC</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True</a> merger looks set to become a reality as it, ironically, does not require NBTC approval. A merger would create a duopoly and ultimately benefit AIS.</li>
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Jasmine International PCL (JAS TB)'s shareholders approved Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB) acquiring its subsidiary Triple T Broadband, and to buy 19% of Jasmine Broadband (JASIF TB).
The deal, involving a total outlay of Bt32.4bn, remains subject to approval from JASIF unitholders and NBTC. AIS' current market cap is Bt574bn.
Separately, the DTAC / True merger looks set to become a reality as it, ironically, does not require NBTC approval. A merger would create a duopoly and ultimately benefit AIS.


Intouch: AIS' Expanding Broadband And Expected Mobile Duopoly

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<li>The <a href="https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2396261/nbtc-has-no-authority-to-approve-or-reject-telecom-merger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">press reports</a> that the Council of State has stated that the regulator, NBTC, can only prescribe measures to govern the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">Total Access Communication (DTAC TB)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)</a> merger.</li>
<li>The Council of State decree paves the way for the merger to complete and the launch of the VTOs. The NBTC remedial measures will likely focus on consumer protection measures.</li>
<li>The current share price ratio is 9.150x vs the swap ratio of 10.221x. At last close, DTAC and True’s gross spread to the VTO price is 4.4% and 1.8%, respectively.</li>
</ul>


The press reports that the Council of State has stated that the regulator, NBTC, can only prescribe measures to govern the Total Access Communication (DTAC TB)/True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB) merger.
The Council of State decree paves the way for the merger to complete and the launch of the VTOs. The NBTC remedial measures will likely focus on consumer protection measures.
The current share price ratio is 9.150x vs the swap ratio of 10.221x. At last close, DTAC and True’s gross spread to the VTO price is 4.4% and 1.8%, respectively.


DTAC/True Merger: Council of State’s Decree Paves the Way for Completion

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Singapore Telecommunications Limited wireless telecommunication services. The Company offers diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV,  and digital solutions. Singapore Telecommunications serves customers worldwide.

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PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Online, Offline or Travelling to Nowhere?

PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) aims to raise up to US$530m in its Indonesian IPO. In this note, we talk about the not so positive aspects of the...

Sumeet Singh

PT Global Digital Trade (BliBli) Pre-IPO - The Positives - Wide Offering, Strong COVID Bounce Back

BliBli aims to raise up to US$530m in its Indonesian IPO, the company provides ecommerce and travel services in Indonesia. In this note, we talk...

Sumeet Singh

DTAC/True Merger: NBTC Set to Decide on the Merger on 20 October

The current share price ratio of 8.873x vs implied swap ratio of 10.221x is the lowest since the announcement of the potential VTO. Buy the share...

Arun George

Intouch: AIS' Expanding Broadband And Expected Mobile Duopoly

I'd still be shorting Intouch here and buying Advanced Info. I believe a more reasonable discount to NAV target is >20%.

David Blennerhassett

DTAC/True Merger: Council of State’s Decree Paves the Way for Completion

The NBTC remedial measures will likely focus on consumer protection measures. It is attractive to buy the current price ratio of 9.150x as it is a...

Arun George

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