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.

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Webtoon Entertainment / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/webtoon-entertainment-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43652:1" rel="noopener">Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US)</a> raised around US$315m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$21/share.</li>
<li>Webtoon Entertainment is a global storytelling platform where a community of creators and users discover, create and share new content.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance, undertook a peer comparison and shared our thoughts on valuation. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) raised around US$315m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$21/share.
Webtoon Entertainment is a global storytelling platform where a community of creators and users discover, create and share new content.
In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance, undertook a peer comparison and shared our thoughts on valuation. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Webtoon Entertainment IPO Trading - Not Cheap Given the Lack of Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/webtoon-entertainment-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43652:1" rel="noopener">Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US)</a> is looking to raise up to US$315m in its US IPO, down from an earlier reported float of US$500m.</li>
<li>Webtoon Entertainment is a global storytelling platform where a community of creators and users discover, create and share new content.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance and undertook a peer comparison. In this note, we share our thoughts on valuation.</li>
</ul>



Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) is looking to raise up to US$315m in its US IPO, down from an earlier reported float of US$500m.
Webtoon Entertainment is a global storytelling platform where a community of creators and users discover, create and share new content.
In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance and undertook a peer comparison. In this note, we share our thoughts on valuation.


Webtoon Entertainment IPO - Thoughts on Valuation

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/webtoon-entertainment-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43652:1" rel="noopener">Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US)</a> is a global storytelling platform. Webtoon has launched a Nasdaq IPO to raise US$270-315 million at a US$18.00 to US$21.00 price range.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/webtoon-entertainment-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:146038" rel="noopener">Webtoon Entertainment IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/webtoon-entertainment-wbtn-us-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:149092" rel="noopener">Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) IPO: The Bear Case</a>.</li>
<li>In this note, we outline our forecasts and valuation. Our valuation analysis suggests that Webtoon is attractively valued at the IPO price range.</li>
</ul>



Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) is a global storytelling platform. Webtoon has launched a Nasdaq IPO to raise US$270-315 million at a US$18.00 to US$21.00 price range.
We previously discussed the IPO in Webtoon Entertainment IPO: The Bull Case and Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) IPO: The Bear Case.
In this note, we outline our forecasts and valuation. Our valuation analysis suggests that Webtoon is attractively valued at the IPO price range.


Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) IPO: Valuation Insights

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>TCOM US/ATAT US: The increase in rainfall will negatively impact travels during the Labor Day holiday.(-/-)</li>
<li>META US/MSFT US /GOOGL US /SNAP US: The application of AI in advertising on short video and social platforms may result in greater efficiency than search advertising.（///////）</li>
<li>3690 HK: Meituan plans to expand into the Middle East Riyadh via KeeTa.（-）</li>
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TCOM US/ATAT US: The increase in rainfall will negatively impact travels during the Labor Day holiday.(-/-)
META US/MSFT US /GOOGL US /SNAP US: The application of AI in advertising on short video and social platforms may result in greater efficiency than search advertising.（///////）
3690 HK: Meituan plans to expand into the Middle East Riyadh via KeeTa.（-）


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:TCOM US/ATAT US/METAUS/MSFTUS /GOOGLUS /SNAPUS/3690HK/NTESUS/SHEINUS

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

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<ul><li>The looming threat of a business ban on TikTok in the United States is driving millions of users and advertisers to seek alternatives to the popular short video platform, presenting a significant opportunity for rivals such as YouTube and Meta.</li><li>Data released by Sensor Tower in March indicates that, over the past 90 days, nearly 94% of TikTok users in the U.S. have begun using Alphabet’s YouTube.</li><li>Additionally, 80% of TikTok users have shifted their attention to Instagram, 68% to Facebook, and 55% to Snapchat.</li></ul>

The looming threat of a business ban on TikTok in the United States is driving millions of users and advertisers to seek alternatives to the popular short video platform, presenting a significant opportunity for rivals such as YouTube and Meta.Data released by Sensor Tower in March indicates that, over the past 90 days, nearly 94% of TikTok users in the U.S. have begun using Alphabet’s YouTube.Additionally, 80% of TikTok users have shifted their attention to Instagram, 68% to Facebook, and 55% to Snapchat.

Rivals Vie to Fill Market Void as U.S. Business Ban Looms Over TikTok 

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Snap Inc. provides technology and social media services. The Company develops mobile camera application products and services that allow users to send and receive photos, drawings, text, and videos. Snap serves customers worldwide.

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Webtoon Entertainment IPO Trading - Not Cheap Given the Lack of Growth

Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) raised around US$315m in its US IPO, after pricing the deal at the top of the range at US$21/share.

Ethan Aw

Webtoon Entertainment IPO - Thoughts on Valuation

Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) is looking to raise up to US$315m in its US IPO, down from an earlier reported float of US$500m.

Ethan Aw

Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN US) IPO: Valuation Insights

Webtoon has launched a Nasdaq IPO to raise US$270-315m at an US$18.00 to US$21.00 price range. Our valuation analysis suggests that Webtoon is...

Arun George

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:TCOM US/ATAT US/METAUS/MSFTUS /GOOGLUS /SNAPUS/3690HK/NTESUS/SHEINUS

rainfall will impact travel during Labor Day. Meituan expand into the Middle East Riyadh. NPPA released the game code. SHEIN designated asVLOP....

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Rivals Vie to Fill Market Void as U.S. Business Ban Looms Over TikTok

The looming threat of a business ban on TikTok in the United States is driving millions of users and advertisers to seek alternatives to the...

Caixin Global

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