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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharti-hexacom" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40858:1" rel="noopener">Bharti Hexacom</a> is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Bharti Hexacom (BH) is a communications solutions provider offering consumer mobile services, fixed-line telephone and broadband services to customers in the Rajasthan and the North East telecommunication circles in India.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Bharti Hexacom is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.
Bharti Hexacom (BH) is a communications solutions provider offering consumer mobile services, fixed-line telephone and broadband services to customers in the Rajasthan and the North East telecommunication circles in India.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Bharti Hexacom Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Clear Rationale for Listing

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

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<li>On 21 March, Bloomberg reported that TPG and MBK had restarted a strategic review to reduce their <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN Ltd (1310 HK)</a> shareholdings. Previous privatisation rumours have fizzled out.</li>
<li>The options include going private, attracting new investors, or raising cash through some of HKBN’s assets. Infrastructure-focused funds and one Chinese telco (likely <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-mobile-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27:1" rel="noopener">China Mobile (941 HK)</a>) were approached.</li>
<li>The probability of an offer is low as TPG and MBK will need to accept a material discount on their cost per share and financing challenges due to high leverage. </li>
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On 21 March, Bloomberg reported that TPG and MBK had restarted a strategic review to reduce their HKBN Ltd (1310 HK) shareholdings. Previous privatisation rumours have fizzled out.
The options include going private, attracting new investors, or raising cash through some of HKBN’s assets. Infrastructure-focused funds and one Chinese telco (likely China Mobile (941 HK)) were approached.
The probability of an offer is low as TPG and MBK will need to accept a material discount on their cost per share and financing challenges due to high leverage. 


HKBN (1310 HK): Déjà Vu as Privatisation Rumours Resurface

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharti-hexacom" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40858:1" rel="noopener">Bharti Hexacom</a> is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>Bharti Hexacom (BH) is a communications solutions provider offering consumer mobile services, fixed-line telephone and broadband services to customers in the Rajasthan and the North East telecommunication circles in India.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Bharti Hexacom is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. 
Bharti Hexacom (BH) is a communications solutions provider offering consumer mobile services, fixed-line telephone and broadband services to customers in the Rajasthan and the North East telecommunication circles in India.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Bharti Hexacom Pre-IPO - The Positives - Earnings Have Been Recovering Well

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<li>In this note, we will look at the Asia Pacific IPO pipeline for 2024, following up with ASEAN and ANZ after having looked at other regions earlier.</li>
<li>This list has been compiled on a best effort basis from tracking the company filings and through various other sources</li>
<li>The deals you see in this note are only a part of our full IPO pipeline tracker. Feel free to drop us a message for additional information on these IPOs.</li>
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In this note, we will look at the Asia Pacific IPO pipeline for 2024, following up with ASEAN and ANZ after having looked at other regions earlier.
This list has been compiled on a best effort basis from tracking the company filings and through various other sources
The deals you see in this note are only a part of our full IPO pipeline tracker. Feel free to drop us a message for additional information on these IPOs.


Aequitas 2024 Asia IPO Pipeline - ASEAN and ANZ

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC IPOs & Placements

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<li>In this note, we will take a look at broker performance for ASEAN IPOs and placements in 2023. </li>
<li>The following dataset includes all ASEAN IPOs and placements above US$100m, <strong>which amounted to a total of 18 deals. </strong>
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<li>The deals you see in this note are based on our historical IPO and placement tracker. Feel free to drop us a message for additional information.</li>
</ul>


In this note, we will take a look at broker performance for ASEAN IPOs and placements in 2023. 
The following dataset includes all ASEAN IPOs and placements above US$100m, which amounted to a total of 18 deals. 

The deals you see in this note are based on our historical IPO and placement tracker. Feel free to drop us a message for additional information.


Aequitas ASEAN IPOs + Placements Broker Performance 2023

Singapore

NetLink NBN Trust designs, builds, owns, and operates fiber network infrastructures. The Company offers fiber network resources, including ducts, manholes, and cables. NetLink NBN Trust also focuses on leasing telecommunication infrastructures to telecommunication service providers. NetLink NBN Trust serves customers in Singapore.designs, builds, owns, and operates fiber network infrastructures. The Company offers fiber network resources, including ducts, manholes, and cables. NetLink NBN Trust also focuses on leasing telecommunication infrastructures to telecommunication service providers. NetLink NBN Trust serves customers in Singapore.

Digilife Technologies Limited Limited offers mobile telecommunication solutions. The Company provides a portfolio of voice, data and computing services along with VoIP technology. S 121 Ltd supports access from mobile devices through either mobile broadband (3G/4G) or WiFi.

Polaris Limited provides a wide range of telecommunications services. The Company's services services range from prepaid communication services to wholesale voice traffic.

Edition Ltd offers software and content for cellular telephones.  The Company offers software that allows for customized ring tones, personal voice mailbox, mobile karaoke, and other services.

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.

Sea Limited offers information technology services. The Company provides online personal computer and mobile digital content, e-commerce, and payment platforms. Sea serves customers worldwide.

PT XL Axiata Tbk provides a wide range of mobile telecommunications services in Indonesia.

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)

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

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.

Sistema PJSC FC is a publicly-listed investment company incorporated in Russia. The Company owns a diverse set of public and private companies which it holds in two distinct portfolios: Core assets and Developing assets.

PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk, through a subsidiary, builds telecommunications towers. The Company constructs, operates, and rents the towers to mobile telecommunications services providers.

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd has been licensed by the Government of India to create and maintain telephone services in the states of Maharashtra and Goa. The Group utilizes broadband wired and wireless systems to supply broadband, data and Internet services, which encompass interactive video and multimedia feeds, and web based applications.

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) (TTLS IN)

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.

StarHub Ltd. is a fully-integrated info-communication company offering a full range of information, communications, and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets in Singapore. The Company provides mobile network and multi-channel cable TV services, including high definition and on-demand services, as well as high-speed residential broadband services.

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StarHub Ltd (STH SP)

Bharti Hexacom Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Clear Rationale for Listing

The company is said to be looking to launch its IPO next week, which will entirely comprise of an offer for sale of half of the stake of Government...

Sumeet Singh

HKBN (1310 HK): Déjà Vu as Privatisation Rumours Resurface

The probability of a takeover offer is low, which explains TPG/MBK's exploration of other options. An attractive dividend yield continues to...

Arun George

Bharti Hexacom Pre-IPO - The Positives - Earnings Have Been Recovering Well

Bharti Hexacom is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas 2024 Asia IPO Pipeline - ASEAN and ANZ

In this note, we will look at the Asia Pacific IPO pipeline for 2024, following up with ASEAN and ANZ after having looked at other regions earlier.

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas ASEAN IPOs + Placements Broker Performance 2023

In this note, we will take a look at broker performance for ASEAN IPOs and placements in 2023, which amounted to a total of 18 deals.

Ethan Aw

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