Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologie / Event-Driven

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<li>Stellantis, the European automotive group, unveiled plans to distribute EVs made by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-leapmotor-technologie" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35968:1" rel="noopener">Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (9863 HK)</a> across Europe, India, Asia Pacific, MEA, and South America via a 51/49 JV.</li>
<li>This could help <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-leapmotor-technologie" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35968:1" rel="noopener"> Leapmotor (9863 HK)</a> leapfrog regulatory hurdles and hasten access to EV markets globally by leveraging <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stellantis-nv-847415d2-edbe-4b97-b9c9-bece87ed6f72" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27920:1" rel="noopener">Stellantis NV (STLA IM)</a> 's distribution network and manufacturing facilities.</li>
<li>Leapmotor could likely qualify and stand to benefit from Indian Government's recently announced policy initiatives for budget EVs.</li>
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Stellantis, the European automotive group, unveiled plans to distribute EVs made by Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (9863 HK) across Europe, India, Asia Pacific, MEA, and South America via a 51/49 JV.
This could help  Leapmotor (9863 HK) leapfrog regulatory hurdles and hasten access to EV markets globally by leveraging Stellantis NV (STLA IM) 's distribution network and manufacturing facilities.
Leapmotor could likely qualify and stand to benefit from Indian Government's recently announced policy initiatives for budget EVs.


Leapmotor (9863 HK): Global Aspirations in JV with Stellantis - An Opportunity to Leapfrog?

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/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top.</li>
<li>Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and provided our thoughts on valuations in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top.
Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and provided our thoughts on valuations in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Zeekr IPO Trading - Not as Cheap as It Looks but Float Is Tiny

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium EV brand by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>, aims to raise around US$370m in its US listing.</li>
<li>Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the updates from its recent filings and have a relook at valuations.</li>
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ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely Auto (175 HK), aims to raise around US$370m in its US listing.
Zeekr was formed in Mar 2021 as a JV between Geely and its founder. Its first model was launched in Apr 21 with deliveries starting in Oct 21.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the updates from its recent filings and have a relook at valuations.


Zeekr IPO - Missed Targets and Related Party Deals - We Would Stick to the Bottom-End

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Apr’24 Wholesale Volumes: The domestic PV sales (Exhibit-2) grew by low single-digits YoY, largely led by strong SUV volumes across OEMs, which were partly offset by continued weakness in entry-level cars (in Maruti).</li><li>The 2W industry reported strong domestic volume growth of ~31%/19% YoY/MoM and export volume growth of 24% YoY (flat MoM) respectively.</li><li>The domestic CV industry sales grew by ~14% YoY (down 26% MoM). The 3W domestic wholesales for Bajaj grew by 3% while TVS/M&amp;M de-grew by 21%/1% YoY respectively.</li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

Apr’24 Wholesale Volumes: The domestic PV sales (Exhibit-2) grew by low single-digits YoY, largely led by strong SUV volumes across OEMs, which were partly offset by continued weakness in entry-level cars (in Maruti).The 2W industry reported strong domestic volume growth of ~31%/19% YoY/MoM and export volume growth of 24% YoY (flat MoM) respectively.The domestic CV industry sales grew by ~14% YoY (down 26% MoM). The 3W domestic wholesales for Bajaj grew by 3% while TVS/M&amp;M de-grew by 21%/1% YoY respectively.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.

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC IPOs & Placements

Afcons Infrastructure Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/afcons-infrastructure-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41288:1" rel="noopener">Afcons Infrastructure Limited (6595396Z IN)</a> is looking to raise US$840m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Afcons Infrastructure Limited (Afcons) is the flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji group.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Afcons Infrastructure Limited (6595396Z IN) is looking to raise US$840m in its upcoming India IPO.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited (Afcons) is the flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji group.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Afcons Infrastructure Limited Pre-IPO - The Negatives - But Overdue Trade Receivables Increasing

India

Tata Motors Limited manufactures cars and commercial automotive vehicles in India. The Company designs, manufactures and sells heavy commercial, medium commercial and small commercial vehicles including trucks, tankers, vans, buses, ambulances and minibuses. Tata also manufactures small cars and sports utility vehicles.

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Leapmotor (9863 HK): Global Aspirations in JV with Stellantis - An Opportunity to Leapfrog?

Leapmotor could get to access and compete in emerging EV markets globally within a shorter time frame than peers by leveraging on Stellantis'...

Devi Subhakesan

Zeekr IPO Trading - Not as Cheap as It Looks but Float Is Tiny

ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Auto Monthly Volume April 2024

The 2W industry reported strong domestic volume growth of ~31%/19% YoY/MoM and export volume growth of 24% YoY (flat MoM) respectively.

Axis Direct

Afcons Infrastructure Limited Pre-IPO - The Negatives - But Overdue Trade Receivables Increasing

Afcons Infrastructure Limited (6595396Z IN) is looking to raise US$840m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Ethan Aw

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Leapmotor (9863 HK): Global Aspirations in JV with Stellantis - An Opportunity to Leapfrog?

Leapmotor could get to access and compete in emerging EV markets globally within a shorter time frame than peers by leveraging on Stellantis'...

Devi Subhakesan

Zeekr IPO Trading - Not as Cheap as It Looks but Float Is Tiny

ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely, raised around US$440m in its US listing, after the deal was upsized and priced at the top. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Zeekr IPO - Missed Targets and Related Party Deals - We Would Stick to the Bottom-End

ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium EV brand by Geely Auto (175 HK), aims to raise around US$370m in its US listing. In this note, we look at the recent...

Sumeet Singh

Auto Monthly Volume April 2024

The 2W industry reported strong domestic volume growth of ~31%/19% YoY/MoM and export volume growth of 24% YoY (flat MoM) respectively.

Axis Direct

Afcons Infrastructure Limited Pre-IPO - The Negatives - But Overdue Trade Receivables Increasing

Afcons Infrastructure Limited (6595396Z IN) is looking to raise US$840m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Ethan Aw