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

Topsports International Holdings / Event-Driven

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<li>Topsports International Holdings (TIH) is now trading close to its all time lows, after the shares corrected by 50% over the past year.</li>
<li>The company is one of the largest retailers for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nike-inc-cl-b" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6658:1" rel="noopener">Nike (NKE US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adidas-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21578:1" rel="noopener">Adidas AG (ADS GR)</a> in China.</li>
<li>Given then on/off lockdowns the near term outlook isn't great, but the stock appears cheap for those willing to take a longer view.</li>
</ul>


Topsports International Holdings (TIH) is now trading close to its all time lows, after the shares corrected by 50% over the past year.
The company is one of the largest retailers for Nike (NKE US) and Adidas AG (ADS GR) in China.
Given then on/off lockdowns the near term outlook isn't great, but the stock appears cheap for those willing to take a longer view.


Topsports International Holdings - Is Cheap Enough to Counter Some of the Risks

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Topsports International Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Topsports suffered the first decline in performance since FY2018. Besides pandemic outbreaks and inventory shortage due to global supply chain disruption, over-reliance on Nike and Adidas is also the reason.</li>
<li>This is the best opportunity to reduce the number of stores based on “Select+Optimize” strategy. With resumption of sports events and good prospects of China's sports industry, Topsports could rebound.</li>
<li>Topsports is undervalued compared with its peers, but we are now in a complicated macro environment. Share prices may not rise as expected, which should be aware of by investors. </li>
</ul>


Topsports suffered the first decline in performance since FY2018. Besides pandemic outbreaks and inventory shortage due to global supply chain disruption, over-reliance on Nike and Adidas is also the reason.
This is the best opportunity to reduce the number of stores based on “Select+Optimize” strategy. With resumption of sports events and good prospects of China's sports industry, Topsports could rebound.
Topsports is undervalued compared with its peers, but we are now in a complicated macro environment. Share prices may not rise as expected, which should be aware of by investors. 


Topsports International (6110.HK) - Has the Potential to Turn Things Around Despite the Headwinds

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Infrastructure, new energy, consumer discretionary and, to a lesser extent, transportation and logistics are sectors that will benefit from extensive government economic supportive policies over the last few days. </li>
<li>Acceleration of special purpose bonds will drive <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-communications-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:265:1" rel="noopener">China Communications Construction (1800 HK)</a>. We see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-longyuan-power-group-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14215:1" rel="noopener">China Longyuan Power (916 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a> benefit from new energy initiatives.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/li-ning-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6047:1" rel="noopener">Li Ning (2331 HK)</a> will be the near-term winner in the consumer discretionary space and so as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haier-smart-home-co-ltd-b3ef445f-0f54-4586-8c58-9073de98d60e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31105:1" rel="noopener">Haier Smart Home Co Ltd (6690 HK)</a>.</li>
</ul>


Infrastructure, new energy, consumer discretionary and, to a lesser extent, transportation and logistics are sectors that will benefit from extensive government economic supportive policies over the last few days. 
Acceleration of special purpose bonds will drive China Communications Construction (1800 HK). We see China Longyuan Power (916 HK) and Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) benefit from new energy initiatives.

Li Ning (2331 HK) will be the near-term winner in the consumer discretionary space and so as Haier Smart Home Co Ltd (6690 HK).


Roundup of Government Economic Supportive Policies: Key Winners

Equity Capital Markets

Belle International Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Belle Fashion (BF) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong listing, which would mark its return to the stock market after five years.</li>
<li>Belle Fashion is the largest China-based fashion footwear and apparel group based on 2020 retail sales value, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S). </li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the not so positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>


Belle Fashion (BF) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong listing, which would mark its return to the stock market after five years.
Belle Fashion is the largest China-based fashion footwear and apparel group based on 2020 retail sales value, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S). 
In this note, we'll talk about the not so positive aspects of the deal.


Belle Fashion Pre-IPO - The Negatives - You'll Stumble in My Footsteps

<ul>
<li>Belle Fashion (BF) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong listing, which would mark its return to the stock market after five years.</li>
<li>Belle Fashion is the largest China-based fashion footwear and apparel group based on 2020 retail sales value, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S). </li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>


Belle Fashion (BF) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong listing, which would mark its return to the stock market after five years.
Belle Fashion is the largest China-based fashion footwear and apparel group based on 2020 retail sales value, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S). 
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Belle Fashion Pre-IPO - The Positives - Try Walking in My Shoes

China

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd. retails automobiles.  The Company imports and retails primarily luxury and mid- to high-end automobile brands.

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Co., Ltd. processes gold and operates jewelry stores.  The Company also manages department stores, provides import and export trading service, produces pharmaceutical products, offers food service, and develops real estate properties.

Suning.com Co., Ltd. operates retail chain stores to sell household appliances, electronic products, office equipment, and communication products. The Company also provides installation and maintenance services.

EEKA Fashion Holdings Limited engages in apparel design and development businesses. The Company produces high-fashion women's apparel products. EEKA Fashion Holdings sells products through domestic department stores and shopping centers.

Pang Da Automobile Trade Company Limited sells, repairs and provides maintenance services for cars and construction machinery.

Wuxi Commercial Mansion Grand Orient Co., Ltd. operates a department store retail business. Its department stores sell a variety of products including home appliances, apparel, textiles, and leather products.  Wuxi Commercial also sells cars. The Company sells its general merchandise through its own website www.eastall.com and has operation in food serve.

Wuxi Commercial Mansion Grand Orient Co (600327 CH)

China Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings Ltd. retails passenger vehicles. The Company sells new and used vehicles and offers automobile rentals. China Yongda Automobiles also provides service.

China Yongda Automobile Services Hldg (3669 HK)

Beijing Bashi Media Co., Ltd. provides urban bus transportation and advertising services.  The Company also provides taxi, inter-provincial transportation, car rental, and other transportation related services.

Fujian Zhangzhou Development Co., Ltd., trades automobile, manages and operates toll roads, produces and distributes tap water, and provides waste management services.

China Meidong Auto Holdings Limited is an automobile dealership and maintenance group in China.

Premier Investments Ltd., through subsidiaries, retails clothing.  The Company retails name brand casual and business clothing for men and women, and stationery and storage products.

Super Retail Group Ltd. operates a chain of retail stores throughout Australia. The Stores sells a wide range of automotive parts and accessories, tools, camping products, gardening and outdoor equipment and boating equipment throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Home Product Center Public Company Limited is a retailer of building materials and home improvement products.

Foot Locker, Inc. is primarily a mall-based athletic retailer that operates athletic retail stores in countries located in North America, Europe, and Australia.  The Company provides athletic footwear and apparel through its Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports retail stores. Foot Locker also operates a direct-to-consumer channel, Footlocker.com/Eastbay.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. sells western and work gear for individuals and families. The Company sells boots, jeans, shirts, hats, belts, jewelry, among other products. Boot Barn operates throughout the Untied States.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a retailer of auto parts and accessories. The Company operates stores in various states, primarily  located in the northeastern, southeastern, and midwestern regions of the United States, and in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

SHIMAMURA CO., Ltd. operates chain stores selling mainly clothing for men, women, children, and also bedding and furnishing goods.  The Company has stores in mainly suburb areas throughout Japan.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd is a fashion jewelry and retailer. The Company retails fashion jewelry and accessories for women. Lovisa offers its products in Australasia, parts of the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Signet Jewelers Ltd. retails jewelry, watches, gifts and accessories.  The Company operates in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Dunelm Group Plc. retails home furnishings throughout the United Kingdom. The Company retails textile products as well as other housewares such as lighting products, pet supplies, and sewing machines.

Topsports International Holdings Limited operates as a sports shoes and apparel retailer. The Company sells sports shoes, sports shirts, and other products. Topsports International Holdings markets its products throughout China.

Topsports International Holdings (6110 HK)

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Topsports International Holdings (6110 HK)

Topsports International Holdings - Is Cheap Enough to Counter Some of the Risks

Topsports International Holdings (TIH) is now trading close to its all time lows, after the shares corrected by 50% over the past year.

Sumeet Singh

Topsports International (6110.HK) - Has the Potential to Turn Things Around Despite the Headwinds

Topsports suffered the first performance decline since 2018, but its operational strategy can help it rebound. Topsports is undervalued, but share...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Roundup of Government Economic Supportive Policies: Key Winners

We expect the government economic supportive policies released in the last few days to drive the infrastructure, new energy, consumer discretionary...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Belle Fashion Pre-IPO - The Negatives - You'll Stumble in My Footsteps

Belle Fashion aims to raise around US$1bn in its HK listing, which would mark its return to the stock market after five years. In this note, we...

Sumeet Singh

Belle Fashion Pre-IPO - The Positives - Try Walking in My Shoes

Belle Fashion (BF) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong listing, which would mark its return to the stock market after five years.

Sumeet Singh

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