Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>On 18 November, it was announced that 65 Equity Partners (backed by Temasek) will invest US$100 million (S$134 million) for a 13% stake in Tuya Inc (TUYA US). </li>
<li>Net cash as a percentage of market cap is currently at 92%. Tuya's sales growth and improvement in operating margin in 1Q-3Q 2024 have also been impressive this year.</li>
<li>Comps are trading at average EV/EBITDA of 13.7x in 2025 versus 2.3x for for Tuya. If Tuya continues its turnaround, its valuation gap versus its peers could decrease further. </li>
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On 18 November, it was announced that 65 Equity Partners (backed by Temasek) will invest US$100 million (S$134 million) for a 13% stake in Tuya Inc (TUYA US). 
Net cash as a percentage of market cap is currently at 92%. Tuya's sales growth and improvement in operating margin in 1Q-3Q 2024 have also been impressive this year.
Comps are trading at average EV/EBITDA of 13.7x in 2025 versus 2.3x for for Tuya. If Tuya continues its turnaround, its valuation gap versus its peers could decrease further. 


Tuya: Improving Sales Growth and Profit Margins Help to Clench Investment by 65 Equity Partners

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tuya-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32158:1" rel="noopener">Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK)</a></strong>, a leading IoT cloud platform in China, was listed on the 18th March 2021 at <a href="https://ir.tuya.com/news/news-details/2021/Tuya-Inc.-Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering-3804b1542/default.aspx#:~:text=(%22Tuya%22%20or%20the%20%22,allotment%20option%20for%20underwriters%20to" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US$21.00/ADS</a>. The share price is currently down 92.5%. </li>
<li>Tuya subsequently established a primary dual-listing in Hong Kong on the 5th July 2022, priced at <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2022/0627/2022062701451.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HK$19.30/share</a>. Those shares are down ~23% </li>
<li>Temasek-Backed 65 Equity Partners has now acquired a 13% stake (equivalent to ~6.2% of the voting rights) in Tuya, with a view to establishing a secondary listing on the SGX.</li>
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Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK), a leading IoT cloud platform in China, was listed on the 18th March 2021 at US$21.00/ADS. The share price is currently down 92.5%. 
Tuya subsequently established a primary dual-listing in Hong Kong on the 5th July 2022, priced at HK$19.30/share. Those shares are down ~23% 
Temasek-Backed 65 Equity Partners has now acquired a 13% stake (equivalent to ~6.2% of the voting rights) in Tuya, with a view to establishing a secondary listing on the SGX.


Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK): Third Listing A Charm? Not So Fast ...

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Garvit Bhandari

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<li>Temasek-Backed 65 Equity Partners bought 13% stake in Tuya, implying a total investment of US$100 million (or S$134M). </li>
<li>The fund’s mandate is to support high-growth, mid-cap companies seeking a listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).</li>
<li>The listing will benefit Tuya by providing easy access to capital. Tuya will be able to use stock as a currency to fund its expansion plans in Southeast Asia.</li>
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Temasek-Backed 65 Equity Partners bought 13% stake in Tuya, implying a total investment of US$100 million (or S$134M). 
The fund’s mandate is to support high-growth, mid-cap companies seeking a listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
The listing will benefit Tuya by providing easy access to capital. Tuya will be able to use stock as a currency to fund its expansion plans in Southeast Asia.


Tuya Inc - Growth Trajectory to Accelerate Following 13% Stake Purchase by 65 Equity Partners

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

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<li>65 Equity Partners, a Temasek-backed global investment firm with $3B+ in AUM, took a ~13% stake in Tuya for ~$100M.</li>
<li>Jerry Wang, Tuya’s CEO and Founder, assumed that Tuya would consider a potential secondary listing in Singapore to strengthen company’s presence in the global capital markets.</li>
<li>With $1B+ in cash, revenue growth re-acceleration, non-GAAP op margin break-even and turnaround plan, I have a positive view on the stock longer-term.</li>
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65 Equity Partners, a Temasek-backed global investment firm with $3B+ in AUM, took a ~13% stake in Tuya for ~$100M.
Jerry Wang, Tuya’s CEO and Founder, assumed that Tuya would consider a potential secondary listing in Singapore to strengthen company’s presence in the global capital markets.
With $1B+ in cash, revenue growth re-acceleration, non-GAAP op margin break-even and turnaround plan, I have a positive view on the stock longer-term.


TUYA (TUYA.US): Depressed Valuation, $1B+ In Cash, Is Turnaround Story Ahead?

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy 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

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<li>On November 18th, 2024, Temasek-affiliated investment fund 65Equity bought 13% of TUYA, an IOT hardware company and planned to bring the company to list on the Singapore Stock Exchange;</li>
<li>TUYA is trading at US$901mn market cap, equivalent to 3.2x 12TTM sales. This isn't cheap. Xiaomi, a high flying stock, now trades at 2.0x 12TTM sales. TUYA is not profitable;</li>
<li>TUYA is a good and real company but in a bad business. Electronics inventory cycle and advanced stocking for Trump's Tariff Hike shall support earnings in the next few quarters.</li>
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On November 18th, 2024, Temasek-affiliated investment fund 65Equity bought 13% of TUYA, an IOT hardware company and planned to bring the company to list on the Singapore Stock Exchange;
TUYA is trading at US$901mn market cap, equivalent to 3.2x 12TTM sales. This isn't cheap. Xiaomi, a high flying stock, now trades at 2.0x 12TTM sales. TUYA is not profitable;
TUYA is a good and real company but in a bad business. Electronics inventory cycle and advanced stocking for Trump's Tariff Hike shall support earnings in the next few quarters.


TUYA: Is The King of White Label IOT Ready to Charter a Different Course?

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Tuya Inc., doing business as Tuya Smart, provides IoT cloud platform. The Company offers solutions which enables brands, retailers, OEMs, and manufacturers to develop, launch, manage, and monetize software-enabled devices and services. Tuya Smart serves customers worldwide.

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Tuya: Improving Sales Growth and Profit Margins Help to Clench Investment by 65 Equity Partners

Tuya's net cash as a percentage of market cap is currently at 92%. Tuya's sales growth and improvement in operating margin in 1Q-3Q 2024 have also...

Douglas Kim

Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK): Third Listing A Charm? Not So Fast ...

This Temasek-led development will have a marginal impact on Tuya. And Temasek-held vehicles on the SGX are already aplenty. Unless you have strong...

David Blennerhassett

Tuya Inc - Growth Trajectory to Accelerate Following 13% Stake Purchase by 65 Equity Partners

​Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners invests US$100 million in Tuya to support its listing on SGX, providing access to capital for expansion in...

GSBR Research

TUYA (TUYA.US): Depressed Valuation, $1B+ In Cash, Is Turnaround Story Ahead?

A Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners has acquired a ~13% stake in Tuya. In my insight, I discuss peer valuation, upside catalysts and fundamentals...

Andrei Zakharov

TUYA: Is The King of White Label IOT Ready to Charter a Different Course?

Temasek bought 13% of TUYA and planned to list on SGX. We believe TUYA's valuation is high and the company's business model, customer segment and...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners invests US$100 million in Tuya to support its listing on SGX, providing access to capital for expansion in...