US IPOs and Secondary Offerings, IPO Boutique

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US IPOs and Secondary Offerings

For more than 20 years, we have been providing research, analysis, commentary and ratings on US Equity Capital Markets to institutional investors (US IPOs and Secondary Offerings). Our vast network of contacts across the Equity Capital Markets and attention-to-detail sets us apart from our competitors.

Since 2012, we have achieved a successful hit rating on 89% of Buy-rated IPOs. The collective “Buy” ratings averaged a first trade of 16.3% above issue.Our Neutral Rated Deals averaged just 2% above the issue price at first trade.

Our written research includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

In addition, we provide a high-touch premium desk access which includes analyst access, as well as real time insights on US IPOs as well as secondary offerings.

IPOs and Secondary Offerings

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Sailpoint Technologies Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>The underwriters amended the terms of this offering with a S-1/A. The price range has been upwardly revised from $19.00-$21.00 to $21.00-$23.00.</li>
<li>Cornerstone investor Dragoneer has a strong track record with IPOs that have participated in. </li>
<li>The upwardly-revised price adjustment is a very bullish sign for the IPO and we have adjusted our early expectations on this deal.</li>
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The underwriters amended the terms of this offering with a S-1/A. The price range has been upwardly revised from $19.00-$21.00 to $21.00-$23.00.
Cornerstone investor Dragoneer has a strong track record with IPOs that have participated in. 
The upwardly-revised price adjustment is a very bullish sign for the IPO and we have adjusted our early expectations on this deal.


SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) -- IPO Price Range Increased; Software Order Book Demand Is Fever Pitch

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>At equal price to ACT, Ito-san wins because of certainty/immediacy, but provided his price is above the bottom of the range and adequately compensates 7&amp;i for "additional actionable avenues."</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amcor-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:674:1" rel="noopener">Amcor Limited (AMC AU)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/berry-global-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9428:1" rel="noopener">Berry Global Group (BERY US)</a> merger looks clean. However, Berry's % of earnings (revs, EBITDA, and profit), are higher than the % under the share split</li>
<li>This Temasek-led development will have a marginal impact on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tuya-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32158:1" rel="noopener">Tuya Inc (TUYA US)</a>. Creating supply and demand is hard. And Temasek-held/backed vehicles on the SGX are already abundant.</li>
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At equal price to ACT, Ito-san wins because of certainty/immediacy, but provided his price is above the bottom of the range and adequately compensates 7&amp;i for "additional actionable avenues."
The Amcor Limited (AMC AU)/Berry Global Group (BERY US) merger looks clean. However, Berry's % of earnings (revs, EBITDA, and profit), are higher than the % under the share split
This Temasek-led development will have a marginal impact on Tuya Inc (TUYA US). Creating supply and demand is hard. And Temasek-held/backed vehicles on the SGX are already abundant.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, Amcor/Berry, WH Group/Smithfield, Tuya

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.

Full Truck Alliance   / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Full Truck Alliance (FTA), China’s largest digital freight platform by gross transaction value, raised around US$2bn in its US listing in Jun 21. It is backed by Softbank and Sequoia.</li>
<li>We have looked at various aspects of the deal in our earlier IPO notes, links to which are included below.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the updates since listing and the impact of the upcoming lock-up expiry.</li>
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Full Truck Alliance (FTA), China’s largest digital freight platform by gross transaction value, raised around US$2bn in its US listing in Jun 21. It is backed by Softbank and Sequoia.
We have looked at various aspects of the deal in our earlier IPO notes, links to which are included below.
In this note, we look at the updates since listing and the impact of the upcoming lock-up expiry.


Full Truck Alliance Lock-Up Expiry - In Similar Delisting Boat as Didi. 60% of Stock up for Lock-Up

SenseTime Group  / Equity Capital Markets

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sensetime-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34319:1" rel="noopener">SenseTime Group (1475539D HK)</a> is looking to raise about US$2bn in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. SenseTime Group (STG) is a leading AI software company. Its software is used by customers from a wide range of industries. STG was the largest AI software company in Asia in terms of 2020 revenue, as per Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S).In this note, we look at STG’s business model, financials, and share our initial thoughts on the IPO.

SenseTime Group (1475539D HK) is looking to raise about US$2bn in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. SenseTime Group (STG) is a leading AI software company. Its software is used by customers from a wide range of industries. STG was the largest AI software company in Asia in terms of 2020 revenue, as per Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S).In this note, we look at STG’s business model, financials, and share our initial thoughts on the IPO.

SenseTime Group (商汤集团) Pre-IPO - Fast-Growing but Still Finding Its Footing

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tdcx-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34187:1" rel="noopener">TDCX (TDCX US)</a> TDCX provides digital customer experience solutions for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies. The company’s solutions include omnichannel CX solutions, sales and digital marketing services, content monitoring and moderation services to a global client base that includes Facebook and Airbnb.The company has filed for an IPO to list its shares in the US and plans to raise proceeds of about US$400m. The company plans to use about US$180m of the net IPO proceeds for repaying its debt (obtained under the Credit Suisse Facility) while the remainder will be used for business expansion including into new markets.In this insight, we examine the company’s business model, segments, revenues, margins and the outlook on the company.

TDCX (TDCX US) TDCX provides digital customer experience solutions for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies. The company’s solutions include omnichannel CX solutions, sales and digital marketing services, content monitoring and moderation services to a global client base that includes Facebook and Airbnb.The company has filed for an IPO to list its shares in the US and plans to raise proceeds of about US$400m. The company plans to use about US$180m of the net IPO proceeds for repaying its debt (obtained under the Credit Suisse Facility) while the remainder will be used for business expansion including into new markets.In this insight, we examine the company’s business model, segments, revenues, margins and the outlook on the company.

TDCX IPO: Not a Typical Unprofitable Tech Services Company

United States

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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SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) -- IPO Price Range Increased; Software Order Book Demand Is Fever Pitch

Underwriters amend IPO terms, raising price range to $21.00-$23.00; cornerstone investor Dragoneer's track record adds confidence, signaling...

IPO Boutique

Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, Amcor/Berry, WH Group/Smithfield, Tuya

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Full Truck Alliance Lock-Up Expiry - In Similar Delisting Boat as Didi. 60% of Stock up for Lock-Up

Full Truck Alliance (FTA), China’s largest digital freight platform by gross transaction value, raised around US$2bn in its US listing in Jun 21....

Sumeet Singh

SenseTime Group (商汤集团) Pre-IPO - Fast-Growing but Still Finding Its Footing

SenseTime Group (1475539D HK) is looking to raise about US$2bn in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. SenseTime Group (STG) is a leading AI software company.

Sumeet Singh

TDCX IPO: Not a Typical Unprofitable Tech Services Company

Unlike a large number of tech and internet services companies that went for listing in the US and HK recently who had no clear path to profits,...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

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SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) -- IPO Price Range Increased; Software Order Book Demand Is Fever Pitch

​Underwriters amend IPO terms, raising price range to $21.00-$23.00; cornerstone investor Dragoneer's track record adds confidence, signaling...

IPO Boutique

Last Week in Event SPACE: Seven & I, Amcor/Berry, WH Group/Smithfield, Tuya

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Full Truck Alliance Lock-Up Expiry - In Similar Delisting Boat as Didi. 60% of Stock up for Lock-Up

Full Truck Alliance (FTA), China’s largest digital freight platform by gross transaction value, raised around US$2bn in its US listing in Jun 21....

Sumeet Singh

SenseTime Group (商汤集团) Pre-IPO - Fast-Growing but Still Finding Its Footing

SenseTime Group (1475539D HK) is looking to raise about US$2bn in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. SenseTime Group (STG) is a leading AI software company.

Sumeet Singh

TDCX IPO: Not a Typical Unprofitable Tech Services Company

Unlike a large number of tech and internet services companies that went for listing in the US and HK recently who had no clear path to profits,...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Underwriters amend IPO terms, raising price range to $21.00-$23.00; cornerstone investor Dragoneer's track record adds confidence, signaling...