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

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<li>In Jun 2023, CPPIB raised around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:126:1" rel="noopener">Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)</a>. Prior to that it had sold a similar amount in Mar 2022.</li>
<li>CPPIB will be released from its placement linked lockup early next month.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and past deals performance.</li>
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In Jun 2023, CPPIB raised around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN). Prior to that it had sold a similar amount in Mar 2022.
CPPIB will be released from its placement linked lockup early next month.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and past deals performance.


Kotak Mahindra Bank - US$1.2 Billion Lockup Release

Equity Capital Markets

Maynilad Water Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maynilad-water-services-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44852:1" rel="noopener">Maynilad Water Services (MYNLD PH)</a>  (MWS) is looking to raise at least US$633m in its upcoming Philippines IPO.</li>
<li>MWS is a leading global water utility player operating the largest concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), as per GlobalData.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Maynilad Water Services (MYNLD PH)  (MWS) is looking to raise at least US$633m in its upcoming Philippines IPO.
MWS is a leading global water utility player operating the largest concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), as per GlobalData.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Maynilad Water Services Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Growth Hasn’t Always Been as Strong

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

Equity Bottom-Up

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<ul><li>Temasek-backed Tikehau partners with Nikko AM to launch new Asia investment management joint venture, expanding their presence in the region.</li><li>STT GDC commences construction on a 16MW data center in Johor, demonstrating growth in data infrastructure in Malaysia.</li><li>Digital Edge CEO Samuel Lee resigns, former legal officer assumes leadership of the data centre platform, amidst continued investment in Australian logistics market.</li></ul>

Temasek-backed Tikehau partners with Nikko AM to launch new Asia investment management joint venture, expanding their presence in the region.STT GDC commences construction on a 16MW data center in Johor, demonstrating growth in data infrastructure in Malaysia.Digital Edge CEO Samuel Lee resigns, former legal officer assumes leadership of the data centre platform, amidst continued investment in Australian logistics market.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (26-Feb-2025): Temasek's Tikehau & Nikko AM JV in Asia.

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Brokers' top stock picks include CLAR, CICT, CNMC Goldmine, KORE, Wilmar, Parkway Life REIT, FLCT, and ST Engineering.</li><li>Analysts recommend buying Digital Core REIT due to increased rents and leasing strength, while optimistic about Oiltek's new orders for FY2025.</li><li>CGSI optimistic about Seatrium with new MOU for second bp FPU; OCBC boosts fair value. Citi downgrades SGX to 'sell'. PhillipCapital maintains 'accumulate' rating on BRC Asia, raises TP to $3.15. Maybank Securities maintains 'buy' rating on SingPost. DBS upgrades Elite UK REIT to 'buy'.</li></ul>

Brokers' top stock picks include CLAR, CICT, CNMC Goldmine, KORE, Wilmar, Parkway Life REIT, FLCT, and ST Engineering.Analysts recommend buying Digital Core REIT due to increased rents and leasing strength, while optimistic about Oiltek's new orders for FY2025.CGSI optimistic about Seatrium with new MOU for second bp FPU; OCBC boosts fair value. Citi downgrades SGX to 'sell'. PhillipCapital maintains 'accumulate' rating on BRC Asia, raises TP to $3.15. Maybank Securities maintains 'buy' rating on SingPost. DBS upgrades Elite UK REIT to 'buy'.

Singapore Market Roundup (14-Feb-2025): Brokers' top picks: CLAR, CICT, CNMC, KORE, Wilmar, Parkway Life, FLCT, ST Engineering.

<ul><li>Q&amp;M aims to improve margins after expansion phase, says Phillip Securities, indicating positive outlook for the company. </li><li>DBS remains optimistic on GuocoLand following strong 1HFY2025 performance, highlighting potential growth opportunities. </li><li>Wilmar faces challenges in China operations, but UOB Kay Hian anticipates a brighter future ahead, suggesting positive changes. Analysts raise DBS target prices above $51, predicting capital returns for investors.</li></ul>

Q&amp;M aims to improve margins after expansion phase, says Phillip Securities, indicating positive outlook for the company. DBS remains optimistic on GuocoLand following strong 1HFY2025 performance, highlighting potential growth opportunities. Wilmar faces challenges in China operations, but UOB Kay Hian anticipates a brighter future ahead, suggesting positive changes. Analysts raise DBS target prices above $51, predicting capital returns for investors.

Singapore Market Roundup (12-Feb-2025): Q&M aims to improve margins post expansion: Phillip Securities.

Singapore

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries provide management services.  The Company provides stock broking, futures broking, investment trading, nominee services, margin financing, and research activities.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank - US$1.2 Billion Lockup Release

In Jun 2023, CPPIB raised around US$750m via selling a 1.6% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN). Prior to that it had sold a similar amount in...

Sumeet Singh

Maynilad Water Services Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Growth Hasn’t Always Been as Strong

Maynilad Water Services (MYNLD PH) (MWS) is looking to raise at least US$633m in its upcoming Philippines IPO. In this note, we talk about the not...

Sumeet Singh

Asia Real Estate Tracker (26-Feb-2025): Temasek's Tikehau & Nikko AM JV in Asia.

Tikehau partners with Nikko AM for Asia investment, STT GDC building 16MW data center in Johor, Digital Edge CEO steps down, Australian logistics...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Singapore Market Roundup (14-Feb-2025): Brokers' top picks: CLAR, CICT, CNMC, KORE, Wilmar, Parkway Life, FLCT, ST Engineering.

Analysts recommend buying Digital Core REIT and are optimistic about Oiltek and Seatrium's new orders, while Citi downgrades SGX, PhillipCapital...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (12-Feb-2025): Q&M aims to improve margins post expansion: Phillip Securities.

Analysts are optimistic about Q&M, GuocoLand, Wilmar, and DBS with positive outlooks on margin trends, performance, future growth, and target prices.

Singapore Market Roundup

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