Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 23rd.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Li Auto and Sunny Optical.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 23rd.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Li Auto and Sunny Optical.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Li Auto, Sunny Optical

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 16th. </li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in ZTO, Yum China, Netease, HSBC, Tencent, Wuxi Biologics/Apptec.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 16th. 
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in ZTO, Yum China, Netease, HSBC, Tencent, Wuxi Biologics/Apptec.


HK Short Interest: ZTO, Yum China, Netease, HSBC, Tencent, Wuxi Biologics/Apptec

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>The Aug China Express Development Index points to further industry recovery; and as the leader with 23% (+2pp YoY) market share, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zto-express-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33488:1" rel="noopener">ZTO Express (2057 HK)</a> should ride on the uptrend. </li>
<li>Sustained volume outperformance, upside on pricing and excellent cost control capability are drivers in 2H22. We are also comfortable with its solid financial position. </li>
<li>ZTO Express has above-average earnings quality and enjoys benefits from industry consolidation. Its on par valuation with the industry makes the stock appealing.</li>
</ul>


The Aug China Express Development Index points to further industry recovery; and as the leader with 23% (+2pp YoY) market share, ZTO Express (2057 HK) should ride on the uptrend. 
Sustained volume outperformance, upside on pricing and excellent cost control capability are drivers in 2H22. We are also comfortable with its solid financial position. 
ZTO Express has above-average earnings quality and enjoys benefits from industry consolidation. Its on par valuation with the industry makes the stock appealing.


ZTO Express (2057 HK/​ZTO US): Quality Speaks for Itself

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Event-Driven

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<li>On 26th Aug 2022, PCAOB and CSRC announced that they had entered into an agreement granting US authorities access to investigate public accounting firms headquartered in China and HK.</li>
<li>On 2nd Apr 2022, CSRC put out a draft for public comments on the revision of certain provisions which would allow easier access by overseas regulators to China ADRs audits.</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the latest developments and its implications.</li>
</ul>


On 26th Aug 2022, PCAOB and CSRC announced that they had entered into an agreement granting US authorities access to investigate public accounting firms headquartered in China and HK.
On 2nd Apr 2022, CSRC put out a draft for public comments on the revision of certain provisions which would allow easier access by overseas regulators to China ADRs audits.
In this note, we'll talk about the latest developments and its implications.


China ADRs Delisting - Tide Is Turning - Non-HK Listed ADRs Are Already Outperforming

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

Alibaba Group Holding  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Logistics companies’ revenue grew by over 10%, which reflects the recovery of e-commerce.</li>
<li>The market size of Chinese online game continued to shrink in July.</li>
<li>Alibaba’s Ele.me sets up a mini-program on TikTok to fight Meituan.</li>
</ul>


Logistics companies’ revenue grew by over 10%, which reflects the recovery of e-commerce.
The market size of Chinese online game continued to shrink in July.
Alibaba’s Ele.me sets up a mini-program on TikTok to fight Meituan.


China Internet Weekly (22Aug22): E-Commerce, Logistics, Online Game, Food Delivery

China

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. operates as an express delivery company. The Company provides express delivery service through their nationwide network, as well as other value-added logistics services. ZTO Express serves customers globally.

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ZTO Express Cayman (2057 HK)

HK Short Interest Weekly: Li Auto, Sunny Optical

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position and highlight short interest changes in Li Auto, Sunny Optical.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest: ZTO, Yum China, Netease, HSBC, Tencent, Wuxi Biologics/Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 16th and highlight short interest changes in ZTO, Yum China, Netease,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ZTO Express (2057 HK/ZTO US): Quality Speaks for Itself

Industry figures suggest express market to continue recover in Aug and ZTO Express is best benefited given its number one position. Upside of ASP...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China ADRs Delisting - Tide Is Turning - Non-HK Listed ADRs Are Already Outperforming

On 26th Aug 2022, PCAOB and CSRC announced that they had entered into an agreement granting US authorities access to investigate public accounting...

Sumeet Singh

China Internet Weekly (22Aug22): E-Commerce, Logistics, Online Game, Food Delivery

Logistics companies’ revenue grew by over 10%, which reflects the recovery of e-commerce. The market size of Chinese online game continued to...

Ming Lu

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HK Short Interest Weekly: Li Auto, Sunny Optical

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position and highlight short interest changes in Li Auto, Sunny Optical.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest: ZTO, Yum China, Netease, HSBC, Tencent, Wuxi Biologics/Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 16th and highlight short interest changes in ZTO, Yum China, Netease,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ZTO Express (2057 HK/​ZTO US): Quality Speaks for Itself

Industry figures suggest express market to continue recover in Aug and ZTO Express is best benefited given its number one position. Upside of ASP...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China ADRs Delisting - Tide Is Turning - Non-HK Listed ADRs Are Already Outperforming

On 26th Aug 2022, PCAOB and CSRC announced that they had entered into an agreement granting US authorities access to investigate public accounting...

Sumeet Singh

China Internet Weekly (22Aug22): E-Commerce, Logistics, Online Game, Food Delivery

Logistics companies’ revenue grew by over 10%, which reflects the recovery of e-commerce. The market size of Chinese online game continued to...

Ming Lu

ZTO Express (2057 HK/ZTO US): Quality Speaks for Itself