In today’s briefing:
- Denso (6902 JP): The Current Playbook
- REPT BATTERO IPO Preview and Valuation Analysis: Burning Cash and Rising Debt Ahead of the IPO
Denso (6902 JP): The Current Playbook
- Since the US$4.0 billion secondary placement announcement, Denso Corp (6902 JP)’s shares are down 4.3% from the undisturbed price of JPY2,298 per share (28 November).
- Looking at recent large Japanese placements is instructive to understand the potential trading pattern. So far, Denso’s shares have followed the pattern of previous large placements.
- The offering will likely be priced on 13 December. Investors participating in previous large Japanese placements tend to secure positive returns.
REPT BATTERO IPO Preview and Valuation Analysis: Burning Cash and Rising Debt Ahead of the IPO
- REPT BATTERO, a Chinese Li-ion battery manufacturer, announced terms for its IPO in Hong Kong. The initial public offering price is expected to be between HK$18.20 and HK$20.60 per share.
- The company plans to raise ~HK$2.1B of net proceeds at HK$19.40/share. REPT BATTERO will begin trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 0666 on December 18.
- I have a negative view of the upcoming REPT BATTERO IPO and expect the stock will underperform during the first trading day as a publicly listed company.