In this briefing:
- Yingcheng Intl (银城国际) – Quick Post-IPO Trading Update
- Sea Ltd (SE US): The Bear Case – A One-Hit Wonder?
1. Yingcheng Intl (银城国际) – Quick Post-IPO Trading Update
Yincheng International Holdi (1902 HK) raised US$100m in at HK$2.38 per share, at the mid-point of its IPO price range. We have previously covered the IPO in:
In this insight, we will update on the deal dynamics, implied valuation, and include a valuation sensitivity table.
2. Sea Ltd (SE US): The Bear Case – A One-Hit Wonder?
Despite burning through $700mn in cash in 2018, investors decided to give another $1.3bn to Sea Ltd (SE US) . We believe investors should treat Sea Ltd with caution for the following reasons:
A significant slowdown in e-commerce
Is the gaming division a one-hit wonder?
Expecting another 800mn cash burn into 2019
Consensus has priced in further upgrades while cash flow metrics worst in the sector
NB. Our team has taken both sides of the Sea Ltd investment case as we think this makes for better decision making and encourages unique thinking within our team. We strongly recommend that investors read my colleague Arun’s positive notes on the company listed below, if you have not already done so.
Sea Ltd (SE US): Placing Price Leaves Money on the Table
Sea Ltd (SE US): Placement a Good Opportunity to Enter an Attractive Story
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