IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

Arun has over 15 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology start-ups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group and Clear Capital. He has a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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ATRenew (RERE US): Pre-Owned Satisfaction

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aihuishou" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33426:1" rel="noopener">Aihuishou (RERE US)</a> operates the largest pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China under the brand “ATRenew”, which stands for “all things renew.” The platform consists of AHS Recycle (an omnichannel business for the collection of pre-owned consumer electronics), PJT Marketplace (B2B channel) and Paipai Marketplace (B2C channel). </p><p>AiHuiShou is seeking to raise $500 million to $1 billion through an NYSE listing, according to press reports. AiHuiShou is backed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:446:1" rel="noopener">JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US)</a> (34.7% of the outstanding shares), Morningside China (14.0%), Shunwei China Internet Fund IV (7.3%) and Tian Tu Capital (8.5%). </p><p>There are 2,615 million consumer electronic devices in circulation that still have use-value in China in 2020, which 3x times the 869 million devices in circulation in the US, according to CIC. This huge volume of devices in circulation has supported the demand for second-hand or pre-owned devices in China. Currently, the penetration rate of traded pre-owned devices relative to the number of consumer electronic devices in circulation is a low 3.7% in 2020. However, this rate is forecasted to reach 9.4% by 2025, and the market is expected to grow at a 30.8% CAGR from 2020 to 2025 to reach RMB967.3 billion by 2025, according to CIC. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>AiHuiShou as the largest player as measure by GMV and transacted devices is well-positioned to capture this market opportunity. AiHuiShou is delivering on this market opportunity through strong revenue growth, declining loss margin and improving cash burn. AiHuiShou’s business model will also appeal to investors with an ESG mandate. For investors willing to brave the risk that the current market selloff in high growth stocks persists, we think that the AiHuiShou story warrants a closer look.    </p></div>

Aihuishou (RERE US) operates the largest pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China under the brand “ATRenew”, which stands for “all things renew.” The platform consists of AHS Recycle (an omnichannel business for the collection of pre-owned consumer electronics), PJT Marketplace (B2B channel) and Paipai Marketplace (B2C channel). AiHuiShou is seeking to raise $500 million to $1 billion through an NYSE listing, according to press reports. AiHuiShou is backed by JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US) (34.7% of the outstanding shares), Morningside China (14.0%), Shunwei China Internet Fund IV (7.3%) and Tian Tu Capital (8.5%). There are 2,615 million consumer electronic devices in circulation that still have use-value in China in 2020, which 3x times the 869 million devices in circulation in the US, according to CIC. This huge volume of devices in circulation has supported the demand for second-hand or pre-owned devices in China. Currently, the penetration rate of traded pre-owned devices relative to the number of consumer electronic devices in circulation is a low 3.7% in 2020. However, this rate is forecasted to reach 9.4% by 2025, and the market is expected to grow at a 30.8% CAGR from 2020 to 2025 to reach RMB967.3 billion by 2025, according to CIC. AiHuiShou as the largest player as measure by GMV and transacted devices is well-positioned to capture this market opportunity. AiHuiShou is delivering on this market opportunity through strong revenue growth, declining loss margin and improving cash burn. AiHuiShou’s business model will also appeal to investors with an ESG mandate. For investors willing to brave the risk that the current market selloff in high growth stocks persists, we think that the AiHuiShou story warrants a closer look.    

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