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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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ngern-tid-lor" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31103:1" rel="noopener">Ngern Tid Lor (NTL TB)</a>/TIDLOR is the leading auto-for-cash loan provider in Thailand with a 16% market share as measured by the outstanding vehicle title loans in 2019, according to Oliver Wyman. It is also a non-life insurance broker with the biggest branch network in Thailand. TIDLOR is an affiliate of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-of-ayudhya-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:136:1" rel="noopener">Bank Of Ayudhya (BAY TB)</a> (Krungsri), which is a strategic member of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-ufj-financial-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:218:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)</a>. </p><p>TIDLOR has launched an IPO to raise up to THB33 billion ($1.1 billion). The offer comprises a primary/secondary spilt of 23:77. The selling shareholders are Krungsri and CVC Capital Partners. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>The timing of the IPO is not ideal as a new COVID-19 outbreak has swept through Thailand which has forced <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a> to pull the plug on the listing of BeerCo. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, TIDLOR delivered a creditable performance in 2020 underpinned by strong operations and asset quality. For investors willing to ride the current market uncertainty, we believe that TIDLOR is well placed to capture the long-term opportunity of Thailand’s vehicle title loan market.   </p></div>

Ngern Tid Lor (NTL TB)/TIDLOR is the leading auto-for-cash loan provider in Thailand with a 16% market share as measured by the outstanding vehicle title loans in 2019, according to Oliver Wyman. It is also a non-life insurance broker with the biggest branch network in Thailand. TIDLOR is an affiliate of Bank Of Ayudhya (BAY TB) (Krungsri), which is a strategic member of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP). TIDLOR has launched an IPO to raise up to THB33 billion ($1.1 billion). The offer comprises a primary/secondary spilt of 23:77. The selling shareholders are Krungsri and CVC Capital Partners. The timing of the IPO is not ideal as a new COVID-19 outbreak has swept through Thailand which has forced Thai Beverage (THBEV SP) to pull the plug on the listing of BeerCo. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, TIDLOR delivered a creditable performance in 2020 underpinned by strong operations and asset quality. For investors willing to ride the current market uncertainty, we believe that TIDLOR is well placed to capture the long-term opportunity of Thailand’s vehicle title loan market.   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)

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