IPO and L/S equity, 2015 Starmine top stock picker, Global Equity Research Ltd

Rickin Thakrar

14 years of experience in global investment research and trading. In relation to research, we focus on IPO, Event-driven and large-cap non-consensual ideas. In relation to trading, we focus on generating positive index-adjusted returns and have had several top-decile or top-quartile performances over the past three years. In terms of background, I have worked at several sell-side firms (JP, Redburn, Haitong, Mainfirst), won Starmine as top stock picker in European Food Retail in 2015 and have been voted top one to top-five by institutions and hedge funds.

IPO and L/S equity, 2015 Starmine top stock picker

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Wanda Sports Group / Equity Capital Markets

Wanda Sports has released the pricing range for its IPO (12-15 USD per ADS) and we note the following points. 1. Recap of our view on Wanda2. Summary of Wanda IPO deal 3. High free float is less inspiring for early trade in our view4. Balance sheet doesn't measurably improve despite IPO proceedsGER viewMore details below.

Wanda Sports has released the pricing range for its IPO (12-15 USD per ADS) and we note the following points. 1. Recap of our view on Wanda2. Summary of Wanda IPO deal 3. High free float is less inspiring for early trade in our view4. Balance sheet doesn't measurably improve despite IPO proceedsGER viewMore details below.

Wanda Sports IPO Pricing: High Free Float Detracts