Aequitas Research

Hong Jie Seow

Independent Insight Provider

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Shanghai Forest Cabin Biological-Tech / Equity Capital Markets

Shanghai Forest Cabin Biological-Tech (SFCBT HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-forest-cabin-biological-tech-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45249:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Forest Cabin Biological-Tech (SFCBT HK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$139m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>SFC is the leader among China’s premium domestic skincare brands with a focus on anti-wrinkle and firming skincare market.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company's past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about valuations.</li>
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Shanghai Forest Cabin Biological-Tech (SFCBT HK) is looking to raise up to US$139m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
SFC is the leader among China’s premium domestic skincare brands with a focus on anti-wrinkle and firming skincare market.
We have looked at the company's past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about valuations.


Shanghai Forest Cabin IPO: High Growth And Margins, Priced At A Discount

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

APAC IPOs & Placements

CaoCao Inc. develops and manages an online car hailing service platform. The Company provides personal car hailing, group car hailing, reserved car hailing, safe car hailing, airport pick up and drop off, half day rental, and other services. CaoCao also offers autonomous driving technology development services.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/caocao-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:42803:1" rel="noopener">CaoCao (2643 HK)</a> raised US$236m from its HK IPO in June 2025 via a primary offering of HKD41.94/share in its IPO.</li>
<li>It is a ride hailing platform in China originally incubated by Geely Group connecting passengers and drivers to deliver consistent and high-quality ride experiences.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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CaoCao (2643 HK) raised US$236m from its HK IPO in June 2025 via a primary offering of HKD41.94/share in its IPO.
It is a ride hailing platform in China originally incubated by Geely Group connecting passengers and drivers to deliver consistent and high-quality ride experiences.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


CaoCao IPO Lockup: US$384m Lockup Release; Shares Have Taken a Dive

Akshat Shah

CiDi is a leading provider of autonomous driving technology for commercial vehicles in China with a focus on research and development of autonomous mining and logistics trucks, V2X technologies and high-performance perception solutions.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cidi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44089:1" rel="noopener">CiDi Inc (CIDI HK)</a> raised US$183m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>CiDi is a leading autonomous driving technology provider for commercial vehicles in China, with a strong foothold in the autonomous mining segment.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
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CiDi Inc (CIDI HK) raised US$183m in its Hong Kong IPO.
CiDi is a leading autonomous driving technology provider for commercial vehicles in China, with a strong foothold in the autonomous mining segment.
In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 12th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD29.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre, Metcash.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 12th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD29.2bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre, Metcash.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre

CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical-A / Equity Capital Markets

CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. manufactures bulk pharmaceutical chemical products. The Company develops and markets diprophylline, theobromine, pentoxifylline, doxofylline, psychotropic drugs, and other products. CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical also produces vitamin products, functional foods, and other products.

CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical-A (300765 CH)

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<li>CSPC Innovation, a subsidiary of HK-listed CSPC, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via an A+H listing. CITIC and SDICSI are the joint book runners.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the company’s anchor products, SYS6010 and SYS6002, and assess the selling point around the core products.</li>
<li>We also briefly look at its potential range of pricing for respective business segments.</li>
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CSPC Innovation, a subsidiary of HK-listed CSPC, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via an A+H listing. CITIC and SDICSI are the joint book runners.
In this note, we look at the company’s anchor products, SYS6010 and SYS6002, and assess the selling point around the core products.
We also briefly look at its potential range of pricing for respective business segments.


CSPC Innovation (石药创新) A+H Pre-IPO Quick Comment: Me-Toos Overweigh Innovative Candidates

Aequitas Research
IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Shanghai Forest Cabin IPO: High Growth And Margins, Priced At A Discount

Shanghai Forest Cabin plans to raise $139m in Hong Kong IPO, leading China's premium skincare market with focus on anti-wrinkle products....

Hong Jie Seow

CaoCao IPO Lockup: US$384m Lockup Release; Shares Have Taken a Dive

CaoCao raised US$236m in HK IPO, a ride hailing platform in China focused on consistent ride experiences, with discussion on lockup dynamics and...

Nicholas Tan

CiDi IPO Trading - Subdued Insti Demand

CiDi Inc. raised around US$183m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO and demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CSPC Innovation (石药创新) A+H Pre-IPO Quick Comment: Me-Toos Overweigh Innovative Candidates

Chinext listed CSPC Innovation plans to raise $100 million through A+H listing. We assessed the product pipeline of its biopharm business in this...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Shanghai Forest Cabin IPO: High Growth And Margins, Priced At A Discount

​Shanghai Forest Cabin plans to raise $139m in Hong Kong IPO, leading China's premium skincare market with focus on anti-wrinkle products....

Hong Jie Seow

CaoCao IPO Lockup: US$384m Lockup Release; Shares Have Taken a Dive

​CaoCao raised US$236m in HK IPO, a ride hailing platform in China focused on consistent ride experiences, with discussion on lockup dynamics and...

Nicholas Tan

CiDi IPO Trading - Subdued Insti Demand

CiDi Inc. raised around US$183m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO and demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CSPC Innovation (石药创新) A+H Pre-IPO Quick Comment: Me-Toos Overweigh Innovative Candidates

Chinext listed ​CSPC Innovation plans to raise $100 million through A+H listing. We assessed the product pipeline of its biopharm business in this...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Shanghai Forest Cabin plans to raise $139m in Hong Kong IPO, leading China's premium skincare market with focus on anti-wrinkle products....

CaoCao raised US$236m in HK IPO, a ride hailing platform in China focused on consistent ride experiences, with discussion on lockup dynamics and...

Chinext listed CSPC Innovation plans to raise $100 million through A+H listing. We assessed the product pipeline of its biopharm business in this...