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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

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.

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>
</ul>


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

Equity Capital Markets

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>
</ul>


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

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

APAC IPOs & Placements

Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery / Equity Capital Markets

Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. manufactures jewelry products. The Company designs and sells gold jewelry, platinum jewelry, jewelry jade, crafts, watches, gold and silver coins, and other products. Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery markets its products throughout China.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhou-liu-fu-jewellery-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43706:1" rel="noopener">Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery (6168 HK)</a> raised US$143m from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025 via a primary offering of HKD 24/share in its IPO.</li>
<li>It is a leading and fast growing jewellery franchise in China offering a diverse range of products through offline and online sales channels.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery (6168 HK) raised US$143m from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025 via a primary offering of HKD 24/share in its IPO.
It is a leading and fast growing jewellery franchise in China offering a diverse range of products through offline and online sales channels.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Zhou Liu Fu IPO Lockup: US$120m Lockup Release; Only Cornerstones Are Coming Out of Lockup

Akshat Shah

InSilico Medicine Cayman TopCo / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insilico-medicine-cayman-topco" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39890:1" rel="noopener">InSilico Medicine Cayman TopCo (ISM HK)</a> is looking to raise around US$293m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>Insilico is a global AI-driven drug discovery and development company that leverages its proprietary generative AI platform, Pharma.AI, to identify and design early-stage drug candidates.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.</li>
</ul>



InSilico Medicine Cayman TopCo (ISM HK) is looking to raise around US$293m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
Insilico is a global AI-driven drug discovery and development company that leverages its proprietary generative AI platform, Pharma.AI, to identify and design early-stage drug candidates.
In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.


Insilico Medicine Pre-IPO - An Emerging AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Platform

IFBH Limited manufactures and distributes beverage. The Company mainly provides coconut water-related beverage. IFBH markets its products across worldwide.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ifbh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45067:1" rel="noopener">IFBH (6603 HK)</a> raised US$169m (including over-allocation) from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone, pre-IPO investors and controlling shareholders is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>IFBH specializes in ready-to-consume beverages and food, with a focus on coconut water and plant-based products. </li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



IFBH (6603 HK) raised US$169m (including over-allocation) from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone, pre-IPO investors and controlling shareholders is set to expire soon.
IFBH specializes in ready-to-consume beverages and food, with a focus on coconut water and plant-based products. 
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


IFBH IPO Lockup - US$262m Lockup Release but the Stock Has Nosedived

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IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

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

Zhou Liu Fu IPO Lockup: US$120m Lockup Release; Only Cornerstones Are Coming Out of Lockup

Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery raised US$143m in Hong Kong IPO, a leading franchise in China with diverse product range, discussing lockup dynamics and...

Nicholas Tan

Insilico Medicine Pre-IPO - An Emerging AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Platform

Insilico is a global drug discovery & development company that leverages its proprietary AI platform, to identify & design early-stage drug...

Akshat Shah

IFBH IPO Lockup - US$262m Lockup Release but the Stock Has Nosedived

IFBH Ltd raised around US$169m from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

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

Zhou Liu Fu IPO Lockup: US$120m Lockup Release; Only Cornerstones Are Coming Out of Lockup

​Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery raised US$143m in Hong Kong IPO, a leading franchise in China with diverse product range, discussing lockup dynamics and...

Nicholas Tan

Insilico Medicine Pre-IPO - An Emerging AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Platform

Insilico is a global drug discovery & development company that leverages its proprietary AI platform, to identify & design early-stage drug...

Akshat Shah

IFBH IPO Lockup - US$262m Lockup Release but the Stock Has Nosedived

IFBH Ltd raised around US$169m from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

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

Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery raised US$143m in Hong Kong IPO, a leading franchise in China with diverse product range, discussing lockup dynamics and...