Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Maynilad Water Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maynilad-water-services-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44852:1" rel="noopener">Maynilad Water Services</a> (MWS) raised around US$520m in its Philippines IPO.</li>
<li>MWS is a leading global water utility player operating the largest concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), as per GlobalData.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Maynilad Water Services (MWS) raised around US$520m in its Philippines IPO.
MWS is a leading global water utility player operating the largest concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), as per GlobalData.
We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Maynilad Water Services IPO Trading - Main Peer Has Corrected, Still at a Yield Discount

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maynilad-water-services-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44852:1" rel="noopener">Maynilad Water Services (MYNLD PH)</a> (MWS) is looking to raise around US$450m in its upcoming Philippines IPO.</li>
<li>MWS is a leading global water utility player operating the largest concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), as per GlobalData.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing</li>
</ul>



Maynilad Water Services (MYNLD PH) (MWS) is looking to raise around US$450m in its upcoming Philippines IPO.
MWS is a leading global water utility player operating the largest concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), as per GlobalData.
We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing


Maynilad Water Services IPO - Recent Updates, Peer Comparison and Thoughts on Valuation

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Equity Bottom-Up

Jardine Matheson Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP)</a></strong> is up ~10% this week and ~30% YTD. 53.3%-held <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hongkong-land-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15465:1" rel="noopener">Hongkong Land (HKL SP)</a></strong>, JMH's largest holding, is up 41% YTD and 85% over the year. </li>
<li>HKL has been on a tear since CEO Michael Smith started on the 1st April 2024, as HKL focused on capital allocation and portfolio management - read deleveraging.</li>
<li>The recent appointment of PAG's Lincoln Pan at the helm of JMH, has the street upbeat he will bring about similar positive developments. That's not unreasonable.</li>
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Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) is up ~10% this week and ~30% YTD. 53.3%-held Hongkong Land (HKL SP), JMH's largest holding, is up 41% YTD and 85% over the year. 
HKL has been on a tear since CEO Michael Smith started on the 1st April 2024, as HKL focused on capital allocation and portfolio management - read deleveraging.
The recent appointment of PAG's Lincoln Pan at the helm of JMH, has the street upbeat he will bring about similar positive developments. That's not unreasonable.


Jardine Matheson (JM SP) On A Roll As The Street Turns (More) Positive

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>RHB lowers CDLHT target price due to market challenges.         </li>
<li>RHB calls ST Engineering a high-quality, defensive growth opportunity.</li>
<li>Ready-to-eat at 7-Eleven could prompt a re-rating for DFI Retail.</li>
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RHB lowers CDLHT target price due to market challenges.         
RHB calls ST Engineering a high-quality, defensive growth opportunity.
Ready-to-eat at 7-Eleven could prompt a re-rating for DFI Retail.


Singapore Market Roundup (24-Sep-2025): RHB cuts CDLHT target price amid market challenges.

<ul><li>ST Engineering is seen as a 'high-quality' and 'defensive' growth stock by RHB.</li><li>7-Eleven's ready-to-eat options may lead to a re-rating for DFI Retail.</li><li>KGI Securities keeps $2 target price on AEM Holdings post Intel-Nvidia deal.</li></ul>

ST Engineering is seen as a 'high-quality' and 'defensive' growth stock by RHB.7-Eleven's ready-to-eat options may lead to a re-rating for DFI Retail.KGI Securities keeps $2 target price on AEM Holdings post Intel-Nvidia deal.

Singapore Market Roundup (23-Sep-2025): RHB views ST Engineering as a high-quality growth stock.

Philippines

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. operates various retail outlets. The Company owns and operates supermarkets, department, home improvement, convenience, drug, and other specialty stores. Robinsons Retail Holdings serves customers in Philippines.

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Robinsons Retail Holdings (RRHI PM)

Maynilad Water Services IPO Trading - Main Peer Has Corrected, Still at a Yield Discount

Maynilad Water Services (MWS) raised around US$520m in its Philippines IPO. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Maynilad Water Services IPO - Recent Updates, Peer Comparison and Thoughts on Valuation

Maynilad Water Services (MYNLD PH) (MWS) is looking to raise around US$450m in its upcoming Philippines IPO. In this note, we talk about the IPO...

Sumeet Singh

Jardine Matheson (JM SP) On A Roll As The Street Turns (More) Positive

MAND has confirmed it's in discussions to sell some office space in One Causeway Bay (previously the Excelsior Hotel). Alibaba is rumoured to be...

David Blennerhassett

Singapore Market Roundup (24-Sep-2025): RHB cuts CDLHT target price amid market challenges.

RHB reduces CDLHT target price amid market challenges, views ST Engineering as a strong growth opportunity, and sees 7-Eleven's ready-to-eat...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (23-Sep-2025): RHB views ST Engineering as a high-quality growth stock.

RHB views ST Engineering as a 'high-quality' growth stock. 7-Eleven's offerings may boost DFI Retail, while KGI maintains a $2 target for AEM...

Singapore Market Roundup

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