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

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologie / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Leapmotor (LM) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO. LM is a smart EV company based in China, founded in 2015.</li>
<li>It focuses on the mid- to high-end segment in China’s NEV market with a price range of RMB150,000-300,000. As of end FY21, it had delivered a total of 52,832 cars.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not so positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>


Leapmotor (LM) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO. LM is a smart EV company based in China, founded in 2015.
It focuses on the mid- to high-end segment in China’s NEV market with a price range of RMB150,000-300,000. As of end FY21, it had delivered a total of 52,832 cars.
In this note, we talk about the not so positive aspects of the deal.


Leapmotor Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Related Party Sanctions, Lags Peers

Zhihu Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhihu-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32185:1" rel="noopener">Zhihu Technology (ZH US)</a> raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. </li>
<li>Unlike all the prior dual primary/secondary listings which have been done via offering either only primary or a mix of primary+secondary shares, Zhihu’s offering will consist of only secondary shares.</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
</ul>



Zhihu Technology (ZH US) raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. 
Unlike all the prior dual primary/secondary listings which have been done via offering either only primary or a mix of primary+secondary shares, Zhihu’s offering will consist of only secondary shares.
In this note, we'll talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


Zhihu HK Secondary Listing Trading - Delivered the Correction but Still Set for the Worst Debut Yet

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>China’s gaming regulator, National Press and Publication Administration granted publication licenses to a list of 45 games, ending the nine-month long freeze on new game approvals in the country.</li>
<li>While it comes as a relief, The Cyberspace Administration of China has kicked off a formal campaign to investigate and rectify algorithm security issues of tech companies.</li>
<li>Though any of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> games didn’t receive approvals, the company’s shares have moved positively during today’s trade and up 2.1% from yesterday’s close.</li>
</ul>


China’s gaming regulator, National Press and Publication Administration granted publication licenses to a list of 45 games, ending the nine-month long freeze on new game approvals in the country.
While it comes as a relief, The Cyberspace Administration of China has kicked off a formal campaign to investigate and rectify algorithm security issues of tech companies.
Though any of Tencent (700 HK) games didn’t receive approvals, the company’s shares have moved positively during today’s trade and up 2.1% from yesterday’s close.


Tencent – End of Game Approval Freeze Is a Positive; but Regulators Are Not Slowing Down

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<li>Zhihu plans to raise around US$130m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>Unlike all the prior dual primary/secondary listings which have been done via offering either only primary or a mix of primary+secondary shares, Zhihu’s offering will consist of only secondary shares.</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the deal dynamics and structure.</li>
</ul>


Zhihu plans to raise around US$130m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong.
Unlike all the prior dual primary/secondary listings which have been done via offering either only primary or a mix of primary+secondary shares, Zhihu’s offering will consist of only secondary shares.
In this note, we'll talk about the deal dynamics and structure.


Zhihu HK Secondary - Going Further than Autohome and Weibo, Stock Might Go Further Down as Well

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhihu-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32185:1" rel="noopener">Zhihu Technology (ZH US)</a> has launched an HKEx dual-primary listing to raise $150-200 million. Zhihu will not receive any of the net proceeds as it is offering from selling shareholders.</li>
<li>Zhihu shares are down 73% from the IPO price of $9.50 per ADS (March 2021) largely due to the tech sell-off and regulatory uncertainty on ADR listings.  </li>
<li>While a loss-making Chinese tech name is not everybody's cup of tea in the current environment, Zhihu has delivered resilient performance and the valuation is undemanding. </li>
</ul>



Zhihu Technology (ZH US) has launched an HKEx dual-primary listing to raise $150-200 million. Zhihu will not receive any of the net proceeds as it is offering from selling shareholders.
Zhihu shares are down 73% from the IPO price of $9.50 per ADS (March 2021) largely due to the tech sell-off and regulatory uncertainty on ADR listings.  
While a loss-making Chinese tech name is not everybody's cup of tea in the current environment, Zhihu has delivered resilient performance and the valuation is undemanding. 


Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: A Question of Judgment

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Baidu, Inc. operates an Internet search engine. The Company offers algorithmic search, enterprise search, news, MP3, and image searches, voice assistance, online storage, and navigation services. Baidu serves clients globally.

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Zhihu HK Secondary Listing Trading - Delivered the Correction but Still Set for the Worst Debut Yet

Zhihu Technology (ZH US) raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. In this note we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Tencent – End of Game Approval Freeze Is a Positive; but Regulators Are Not Slowing Down

While ending the nine-month long freeze on new game approvals comes as a relief, China has kicked off a formal campaign on algorithm security...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Zhihu HK Secondary - Going Further than Autohome and Weibo, Stock Might Go Further Down as Well

Zhihu plans to raise around US$130m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: A Question of Judgment

Zhihu has launched an HKEx dual-primary listing to raise $150-200m. While a loss-making Chinese tech name is not enticing, Zhihu has delivered...

Arun George

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Leapmotor Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Related Party Sanctions, Lags Peers

Leapmotor (LM) aims to raise around US$1bn in its Hong Kong IPO. LM is a smart EV company based in China, founded in 2015. In this note, we talk...

Sumeet Singh

Zhihu HK Secondary Listing Trading - Delivered the Correction but Still Set for the Worst Debut Yet

Zhihu Technology (ZH US) raised around US$106m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. In this note we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Tencent – End of Game Approval Freeze Is a Positive; but Regulators Are Not Slowing Down

While ending the nine-month long freeze on new game approvals comes as a relief, China has kicked off a formal campaign on algorithm security...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Zhihu HK Secondary - Going Further than Autohome and Weibo, Stock Might Go Further Down as Well

Zhihu plans to raise around US$130m via a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Zhihu Dual-Primary Listing: A Question of Judgment

Zhihu has launched an HKEx dual-primary listing to raise $150-200m. While a loss-making Chinese tech name is not enticing, Zhihu has delivered...

Arun George