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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pony-ai-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44035:1" rel="noopener">Pony AI (PONY US)</a>, an autonomous mobility solutions provider, is looking to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO.</li>
<li>As per Frost &amp; Sullivan, Pony AI was among the first companies in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless robotaxis in all four Tier-1 cities in China.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Pony AI (PONY US), an autonomous mobility solutions provider, is looking to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO.
As per Frost &amp; Sullivan, Pony AI was among the first companies in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless robotaxis in all four Tier-1 cities in China.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Pony AI Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Signs of Growth, Valuation Has Already Been Cut by 50%+

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pony-ai-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44035:1" rel="noopener">Pony AI (PONY US)</a>  an autonomous mobility solutions provider, is looking to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO. </li>
<li>As per Frost &amp; Sullivan, Pony AI was among the first companies in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless robotaxis in all four Tier-1 cities in China.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Pony AI (PONY US)  an autonomous mobility solutions provider, is looking to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO. 
As per Frost &amp; Sullivan, Pony AI was among the first companies in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless robotaxis in all four Tier-1 cities in China.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Pony AI Pre-IPO - The Positives - Scaling up Robotaxi & Robotrucks

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Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Lalatech Holdings Co Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>In a new filing with HKEX, we can see Lalatech's revenue growth slow</li>
<li>The company's grip on CoR loosened, but OpEx growth in H1 was minimal</li>
<li>Given improving market conditions, we believe Lalatech may finally sell shares</li>
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In a new filing with HKEX, we can see Lalatech's revenue growth slow
The company's grip on CoR loosened, but OpEx growth in H1 was minimal
Given improving market conditions, we believe Lalatech may finally sell shares


Lalatech IPO | Review of H124 Financials & Operating Stats | Strike While the Iron Is Hot-Ish?

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Lyft, Inc. recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting some significant milestones and challenges.</li><li>The quarter was notable as it marked the first instance of GAAP profitability for Lyft, signaling a robust measure of cost management and efficiency within the company.</li><li>However, this financial highlight comes amid various strategic shifts and external factors that could influence the company’s trajectory moving forward.</li></ul>

Lyft, Inc. recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting some significant milestones and challenges.The quarter was notable as it marked the first instance of GAAP profitability for Lyft, signaling a robust measure of cost management and efficiency within the company.However, this financial highlight comes amid various strategic shifts and external factors that could influence the company’s trajectory moving forward.

Lyft Inc.: Expansion of Serviceable Addressable Market Driving Our Optimism! - Major Drivers

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<li>Estimated take rate up vs year ago and vs Q124, and EBITA margin turned +ive</li>
<li>However, revenue growth in core China market slowed considerably in Q224</li>
<li>Cash Flow and Liquidity both appear ample, little pressure to raise new funds</li>
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Estimated take rate up vs year ago and vs Q124, and EBITA margin turned +ive
However, revenue growth in core China market slowed considerably in Q224
Cash Flow and Liquidity both appear ample, little pressure to raise new funds


Didi Global Q224 Results: EBITA Margin Up | OpCF Still Strong | But Growth Slowed Noticeably

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Lyft, Inc. provides online ridesharing services. The Company offers ride booking, payment processing, and car transportation services. Lyft serves customers in the United States.

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Pony AI Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Signs of Growth, Valuation Has Already Been Cut by 50%+

Pony AI (PONY US), an autonomous mobility solutions provider, is looking to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO. In this note, we talk about the not...

Sumeet Singh

Pony AI Pre-IPO - The Positives - Scaling up Robotaxi & Robotrucks

Pony AI (PONY US) an autonomous mobility solutions provider, is looking to raise up to US$300m in its US IPO. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

Lalatech IPO | Review of H124 Financials & Operating Stats | Strike While the Iron Is Hot-Ish?

Lalatech's top-line growth moderated in H124, and gross margin dipped slightly. But tight OpEx control remains in place. We believe the company may...

Tracking Traffic

Lyft Inc.: Expansion of Serviceable Addressable Market Driving Our Optimism! - Major Drivers

Lyft, Inc. recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting some significant milestones and challenges. The...

Baptista Research

Didi Global Q224 Results: EBITA Margin Up | OpCF Still Strong | But Growth Slowed Noticeably

In this insight we review Q224 financial and operating performance of China's largest ridehailing firm, Didi Global. Despite slower top-line...

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