APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC 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

JSW Cement Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsw-cement-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43870:1" rel="noopener">JSW Cement Limited (9858514Z IN)</a> raised about US$410m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>JSW Cement (JSWC) is a cement manufacturing company in India focused on manufacturing green cementitious products comprising blended cement, ordinary portland cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag, among other products.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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JSW Cement Limited (9858514Z IN) raised about US$410m in its India IPO.
JSW Cement (JSWC) is a cement manufacturing company in India focused on manufacturing green cementitious products comprising blended cement, ordinary portland cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag, among other products.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


JSW Cement IPO Trading - Overall Demand Lags Recent Listings

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsw-cement-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43870:1" rel="noopener">JSW Cement Limited (9858514Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$410m in its India IPO. The IPO has been downsized from US$480m with primary component cut to US$160m from US$180m.</li>
<li>JSW Cement (JSWC) is a cement manufacturing company in India focused on manufacturing green cementitious products comprising blended cement, ordinary portland cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag, among other products.</li>
<li>In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about implied valuations in the IPO price range.</li>
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JSW Cement Limited (9858514Z IN) is looking to raise about US$410m in its India IPO. The IPO has been downsized from US$480m with primary component cut to US$160m from US$180m.
JSW Cement (JSWC) is a cement manufacturing company in India focused on manufacturing green cementitious products comprising blended cement, ordinary portland cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag, among other products.
In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about implied valuations in the IPO price range.


JSW Cement IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

Whirlpool of India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.</li>
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Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).
In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.
In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.


Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

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Tina Banerjee

Suraksha Diagnostic / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suraksha-diagnostic" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43795:1" rel="noopener">Suraksha Diagnostic (1481262D IN)</a> offers a one-stop integrated solution for pathology and radiology testing, and medical consultation services in Eastern and North Eastern states of India.</li>
<li>The IPO comprises only an offer for sale of up to 19M equity shares, with no fresh issue. Suraksha Diagnostic has set price band of INR420–441 per share.</li>
<li>The floor price of the IPO reflects fair value of the company and discounts all near-term growth catalyst. We would advise not to subscribe the issue for listing gain.</li>
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Suraksha Diagnostic (1481262D IN) offers a one-stop integrated solution for pathology and radiology testing, and medical consultation services in Eastern and North Eastern states of India.
The IPO comprises only an offer for sale of up to 19M equity shares, with no fresh issue. Suraksha Diagnostic has set price band of INR420–441 per share.
The floor price of the IPO reflects fair value of the company and discounts all near-term growth catalyst. We would advise not to subscribe the issue for listing gain.


Suraksha Diagnostic IPO: Premium Valuation Limits Near-Term Upside Potential

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-lal-pathlabs-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26927:1" rel="noopener">Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN)</a> has maintained its 10% revenue growth target for the current financial year, mainly driven by 6–7% growth in patient volume.</li>
<li>The operating environment is becoming conducive. Competitive intensity in terms of predatory pricing, promotional offer, and cash burning to acquire customers, have come to an end.</li>
<li>As of Q1FY25, DLPL has net cash position of INR10B. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South and West India and expanding in small towns.</li>
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Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN) has maintained its 10% revenue growth target for the current financial year, mainly driven by 6–7% growth in patient volume.
The operating environment is becoming conducive. Competitive intensity in terms of predatory pricing, promotional offer, and cash burning to acquire customers, have come to an end.
As of Q1FY25, DLPL has net cash position of INR10B. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South and West India and expanding in small towns.


Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN): Poised for Next Level of Growth Amid Easing Price Competition

India

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. is an Indian multinational chain of diagnostic laboratories, offering a comprehensive range of clinical laboratory tests and profiles for prediction, early detection, diagnostic screening, confirmation, and monitoring of diseases. The company provides a broad spectrum of services including pathology testing, preventive healthcare, and analytical support for clinical research organizations. Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1980.

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Metropolis Healthcare (METROHL IN)

JSW Cement IPO Trading - Overall Demand Lags Recent Listings

JSW Cement raised about US$410m in its India IPO. We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we will talk...

Akshat Shah

JSW Cement IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

JSW Cement is looking to raise about US$410m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the...

Akshat Shah

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Suraksha Diagnostic IPO: Premium Valuation Limits Near-Term Upside Potential

Suraksha Diagnostic offers integrated pathology and radiology services in India. The IPO comprises of an OFS of up to 19M shares. The company has...

Tina Banerjee

Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN): Poised for Next Level of Growth Amid Easing Price Competition

Dr Lal PathLabs expects 10% revenue growth fueled by patient volume in FY25. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South...

Tina Banerjee

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JSW Cement IPO Trading - Overall Demand Lags Recent Listings

JSW Cement raised about US$410m in its India IPO. We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we will talk...

Akshat Shah

JSW Cement IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

JSW Cement is looking to raise about US$410m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the...

Akshat Shah

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Suraksha Diagnostic IPO: Premium Valuation Limits Near-Term Upside Potential

​Suraksha Diagnostic offers integrated pathology and radiology services in India. The IPO comprises of an OFS of up to 19M shares. The company has...

Tina Banerjee

Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN): Poised for Next Level of Growth Amid Easing Price Competition

​Dr Lal PathLabs expects 10% revenue growth fueled by patient volume in FY25. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South...

Tina Banerjee

Suraksha Diagnostic offers integrated pathology and radiology services in India. The IPO comprises of an OFS of up to 19M shares. The company has...

Dr Lal PathLabs expects 10% revenue growth fueled by patient volume in FY25. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South...