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 foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 16th which has an aggregated holding worth USD515.1bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD739mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace, Celltrion.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 16th which has an aggregated holding worth USD515.1bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD739mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace, Celltrion.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 16th): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace, Celltrion

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technolog" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24404:1" rel="noopener">Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (300750 CH)</a> has launched its H Share listing at a maximum price of HK$263. Pricing will be on 19 May, and the listing on 20 May.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <strong><em><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/catl-h-share-listing-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:176396" rel="noopener">CATL H Share Listing: The Investment Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/catl-h-share-listing-ah-discount-views" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:184844" rel="noopener">CATL H Share Listing: AH Discount Views</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/catl-h-share-listing-phip-reinforces-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:185326" rel="noopener">CATL H Share Listing: PHIP Reinforces the Investment Case</a></em></strong>.</li>
<li>Our valuation analysis suggests that the low AH discount can be justified. We would participate in the listing.</li>
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Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (300750 CH) has launched its H Share listing at a maximum price of HK$263. Pricing will be on 19 May, and the listing on 20 May.
I discussed the H Share listing in CATL H Share Listing: The Investment Case, CATL H Share Listing: AH Discount Views, CATL H Share Listing: PHIP Reinforces the Investment Case.
Our valuation analysis suggests that the low AH discount can be justified. We would participate in the listing.


CATL H Share Listing (3750 HK): Valuation Insights

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 9th which has an aggregated holding worth USD502.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD502mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 9th which has an aggregated holding worth USD502.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD502mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 9th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Hanwha Aerospace / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Next day’s base price uses the 3:30pm close—NXT's after-hours moves don’t count. That small gap can impact rights offerings, as seen in Samsung SDI’s pricing delta on April 8.</li>
<li>NXT after-hours volumes count toward VWAP. So in uptrends, they can impact pricing—possibly with Samsung SDI’s final reference price on May 16.</li>
<li>No shorting allowed after 3:30pm on NXT, leading to inefficiencies—while not yet fit for latency arb, it’s ripe for tactical day–night spread plays and re-entry timing.</li>
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Next day’s base price uses the 3:30pm close—NXT's after-hours moves don’t count. That small gap can impact rights offerings, as seen in Samsung SDI’s pricing delta on April 8.
NXT after-hours volumes count toward VWAP. So in uptrends, they can impact pricing—possibly with Samsung SDI’s final reference price on May 16.
No shorting allowed after 3:30pm on NXT, leading to inefficiencies—while not yet fit for latency arb, it’s ripe for tactical day–night spread plays and re-entry timing.


How NXT (ATS) Affects Event Pricing from a Microstructure Perspective

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<li>KRX’s move on SK Enmove this morning ramps up the odds of an SKI rights issue.</li>
<li>Timing’s again the key — unlike POSCO Future M, this isn’t a clean setup. Word is SK may wait for H2 rate cuts and a more risk-on market backdrop.</li>
<li>So, doesn’t look near-term — likely post-June once local tape firms up. Watch quirky local hot money flows that front-run moves like this.</li>
</ul>


KRX’s move on SK Enmove this morning ramps up the odds of an SKI rights issue.
Timing’s again the key — unlike POSCO Future M, this isn’t a clean setup. Word is SK may wait for H2 rate cuts and a more risk-on market backdrop.
So, doesn’t look near-term — likely post-June once local tape firms up. Watch quirky local hot money flows that front-run moves like this.


Explaining the Whole SK Enmove IPO Delay Situation This Morning: SK Innovation Rights Issue Likely

South Korea

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. specializes in developing Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) technology.  The Company also manufactures cathode ray tubes (CRTs) for televisions and computer monitors.  Samsung SDI also produces liquid crystal display (LCD) components and rechargeable batteries for cellular phones , personal digital assistants (PDAs), Energy Storage Systems and solar panels.

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 16th): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace, Celltrion

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 9th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

How NXT (ATS) Affects Event Pricing from a Microstructure Perspective

This post breaks down how NXT (ATS) impacts event pricing from a microstructure standpoint, highlighting how its extended hours session influence...

Sanghyun Park

Explaining the Whole SK Enmove IPO Delay Situation This Morning: SK Innovation Rights Issue Likely

It’s looking more likely that SK Innovation (096770 KS) will go ahead with a rights offering after SK Group’s strategy meeting in mid-June. They’re...

Sanghyun Park

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 16th): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace, Celltrion

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CATL H Share Listing (3750 HK): Valuation Insights

At the maximum offer price, the gross proceeds are US$4.0 billion. Our valuation analysis suggests that the low AH discount can be justified. We...

Arun George

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 9th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

How NXT (ATS) Affects Event Pricing from a Microstructure Perspective

This post breaks down how NXT (ATS) impacts event pricing from a microstructure standpoint, highlighting how its extended hours session influence...

Sanghyun Park

Explaining the Whole SK Enmove IPO Delay Situation This Morning: SK Innovation Rights Issue Likely

It’s looking more likely that SK Innovation (096770 KS) will go ahead with a rights offering after SK Group’s strategy meeting in mid-June. They’re...

Sanghyun Park