APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

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

Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pavilion-real-estate-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17395:1" rel="noopener">Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT MK)</a> is expected to raise MYR$1.27bn (US$280m) to partially fund its acquisition of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall (PBJ mall). </li>
<li>Non-Interested unitholders will vote on the planned acquisition in the next EGM to be held on 22 March 2023.</li>
<li>In this note, we will discuss the deal dynamics, details on the planned acquisition, and the REIT's recent financial performance. </li>
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Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT MK) is expected to raise MYR$1.27bn (US$280m) to partially fund its acquisition of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall (PBJ mall). 
Non-Interested unitholders will vote on the planned acquisition in the next EGM to be held on 22 March 2023.
In this note, we will discuss the deal dynamics, details on the planned acquisition, and the REIT's recent financial performance. 


Pavilion REIT Placement - MY$2.2bn (US$487m) Acquisition Expected to Increase Distributable Income

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dxn-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36030:1" rel="noopener">DXN Holdings (2080694D MK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$200m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO.</li>
<li>DXN Holdings (DXN) is a global health-oriented and wellness direct selling company.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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DXN Holdings (2080694D MK) is looking to raise up to US$200m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO.
DXN Holdings (DXN) is a global health-oriented and wellness direct selling company.
In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


DXN Holdings Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Profits Weakened over Track Period. Past Regulatory Run-Ins

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dxn-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36030:1" rel="noopener">DXN Holdings (2080694D MK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$200m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO.</li>
<li>DXN Holdings (DXN) is a global health-oriented and wellness direct selling company.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



DXN Holdings (2080694D MK) is looking to raise up to US$200m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO.
DXN Holdings (DXN) is a global health-oriented and wellness direct selling company.
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


DXN Holdings Pre-IPO - The Positives - Diverse and Growing Portfolio. Strong Long-Term Record

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/public-bank-berhad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:583:1" rel="noopener">PB Bank</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malayan-banking-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:600:1" rel="noopener">Maybank</a> are quality but seem fully valued by comparison</li>
<li>RHB Bank has, in the December quarter, maintained its improved its pre-provision profitability versus its peers; RHB’s high CET1 ratio understates its ROE, and it is attractive on PE multiples</li>
<li>CIMB once again improved its positive post-provision returns which should support CIMB’s share price given its modest valuations and attractive PEG versus peers; its high NPL ratio is fully provisioned</li>
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Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list; PB Bank and Maybank are quality but seem fully valued by comparison
RHB Bank has, in the December quarter, maintained its improved its pre-provision profitability versus its peers; RHB’s high CET1 ratio understates its ROE, and it is attractive on PE multiples
CIMB once again improved its positive post-provision returns which should support CIMB’s share price given its modest valuations and attractive PEG versus peers; its high NPL ratio is fully provisioned


Malaysian Banks December 2022 Results Screener; Sticking with Buys on CIMB and RHB

Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

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<li>Far too much volatility in credit costs, making clarity on earnings difficult</li>
<li>All core fee income items down sharply in quarter, credit cost delta main driver</li>
<li>Despite good lending growth, there is little to show for it in ROA and core income</li>
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Far too much volatility in credit costs, making clarity on earnings difficult
All core fee income items down sharply in quarter, credit cost delta main driver
Despite good lending growth, there is little to show for it in ROA and core income


Malaysia

CIMB Group Holdings Berhad provides commercial banking and related financial services. The Company and its subsidiaries, operate as a regional universal bank offering a full range of financial products and services, covering corporate and investment banking, consumer banking, treasury, insurance and asset management.

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CIMB Group Holdings (CIMB MK)

Pavilion REIT Placement - MY$2.2bn (US$487m) Acquisition Expected to Increase Distributable Income

Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT MK) is expected to raise MYR$1.27bn (US$280m) to partially fund its acquisition of Pavilion Bukit...

Clarence Chu

DXN Holdings Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Profits Weakened over Track Period. Past Regulatory Run-Ins

DXN Holdings (2080694D MK) is looking to raise up to US$200m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive...

Clarence Chu

DXN Holdings Pre-IPO - The Positives - Diverse and Growing Portfolio. Strong Long-Term Record

DXN Holdings (2080694D MK) is looking to raise up to US$200m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of...

Clarence Chu

Malaysian Banks December 2022 Results Screener; Sticking with Buys on CIMB and RHB

We keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list for attractive PE multiples and PBV ratios as well as their improving return trends; PB Bank and Maybank...

Victor Galliano

RHB - Volatility

RHB's credit costs are characterized by a high degree of volatility, which is not something that we view as positive. Reversals hardly repeat...

Daniel Tabbush

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