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.

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<li>Net Protections Holdings (NPH), a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO.</li>
<li>As per Yano Research, it had 40% market share in the domestic BNPL market for B2C transactions.</li>
<li>In this note we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Net Protections Holdings (NPH), a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO.
As per Yano Research, it had 40% market share in the domestic BNPL market for B2C transactions.
In this note we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Net Protections IPO Trading - Peers Have Moved Lower. Provides the Only Exposure to BNPL in Japan

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Event-Driven

<p>Earlier today, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a> announced that it had entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium of investors including IFM, AustralianSuper, QSuper and Global Infrastructure Partners.</p><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a> shareholders will receive A$8.75 in cash, except for UniSuper where its 15.01% shareholding will be converted into an equivalent interest in the holding structure of the consortium.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a> Board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favour of the Schemes at the Scheme Meetings that are expected to be held in January with the scheme becoming effective at the end of that month.</p><p>The implementation of the Scheme depends on an Independent Expert concluding that the Scheme is in the best interest of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a> shareholders, ACCC approval, FIRB approval, European Union merger clearance, approval of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a> shareholders and the Supreme Court of NSW, MAC clauses and other customary conditions.</p><p>We feel the scheme is highly likely to go through and the stock will trade higher today and near the offer price as we move closer to the effective date.</p>

Earlier today, Sydney Airport (SYD AU) announced that it had entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium of investors including IFM, AustralianSuper, QSuper and Global Infrastructure Partners.Sydney Airport (SYD AU) shareholders will receive A$8.75 in cash, except for UniSuper where its 15.01% shareholding will be converted into an equivalent interest in the holding structure of the consortium.The Sydney Airport (SYD AU) Board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favour of the Schemes at the Scheme Meetings that are expected to be held in January with the scheme becoming effective at the end of that month.The implementation of the Scheme depends on an Independent Expert concluding that the Scheme is in the best interest of Sydney Airport (SYD AU) shareholders, ACCC approval, FIRB approval, European Union merger clearance, approval of Sydney Airport (SYD AU) shareholders and the Supreme Court of NSW, MAC clauses and other customary conditions.We feel the scheme is highly likely to go through and the stock will trade higher today and near the offer price as we move closer to the effective date.

Sydney Airport (SYD AU): Scheme Implementation Deed Out; Index Impact

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<p>This insight provides a quick summary of gross/annualised (where possible) spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and how those spreads have changed over the last week; plus the next hard events over the coming weeks.</p>
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<p>I number 49, mostly firm, deals around the region.</p>
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<p>More below the fold.</p>
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This insight provides a quick summary of gross/annualised (where possible) spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and how those spreads have changed over the last week; plus the next hard events over the coming weeks.


I number 49, mostly firm, deals around the region.


More below the fold.


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Afterpay, Link Admin, Razer, AusNet, First Service

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.

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/afterpay-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26940:1" rel="noopener">Afterpay Touch (APT AU)</a> has despatched the scheme booklet in relation to the scheme of arrangement from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/square-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23755:1" rel="noopener">Square Inc (SQ US)</a>. Square will offer a fixed exchange ratio of 0.375 Square shares per Afterpay share. Based on Square's closing price on 5 November, the implied transaction price of A$120.14 per share is a 24.3% premium to Afterpay’s share price of A$96.66 per share on the last trading date (30 July) and a 2.2% premium to Afterpay’s last close share price of A$117.50 per share.  </p><p>Unsurprisingly, the independent expert (IE) considers the offer to be fair and reasonable. The IE’s recommendation is based primarily on four valuation approaches – market approach, the income approach (DCF), listed market price and sell-side analyst price targets. We think that IE’s market approach and income approach could be improved. We think that listed market price and analyst price target valuation approaches are fair.  </p><p>Square shareholders approved the issuance of new Square shares in connection with the scheme on 3 November. Also, the transaction has gained US Department of Justice approval (waiting period under the HSR Act expired) and ACCC has confirmed it will not review the transaction (not a condition precedent). </p><p>The key condition is the scheme approved by the Afterpay shareholders. The scheme meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 6 December, the effective date is 10 December, the record date is 10 January 2022 and the implementation date is 18 January 2022. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>We continue to think that offer is attractive in comparison to Afterpay's historical EV/Sales multiples and average share prices and will be approved by Afterpay shareholders. At last close prices, the gross spread is 2.2% and the annualised spread to the implementation date is 11.8%. </p></div>

Afterpay Touch (APT AU) has despatched the scheme booklet in relation to the scheme of arrangement from Square Inc (SQ US). Square will offer a fixed exchange ratio of 0.375 Square shares per Afterpay share. Based on Square's closing price on 5 November, the implied transaction price of A$120.14 per share is a 24.3% premium to Afterpay’s share price of A$96.66 per share on the last trading date (30 July) and a 2.2% premium to Afterpay’s last close share price of A$117.50 per share.  Unsurprisingly, the independent expert (IE) considers the offer to be fair and reasonable. The IE’s recommendation is based primarily on four valuation approaches – market approach, the income approach (DCF), listed market price and sell-side analyst price targets. We think that IE’s market approach and income approach could be improved. We think that listed market price and analyst price target valuation approaches are fair.  Square shareholders approved the issuance of new Square shares in connection with the scheme on 3 November. Also, the transaction has gained US Department of Justice approval (waiting period under the HSR Act expired) and ACCC has confirmed it will not review the transaction (not a condition precedent). The key condition is the scheme approved by the Afterpay shareholders. The scheme meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 6 December, the effective date is 10 December, the record date is 10 January 2022 and the implementation date is 18 January 2022. We continue to think that offer is attractive in comparison to Afterpay's historical EV/Sales multiples and average share prices and will be approved by Afterpay shareholders. At last close prices, the gross spread is 2.2% and the annualised spread to the implementation date is 11.8%. 

Afterpay Scheme Meeting on 6 Dec, IE Opinion

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<p>Back on the 2 August, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/square-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23755:1" rel="noopener">Square Inc (SQ US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/afterpay-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26940:1" rel="noopener">Afterpay (APT AU)</a> <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02402191-3A571915?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a firm merger, the completion of which will create Australia's largest-ever buyout. Under the terms of the Offer, by way of a Scheme, Afterpay shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.375 shares of Square Class A common stock for each Afterpay ordinary share. Based on Square’s closing price of US$247.26 on July 30, 2021, this represented an implied transaction price of ~A$126.21 per Afterpay share, or a premium of ~30.6%.</p>
<p>Yesterday Square's shareholders <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02447292-3A580232?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approved</a> the issuance of Square shares for the acquisition of Afterpay.  This was shortly followed by the dispatch of the <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02448085-3A580361?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scheme Booklet</a>.</p>
<p>The Scheme Meeting will be held on the 6 December with expected implementation on the 18 January. The Independent Expert reckons the Offer is fair and reasonable. </p>
<p>More below the fold.</p>
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Back on the 2 August, Square Inc (SQ US) and Afterpay (APT AU) announced a firm merger, the completion of which will create Australia's largest-ever buyout. Under the terms of the Offer, by way of a Scheme, Afterpay shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.375 shares of Square Class A common stock for each Afterpay ordinary share. Based on Square’s closing price of US$247.26 on July 30, 2021, this represented an implied transaction price of ~A$126.21 per Afterpay share, or a premium of ~30.6%.
Yesterday Square's shareholders approved the issuance of Square shares for the acquisition of Afterpay.  This was shortly followed by the dispatch of the Scheme Booklet.
The Scheme Meeting will be held on the 6 December with expected implementation on the 18 January. The Independent Expert reckons the Offer is fair and reasonable. 
More below the fold.


Afterpay Ltd (APT AU)/Square (SQ US) Merger: Scheme Meeting Convened

Australia

Afterpay Limited provides financial solutions. The Company offers payment platform that allow users to maintain financial wellness and control, by splitting payments in four, for both online and in-store purchases. Afterpay serves customers globally.

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Sumeet Singh

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Brian Freitas

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David Blennerhassett

Afterpay Scheme Meeting on 6 Dec, IE Opinion

The scheme meeting is scheduled for 10 am on 6 December and the implementation date is 18 January 2022. The scheme will be likely approved. Gross...

Arun George

Afterpay Ltd (APT AU)/Square (SQ US) Merger: Scheme Meeting Convened

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David Blennerhassett

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