Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>UBER US/WRD US/BIDU US/9660 HK/XPEV US:Uber cooperates with WeRide in the United Arab Emirates. It previously cooperated with BYD for 100,000 EV's. Is it using China to counter Tesla?.(/////////)</li>
<li>NTES US: NetEase’s New Game &lt;Marvel Rival&gt; Reaches Over 10 Million Players Within 72 Hours of Launch (+)</li>
<li>BABA US/PDD US: Taobao launches new treasure hunting mechanism for upcoming 12/12 sale to attract a younger cohort (+/-)</li>
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UBER US/WRD US/BIDU US/9660 HK/XPEV US:Uber cooperates with WeRide in the United Arab Emirates. It previously cooperated with BYD for 100,000 EV's. Is it using China to counter Tesla?.(/////////)
NTES US: NetEase’s New Game &lt;Marvel Rival&gt; Reaches Over 10 Million Players Within 72 Hours of Launch (+)
BABA US/PDD US: Taobao launches new treasure hunting mechanism for upcoming 12/12 sale to attract a younger cohort (+/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:UBER US/WRD US/BIDU US/9660HK/XPEV US/NTES/BABA/PDD/3690HK/TCOM /700HK

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

LG Electronics India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India</a> IPO. The deal will be run by MS, JPM, Axis, BofA and Citi.</li>
<li>LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume in 1Q25, as per Redseer Report.</li>
<li>LGEI has been the number one player in this industry for 13 consecutive years (CY11-CY23) as per the value market share in the offline channel in India, as per Redseer.</li>
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LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India IPO. The deal will be run by MS, JPM, Axis, BofA and Citi.
LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume in 1Q25, as per Redseer Report.
LGEI has been the number one player in this industry for 13 consecutive years (CY11-CY23) as per the value market share in the offline channel in India, as per Redseer.


Vishal Mega Mart / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart</a> is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.</li>
<li>Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.
Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Vishal Mega Mart IPO - Showcasing the Wrong Peers, Somewhat Limited Upside

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Strong price action across the market this week coupled with implied vols having caught down to historic vols has put a floor on implied vols.</li>
<li>Tencent sees strong call buying in December 410 and 420 Calls with month end 400 strike Put buying for December and January.</li>
<li>Cathay Pacific, +21% over past 3 weeks, HSBC, at 52-week high plus up 38% on the year and BABA, down 21% from Oct 02 high all active names.</li>
</ul>


Strong price action across the market this week coupled with implied vols having caught down to historic vols has put a floor on implied vols.
Tencent sees strong call buying in December 410 and 420 Calls with month end 400 strike Put buying for December and January.
Cathay Pacific, +21% over past 3 weeks, HSBC, at 52-week high plus up 38% on the year and BABA, down 21% from Oct 02 high all active names.


EQD | Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Dec 02 - 06

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>SOUTHBOUND gross trading activity rebounded about 20% this week vs the previous week. Net buying was a little lower but still strong. Market volumes overall in HK remain weak.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a> was again the top buy and EV names <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xpeng-inc-4cc65854-d10c-4d20-bf7e-ca0e016715ff" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33772:1" rel="noopener">XPeng (9868 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> were bought, but tech as a whole was sold.</li>
<li>I continue to expect HK-listed tech to see ongoing buying. Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi, etc are safe havens against Trump tariffs as they don't compete in the US. </li>
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SOUTHBOUND gross trading activity rebounded about 20% this week vs the previous week. Net buying was a little lower but still strong. Market volumes overall in HK remain weak.

Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK) was again the top buy and EV names XPeng (9868 HK) and BYD (1211 HK) were bought, but tech as a whole was sold.
I continue to expect HK-listed tech to see ongoing buying. Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi, etc are safe havens against Trump tariffs as they don't compete in the US. 


HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 6 Dec 2024); SB Trading Volumes Up, US/China Trade Volleys Up Too

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited provides online sales services. The Company provides internet infrastructure, electronic commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.

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Alibaba (9988 HK)

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:UBER US/WRD US/BIDU US/9660HK/XPEV US/NTES/BABA/PDD/3690HK/TCOM /700HK

Uber partners with WeRide in UAE after previous EV collaboration with BYD, raising questions if it's using China to compete with Tesla.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

LG Electronics India Pre-IPO Tearsheet

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India IPO. The deal will be run by MS, JPM,...

Sumeet Singh

Vishal Mega Mart IPO - Showcasing the Wrong Peers, Somewhat Limited Upside

Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India. In this note, we talk about valuations.

Sumeet Singh

EQD | Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Dec 02 - 06

Market showing strong price action this week with implied vols stabilizing, Tencent sees call buying, Cathay Pacific, HSBC, and BABA all active...

John Ley

HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 6 Dec 2024); SB Trading Volumes Up, US/China Trade Volleys Up Too

Connect SOUTHBOUND volumes were +20%wow, Net buying continued though tech flows slower. Markets up. China first retaliation in trade is...

Travis Lundy

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[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:UBER US/WRD US/BIDU US/9660HK/XPEV US/NTES/BABA/PDD/3690HK/TCOM /700HK

​Uber partners with WeRide in UAE after previous EV collaboration with BYD, raising questions if it's using China to compete with Tesla.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

LG Electronics India Pre-IPO Tearsheet

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India IPO. The deal will be run by MS, JPM,...

Sumeet Singh

Vishal Mega Mart IPO - Showcasing the Wrong Peers, Somewhat Limited Upside

Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India. In this note, we talk about valuations.

Sumeet Singh

EQD | Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Dec 02 - 06

​Market showing strong price action this week with implied vols stabilizing, Tencent sees call buying, Cathay Pacific, HSBC, and BABA all active...

John Ley

HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 6 Dec 2024); SB Trading Volumes Up, US/China Trade Volleys Up Too

Connect SOUTHBOUND volumes were +20%wow, Net buying continued though tech flows slower. Markets up. China first retaliation in trade is...

Travis Lundy

Uber partners with WeRide in UAE after previous EV collaboration with BYD, raising questions if it's using China to compete with Tesla.

Market showing strong price action this week with implied vols stabilizing, Tencent sees call buying, Cathay Pacific, HSBC, and BABA all active...