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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Positives - Sales Have Surged Leading to Market Share Gains

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings.</li><li>The first half of the year saw a rise in total revenue.</li><li>We give AstraZeneca PLC a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings.The first half of the year saw a rise in total revenue.We give AstraZeneca PLC a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

AstraZeneca PLC: What Is The Blueprint For Their Recent Performance? – Key Drivers

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ono-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8979:1" rel="noopener">Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP)</a> recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Royalty revenue grew 14% YoY.</li>
<li>Revenue from Opdivo grew 11% YoY to ¥37.8B, due to expanded use in treatments for gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, urothelial carcinoma, etc. Revenue from Forxiga grew 34% YoY to ¥17.5B.</li>
<li>For FY24, Ono continues to expect revenue growth of 6% to ¥475B. Operating and net profits are expected to increase 8% and 2% to ¥153B and ¥115B, respectively, for FY24.</li>
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Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP) recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Royalty revenue grew 14% YoY.
Revenue from Opdivo grew 11% YoY to ¥37.8B, due to expanded use in treatments for gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, urothelial carcinoma, etc. Revenue from Forxiga grew 34% YoY to ¥17.5B.
For FY24, Ono continues to expect revenue growth of 6% to ¥475B. Operating and net profits are expected to increase 8% and 2% to ¥153B and ¥115B, respectively, for FY24.


Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Mixed Q1 Result; Guidance Reiterated; Buyback Plan Announced

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sanofi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4564:1" rel="noopener">Sanofi (SAN FP)</a> earns more than 20% revenue from its key growth driver, Dupixent. With expanding indications, Dupixent is on track to record €10B revenue in 2023.</li>
<li>The company has added two new drugs in its portfolio this year. Since the beginning of 2023, Sanofi has reported five positive readouts for its pipeline.</li>
<li>Sanofi aims to reach €10B vaccine sales by 2030 from €7B in 2022, fueled by accelerated pace of innovation. The company plans to launch RSV vaccine for infants this winter.</li>
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Sanofi (SAN FP) earns more than 20% revenue from its key growth driver, Dupixent. With expanding indications, Dupixent is on track to record €10B revenue in 2023.
The company has added two new drugs in its portfolio this year. Since the beginning of 2023, Sanofi has reported five positive readouts for its pipeline.
Sanofi aims to reach €10B vaccine sales by 2030 from €7B in 2022, fueled by accelerated pace of innovation. The company plans to launch RSV vaccine for infants this winter.


Sanofi (SAN FP): It Is Not Just Only Dupixent; New Drugs and Vaccine Launches to Augment Growth

United Kingdom

AstraZeneca is a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that researches, develops, and manufactures prescription medicines. The company focuses on core therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immunology, and rare diseases. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.

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WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so...

Clarence Chu

AstraZeneca PLC: What Is The Blueprint For Their Recent Performance? – Key Drivers

AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. The first half of the year saw a rise in total...

Baptista Research

Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Mixed Q1 Result; Guidance Reiterated; Buyback Plan Announced

Ono recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Lead drug, Opdivo reported 11% sales growth....

Tina Banerjee

Sanofi (SAN FP): It Is Not Just Only Dupixent; New Drugs and Vaccine Launches to Augment Growth

Dupixent is now the flagship drug of Sanofi, contributing ~23% of revenue. The company added two new drugs to its portfolio this year. Sanofi...

Tina Banerjee

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WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Positives - Sales Have Surged Leading to Market Share Gains

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive...

Clarence Chu

AstraZeneca PLC: What Is The Blueprint For Their Recent Performance? – Key Drivers

AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. The first half of the year saw a rise in total...

Baptista Research

Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Mixed Q1 Result; Guidance Reiterated; Buyback Plan Announced

Ono recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Lead drug, Opdivo reported 11% sales growth....

Tina Banerjee

Sanofi (SAN FP): It Is Not Just Only Dupixent; New Drugs and Vaccine Launches to Augment Growth

Dupixent is now the flagship drug of Sanofi, contributing ~23% of revenue. The company added two new drugs to its portfolio this year. Sanofi...

Tina Banerjee