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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aux-electric-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45549:1" rel="noopener">Aux Electric (2580 HK)</a> is the fifth-largest air conditioner provider globally as measured by volume. It has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$462 million.</li>
<li>I discussed the investment case in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/aux-electric-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:198161" rel="noopener">Aux Electric IPO: The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, I present my forecasts and valuation. My analysis suggests that the IPO price is attractive.</li>
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Aux Electric (2580 HK) is the fifth-largest air conditioner provider globally as measured by volume. It has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$462 million.
I discussed the investment case in Aux Electric IPO: The Investment Case. 
In this note, I present my forecasts and valuation. My analysis suggests that the IPO price is attractive.


Aux Electric IPO (2580 HK): Valuation Insights

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aux-electric-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45549:1" rel="noopener">Aux Electric Co Ltd (0917839D HK)</a> is the fifth-largest air conditioner provider globally as measured by volume. It is seeking to raise US$600 million.     </li>
<li>Aux is known for its aggressive low pricing, which has helped it establish itself as an affordable option to larger peers.</li>
<li>The investment case is bullish due to strong growth, increasing contract liabilities, encouraging margin profile despite the low-price strategy/higher ODM mix and cash generation.  </li>
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Aux Electric Co Ltd (0917839D HK) is the fifth-largest air conditioner provider globally as measured by volume. It is seeking to raise US$600 million.     
Aux is known for its aggressive low pricing, which has helped it establish itself as an affordable option to larger peers.
The investment case is bullish due to strong growth, increasing contract liabilities, encouraging margin profile despite the low-price strategy/higher ODM mix and cash generation.  


APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

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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%.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aux-electric-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45549:1" rel="noopener">Aux Electric Co Ltd (0917839D HK)</a>  is looking to raise up to US$600m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>It is one of the global top five air conditioner providers, with capabilities covering the design, R&amp;D, production, sales and related services of household and central air conditioners.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.</li>
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Aux Electric Co Ltd (0917839D HK)  is looking to raise up to US$600m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
It is one of the global top five air conditioner providers, with capabilities covering the design, R&amp;D, production, sales and related services of household and central air conditioners.
In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.


Rosita Fernandes

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aux-electric-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45549:1" rel="noopener">Aux Electric Co Ltd (0917839D HK)</a>  (AECL) is looking to raise about US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The bookrunners for the deal are CICC and Oriental Securities.</li>
<li>AECL is engaged in the design, R&amp;D, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services of both household and central air conditioners, with operations spanning over 150 countries and regions.</li>
<li>According to F&amp;S Report, AECL was among the top five global air conditioner providers by sales volume in 2024, with a market share of 7.1%.</li>
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Aux Electric Co Ltd (0917839D HK)  (AECL) is looking to raise about US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The bookrunners for the deal are CICC and Oriental Securities.
AECL is engaged in the design, R&amp;D, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services of both household and central air conditioners, with operations spanning over 150 countries and regions.
According to F&amp;S Report, AECL was among the top five global air conditioner providers by sales volume in 2024, with a market share of 7.1%.


Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Macroeconomics

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<li>China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, which outline the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.  </li>
<li>Historically the five-year plans have been a roadmap for investors to look for tailwinds for economic sector performance.  We believe the high-tech industries will remain the main focus for investment.</li>
<li>Exporters of high-end equipment and machinery will continue to benefit with the consumption sector being a focus for international investors.</li>
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China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, which outline the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.  
Historically the five-year plans have been a roadmap for investors to look for tailwinds for economic sector performance.  We believe the high-tech industries will remain the main focus for investment.
Exporters of high-end equipment and machinery will continue to benefit with the consumption sector being a focus for international investors.


EMERGING THEMES: China's Next 5 Year Plan

Hong Kong

Aux Electric Co., Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells air conditioners. The Company produces household air conditioners, central air conditioners, and provides related services. Aux Electric markets its products across worldwide.

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Aux Electric (2580 HK)

Aux Electric IPO (2580 HK): Valuation Insights

Aux has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$462 million. In this note, I present my forecasts and valuation. My analysis suggests that the IPO...

Arun George

Aux Electric IPO: The Investment Case

Aux Electric, the fifth-largest air conditioner provider globally, is seeking to raise US$600 million through an HKEx IPO. In this note, I discuss...

Arun George

Aux Electric Pre-IPO: Competitive Niche

Aux Electric is looking to raise up to US$600m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. It is one of the global top five air conditioner providers. In this...

Nicholas Tan

Aux Electric Co Ltd Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Aux Electric Co Ltd is set to raise $100m in Hong Kong IPO, with bookrunners CICC and Oriental Securities. The company is a top global air...

Rosita Fernandes

EMERGING THEMES: China's Next 5 Year Plan

China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, outlining the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.Historically...

David Mudd

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Aux Electric IPO (2580 HK): Valuation Insights

Aux has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$462 million. In this note, I present my forecasts and valuation. My analysis suggests that the IPO...

Arun George

Aux Electric IPO: The Investment Case

Aux Electric, the fifth-largest air conditioner provider globally, is seeking to raise US$600 million through an HKEx IPO. In this note, I discuss...

Arun George

Aux Electric Pre-IPO: Competitive Niche

Aux Electric is looking to raise up to US$600m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. It is one of the global top five air conditioner providers. In this...

Nicholas Tan

Aux Electric Co Ltd Pre-IPO Tearsheet

​Aux Electric Co Ltd is set to raise $100m in Hong Kong IPO, with bookrunners CICC and Oriental Securities. The company is a top global air...

Rosita Fernandes

EMERGING THEMES: China's Next 5 Year Plan

China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, outlining the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.Historically...

David Mudd

Aux Electric Co Ltd is set to raise $100m in Hong Kong IPO, with bookrunners CICC and Oriental Securities. The company is a top global air...