Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Oct 10th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Intouch, PTT GlobalChem, Airports of Thailand, TMBThanachart Bank, Bangkok Bank, Airports Of Thailand, Bangkok Bank, Ptt Globalchem.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Oct 10th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.4bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Intouch, PTT GlobalChem, Airports of Thailand, TMBThanachart Bank, Bangkok Bank, Airports Of Thailand, Bangkok Bank, Ptt Globalchem.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Intouch, PTT GlobalChem, Airports of Thailand

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

Equity Bottom-Up

Indo Tambangraya Megah / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indo-tambangraya-megah-tbk-p" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15891:1" rel="noopener">Indo Tambangraya Megah (ITMG IJ)</a> recently announced a 10% buyback, reaffirming our bullish stance on the company. With 67% of its market capitalization in cash, it can be easily accomplished. </li>
<li>The company can also maintain its 65% payout ratio, which equates to an 8% yield on net profits of $180-200 million USD for FY25. </li>
<li>We now look to November 3rd, 2025, as the next catalyst, when the shareholder meeting (GMS) will be held to vote on the buyback, among other decisions.</li>
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Indo Tambangraya Megah (ITMG IJ) recently announced a 10% buyback, reaffirming our bullish stance on the company. With 67% of its market capitalization in cash, it can be easily accomplished. 
The company can also maintain its 65% payout ratio, which equates to an 8% yield on net profits of $180-200 million USD for FY25. 
We now look to November 3rd, 2025, as the next catalyst, when the shareholder meeting (GMS) will be held to vote on the buyback, among other decisions.


Indo Tambangraya Megah (ITMG IJ): 10% Buy Back A Major Catalyst, Cash 67% of Mkt Cap

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The SET attempted a rebound, led by a surge in DELTA, but lacked new supporting factors amid concerns over fund outflows following the weaker baht.</li><li>The index plunged for the fifth straight day, pressured by continuous foreign investor sell-offs over the same period.</li><li>We expect the index to either rebound or move sideways after consecutive declines.</li></ul>

The SET attempted a rebound, led by a surge in DELTA, but lacked new supporting factors amid concerns over fund outflows following the weaker baht.The index plunged for the fifth straight day, pressured by continuous foreign investor sell-offs over the same period.We expect the index to either rebound or move sideways after consecutive declines.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 24, 2025

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The SET50 index tracks the performance of the top 50 largest and most liquid names listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our capping flow expectations for the September 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>Separately, we expect at least two index changes during the next index review in December 2025.</li>
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The SET50 index tracks the performance of the top 50 largest and most liquid names listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
In this insight, we take a look at our capping flow expectations for the September 2025 index rebal event.
Separately, we expect at least two index changes during the next index review in December 2025.


Quiddity Leaderboard SET50 Dec25: Delta Capping in Sep25; At Least Two Index Changes Likely in Dec25

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: 10 stocks remain, four new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 75% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 20%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: 10 stocks remain, four new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 75% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 20%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 50

Thailand

Banpu Public Company Limited mines for coal and other minerals. The Company produces thermal coal and coking coal, and have expertise in open-pit and underground coal mining operations, as well as coal-fired power generation.  Banpu PCL has business bases in Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, China, Australia and Mongolia.

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Banpu Public (BANPU TB)

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Intouch, PTT GlobalChem, Airports of Thailand

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Intouch (INTUCH TB), PTT GlobalChem (PTTGC TB),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Indo Tambangraya Megah (ITMG IJ): 10% Buy Back A Major Catalyst, Cash 67% of Mkt Cap

The Sep 18 announcement of a potential 10% share repurchase by ITMG IJ could serve as a strong positive catalyst for the stock price. We highlight...

Sameer Taneja

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 24, 2025

The SET attempted a rebound, led by a surge in DELTA, but lacked new supporting factors amid concerns over fund outflows following the weaker baht.

Krungthai XSpring

Quiddity Leaderboard SET50 Dec25: Delta Capping in Sep25; At Least Two Index Changes Likely in Dec25

There are currently two expected ADDs and DELs for Dec 2025. However, there are couple of potential ADDs just below line which could trigger more...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 50

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: 10 stocks remain, four new join...

A. Stotz Investment Research

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