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Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<li>On 21 February, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-21/esr-owners-said-to-mull-options-for-5-billion-logistics-firm?embedded-checkout=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a> that due to the steep share price declines, major <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983:1" rel="noopener">ESR Group (1821 HK)</a> shareholders are considering options for their stakes, including ESR’s privatisation.</li>
<li>The reports also noted buyer interest in ESR’s significant assets. Past share dealings suggest that Warburg Pincus and the co-founders are the likely consortium to lead a potential privatisation. </li>
<li>The offer probability is low as a scheme would likely require a HK$16.00 offer, posing a funding challenge. Nevertheless, the upside remains as ESR trades at an undemanding valuation. </li>
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On 21 February, Bloomberg reported that due to the steep share price declines, major ESR Group (1821 HK) shareholders are considering options for their stakes, including ESR’s privatisation.
The reports also noted buyer interest in ESR’s significant assets. Past share dealings suggest that Warburg Pincus and the co-founders are the likely consortium to lead a potential privatisation. 
The offer probability is low as a scheme would likely require a HK$16.00 offer, posing a funding challenge. Nevertheless, the upside remains as ESR trades at an undemanding valuation. 


ESR Group (1821 HK): Evaluating a Potential Privatisation

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/integral-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40028:1" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation (5842 JP)</a> priced its IPO at JPY2,400 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$122 million. The shares will start trading on 20 September.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:110936" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111035" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-new-price-range-is-tempting" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:112210" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: New Price Range Is Tempting</a>.</li>
<li>The market sentiment on the sector has steadily improved since the prospectus' release. Our analysis suggests that the IPO price remains attractive.</li>
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Integral Corporation (5842 JP) priced its IPO at JPY2,400 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$122 million. The shares will start trading on 20 September.
We previously discussed the IPO in Integral Corporation IPO: The Bull Case, Integral Corporation IPO: The Bear Case and Integral Corporation IPO: New Price Range Is Tempting.
The market sentiment on the sector has steadily improved since the prospectus' release. Our analysis suggests that the IPO price remains attractive.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/integral-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40028:1" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation (5842 JP)</a> has set its IPO price at JPY2,300-2,400 per share, 18%-29% lower than the IPO reference price range of JPY2,800-3,400 per share.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:110936" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111035" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111474" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>Our analysis suggests that the revised IPO price range is attractive compared to peer multiples. The re-rating of peers since the release of the prospectus also makes the offer tempting. </li>
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Integral Corporation (5842 JP) has set its IPO price at JPY2,300-2,400 per share, 18%-29% lower than the IPO reference price range of JPY2,800-3,400 per share.
We previously discussed the IPO in Integral Corporation IPO: The Bull Case, Integral Corporation IPO: The Bear Case and Integral Corporation IPO: Valuation Insights. 
Our analysis suggests that the revised IPO price range is attractive compared to peer multiples. The re-rating of peers since the release of the prospectus also makes the offer tempting. 


Integral Corporation IPO: New Price Range Is Tempting

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>In this insight we analyze the drivers of a new relationship between SHEIN and Forever 21</li>
<li>We think SHEIN agreed to the deal in part to become more "mainstream" in the US</li>
<li>We also believe SHEIN takes seriously the legal and political risks it faces ahead of US IPO</li>
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In this insight we analyze the drivers of a new relationship between SHEIN and Forever 21
We think SHEIN agreed to the deal in part to become more "mainstream" in the US
We also believe SHEIN takes seriously the legal and political risks it faces ahead of US IPO


Why Is SHEIN Getting Into Bed with Forever 21? | Plus, More Legal and Political Challenges in US

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/integral-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40028:1" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation (5842 JP)</a> is an independent Japanese private equity firm seeking to raise about US$174 million. The pricing is on 4 September, and the listing is on 20 September. </li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:110936" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/integral-corporation-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111035" rel="noopener">Integral Corporation IPO: The Bear Case</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, we discuss forecasts and valuation. Our analysis suggests that the indicative IPO price range of JPY2,800-3,400 per share is unattractive. We would give the IPO a pass.</li>
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Integral Corporation (5842 JP) is an independent Japanese private equity firm seeking to raise about US$174 million. The pricing is on 4 September, and the listing is on 20 September. 
We previously discussed the IPO in Integral Corporation IPO: The Bull Case and Integral Corporation IPO: The Bear Case. 
In this note, we discuss forecasts and valuation. Our analysis suggests that the indicative IPO price range of JPY2,800-3,400 per share is unattractive. We would give the IPO a pass.


Integral Corporation IPO: Valuation Insights

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In this insight we evaluate the new relationship between SHEIN and US brand Forever 21. Our main conclusion is that SHEIN is acting in response to...

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Integral Corporation IPO: Valuation Insights

In this note, we discuss forecasts and valuation. Our analysis suggests that the indicative IPO price range of JPY2,800-3,400 per share is...

Arun George