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 analyse the changes of A-H premium on 149 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 84.2% as of May 9th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by -2.3ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, energy, consumer discretionary and offset by health care.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&amp;M Engineering, Xinhua Winshare Publishing And Media.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 149 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 84.2% as of May 9th.
The average A-H premium changed by -2.3ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, energy, consumer discretionary and offset by health care.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&amp;M Engineering, Xinhua Winshare Publishing And Media.


A-H Premium Weekly (May 9th): Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&M Engineering

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener"></a>'s discount to NAV is less than half its 12-month average. And Geely is generally trading tighter to listed PRC auto peers. </li>
<li>Preceding my comments on Geely - and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ntt-data-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11232:1" rel="noopener">NTT Data Corp (9613 JP)</a> - are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Geely Auto (175 HK)'s discount to NAV is less than half its 12-month average. And Geely is generally trading tighter to listed PRC auto peers. 
Preceding my comments on Geely - and NTT Data Corp (9613 JP) - are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Geely Is (Mostly) Trading "Rich"; And May Still Bump Zeekr Terms

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 25th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in BYD, Meituan, Jd, Kingsoft, China Mobile, CNOOC.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 25th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in BYD, Meituan, Jd, Kingsoft, China Mobile, CNOOC.


HK Short Interest Weekly: BYD, Meituan, Jd, Kingsoft, China Mobile, CNOOC

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Equity Capital Markets

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-hengrui-medicine-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14128:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH)</a> (JHP), a China-based pharmaceutical company, aims to raise around US$2bn in its H-share listing.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-hengrui-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44224:1" rel="noopener">JHP</a> has been ranked as one of the global Top 50 pharmaceutical companies by Pharm Exec for six consecutive years since 2019.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance and other dynamics in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the updates and provide our thoughts on the A/H premium.</li>
</ul>



Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) (JHP), a China-based pharmaceutical company, aims to raise around US$2bn in its H-share listing.

JHP has been ranked as one of the global Top 50 pharmaceutical companies by Pharm Exec for six consecutive years since 2019.
We have looked at the past performance and other dynamics in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the updates and provide our thoughts on the A/H premium.


Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Updated Thoughts on A/H Premium

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<li>2025 has been a tumultuous year for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a>, the stock struggled due to weakening sales, and CEO Elon Musk's role in the US government has damaged the brand.</li>
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Rumors of Tesla’s board seeking to replace Elon Musk are likely unfounded. A leadership change could backfire. The stock is up 26% since Musk signaled reduced involvement in government affairs.
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<li>Despite rising competition from <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> and others, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a>  remains a top pure-play EV maker. The current pullback could present a potential buying opportunity.</li>
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2025 has been a tumultuous year for Tesla (TSLA US), the stock struggled due to weakening sales, and CEO Elon Musk's role in the US government has damaged the brand.

Rumors of Tesla’s board seeking to replace Elon Musk are likely unfounded. A leadership change could backfire. The stock is up 26% since Musk signaled reduced involvement in government affairs.

Despite rising competition from BYD (1211 HK) and others, Tesla (TSLA US)  remains a top pure-play EV maker. The current pullback could present a potential buying opportunity.


TESLA (TSLA US) Tactical Outlook Amid Rumors of Elon Musk's Replacement

China

BYD Company Limited manufactures automotive products. The Company produces ordinary passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other products. BYD also operates battery making, rail transportation construction, and other businesses.

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A-H Premium Weekly (May 9th): Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&M Engineering

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&M Engineering, Xinhua...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

StubWorld: Geely Is (Mostly) Trading "Rich"; And May Still Bump Zeekr Terms

Geely is trading at a 20% disc. to NAV, half the 12-mth average. Shares are up 22% in the past month, and 78% over the past year. It may still bump...

David Blennerhassett

HK Short Interest Weekly: BYD, Meituan, Jd, Kingsoft, China Mobile, CNOOC

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 25th and highlight short interest changes in BYD, Meituan, Jd,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Updated Thoughts on A/H Premium

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) (JHP), a China-based pharmaceutical company, aims to raise around US$2bn in its H-share listing. In this note,...

Sumeet Singh

TESLA (TSLA US) Tactical Outlook Amid Rumors of Elon Musk's Replacement

Tesla's had a tumultuous year so far, struggling sales and a damaged brand from CEO Elon Musk's government involvement, but we see a potential...

Nico Rosti

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A-H Premium Weekly (May 9th): Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&M Engineering

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Datang Intl Power Gen, Beigene, CSSC O&M Engineering, Xinhua...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

StubWorld: Geely Is (Mostly) Trading "Rich"; And May Still Bump Zeekr Terms

Geely is trading at a 20% disc. to NAV, half the 12-mth average. Shares are up 22% in the past month, and 78% over the past year. It may still bump...

David Blennerhassett

HK Short Interest Weekly: BYD, Meituan, Jd, Kingsoft, China Mobile, CNOOC

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 25th and highlight short interest changes in BYD, Meituan, Jd,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Updated Thoughts on A/H Premium

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) (JHP), a China-based pharmaceutical company, aims to raise around US$2bn in its H-share listing. In this note,...

Sumeet Singh

TESLA (TSLA US) Tactical Outlook Amid Rumors of Elon Musk's Replacement

​Tesla's had a tumultuous year so far, struggling sales and a damaged brand from CEO Elon Musk's government involvement, but we see a potential...

Nico Rosti

Tesla's had a tumultuous year so far, struggling sales and a damaged brand from CEO Elon Musk's government involvement, but we see a potential...